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17th February 2010, 05:01 PM
Thread: Taking a break from woodworking, and thanks
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Thanks very much for the kind words, and I'll...
Thanks very much for the kind words, and I'll continue to follow your work with interest and hopefully produce a few bits of my own as well.
See y'all at the Wood Show in June.
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14th February 2010, 05:47 PM
Thread: Taking a break from woodworking, and thanks
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Taking a break from woodworking, and thanks
Friends,
Due mainly to work pressure, we have decided to downsize to an apartment. I'm selling my table saw, band saw, and some other equipment on ebay at the moment. (tex81a)
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8th February 2010, 10:42 AM
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Thanks Jeremy. I'll spend some time in Jake's...
Thanks Jeremy. I'll spend some time in Jake's threads.
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8th February 2010, 08:38 AM
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Thanks Peter. Just what I was after! Tex
Thanks Peter. Just what I was after!
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7th February 2010, 05:33 PM
Thread: Oval veneer coffee table
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Jeff, that is beautiful. Well done. Pecan...
Jeff, that is beautiful. Well done.
Pecan always has such a nice, soft feel to the eyes.
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7th February 2010, 05:27 PM
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Stanley 50 highlights my lack of skill. Anyone know a tutorial?
In the process of downsizing to an apartment over the next few weeks. I'd like to keep doing some woodworking, but it will be hand tools only.
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10th January 2010, 09:46 AM
Thread: Asa-no-ha variation for daughter
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That is amazing, Des! Fabulous work. :2tsup:
That is amazing, Des! Fabulous work.
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10th January 2010, 09:42 AM
Thread: Jarrah hall tree
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Alex, thanks again for helping with the panels. ...
Alex, thanks again for helping with the panels. They came out much better than I expected.
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9th January 2010, 12:12 PM
Thread: Restoring Oregon Pine Furniture
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Some years back I built a kitchen island from...
Some years back I built a kitchen island from recycled oregon. Mrs Tex also wanted the orange look, and I ended up using a walnut stain, followed by a low gloss poly varnish. Ended up with a nice...
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9th January 2010, 11:56 AM
Thread: Jarrah hall tree
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Thanks guys. Andy, the tricky bit for me was...
Thanks guys.
Andy, the tricky bit for me was figuring out how to attach the back and make it so that it comes apart for moving. I ended up with a back strap and four metal connecting dowels with... -
8th January 2010, 11:20 PM
Thread: Jarrah hall tree
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Jarrah hall tree
Finally got this one finished. Graduation gift for younger daughter. Finish is four coats of Maloof formula danish oil.
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8th January 2010, 11:10 PM
Thread: Camphor Chest of Drawers
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Beautiful work, Cruzi. Absolutely stunning! ...
Beautiful work, Cruzi. Absolutely stunning!
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6th January 2010, 04:20 PM
Thread: Greene & Greene Bedside Table
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Lovely table, AB. Have a greenie. Tex
Lovely table, AB. Have a greenie.
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6th January 2010, 04:09 PM
Thread: Jarrah end tables
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Very nice tables. When I photograph jarrah...
Very nice tables.
When I photograph jarrah it usually comes up looking much lighter and oranger than in real life as well. Maybe someone can teach us how to photograph jarrah to get the real... -
6th January 2010, 04:01 PM
Thread: Tungoil with Polyurethane topcoat.
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I often use a mixture of tung oil, poly, and...
I often use a mixture of tung oil, poly, and boiled linseed oil as a finish. They work well when mixed together, so I can't imagine you'd need anything in between.
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28th December 2009, 02:21 PM
Thread: WIP Multi Slot Mortising Machine
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Looks like it should do the trick SB. Or you...
Looks like it should do the trick SB.
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28th December 2009, 02:16 PM
Thread: Silky bookcase
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Beautiful bookcase Scally. Very nice. Sorry...
Beautiful bookcase Scally. Very nice.
Sorry about the motor troubles...
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28th December 2009, 02:11 PM
Thread: Pine play kitchen
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Pine play kitchen
A play kitchen for my grand daughter. Radiata pine. Some jarrah knobs I found at a clearance table in Bunnings a few years ago. Jarrah faucet. Finish is 2 coats of poly varnish.
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2nd December 2009, 08:18 PM
Thread: Jarrah hall table
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Great work, Wongo. I love the design. What is...
Great work, Wongo. I love the design.
What is the finish?
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29th November 2009, 07:44 PM
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Very nice, Wendy. Reminds me of some very...
Very nice, Wendy. Reminds me of some very fashionable furniture in the 60s, only yours is better made.
Great work. :2tsup:
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27th November 2009, 09:03 PM
Thread: Jarrah Frame for Clinker boat table
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Lovely work Lignum. I'm amazed someone would...
Lovely work Lignum. I'm amazed someone would build such a lovely boat and not put it in the water.
Frame and boat/table both look terrific.
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25th November 2009, 09:13 PM
Thread: dropside table hinges
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Fletty, I ordered mine over the phone from...
Fletty,
I ordered mine over the phone from Graeme Brown Antiques. Not expensive, and service was great. They refer to it as a rule joint hinge.
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21st November 2009, 06:49 PM
Thread: Align wood grain before gluing
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Well, where angels fear to tread .... I think...
Well, where angels fear to tread ....
I think it depends on what you're doing. If you are making a thick panel, B looks right.
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16th November 2009, 09:27 PM
Thread: Children's step stool
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I like it a lot, John. Great use of scrap! ...
I like it a lot, John. Great use of scrap!
Soon, no counter will be too high .....
Good job :2tsup:
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7th November 2009, 05:28 PM
Thread: Dominoed wine rack pigeon hole WIP
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Nice work Lignum. Looks fantastic :2tsup: Tex
Nice work Lignum. Looks fantastic :2tsup:
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7th November 2009, 05:25 PM
Thread: Oiling Huen Pine advice
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:iagree: If you want to keep the same light...
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If you want to keep the same light look, try White Shellac from Ubeaut. Gives a nice finish without darkening it near as much as oil.
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2nd November 2009, 10:11 AM
Thread: Advice on attaching top of hall tree
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Thanks for the replies. Just came across these...
Thanks for the replies.
Just came across these with a locking cam? One on each side, two in the back?
Anyone use these before?
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1st November 2009, 09:54 PM
Thread: Advice on attaching top of hall tree
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Dominos instead of dowels, that's a given. Then...
Dominos instead of dowels, that's a given. Then maybe domino the back straps so they can be pried off without screws?
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1st November 2009, 06:53 PM
Thread: WIP Mother & Baby Cradle Rocking Chair
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Looking good, SB. I like the lighter coloured...
Looking good, SB. I like the lighter coloured slats.
That is a substantial piece of furniture, can't wait to see it finished.
May have missed it, but is this a commission?
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1st November 2009, 05:26 PM
Thread: Something I made!
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Nice work, shedhand. Good to see you back. ...
Nice work, shedhand. Good to see you back.
Agree the price sounds low, I'd start around $300 and see how it goes - you can always discount.
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1st November 2009, 05:10 PM
Thread: Dominoed wine rack pigeon hole WIP
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Great work, Lignum. Amazing how much you've been...
Great work, Lignum. Amazing how much you've been able to get out of your domino.
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1st November 2009, 04:54 PM
Thread: Latest projects.
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That is a really cool table, Spencer. I love the...
That is a really cool table, Spencer. I love the new take on an old design. The inlay and banding are well suited to the piece. Very well done! :2tsup:
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1st November 2009, 04:48 PM
Thread: Advice on attaching top of hall tree
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Advice on attaching top of hall tree
Currently building a hall tree as a graduation gift for my daughter. It is basically a blanket box, with a tall extension at the back that holds mirrors and hooks. It's based on this one (I even...
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24th October 2009, 12:20 PM
Thread: What would you buy?
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If you're itching to spend most of it at once, my...
If you're itching to spend most of it at once, my advice would be to start with a cabinet table saw (like Carbatec 10HB), 8" jointer, 12" thicknesser, router, random orbit sander, drill press, and a...
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20th October 2009, 09:20 PM
Thread: Windsor Rocker and fanback.
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Jake that is absolutely brilliant work! ...
Jake that is absolutely brilliant work! Fantastic stuff!
A real inspiration, you are.
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18th October 2009, 10:18 PM
Thread: Dust problem with dado slots
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In my experience, that's normal for that kind of...
In my experience, that's normal for that kind of cut. I've never found a way to avoid it.
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18th October 2009, 03:25 PM
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Am in the process of applying the home mixed...
Am in the process of applying the home mixed Maloof formula danish oil to some jarrah panels. Might give you some feel for colour change, but your results may vary depending on timber and prep.
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18th October 2009, 09:59 AM
Thread: Finish for dining room table.
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Minwax Wipe on Poly seems to be popular for...
Minwax Wipe on Poly seems to be popular for dining tables. Handles heat and moisture better than shellac but gives a nice, rich finish.
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18th October 2009, 09:55 AM
Thread: Bunnings Router Bits
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A swift code is for international transfers, and...
A swift code is for international transfers, and identifies the bank. Odd they would leave the account number off if they want a direct deposit. A phone call or email should get you the info.
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18th October 2009, 09:51 AM
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Danish oil typically has polyurethane in it...
Danish oil typically has polyurethane in it (although the formulations vary considerably). As I understand it, Danish oil is a combination of penetrating oils and poly. So it can be applied like...
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In the 'ounce of prevention is worth a pound of...
In the 'ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' category, from what I've heard you should exercise both body and mind. Reasonable aerobic exercise regularly for the body. For the mind,...
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14th October 2009, 09:26 PM
Thread: Scroll boxes - World Masters Games
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Superb job, Alex. Really exciting! And...
Superb job, Alex. Really exciting!
And congrats to your daughter. I've never heard of canoe polo before, but it sounds like fun!
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9th October 2009, 10:34 PM
Thread: Red Gum Low-Line Entertainment Cabinet
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Lovely work, Lignum. As usual, a superb job! ...
Lovely work, Lignum. As usual, a superb job! :2tsup:
What's the finish?
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8th October 2009, 07:16 PM
Thread: Hall Table
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Lovely work, Alex. Very well done. :2tsup: ...
Lovely work, Alex. Very well done.
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6th October 2009, 07:10 PM
Thread: I finally made something
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Very nice, Wongdai. I like the feature in the...
Very nice, Wongdai. I like the feature in the front of the drawer.
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4th October 2009, 05:31 PM
Thread: Ok, here it is, finally. Work bench
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Great bench, Ben. Very nice, and looks very...
Great bench, Ben. Very nice, and looks very solid.
Should give many years of honourable duty.
:2tsup: Have another greenie from me.
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4th October 2009, 05:19 PM
Thread: A new sofa
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My computer crashes and look what I miss! ...
My computer crashes and look what I miss!
Fantastic job, WW. Reminds of furniture I see in museums, except the stuffing isn't lumpy.
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4th October 2009, 05:06 PM
Thread: Best Stuff Up Ever! Entertainment Unit
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That's a beautiful unit, Steve. Am sure it will...
That's a beautiful unit, Steve. Am sure it will sell quickly.
As for stuff ups, if my biggest one looked that good, not sure I'd ever admit it!
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4th October 2009, 05:00 PM
Thread: Resawing Advice/Help for thin jarrah panels
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First, thanks heaps Alex, you are a gentleman and...
First, thanks heaps Alex, you are a gentleman and a scholar. I'll bring you some red next time, and hopefully I can help you out someday.
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27th September 2009, 10:18 PM
Thread: Resawing Advice/Help for thin jarrah panels
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