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For such a small mitred frame, you could try using large elastic bands to hold the corners closed while gule is drying.
As far as tooling up. If you are only ever going to be doing small jobs (and...

When I was at uni studying for my Design tech teachers degree, I had to do a research assessment of hearing protection, and the highest DB reduction any ear protection can give you was about 36db....

Wow, I will be showing this one to the kids at school!

You could also try Woodsense Joinery in Marrickville.
Good quality at reasonable rates.

I am a HSC ITWOOD teacher, and I would suggest either American walnut or the Silver ash.
Both would contrast well, and using such small amounts will not detract from the rosewood.
Good luck, not...

They are fantastic pieces of woodworking skill.
Exceptional indeed!

Thanks Bob.
I found one on You Tube as well.

Its either Brush Box or Spotted Gum.
My inlaws just had a floor laid, and it is Spotted gum, and the floor has all sorts of colours in it, everything from a darkish brown through to a lightish pink,...

So what kind of jig are we talking about?

Hi All,
I have about 6 -8 logs to mill, rangin in size from 18cm in Diameter and 5 foot long upto 40cm Diameter and 5 foot long, I also have a couple short stumpy pieces too.
I was wondering if...

May even be Spotted Gum!

Nice simple design CH, will work well as a tool box.
Ian lovely lloking tool chest mate, definetly one which doesn't get dragged around work sites!

Hi Jonesy,
I recently bought 2 Beardies, and made my own Terarium.
A couple quick questions:
1, do you have any hand/power tools you can use? and what do you have.
2, Have you thought of using...

Rhys, How did you go with your HSC Ind Tech Wood?

Hi All,

I know there are wood turners guilds, but I am wondering if anyone is looking for a turning buddy in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

I am new to turning and would like to join an...

Looks nice.
However I think the back rest looks a little uncomfortable, you may need to set the back on a greater angle and curve it the same shape as the seat profile.
The other thing you could...

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Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone is looking to enter the Studio Furniture competition this year with Australian Wood Review.

I am looking at entering 2 pieces.
1, willl be a hall table with...

Thanks for the tips, will give them a go today.

They are all hardwoods, apart from the Cedar.
Jarrah is a blood red colour to pink.
Blackbutt is whitish in colour.
Queensland walnut is bark brown.
Western red is brownish to pink AND VERY SOFT

Thats great.
I teach AutoCAD and Inventor to high school students.
Can you tell me an easy way to take a 2D drawing in AutoCAD and create a 3D from it. Can I use AutoCAD or do I need inventor?
...

Great drawings WoodWould, what program are you using for that?
Good to see you are still trying to do some smaller projects.

I am planning to use about 70% for slabs, and the rest for turning, as I have another 2x1200x12" logs for turning.

Hi All,
Thanks for the great advice.
I am a highs school woodwork teacher so equipment is not a problem, I have a 1" band saw blade at my disposal if needed., As for the chainsaw I am going to...

Hi, I noticed you mill your own blanks.
I am also looking to do this with some camphor I have, Do I just cut it into small length rounds and then slice it down the centre?
I would also like to cut...

Hi All,
I have a trailer full of Camphor logs from a mates tree, and I want to know if it is possible to mill it myself with just a chainsaw?
The lengths and Diam vary with most around the 1.5m x...

Hi All,
I have a trailer full of Camphor logs from a mates tree, and I want to know if it is possible to mill it myself with just a chainsaw?
The lengths and Diam vary with most around the 1.5m x...

HAHA very good Shorty!
I want to keep the centre slabs as big as possible, so could i flatten the bottom then try and chainsaw it along the length.
Also anytips for how i cam mill it, should i...

Hi Mate,
Can i ask what school you go to, I teach in sydney and i am interested in how you get to design your own stuff for yr9?
Anyway, I think you will find, you are not allowed to use either...

Hey All,
I know this is probably somewhere else, but i cant be bothered trying to find it, always too hard using the search feature.

I have been given some smallish Camphor by a mates next door...

What is this cost of this woodshow?
Thinking about bringing a small group of school kids down.

All the best of Luck Rhys.
You must remember though to not waste anytime, you have 20 weeks in total to make these projects so time is of the essence.

Hi Rhys,
I am a Design Tech teacher at a school in Sydney, and as 1 or 2 of the others have pointed out, DT is 60% about the design aspect and identifying the need, and only 40% is based on the...

What fantastic advice Paul.
The first step must be having the table appraised, whatever happens after that is totally dependant on you.

Hi All,
I have been making a set of bunk beds during the past 2 weeks while I am on school holidays, and I thought I would add some photos and maybe explain how I went about it.
I will put some...

Don't forget to charge her TRIPLE!
Just joking, its nice you are still helping her out so nicely.
I think there may even be a set of free plans in last months better homes and gardens.

Fantastic WIP!
This is exactly what I need to show my Senior class at school, about the amount of work, and prerapartion needed to make a really good senior Major work.
Thanks for sharing your...

Wow
What an awesome display of workmanship, a great contrast in timbers, and a lovely finish.
I really like the curved front, and would like to have seen a side view photo as well.
Well done, this...

Thanks for all the comments guys.
I am having an arguement with a guy at work who is adamant that blade height is not a safety concern.
But I say if the blade is fatigued and the saw is screaming...

Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone has any information regarding correct table saw blade height.
I know that the saw is fatu=igued if there is not enough blade, but is there a general saftey rule to...

Excellent idea, and fantastic execution.
I am trying to think of a Box to make for the comp in Wood review this month, and all these boxes keep giving me good ideas.

Lets just hope your not waiting as long as I have been for MY PENS! ARGHHH....

Hey djstimber, How are my pens going, can you reply tomy pm please.
If you can't make the pens let me know, and I willask someone else.
Cheers.

You could also just use a closing joint, and rely on that to keep the doors closed.
I have used this joint on a few kitchen hutch' that I have made, and would use it on any doors like you have...

Hi fts_sjk, Is there any chance you could email me a copy of those plans.
I have a Student at school who is interested in making the Flying V, and another who wants a Tele.
my email is kanejbrown @...

I used 75x19mm Pine for our Kingsize bed 7 yrs ago, and it is still hokding strong, have also moved house 8 times during that period, and taken the bed apart and put it back together again.

Thanks for the comments guys.
As for the Hinges, I did have 2 in place, but took them off to apply the estapol, then when I came back to the job a few days later (at school in the holidays) the...

Great bed, and a fantastic job on construction.

The other thign you could do, is wherever the timber is a double thickness, use thinner material, i.e.using 2x12mm will give you 24m, and use 19 mm for the external pieces, this way the difference of...

Hey All,
Well this is my latest project and only my first since finishing my Cabinetmaking course 2 years ago.
I completed my Teaching Degree last yr, and have landed a plum job at one of...