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2nd July 2021, 12:20 PM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw
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SOLD: Sold to BEM. Thank you Lyndon, it was a pleasure...
Sold to BEM.
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30th June 2021, 11:11 AM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw
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SOLD: Done PM Sent
Done PM Sent
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29th June 2021, 03:48 PM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw
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SOLD: HI Nicflic, Yes everything works a treat. Blades...
HI Nicflic,
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29th June 2021, 10:59 AM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw
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SOLD: No, this unit is not under warranty.
No, this unit is not under warranty.
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28th June 2021, 07:05 PM
Thread: 14" Bandsaw
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SOLD: 14" Bandsaw
HI Folks
For Sale: Hare and Forbes BP355 14" bandsaw.
Price: $900
Includes 6 blades (Peacock Bros) of various tooth count and a wheeled base.
Pick up Only from Thornbury, Melbourne.
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16th February 2015, 02:56 PM
Thread: SBs New Shed in Tasmania
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Looks a nice size from the foundation?:U
Looks a nice size from the foundation?:U
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12th December 2014, 06:18 PM
Thread: BP355 replacement guides
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Thanks Chris. Guess I'll have another look
Thanks Chris.
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9th December 2014, 12:54 PM
Thread: BP355 replacement guides
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BP355 replacement guides
Hi Folks
thought to ask the brain trust a question::D
What after market products are available to replace the blade guides on the H&F BP-355 14" BS? IS there something a tad easier to manage... -
2nd November 2014, 07:26 PM
Thread: Finishing for a Park Bench
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I think this is a perfect case of what she...
I think this is a perfect case of what she doesn't know can't (won't) hurt me.
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2nd November 2014, 12:08 PM
Thread: Finishing for a Park Bench
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Thanks for the feedback folks. Bench is just a...
Thanks for the feedback folks.
Bench is just a generic bench - I guess when she sees one she likes she will tell me:roll:
I will make some plans up at that point.
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2nd November 2014, 08:38 AM
Thread: Finishing for a Park Bench
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Finishing for a Park Bench
Hiya Folks
SWMBO has decided on a park bench seat for the front verandah. Standard type of thing.
She wants it to age (go grey). So far no problem - build it, sit it outside and let nature take... -
25th January 2014, 03:06 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XI
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soprano
soprano
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24th January 2014, 04:20 PM
Thread: Brain teaser.
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So many zeros - my brain hurts. By the way -...
So many zeros - my brain hurts.
By the way - why are you trying to factorise zero for anyway? (ab-b^2=0) because a=b and a^2 = ab then ab also = b^2
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24th January 2014, 04:14 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XI
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stale smell
stale smell
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14th January 2014, 06:18 PM
Thread: new Makore dt
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:iagree: Very nice looking handle indeed....
:iagree:
Very nice looking handle indeed.
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26th December 2013, 06:20 PM
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Hi Chook - That is a real nice bench. :2tsup: ...
Hi Chook - That is a real nice bench. :2tsup:
And those legs:oo:. They look like they could support a scrum for the all blacks.:D -
25th December 2013, 08:18 PM
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If there are any interested peeps out there - i...
If there are any interested peeps out there - i put most of the build detail into a blog. Enjoy.
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20th December 2013, 07:56 AM
Thread: Take a bow
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Thanks for that Ian. I do wish to take Dale up...
Thanks for that Ian.
I do wish to take Dale up on his offer in the new year. In the meantime I will try out a few other options within the limits of my workshop to see how they go.
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18th December 2013, 07:16 PM
Thread: Take a bow
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Thanks for the info RayG. Very interesting about...
Thanks for the info RayG. Very interesting about the taper - but i could see how it would be useful.
Unfortunately, i don't have the requisite machinery or knowledge to do most of that -but I... -
18th December 2013, 07:25 AM
Thread: Take a bow
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Thanks for the comments folks - they are much...
Thanks for the comments folks - they are much appreciated.:D
It is very satisfying to use what you have made to make something else.:2tsup:
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16th December 2013, 07:37 PM
Thread: Take a bow
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Take a bow
Howdy folks
I was getting ready to cut a saw handle in blackwood when i destroyed my old coping saw. Not a huge issue at the time - it was a relatively cheap unit.
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20th November 2013, 07:41 AM
Thread: Bench Drawers
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Hi Christos not so much an original tool - more...
Hi Christos
not so much an original tool - more an original mess to clean up.:rolleyes:. I just finished my bench build and didn't have room on it for excess tools and a piece in progress.
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18th November 2013, 06:32 PM
Thread: Bench Drawers
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Thank you Rwbuild for the generous comment. I...
Thank you Rwbuild for the generous comment.
I think you are correct about the sense of humour.
If i can't laugh at myself, I can hardly laugh at someone else.
Cheers
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17th November 2013, 08:20 PM
Thread: Bench Drawers
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Okay, the timber for the drawers is now milled to...
Okay, the timber for the drawers is now milled to size and is square.
I routed out some ¼” stopped grooves along the drawer bottoms and at the same time cut the rabbets in the main carcass for the... -
16th November 2013, 07:46 PM
Thread: Bench Drawers
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Bench Drawers
Hi Folks
I thought i would share a set of bench drawers, i finished a bit ago.
It all started with trip to the blue shed for....damn - i forgot what i was sent to get......
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13th November 2013, 07:14 PM
Thread: A mallet for morticing
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Nice Thumper Derek. :2tsup: It looks great and...
Nice Thumper Derek. :2tsup:
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13th November 2013, 07:00 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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:laughing1:..........:nonono: Oh - I think I...
:laughing1:..........:nonono:
Oh - I think I cracked a rib. Nope - my mistake
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12th November 2013, 07:02 PM
Thread: My Machinery Shed WIP - a bit different!
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Man :oo:- that's a lot of work. I go tired...
Man :oo:- that's a lot of work. I go tired looking at the photos.
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12th November 2013, 06:57 PM
Thread: A Bench Build Over Summer... I hope
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Well - i have a seat, a glass of red and am now...
Well - i have a seat, a glass of red and am now busy anticipating the next move.....
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11th November 2013, 06:44 PM
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Hiya snafuspyramid Depending where you are in...
Hiya snafuspyramid
Depending where you are in Melbourne - i could lend you some sash clamps for the laminate.
I built a laminated top bench with MGP 10 pine and it works pretty well. (around 2000... -
10th November 2013, 10:32 AM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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A couple of pics from the day. First off Ian...
A couple of pics from the day.
First off Ian explaining some fo the finer points
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Some of the group
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8th November 2013, 06:33 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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Nice:o
Nice:o
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8th November 2013, 04:23 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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:o tomorrow - egad. a little bit more thumb...
:o tomorrow - egad.
a little bit more thumb twiddling - then:dancing::dancing:
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8th November 2013, 04:13 PM
Thread: Jarrah mallet
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really nice thumper. :2tsup:
really nice thumper.
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20th October 2013, 06:55 PM
Thread: Wot I got at www Melbourne
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I went for the first time and had a good time. ...
I went for the first time and had a good time.
I got there at 10, parked at the police station for $7 flat rate across the walk bridge.
I thought i would be there for only an hour or so - when i... -
18th October 2013, 08:29 AM
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HEADS UP hmm - Bugger.:~ I can't get there until Sunday
hmm - Bugger.:~
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17th October 2013, 06:58 PM
Thread: Gonna make me some bees wax.
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That's a great return for the wax, and a few $$$...
That's a great return for the wax, and a few $$$ saved:2tsup:.
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8th October 2013, 06:29 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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OK - I am now good to go. I will sort out the...
OK - I am now good to go.
I will sort out the paperwork and the payments tomorrow.
Apologies for taking a while....
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27th September 2013, 03:33 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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Hi Dale I am trying to attend - just trying to...
Hi Dale
I am trying to attend - just trying to line some stuff up at work - it should(?) be OK. I will know for sure in the next week.
Cheers -
19th September 2013, 03:41 PM
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That was a nice piece on the tail vice Ian. (I...
That was a nice piece on the tail vice Ian.
(I wish my *ahem* failures lasted 25 years)
Just goes to show you don't know what you don't know.
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17th September 2013, 08:26 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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well done - great perseverance:2tsup:
well done - great perseverance:2tsup:
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17th September 2013, 08:23 PM
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Hiya slidingdovetail The holes are drilled for...
Hiya slidingdovetail
The holes are drilled for the purpose.
For me, they will be through the top so i can use a holdfast/s.
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17th September 2013, 04:00 PM
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Hi Paul yep - dead right 3/8 is a little thin....
Hi Paul
yep - dead right 3/8 is a little thin. Should have been 5/8 mild steel into a 3/4 hole to allow it to skew and lock.:U -
16th September 2013, 07:47 PM
Thread: Ebay bargain
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Wow - :oo: That's come up a treat. :2tsup:
Wow - :oo:
That's come up a treat.
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16th September 2013, 07:43 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.XI
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Deere
Deere
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16th September 2013, 02:16 PM
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Thanks for the kind comments. :B Ian - dog...
Thanks for the kind comments. :B
Ian - dog holes for the bench top will come later to match the vice.
I am also trying to find/locate/build some holdfasts as well - but that is proving... -
16th September 2013, 08:52 AM
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PRIMARY FUNCTION: Hand tools – planning, chisels,...
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Hand tools – planning, chisels, saws,
DIMENSIONS in mm: 2030 x ~600 x 830
MATERIALS (timber species etc): Pinus bunningsus (MGP10), Finish is BLO
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15th September 2013, 08:57 AM
Thread: The electric shed
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:iagree: Nice shed - great size.
:iagree:
Nice shed - great size. -
27th August 2013, 08:11 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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Wow - :oo: Nice:cool:
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26th August 2013, 08:30 PM
Thread: A Blue Gum Weekend
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Really nice. Looks like was it a great weekend...
Really nice.
Looks like was it a great weekend with a good prize on the other side.:2tsup: