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1st August 2023, 08:53 PM
Thread: Coffee Table - Tripod legs
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Success after three attempts
Thanks to everyone who provided a variety of suggestions. I tried a few different things as some of you suggested using cheap timber.
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19th July 2023, 02:18 PM
Thread: Coffee Table - Tripod legs
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Appreciate your help but they aren't what I would...
Appreciate your help but they aren't what I would describe a tridod legs Rob.
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18th July 2023, 07:42 PM
Thread: Coffee Table - Tripod legs
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Thanks Robert, yes you're correct there are...
Thanks Robert, yes you're correct there are plenty of images however I'm after some specific drawings with dimensions.
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18th July 2023, 06:09 PM
Thread: Coffee Table - Tripod legs
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Coffee Table - Tripod legs
Wondering if anyone can assist me please?
I'm after a plan/instructions for some tripod legs for a small circular coffee table. Approx 600 diameter. I've searched the www and asked around but to... -
12th October 2021, 05:36 PM
Thread: Pouch for shears
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I'll have to try it sounds good. Thanks
I'll have to try it sounds good. Thanks
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18th September 2021, 10:09 AM
Thread: D B Gatto plan for 1930 Antique Roadster
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Seems there is a small discrepancy with the plan....
Seems there is a small discrepancy with the plan. The firewall shows the steering column running through the firewall at an angle of 30 degrees and on the base the hole for the column is at at 45...
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12th September 2021, 08:50 PM
Thread: D B Gatto plan for 1930 Antique Roadster
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That is an option but everything on his plan is...
That is an option but everything on his plan is spot on so I'm keen to know why this is not right.
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12th September 2021, 08:46 PM
Thread: D B Gatto plan for 1930 Antique Roadster
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That is some fine work right there. Thanks Crowie...
That is some fine work right there. Thanks Crowie
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That is some fine work right there. Thanks Crowie -
12th September 2021, 04:31 PM
Thread: D B Gatto plan for 1930 Antique Roadster
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Me too Crowie it is giving me the irrites trying...
Me too Crowie it is giving me the irrites trying to fathom what I've done wrong.
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12th September 2021, 04:19 PM
Thread: D B Gatto plan for 1930 Antique Roadster
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D B Gatto plan for 1930 Antique Roadster
Hi everyone,
I'm making a Dan Gatto (plan) 1930's Roadster.
The details in Dan's plans are amazing and very accurate. Some of the American terminology took a little to get my head around but that... -
23rd August 2021, 06:24 PM
Thread: Model A Roadster
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Crowie many thank for these. They proved useful...
Crowie many thank for these. They proved useful and I'm certain saved some false starts had I not seen them.
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16th August 2021, 12:50 PM
Thread: Walnut substitute
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Walnut substitute
Making a Model A Roadster with a set of plans that specify Walnut timber. Here is my thought bubble.
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13th August 2021, 05:41 PM
Thread: Model A Roadster
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Model A Roadster
I recently bought a set of plans for a Model A Roaster from D. B. Gatto in the USA.
Having never made this particular car before and the supplier not offering an email address I have a question... -
4th April 2021, 10:35 AM
Thread: HNT Gordon Trying Plane FOR SALE
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VICTORIA Nathan, I have several of Terry Gordon's planes...
Nathan, I have several of Terry Gordon's planes and none have any markings on the actual blade. Based on the detail on the HNT website my belief is that it's the TS, however I cannot guarantee that.
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2nd April 2021, 04:21 PM
Thread: HNT Gordon Trying Plane FOR SALE
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VICTORIA HNT Gordon Trying Plane FOR SALE
I have a beautiful HNT GORDON trying plane I want to sell. I bought it 5 years ago and have used it occasionally. It is in as new condition and comes with the original blade and packaging.
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25th February 2021, 03:47 PM
Thread: Quadrant hinges
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Thanks for the clarification.
Thanks for the clarification.
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25th February 2021, 02:05 PM
Thread: Quadrant hinges
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Is that with a router I'm assuming?
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25th February 2021, 09:16 AM
Thread: Quadrant hinges
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Quadrant hinges
Generally I use butt hinges however a while back I thought I'd give some quadrant hinges from Anti Gerner a run.
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14th July 2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: Pouch for shears
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Oh they are nice. Yes the needles proved...
Oh they are nice. Yes the needles proved difficult to thread through on occasions. I've much to learn. Those were the ones given me at Leffler's so I just went with them but will kit up with a packet...
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10th July 2020, 07:10 PM
Thread: Pouch for shears
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Hi Yanis well I made the shears a pouch and now...
Hi Yanis well I made the shears a pouch and now I've made two more pouches for my wooden plane blades. I'll take some photos and add them. I also made a leather pony. Waiting for an awl to be...
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13th June 2020, 04:43 PM
Thread: Pouch for shears
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Yanis You've convinced me to have a go. Mainly...
Yanis
You've convinced me to have a go. Mainly because I've discovered the biggest leather supplier in Melb is not too far from me here. You tube here I come.....again.
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10th June 2020, 02:10 PM
Thread: Clear glue
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Thanks everyone
Thanks everyone
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9th June 2020, 06:26 PM
Thread: Clear glue
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Clear glue
I'm looking for suggestions for filling knots and cracks in timber being used for making jewellery boxes. So no load on it simply looking for a clear translucent finish. Not after a quick dryer per...
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9th June 2020, 05:57 PM
Thread: Pouch for shears
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Pouch for shears
I'm a woodworker looking for a Melbourne based leather worker? I'm looking to get a leather pouch made for a pair of Japanese high quality shears I bought a few years ago at the Melb wood show.
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That makes sense thanks Paul
That makes sense thanks Paul
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Crowie Greg found me a piece which suits the bill...
Crowie Greg found me a piece which suits the bill perfectly. Thanks for the help mate.
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Gidgee
Anyone got a small piece off Gidgee I'm looking to make my own spokeshave?
1” x 1 ½” x 12”
and how much inc postage please? That’s to Melb
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28th April 2020, 05:13 PM
Thread: Safety rules are written in Blood.
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Why can I see only the Headline and no content?
Why can I see only the Headline and no content?
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13th April 2020, 06:59 PM
Thread: A few boxes
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Wow that is some beautiful wood and well made...
Wow that is some beautiful wood and well made boxes too. Very nice work.
John what do you mean when you say......
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13th April 2020, 06:47 PM
Thread: Some amazing old Red and Birdseye Mahogany
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That's beautiful. The pics don't do it justice...
That's beautiful. The pics don't do it justice till you enlarge them. Thats some nice work right there.
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23rd March 2020, 01:45 PM
Thread: Cement truck
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Cute and sturdy too!
Cute and sturdy too!
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19th November 2019, 10:21 AM
Thread: Transport firm
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Thanks for that Rob
Thanks for that Rob
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18th November 2019, 05:19 PM
Thread: Transport firm
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There is a piece on You Tube on him but I'm no...
There is a piece on You Tube on him but I'm no expert on him or Rocking Horses
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18th November 2019, 03:58 PM
Thread: Transport firm
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Thanks for that. It is a Ces Hockley
Thanks for that. It is a Ces Hockley
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14th November 2019, 05:16 PM
Thread: Transport firm
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Transport firm
Wondering if anyone can suggest a good transport firm to ship a Rocking Horse in Australia?
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3rd August 2019, 02:11 PM
Thread: My Mistake
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My Mistake
I placed a post in Woodturning Forum instead of Woodworking General can I shift it or do I need to have a facilitator do it?
The Title is: Where to buy these screws
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2nd August 2019, 09:14 PM
Thread: Where to buy these screws
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Where to buy these screws
Anyone suggestions where I might buy these screws and some nuts? I’m in Melb not that it matters with online.
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8th July 2019, 02:30 PM
Thread: Favourite youtube channels
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Wow have been watching the Ishitani YT videos....
Wow have been watching the Ishitani YT videos. Now reading all things Kumiko. Such nice work.
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8th July 2019, 12:24 PM
Thread: Lattice work
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Taken me a while get a handle on this craft. I've...
Taken me a while get a handle on this craft. I've found a great introductory piece others may like to read.
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7th July 2019, 05:44 PM
Thread: Lattice work
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Yeah now I can see what you mean. Just paused it....
Yeah now I can see what you mean. Just paused it. By george I think he's got it.......
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7th July 2019, 04:51 PM
Thread: Lattice work
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I've added the YT link so people can see what I'm...
I've added the YT link so people can see what I'm on about. I don't think that is what he is doing??
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7th July 2019, 02:24 PM
Thread: Lattice work
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Lattice work
Have been watching Japanese furniture maker Kumiko Ishitani make a music stand. I love watching him as it is all about the craftsmanship and the item he is making.
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16th May 2019, 04:36 PM
Thread: Walnut Box
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Though they looked expensive. I agree, I've...
Though they looked expensive. I agree, I've always admired his hardware but not purchased any todate.
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16th May 2019, 09:53 AM
Thread: Walnut Box
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Brian I just spotted this beautiful piece. That...
Brian I just spotted this beautiful piece. That is truely gorgeous, where did you get the hardware?
Thanks for the various explanations on technique.
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15th May 2019, 02:30 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Brian
Thanks Brian
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15th May 2019, 02:30 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Rob. I've sent you an email to the last...
Thanks Rob.
I've sent you an email to the last email address I have for you. Please let me know if you never got it? Sent last night.
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15th May 2019, 02:27 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Paul. Got my inlay at Creative Finishes...
Thanks Paul. Got my inlay at Creative Finishes stand at the last Melb wood show. It was in a strip of about a metre or so. I got three or four of them all different but got only one and a half left....
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14th May 2019, 07:13 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Jewellery Box
Latest project made for my wife. Simple box with no compartments. NZ Beech which was good to work with. 90 degree hinges and two pin catches. Bottom lined with felt. A small inlay across the top and...
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1st April 2019, 04:27 PM
Thread: Workzone thicknesser at Aldi
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Is it possible to fit a spiral head to the Aldi...
Is it possible to fit a spiral head to the Aldi one?
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12th February 2019, 03:03 PM
Thread: Model T - Money Box
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Model T - Money Box
This is the third of these I've made.
Each time I've gained some new ways to do things. For example:
You can make a rear door way cheaper than the online metal option.
Attach the hinges and...