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3rd March 2013, 05:17 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Box in Mango
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Very nice, just goes to show that the sanding and...
Very nice, just goes to show that the sanding and finish is worth it.
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17th February 2013, 03:12 AM
Thread: New box for Nephew
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Really like the box, a good basic versatile...
Really like the box, a good basic versatile design. The Danish brought up the grain and looks good. Nice work.
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25th January 2013, 05:08 PM
Thread: Jewellery chest
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Hi. looking good. I use a craft fabric...
Hi. looking good.
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14th January 2013, 07:13 AM
Thread: Jewellery chest
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Hi Diggerdelany, very nice box, love the...
Hi Diggerdelany, very nice box, love the simplicity in the design with the inlay. Most of my upcoming projects will be from reclaimed wood. Question on the ring tray (like the color) - did you use...
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5th January 2013, 09:27 AM
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Love the design and the extended feet/legs. Nice...
Love the design and the extended feet/legs. Nice choice of material and contrast.
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8th December 2012, 02:58 PM
Thread: 3 drawer bandsawn
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Really like the design as well and the finger...
Really like the design as well and the finger push/slide holes. Just a little envious regarding the cedar. All projects I've seen here, using this cedar, has such fantastic grain patterns and color....
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4th December 2012, 03:54 PM
Thread: What the heck. Give it a go
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Like them all, fine work. Really like the Sheoak...
Like them all, fine work. Really like the Sheoak , color and grain. Time to find some more scraps. Now that you've given us a look we'll be looking for more.
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26th November 2012, 02:54 PM
Thread: Another First Timer
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Really like the contrasting Cedars and a fine...
Really like the contrasting Cedars and a fine finish. The lining looks excellent using the cardboard, I'll try that on my next piece. Keep them coming, now that you got the bug.
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23rd November 2012, 11:18 AM
Thread: Celtic Stone Cross-Made of wood
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Absolutely great !! And yes, In a single block it...
Absolutely great !! And yes, In a single block it would also be great, But I really the way it is - Gives it that aged look of a Celtic work.
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23rd November 2012, 10:00 AM
Thread: A Couple Pair of Twins
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Hi, thanks for the input, as mentioned I will do...
Hi, thanks for the input, as mentioned I will do a scraping on the brown and redo that that with a thicker coat of acrylic. A while ago I bought 10 packs of flocking of various color realizing I'd...
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22nd November 2012, 02:06 PM
Thread: A Couple Pair of Twins
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A Couple Pair of Twins
Hi Everyone
I've been a little slow on getting these done, medical stuff, but a few boxes of simple design - LKV - patterns. Needed to use up a bit more of the 'beetle pine' I have. Started by... -
13th November 2012, 11:30 AM
Thread: Murray River Paddle Steamer
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hi xgrain, I really like the the square corners...
hi xgrain, I really like the the square corners and the drawer layout on this one, gives it a unique style. Will be looking for your next one. Nice work.
Also, the drawer pulls - neat idea.
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13th November 2012, 11:15 AM
Thread: QLD Maple Box
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One of my favorite patterns, even tho I haven't...
One of my favorite patterns, even tho I haven't cut one yet. Looks real great on the maple, nice work.
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27th October 2012, 02:11 PM
Thread: Good Book on Wood Finishing
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I have found this book to be excellent - lots of...
I have found this book to be excellent - lots of reading and re-reading but worth the time.
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20th October 2012, 12:46 PM
Thread: Five of Hearts
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Excellent work and design, really like the...
Excellent work and design, really like the contrast as well. Reviewed your other posts, not sure which I like the best - they're all great.
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3rd October 2012, 09:58 AM
Thread: Temple box
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Excellent work , I can see why you checked the...
Excellent work , I can see why you checked the finger tips - like the way you get the hidden drawers into your work.
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29th September 2012, 03:37 PM
Thread: My 3rd box, getting better ;)
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Yup! , you got the addiction. Keep up the good...
Yup! , you got the addiction. Keep up the good work and spontaneous designs.
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14th September 2012, 03:14 PM
Thread: Curved Box
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Hi kcam, I sure do like that curving, a real neat...
Hi kcam, I sure do like that curving, a real neat feature. I haven't tried any 'steaming' but its on my to-do list now. thanks for posting.
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14th September 2012, 03:00 PM
Thread: Autumn Leaves
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They, the drawers and box, look excellent, nice...
They, the drawers and box, look excellent, nice pattern and color combo.
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14th September 2012, 02:53 PM
Thread: Pagoda style jewellery chest
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A beautiful chest, looks amazing. Love the drawer...
A beautiful chest, looks amazing. Love the drawer runners. And using an others pattern is a compliment.
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8th September 2012, 03:04 PM
Thread: Hello From Colorado
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Yes, welcome to the greatest forum, lots of...
Yes, welcome to the greatest forum, lots of knowledge here to share. Really like the carving, have a few large flocks around here getting fattened up for the flight south - not to soon I hope.
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3rd September 2012, 01:45 PM
Thread: Loudspeakers (Tung Oil finish)
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Outside you have the nature of the sun in full...
Outside you have the nature of the sun in full spectrum that catches the grain and reflects it as it is. Whereas artificial light has a subset of the true spectrum. If I want to find any tiny...
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20th August 2012, 03:15 PM
Thread: An Interesting Thread from Canada
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An Interesting Thread from Canada
G'Day all , Came across this thread on the CanadainWoodworking forum, which I'm a member of. It's about another member having a visit from 30+ young kids for a tour of his shop with a little hands on...
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19th August 2012, 02:54 PM
Thread: G'day from Canada Eh
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Welcome Brad from another Canuck - S.W. of...
Welcome Brad from another Canuck - S.W. of Edmonton. Fantastic forum and members. Enjoy.
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16th August 2012, 02:16 PM
Thread: WIP - Small mitred box
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Thanks Alex for a great WIP and detailed...
Thanks Alex for a great WIP and detailed explanation of the steps, it's been a fascinating read, I've enjoyed it very much. I don't think there's a book out there that could match this.
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16th August 2012, 07:01 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Box - RIP
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thanks everyone, I think that the blade got a...
thanks everyone,
I think that the blade got a Bow in it during the cut, good possibility my tension was a little slack or feeding a bit fast. That beetle pine is softer in the 'infected area', was... -
15th August 2012, 06:36 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Box - RIP
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Bandsaw Box - RIP
G'day all, This is a story about a BS box Recovery In Progress, just about a Rest In Peace. Not to many display their boo-boo's But this actually turned out ok.
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9th August 2012, 03:49 AM
Thread: Two Doves, One Heart
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Like it a lot, love the symmetry as with your...
Like it a lot, love the symmetry as with your previous box. Nicely done.
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30th July 2012, 02:30 PM
Thread: Whale of a time
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HI TorchWood, Very impressive design in such a...
HI TorchWood,
Very impressive design in such a tight package, I like it a lot. Keep them coming.
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29th July 2012, 01:06 PM
Thread: G'day from South Africa
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G'Day and Hello Nick , welcome to this great...
G'Day and Hello Nick , welcome to this great forum. I've been a member for a little over a year and it's amazing, lots of great reading, info and of course help.
Glad you're still with us,
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19th July 2012, 04:42 PM
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I done pine, some of my earlier, some looked a...
I done pine, some of my earlier, some looked a little blotchy - uneven, and came out pretty goog. I started using a wood sealer, wiped one, let sit for awhile, then stained - within a 2 hrs period -...
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17th July 2012, 04:16 PM
Thread: Raindrop Bandsaw Box
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Very nice Torchwood, Like the way you alternated...
Very nice Torchwood, Like the way you alternated the drawers and that tiny hider..
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17th July 2012, 11:50 AM
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A lot of reading in this thread, but V good. Only...
A lot of reading in this thread, but V good. Only recently have I installed my 1/2" blade to try some re-sawing. Went thru the usual setup routine and with my blade in the center - that I thought -...
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14th July 2012, 02:05 AM
Thread: newbie advice-small blades for bp355
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I had trouble ordering the right one also, the...
I had trouble ordering the right one also, the LeeValley description was for an older craftsman (2005), returned it and got the correct one direct from Carter. My machine is a Craftsman but a Rikon...
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13th July 2012, 02:48 PM
Thread: newbie advice-small blades for bp355
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Hi xgrain, if your looking at doing tight radius...
Hi xgrain, if your looking at doing tight radius cutting a 1/8" works great and I know the problem with the guides and rear bearing. So to make my life easier I purchased a 'blade stabilizer', this...
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12th July 2012, 03:18 PM
Thread: Asian style box from silky oak.
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Your work certainly inspires me, love it. glenn
Your work certainly inspires me, love it.
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8th July 2012, 04:15 PM
Thread: Meranti box wip
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Real good progress yosam, I agree with inserting...
Real good progress yosam, I agree with inserting a small felt pad at the back of the cavity and the use of a palm router for rounding. If the base is straight / square I leave it that, maybe just a...
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16th June 2012, 07:28 AM
Thread: Bandsaw technique
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Hi Robson Valley, I have been wondering if you...
Hi Robson Valley,
I have been wondering if you are making multiple copies of the oval your cutting ? If so then I would suggest using a template with a jig and guide nose. With this you only need... -
15th June 2012, 01:08 PM
Thread: A Couple More Pine Beetle Boxes
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thanks everyone, Hi John T, this is the book...
thanks everyone,
Hi John T, this is the book you were asking about,
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy282/mrpedersen/Sculptured%20Boxes/P6140001.jpg
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14th June 2012, 03:17 PM
Thread: A Couple More Pine Beetle Boxes
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A Couple More Pine Beetle Boxes
G'Day All, Just a couple more boxes to share. The original patterns are from L.K. Venture's second book.
The first one is Twister, a 4 drawer box and is 9 1/2" h x 4 1/2" w and 4" d. The timber I... -
13th June 2012, 02:47 PM
Thread: Why not give it a go?
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tdrumnut & fly, nice work for you first works. I...
tdrumnut & fly, nice work for you first works. I agree with JohnT on rounding the back edge of the blade and going to a narrower blade, it helped me out a lot. Keep it going fellas.
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6th June 2012, 02:39 PM
Thread: first bandsaw boxes
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Hi Dave43,, theres no link to your pic's /...
Hi Dave43,, theres no link to your pic's / photos..
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4th June 2012, 03:22 PM
Thread: Cypress Pine Box
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Looks great, love the grain in just about any...
Looks great, love the grain in just about any pine. I've had a boo-boo or 2, similar and with new blades. Enjoy.
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16th May 2012, 01:16 PM
Thread: Need Hard Finish over BLO
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Hi John, I've done a little more light sanding...
Hi John, I've done a little more light sanding and 1 more coat of BLO. Sanded this and have applied 2 coats of lacquer with sanding, 1st with 220 and second with 320 both dry. I am using a spray can...
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13th May 2012, 06:31 AM
Thread: Need Hard Finish over BLO
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Need Hard Finish over BLO
I'm currently completing several BSAW boxes, they are made from the 'beetle pine' wood and the infected area is quite soft. So far I have applied 2 coats of BLO approx 50/50. The color and grain...
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13th May 2012, 03:30 AM
Thread: California Redwood Box
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Very nice WH, that is one of my favorites for...
Very nice WH, that is one of my favorites for design and cuts especially when starting or for any other time. Have fun.
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11th May 2012, 02:28 PM
Thread: Red gum boxes. WIP.
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hi Ross, Your project is coming along great. The...
hi Ross, Your project is coming along great. The sanding is the fun part!! Will be looking for your next posts.
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3rd May 2012, 04:40 PM
Thread: scrollsaw/bandsaw box
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Yes, welcome to the addiction, I've had it for a...
Yes, welcome to the addiction, I've had it for a year now and love it. Like your work and look forward to seeing more.
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8th April 2012, 09:31 AM
Thread: A Couple of Boxes
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Thanks Diggerdelaney, About a year ago I tried to...
Thanks Diggerdelaney, About a year ago I tried to make a small box with a 10" er, and dull blade and a 1/5th HP. Did my research and had one shortly after. I really it enjoy this facet of woodworking...
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8th April 2012, 03:11 AM
Thread: Mobile Cabinet for My Scroll Saw
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Mobile Cabinet for My Scroll Saw
My first time posting here, been mostly in the Band Saw Boxes.
Just getting into the scroll saw work, had spent the first part of the year in the hospital, doing ok now.
After getting back home...