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12th May 2018, 08:56 AM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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21st July 2012, 12:05 AM
Thread: veneer substrates
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Huon Pine has a lot of oils in it which is why it...
Huon Pine has a lot of oils in it which is why it keeps that lovely smell for so long.
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12th May 2012, 12:27 PM
Thread: Aussie Box
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Smarthinge
http://www.fine-boxes.com/uploads/fck/image/sH_pressrelease_image_560.jpg
These are sold via Andrew Crawfords site however they are made by a guy in Perth.
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25th January 2012, 09:21 AM
Thread: A box for a mate
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When milling and sawing the timber it has a sweet...
When milling and sawing the timber it has a sweet rose perfume. Very distinctive smell.
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6th July 2010, 05:01 PM
Thread: Last night's forum meltdown
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G'Day Just a suggestion next time you are...
G'Day
Just a suggestion next time you are looking into an external hosted solution ask the company if they can provide a virtual environment. This will shield you from physical hardware issues,... -
16th February 2010, 11:44 AM
Thread: How late do you use your lathe?
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I am currently building a timber framed shed and...
I am currently building a timber framed shed and am trying to figure out how to sound proof the building, so far will be insulating the walls with air-cell and batts (external walls are cedar...
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3rd January 2010, 11:38 PM
Thread: Timber Dining Tables
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:oThat's a lot of tables to make. Thanks for...
:oThat's a lot of tables to make.
Thanks for the update, I will send them an e-mail when the holiday season has finished.
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23rd December 2009, 12:31 AM
Thread: Timber Dining Tables
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Where do you get those little tags with your...
Where do you get those little tags with your Company details made up? Nice touch.
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15th November 2009, 02:58 PM
Thread: Suggestions on timber to use for a bench
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If you are put off by the cost of Jarrah, try...
If you are put off by the cost of Jarrah, try using some recycled timbers. I get a lot of stuff from Vince's salvage in Bayswater there are a few others around that do salvage timber from old houses...
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16th October 2009, 06:28 PM
Thread: practising a form
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[QUOTE=Skew ChiDAMN!!;1048736]One option to make...
[QUOTE=Skew ChiDAMN!!;1048736]One option to make a router much, much safer than hand-held is to table-mount it. Basically, fixing the router upside-down under a table with a small hole in it, which...
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22nd August 2009, 10:50 PM
Thread: Trip to Tokyo - Woodworking stuff to see?
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G'Day How did the trip go, my wife and I are...
G'Day
How did the trip go, my wife and I are going in October for one month (1 week in Tokyo). I have tried to find woodworking places to visit via google without much success.
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8th August 2009, 01:40 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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G'Day A huge thank you to Martin, Colin and...
G'Day
A huge thank you to Martin, Colin and Warrick for organising this. I can see what people mean when they say you can never have enough clamps.
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10th July 2009, 01:22 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Sounds like an great road trip to check out...
Sounds like an great road trip to check out workshops around Perth. Sure you will see some great projects on the go.
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29th June 2009, 08:39 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Glen Forrest is good for me, I only live in...
Glen Forrest is good for me, I only live in Guildford and this is really close.
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15th June 2009, 12:14 AM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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How big is the order for WA, I can get some...
How big is the order for WA, I can get some personnel stuff delivered to my work (we have a central stores area) but I cant push it too far as they have recently had some staff changes?
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12th March 2009, 10:31 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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G'Day I am also after the KliKlamps and could...
G'Day
I am also after the KliKlamps and could not find them on the Northwood web site. I am wondering if we correspond directly with Northwood (and who do we talk to) or do you prefer that we go... -
30th January 2009, 11:25 PM
Thread: Discounts on Festool
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Ladies and Gentlemen I came across this the...
Ladies and Gentlemen
I came across this the other day and thought it belongs to this thread,
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28th January 2009, 08:54 PM
Thread: Great Besey Clamp Order 2009
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Definitely interested in some of the Klikiclamps...
Definitely interested in some of the Klikiclamps (depending on price at least 1/2 dozen) and k body clamps not sure what sizes.
Another one from Perth.
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20th January 2009, 12:54 AM
Thread: Tassie trip recommendations
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The library in Hobart have a very interesting...
The library in Hobart have a very interesting collection of old furniture pieces. No idea why they are in the Library but well worth checking out.
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When I did a course at the School of Wood we had...
When I did a course at the School of Wood we had a tour around the sawmill at Jarrahdale and sourced a load of Sheaok we needed for the class hall table project. The details are
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9th January 2009, 12:08 AM
Thread: Tool Chest Sliding Front
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I have decided to have a go using dowels, my...
I have decided to have a go using dowels, my little experiments with the mechanism looks positive.
Have so far constructed the box, front and draw dividers. Next job is to route the slide for the... -
30th December 2008, 06:18 PM
Thread: Gifkin Jig
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I forgot to mention, one of the best "upgrades" I...
I forgot to mention, one of the best "upgrades" I did for the GIfkins was the Bessey
Kliklamps and holders.
Things became much easier when the stock is held properly against the fence. Also use... -
29th December 2008, 01:36 PM
Thread: Tool Chest Sliding Front
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I was thinking the brass would wear the wood and...
I was thinking the brass would wear the wood and eventually lead to a sloppy lid.
Did some more research last night and some experimenting. Found an article where the author routes a stopped dado... -
28th December 2008, 11:43 AM
Thread: Tool Chest Sliding Front
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I noticed in the picture that the door sits proud...
I noticed in the picture that the door sits proud when it has been slid under, I assume this is why.
Thanks for the heads up on Barrister bookcase, will look into this and Hafelle. Have managed... -
28th December 2008, 11:33 AM
Thread: Gifkin Jig
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G'Day I bought the master package a while ago...
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I bought the master package a while ago and am amazed at the accuracy of the dovetails that it produces. The first time you read through the literature it can be confusing as to what... -
27th December 2008, 12:27 PM
Thread: Tool Chest Sliding Front
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Tool Chest Sliding Front
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I am finally getting around to making something for myself and have decided on a tool chest to hold various bits and pieces. Found one that I like the look of... -
17th December 2008, 12:42 AM
Thread: How do you clean yourself?
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Poll: Whats a Rats ring?
Whats a Rats ring?
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29th October 2008, 11:53 PM
Thread: Timber ID?
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Looks like construction Jarrah to me. Are...
Looks like construction Jarrah to me.
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24th October 2008, 01:05 AM
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Poll: Amazing work, I want to pick a bunch of them. ...
Amazing work, I want to pick a bunch of them.
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Have attached an attempt at a Sketchup file of...
Have attached an attempt at a Sketchup file of the final box. I don't know how to do round overs so its looks a little square. The real box has been rounded over on the outside of the top lip and the...
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My sister mentioned today they just learned how...
My sister mentioned today they just learned how to do that. Thought it would have happened much earlier myself.
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21st September 2008, 02:10 PM
Thread: Carbatec 15” thicknesser question
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I went for the CTJ-381 due to ease of workflow....
I went for the CTJ-381 due to ease of workflow. You can put the timber that needs thicknessing on the top of the rollers, stuff that needs going through sits on the right and stuff that has been...
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12th September 2008, 10:25 PM
Thread: WA Jarrah Timber Sale
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WA Jarrah Timber Sale
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I went down to Gunn's this afternoon to grab some Tassie Oak for a project I am working on and also some Jarrah.
When I went to pay I found out there is a 20% discount this month (until... -
9th September 2008, 09:34 PM
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Sticky: Poll: Congratulations to all the contestants and the...
Congratulations to all the contestants and the organisers.
Amazing to see how each person has taken the material and made a unique piece. Who says woodworking isn't an art form.
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Toy Box
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My sister runs a day care and asked me to make some toy blocks, really simple job untreated pine cut into various lengths rounded over and sanded, no finishing required
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14th August 2008, 02:11 PM
Thread: Domino Stop Pins
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The Domino tabs can easily be easily removed with...
The Domino tabs can easily be easily removed with a 2mm allen key, a "spare set" comes with the kit. I say spare because in the manual these are mentioned as having a finer clearance than the two...
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13th August 2008, 01:05 AM
Thread: Domino Stop Pins
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I sent an e-mail to Ideal Tools and Anthony...
I sent an e-mail to Ideal Tools and Anthony offered to replace the machine with one that he has that does have the pins. This offer was made based on just asking about the difference, good to deal...
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7th August 2008, 02:29 AM
Thread: Domino Stop Pins
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They are spring loaded and you do get an extra...
They are spring loaded and you do get an extra pair which the manual says have a finer tolerance, however the tabs don't fit snugly on the inside corner of an 8mm mortice (the only ones I have tried...
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6th August 2008, 09:07 PM
Thread: Domino Stop Pins
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Domino Stop Pins
Started playing around with the Domino yesterday and noticed that the design has changed. The stop pins are no longer and have been replaced with two plastic tabs, I was looking forward to using the...
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26th July 2008, 03:04 PM
Thread: Earth Leakage Carbatec Thicknesser
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Geoff, thanks for the reply. I picked up the unit...
Geoff, thanks for the reply. I picked up the unit this morning and have just done a test, the motor is no longer causing the RCD to trip out.
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24th July 2008, 02:17 PM
Thread: Earth Leakage Carbatec Thicknesser
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G'Day Thanks for the replies, Why is it...
G'Day
Thanks for the replies,
Why is it that you companies are so useless at fixing their products unless you constantly complain and have to give yourself ulcers dealing with the company.
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20th July 2008, 01:18 AM
Thread: Where to buy Jarrah in Perth?
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The link to the list of timbers is...
The link to the list of timbers is http://www.austim.com.au/species.htm, for some reason they make it difficult to find the list on the web site. I would have thought this was the most important...
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18th July 2008, 10:08 PM
Thread: Where to buy Jarrah in Perth?
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I buy Jarrah from Gunns in kewdale, the details...
I buy Jarrah from Gunns in kewdale, the details lifted from their website are
Street Address:<hrembed name="spacer"> </hrembed>455 Orrong Road, Welshpool WA 6106, Australia
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18th July 2008, 09:51 PM
Thread: Earth Leakage Carbatec Thicknesser
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Still awaiting the outcome, rang up yesterday and...
Still awaiting the outcome, rang up yesterday and was told that the repair person was not in and they would call me the next day.
Rang up again today and they didnt know where the motor was and... -
12th July 2008, 01:41 PM
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I made a box that has a base made of Cedar of...
I made a box that has a base made of Cedar of Lebanon that sounds like the description. It has a very strong almost cigar smell that once you touch the wood the smell lingers all day.
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11th July 2008, 10:12 PM
Thread: Earth Leakage Carbatec Thicknesser
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Earth Leakage Carbatec Thicknesser
I bought a Carbatec thicknesser CTJ-381 at the beginning of the year and had a 15amp circuit put in for the machine. All was fine to start with but after a couple of months the RCD would...
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21st June 2008, 12:25 AM
Thread: Sourcing Timber-Perth
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http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread...
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?t=68918
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28th May 2008, 02:08 AM
Thread: alternatives to ebay
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what about www.etsy.com ? They seem like a...
what about www.etsy.com ?
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11th May 2008, 03:24 PM
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G'Day You should include a dust extractor as...
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You should include a dust extractor as well. I got a deal from Carbatec where I got the same thicknesser and an extractor as well as some piping for somewhere around $1,800 (cannot remember... -
20th April 2008, 12:25 AM
Thread: structural engineer - Perth
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structural engineer - Perth
G'Day
I want to build a workshop in the backyard and have been through the planning approval stage with the shire but now need the services of a structural engineer for the building approval...