Woodwork Forums

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A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS, FINISHERS, RESTORERS, etc. both professional and amateur, to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with finishing, and restoration.
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Got an antique you need to restore. Don't strip it and coat it with polyurethane and ruin it's value. Check in here for traditional finishes and genuine restoration help. Find out the ins and outs and how to keep or enhance it's value. Not just for furniture.

From full blown sprayed finishes to air brushed small, decorative and artistic finishes.

Make of it as you will.

This is a forum for WOODTURNERS both professionals and amateurs alike. Make observations, statements, seek and/or give help and advice, etc.

OK Pen turners here's one for you. Do with it what you will.

A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with general woodwork and cabinet making.

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Mechanical figures or contrivances constructed to act as if by their own motive power. Do you make them have video or a work in progress. Post what you have and questions or help here.

Here's a chance to show off what you can do with bandsawn boxes. Got a problem or a new idea you want to share? Go for it.

This forum is specially for all you box makers out there and there are a lot of you. Seek help - offer help - show us your work, etc.

Do you make clocks and want to share, then here's a forum just for you. Grandfather clocks, wooden movement clocks, mantel clocks, naked (see the innards) clocks, everything from sticking a quartz movement into a chunk of wood right on through to the big fancy ones. Let's see 'em, talk about 'em, help with 'em etc..

Got a Festool product or thinking about getting one? Having a problem and need some specific information? Ask questions, get help or generally talk about your Festools. Help and information isn't far away.
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Speciffically for furniture, cabinetmaking and joinery.... You know BIG stuff. No pens, no little boxes, no little clocks, no little toys, etc. If its big and you've made it or are working on it or intend to make it then here's a place especially for you. Show us your stuff.

For those who like to do it the traditional way. Here's a chance for you to join in with your own forum. Although not all that popular in Australia there are still plenty of woodworkers out there working in green timber, so come on all you chair bodgers

Somewhere to "stick" all those Adhesive questions and information.

This one is for all the pyrographers out there. Show us your work, get or give advice, share patterns, etc.

Forum for router jigs, Woodrat, Gifkin, etc. etc. etc. Got a problem? Figured out how to use the thing? Found something new it will do? Found something it can't do. Then post it here.

This is your chance to partake in discussions, get or give information and help, etc. on routers and how to use them.

Not asking you to be health and safety officers, but if you have a health or safety concern, ideas, a fix for a problem or anything health and safety related, then put it here.

This forum is for the fast growing scrollsaw fraternity. Both professional and amateur scrollers are invited to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On anything to do with scrollsaws and scrolling. If all you have is a fretsaw don't despair, just ask anyway.

Anything to do with Shed construction, fit-out and maintenance.

This forum is dedicated to arguably the most important piece of equipment in the woodworkers arsenal. The work bench.

OK all you toy makers out there, here's a forum just for you. Show us what you can do.

A forum for Triton & GMC owners and would be owners. Get info and help from other Triton & GMC owners/users. Find out what's new and how it works. Air your views and get opinions from fellow users of these excellent Australian products.

A forum for WOODCARVERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. On the subject of woodcarving, sculpture, whittling and related fields.

Add your pics here. Anything you like preferably to do with woodwork.
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For those who mill their own and small commercial millers using chainsaw mills, bandsaw slabbers, Lewis saws etc for mobile saw milling.
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A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. regarding timber. Supply, availability, characteristics, etc.

A forum where members can swap timber with other members.

The bandsaw is one of the more important pieces of machinery in the workshop. Now it has its own forum. Use it to seek help, give help, pass on hints and tips, etc.

A place to post/discuss Dust Extraction/Filters/Cyclones

Drill press, lathes, all small machinery at the lower end of the market and aimed at the hobby woodworker. Anything not covered in the above forums.

A forum for ALL WOODWORKERS both professional and amateur to seek and give help, make observations and statements, etc. regarding powered hand tools. A great way to get advice before spending your hard earned on a new tool.
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This one's for the Dark Siders. Users, collectors and lovers of good old unpowered hand tools. No screaming motors, no power cords or batteries, just good old fashioned person power.
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Got a homemade tool or jig you want to show off? Here's your chance. Show us what you've got

Got an Incra Jig? Here's a forum for you. Get and give, help, tips, information etc. This forum will be monitored closely by specialists in Incra Jigs..

A forum for the discussion of Japanese hand Tools. What makes them good, how to tell the good tools from the bad, and how to use and look after them.

Seek or give help on setting up and maintaining and fine tuning these machines. Get advice and info from other users and owners before you buy.

How do you sharpen your turning tools, carving tools, plane blades, router and moulding blades, etc. Ideas and help for newbies. New or advanced techniques, old, tried and true methods. How, when, why, etc

Seek help and info on the workhorse of the workshop. Talk to other owners and users before you buy. Find out how to fine tune and maintain the most expensive machine you're likely to own, etc.

This forum is for all things woodwork - buy, sell, woodworking tools, machinery, equipment, etc. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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This forum is for all things Timber - buy, sell, slabs, turning blanks, pen blanks, veneer, also Timber Milling Machines and Equipment etc. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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This forum is for all things Metalwork - buy, sell, metalworking tools, machinery, equipment, etc. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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This forum is for anything Miscellaneous - buy, sell, anything and everything that isn't catered for in any of the other Market Place Forums. No commercial sales allowed without Admin approval. All items for sale must include a price and where possible a picture. Auctions and make me an offer are not allowed.
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If you are selling something on eBay or other external sites and want to notify the members of the sale do it here. If you've seen something on eBay or other external sites and want to tell others this is also the place to do it. No direct sales

Have an article you don't have a use for. This is the place to give away or swap your preloved goods.

Looking for an item you need and can't find anywhere else. Try in here. Please include all the info to correctly identify the item you want and where possible a photo. Don't make it a guessing game. Including phone numbers & email addresses in post is not recommended, and is done at your own risk. Don't blame us if you get spammed or nuisance calls.

If you are in another country and looking for something outside of Australia Try in here. Please include all the info to correctly identify the item you want and where possible a photo. Don't make it a guessing game. Including phone numbers & email addresses in post is not recommended, and is done at your own risk. Don't blame us if you get spammed or nuisance calls.

Woodworking clubs from all over Australia are invited to place information of their upcoming events, news, information, raffle winners etc in this forum.

How do you get your designs and plans etc onto paper, CAD, Open Office, Coral, Adobe Illustrator, Google Sketchup, etc? Show us what you use and how. Offer or ask for help. Use this forum to also share Google Sketchup plans and ideas, get help with a project. Attach plans in .skp not .jpg please so others can edit them and upload them after the edit. DO NOT post if you have an issue with others using your ideas.

This section is for members instructional YouTube videos and is not to include links to videos not created by or involving the member. The videos should be related to the forums general interests. Any videos that breach the standard decency rules will be deleted and the member may be banned.

A forum for all those involved in or with an interest in the uniquely Australian Men's Sheds groups. There are well over 200 of these groups scattered across Australia and more on the way.

The place for Schoolies to ask questions about Woodwork/Metalwork or any School Project at all. Post photos of your School Project, or ask advice from the many experts available on these forums.

For everything to do with the Timber abnd Working With Wood Shows (WWWShows) Info from the Organizers, feedback from Exhibitors and the public. Meeting places for groups. New features, etc, etc.

For the woman who is serious and passionate about her woodwork. Here's chance for the woodworking women of Australia and the World to strut their stuff. Show us your work, give of your expertise and seek help in all facets of woodwork. From carving, turning, pyrography and intarsia to cabinet/furniture making, finishing, sculpture and anything else wood related.

A special forum for anyone with a disability whether it be mild or major. This forum may give you the help and ideas you need to carry out woodworking projects. You in turn may be able to help others in the same situation as yourself with hints tips and info on how you cope with your own special disability.

The never ending woodies yarn will keep you enthralled for years as it slowly unfolds form the minds keyboards of hundreds of woodies. Don't just read it. Write it. Be in it. Enjoy it!

Looking for employment or an employee, full time, part time, casual. Need someone to do a job for you, or want to put yourself out there for self employed work. Heres a place to try. No guarantees but at least it puts your name out there.

A forum to post births, engagements, marriages, deaths, illnesses, wellnesses. Anything currently in your life making you sad, making you happy, making you question what it's all about. You don't really have to be the strong silent type. Leave your Birthday, Christmas, New Year, Anniversary, Easter, etc, greetings, wishes, gripes & grumbles here.

This is your chance to have your say on what ever you wish. Rant and rave. Give someone a pat on the back, or a kick their bum. ONE STIPULATION: Keep it about woodwork and related woodies stuff.

This forum is open to all comers with hints and tips on anything at all to do with woodworking and all its allied crafts and trades.

This forum is for GENERAL DISCUSSION/DEBATE/CONFRONTATION etc. on any topic you like, so long as it has NOTHING TO DO WITH WOODWORK.

Need some feedback or special information then maybe polling the visitors to these forums will give you the answer.

List your upcoming Woodwork and related event. For clubs, individuals, businesses, organizations, etc.(AUSTRALIAN EVENTS ONLY)

Heard a good joke about woodworking lately? Seen a good comic strip? Maybe know a tall TALE or two that could even be true. Let's hear it from you.

O.K. It's quiz time. Answer the questions correctly and the prize will be yours. The prize being the glory of answering and participating. By the way all answers may be correct and not many will be deemed to be wrong.

Oils, water colour, pastels, charcoal, pen and wash, sketching etc. Whatever it is if it's on paper or canvas, wood or china. Got a question or want to show it off here's a good place to have a go.

Hardware, software, programming, art, games, etc. Talk about them seek help show us what you've got, BRAG a little. NO PIRATING PLEASE!

Favorite recipes, favorite place to dine, places not to dine, best meal, worst meal, weirdest food, etc

Road, mountain, BMX, racing, extreme, etc.

A forum for questions, answers and discussions on all forms of electronics... eg: digital, analogue, micro-controllers, opto electronics, computer controlled equipment, PLC (Programmable Logic Control) etc, etc.

Fly, surf, deep sea, pier, river bank, etc. There's a lot of fisherpeople out there let's hear from you.

Most of us have one. Some are full of flowers, some are full of trees, some are full of vegies, some are massive, some are small, some are in pots and some are made of cement. Tell us about yours.

Men's health, Women's health, everyone's health. There are a lot of health issues that we sometimes feel we can't or wont talk about or seek advice on. Here's a chance to talk to others who may be going through or have gone through the same thing as you. It could help ease fears and make life a little easier for you. NO DIAGNOSTICS - That's best left to the experts

For the leather-workers. Show us your work, swap designs, patterns, seek or give help. It's your forum do your thing.

If you do it tell us about it. Where have you been? When? What was it like? Recommend places to visit, camp sites, etc. Show us your house on wheels, etc

Cars, 4WDs, hot rods, dragsters, classic and vintage vehicles, motorbike, trucks, et Show us what you've got, make us drool, seek help etc.

Classical, Rock'n'Roll, Swing, Jazz, Heavy Metal, DooWop, Disco, etc, etc, etc. One of mans most favorite past times is listening to and playing music. Tell us your favorites musical genre, favorite web site, radio station, etc. Seek info on lost songs, lyrics, etc. NO PIRATING PLEASE

A section for all the issues and pleasures of having a rural (lifestyle) block.

Pets.... Most of you have one or more, cat, dog, bird, fish, horse, sheep, snake, turtle, etc. Most of you also like to talk about your pets show, them off, etc. Maybe you need some advice on training, feeding, grooming, health issues, etc. OK then, here's a place just for that.

One for those who work with clay, pottery, sculpture, figurines, hand thrown, slip cast, tiles etc. Everything pottery not potty.

Stills or movies, Brownie box, SLR or digital, help advice and ideas. Show us your best pic.

One for the quilters, many of whom are married to or partnered with woodworkers.

Football (all codes), cricket, baseball, basketball/netball, swimming, wrestling, boxing, etc, etc, etc.

Been anywhere interesting. Give us a rundown. Recommendations, things to avoid, things you must see, things that didn't live up to expectations.

Lets hear them.

Check this space for forum news and announcements of product launches and upcoming events. Please keep all general posts in other forums.

Post anything to do with correct asbestos removal, awareness and safety.

Do you have a favourite supplier? Help others by sharing contact details and information here.

This forum hosts everything to do with brickwork and bricklaying.

Ask others about your cladding work. Anything from flattened kero tins to recycled bottles.

Talk about your concreting work and find the best way to get it done.

Share your best decking tips with others.

Check here for what to consider when you’re pulling things apart.

Open the door to this forum for more ideas and inspiring tips.

All your Q&A about safe and correct electrical work.

Work out how much your reno will cost by posting a description of your project.

Get your fences and screens looking its best.

Anything that doesn't seem to fit into another category can go in here. Make this your last resort, look at the other forums before just dumping it in here.

Share your success stories and inspire others with your DIY reno work.

Learn efficient and environmentally friendly ways to heat or cool your home.

Exchange ideas for your new home theatre.

Discuss your kitchen reno ideas, extension project or ask about your kitchen appliances.

Looking to clean up your laundry? Get some handy hints on this forum.

Add an extra touch to your new door or window frame with a leadlight.

Share your ideas and tips. Anything to do with LED, halogen or flood lights can be found here.

Let’s learn from our mistakes. Use this forum to share or read about renovation mistakes so you don’t repeat the same errors.

Are you painting a mural or deciding on what colour to choose? Get a second opinion on this forum.

Pave your way to renovation success with these tips of the trade.

Find suggestions for your outdoor project and discover new places to put the BBQ.

Share the best designs and find out how to maintain your swimming pool and spa.

Master your plaster with the tips and ideas in this forum, or share your own!

Exchange modern plumbing and drainage solutions with others.

Ask all your rendering questions here for the best tips and secrets.

Seek advice on your retaining wall and find out what you’re doing right/wrong.

Find relevant information about tin, tile, thatch or any other roofs

Understand solar electrical systems with the information shared here.

Q&A about stairs, steps and ramps for your renovation.

Overhaul your home and create the space you've always dreamed of.

Includes discussion about footings, stumps, piers, bearers and joists for all your internal and external needs.

Antenna? Television? Computer Installation? Find all the answers here.

Compare your DIY cubby house with previous projects and ask all the relevant questions.

Discover new designs and garden shed ideas.

Resources so you can learn all the plans, tables and information you need to renovate.

All things related to floor, wall and ceiling tiling.

Share the details of your favourite supplier or find a supplier on this forum.

Not the sharpest tool in the shed? Learn more about the tools you need here.

Trade ideas on how to save water costs and minimise usage.

Resources for your waterproofing project and needs.