Thread: Who's doing what???

What a sweet little thing - is that redgum? How did you do the top curve - steamed? laminated? Can't quite tell from the picture.

I guess it would help if I had gone back and looked at earlier threads - which I just did, and saw all of that information listed. It's a lovely piece - Well done!

beautiful

the new ladies who have joined since I posted last. What beautiful work you have done. I wish I were brave enough to have a go at building a house! Or is it somewhat like learning one small thing at a time, and before you know it.......... ? Perhaps I'll have a go when my grand-daughter qualifies as a carpenter, and can tell Nana what to do (she's starting this year!)

The four outdoor chairs I was building were LOVED by the recipients as their Christmas presents - they want two more, and a two-seater to match. They were really comfortable to sit in, too. I can see me varying that design to make myself some nice, comfy upholstered chairs! Each chair had FOURTEEN mortice and tenon joints. I did each one by hand, so to get them all tight and square was a HUGE learning curve. Unfortunately, I never thought to take photos, but will, of the next lot.

Taking a break from complicated stuff, right now and making two small bookcases. The stash of timber is getting ever lower. It was threatening to take over the house (my shed wasn't all that dry til I got the new roof on, so nowhere else to store it).

Next is an outdoor lounger for my daughter's pool area, then back to chairs again. Oh, for a bandsaw, for all the matched curvy bits! Maybe I'll have to buy myself one for my birthday.

Son and daughter-in-law (the recipients of the chairs) bought me a stand for my drop-saw for Christmas. Needless to say, I'm delighted! They always were good at validating my current passion. Good luck, all.

Hi Everyone, My name is Laura and I am a timber cutter in Far North Queensland.
The latest thing I have done apart from mill pleanty of high grade cabinet timber was to attend some of the Working With Wood shows last year. It was heaps of fun and I had a bowl turned from a piece of my maple. I think it is just great and I can't wait to have some more stuff turned. I have never done woodturning, but I have fond memories of my grandfather turning on his lathe. I guess, if I had the right guidance, I could put my hand to anything, including woodturning.
Also I got myself a new friend (Boo Boo Bear) a mastiff x boxer pup who is growing into quite a nice little Log Dog.


Like, I know my woods good, but it looks even better when it has function.

Hi all
My current project is stripping the carpet and lino from the spare room.

The carpet comes off easy but the lino is glued on very thoroughly. I'm peeling off the top layer and then use a paintscaper to get rid of as much as I can. It'll take me weeks, partly because at the moment it is too hot to work in the room. Once that is done I'll attack the rest with the belt sander. I'm hoping the floorboards underneath are as good as the ones in the lounge, which I did last year. Luckily there was no lino in the lounge.
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btw since I don't have a shed, this was where I built my bookcases...

Originally Posted by Blisters

Hi all
My current project is stripping the carpet and lino from the spare room.

The carpet comes off easy but the lino is glued on very thoroughly. I'm peeling off the top layer and then use a paintscaper to get rid of as much as I can. It'll take me weeks, partly because at the moment it is too hot to work in the room. Once that is done I'll attack the rest with the belt sander. I'm hoping the floorboards underneath are as good as the ones in the lounge, which I did last year. Luckily there was no lino in the lounge.
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btw since I don't have a shed, this was where I built my bookcases...

What you need is a proper scraper. I had some lino, alleged to contain asbestos, that was firmly glued to the concrete beneath. Bunnings has the tool for the job, it has a steel handle long enough one stands using it, and a flat (toolsteel I think) blade for digging under the stuff glued down.

I used a good respirator, and I mopped regularly with a damp mop.

And I only did a few minutes to a session, no sense in bringing out the, er, did you say it? blisters.

Thanks for the advice Johncs. Unfortunately there are timber floorboards underneath the lino and I don't want to risk damaging them. Once the lino is off, I'm going to sand and oil the floorboards.

- yes, just the ordinary garden variety - is also a good tool for removing glued-down flooring. And, Blisters - if used carefully, it doesn't make a mess of the floors.

Hey Blisters, a heat gun if used with a bit of caution is also a good help.

Well, I've done it at last.

I've scraped off the lino with a chisel, sanded the floor and put on the first coat of oil.

Before & after...

Hi, clare !
I am about to buy a lathe, a woodfast 280s . Can't wait for it..

Hey Blisters, your floor looks great. I imagine you must have felt great to see how beautiful the timber looked when you put the oil on.

Thought I'd drop by and post some pictures.... the ladies here are so darn talented.... I see all your work & think cripes I couldn't do that... but of course we're all doing different things... combined I think we made a pretty good impression!! CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE.....
Imagine my thrill the other week... when one on the guys commented...on how well some of my pieces turned out.....
Might sound little strange... but with-out my hubby alive now... sometimes just getting the praise from one of the boys is definitely encouraging ...
Well no more dribble... really been keeping busy.... cut out enough stuff yesterday... making two bread-box's... 3 compartments... EVERY SINGLE piece is recycled... couldn't believe when I found it on the road verge... YIPPY... well I'll post more as I go... should take a little over a week.... as its only spare time I can get in shed....
.... I've already posted these two pictures in General Woodwork... post & shout out in there mostly... try to stir Dingo if I can....lol...

This is the unit I was working on last month....did this & childrens chair/ table I posted last time...they're all for Vicky's birthday... quite pleased with the over all appearance.... blue matches their existing dining room setting.
Cheers everyone KEKEMO...alias Kerry ... or 'Sh..Ed's Lady...

Oh that would be right... Dingo... you're a "Bloody Girls-Blouse..."....talk that matcho crap in here... & then post a ID photo... dressed to "Kill"... you lady-boy.... LOL... knew you couldn't resist visiting us "sassy sheila's" to see what interesting stuff we churn out..... vambosse ... unless you come baring chocolates ... flowers or lots of complements....
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Cheers everyone... Kerry ...alias KEKEMO..."Sh.Ed's Lady"...

Hi all!

So this is my first try at a box since mmmmm, high school! I also tried my hand at carving. It's a frog. (might need to clarify) Made the box from Jarrah floor boards, and some sheoak off cuts as trim and inlay. The carved frog is made from Karri... I used a hand grinder to shape it as any carving tools I had in the shed just got bent, 'cause the Karri is so hard!
Anyway would love some tips and pointers or just some thoughts!

Thanks Sam