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  1. 30th May 2006, 12:40 AM #1
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    Default A present for Mum

    The coldest winter of my life was the summer in Germany! That's why I'm going to give up the sauerkraut and sausages and -off back home for six weeks...

    That's right! Between the end of June and the beginning of August, I'll eating Mum's roast, fish'n'chips, and anything that'll fit in a Webber. I don't know if I'll be able to get the brown ale you blokes think is beer down me throat, but if Mum's fridge is cold enough and I bypass me tongue, I should be alright...

    Anyway, since Mum's a bloody good host (and knows how to stuff a leg of lamb full of garlic using a knitting needle), I decided to show my appreciation by way of the workshop:

    This is a.....round wooden thing that looks nice. Got a bit of an Asian flair to it which is good 'cause Mum likes that. She can put something on all three levels because the top inner-ring is fixed - but I'll get to that later...

    This is how it looks with the door open:

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    This the dowel pin that recesses into the leg when you turn the outer ring to the right:

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    This is the recess in the top of the door. When you turn the outer ring to the left, the pin cams the door closed and locks it:

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    This is how it looks closed:

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    Anyway, I hope Mum likes it otherwise meat won't be the only thing that ends up in the Webber....

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  3. 30th May 2006, 12:55 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by damienhazo

    Anyway, I hope Mum likes it otherwise meat won't be the only thing that ends up in the Webber....

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    Well I like it, I'd give you another greenie but I need to give some other folk some first.

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  4. 30th May 2006, 07:28 AM #3
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    Me thinks.....I wouldn't mind being Mum when the gift shows up...
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  5. 30th May 2006, 08:26 AM #4
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    A very cool piece. I like the gridwork theme, and the inscrutable locking mechanism.

    What's the timber and the finish?
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  6. 30th May 2006, 09:27 AM #5
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    Paulaner und Eirdinger wiess beir; leker! xxxx - schiezer!
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    Damien, you really like the grid looking thing don’t you? Fantastic work and a very nice present for your mum.

    Well done mate.
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    Amazing work, Damien! I hope you have a great visit home & I'm sure your mum will be thrilled.

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    Very impressive, I like it
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  10. 30th May 2006, 10:42 AM #9
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    Thanks guys (+ girls),

    Wongo: You're glowing. And I love the grid thing. I had a special template made up recently which makes making it a snap. They used abrasive water cutting on a 10mm thick 600 x 500 mm stainless steel plate. Can't say too much about it - top secret you understand...

    Zenwood: I have to get it down to Oz first. It's solid beech and I want to see what the climate at Mum's does to it first. Might need a bit of filling and sanding. Then I'll see which way Mum is leaning on the sealing and finish...

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  11. 30th May 2006, 10:49 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zed
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    Hi Zed. Not bad, not bad...

    I prefer the Augustiner weissbier. Theres a lovely beer over here called Tegernseer Hell. Tastes so good you can drink it warm on a cold day. Simply delicious. I start talking loud and loving everybody after about 5 or 6 and go to bed between 8 and 10. Never had a headache off the stuff.

    No preservatives in the local stuff. Reinheitsgebot and all that...
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    Great job, Damien, I've never seen anything like it before. Amazing stuff, and I'm sure your Mum will love it.
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    Geez, I'd love to be your Mum for a minute too Damien. That is one very sweet little unit.

    I hope it travels well, oh and you too

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    Great work Damien. I also like the grid pattern.
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    Nice work - have a greenie
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    I noted the jigs that you'd made to build this, and the end result is very nice indeed!
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