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5th June 2016, 06:31 PM
Thread: Radical Hairstyle.
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Very Pee-wee herman'y. :-)
Very Pee-wee herman'y.
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5th June 2016, 03:15 AM
Thread: how to make your own dowels!
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https://youtu.be/Z1GeA-6551Y
https://youtu.be/Z1GeA-6551Y
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5th June 2016, 02:10 AM
Thread: Anyone up for a collaboration?
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Anyone up for a collaboration?
Hi guys and gals,
So I'm most of the way through my Chess Set, and I've left the easiest pieces till last. (that is to say that, because they are the only pieces left, they, therefore, are the... -
30th March 2016, 08:36 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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The melting of the lead did cross my mind, It...
The melting of the lead did cross my mind, It would have been a great excuse to get a torch, but it was a step too far for this project. Perhaps the next one? OMG!
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27th March 2016, 10:16 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Update... It's official, I stink at carving....
Update...
It's official, I stink at carving. So i haven't been successful at all!
So i'm going o try the bandsaw technique next with an altered design. simpler :-(
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23rd February 2016, 05:05 PM
Thread: Need supplier info
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There is in Armidale, Don't think he wanted to...
There is in Armidale,
Don't think he wanted to sort through it all... :q but its a fair option though
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22nd February 2016, 10:19 PM
Thread: Need supplier info
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Need supplier info
My father needs some clear pine for some balustrades.
50 @ 42x42x900
To match others.
He's in Glen Innes, and I have no idea about northern suppliers, a quick search brings up nothing of note.
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30th November 2015, 10:34 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Here are the Kings, finished. and all the others...
Here are the Kings, finished. and all the others minus the knights...
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30th November 2015, 10:08 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Scanned my "templates" thought you guys might...
Scanned my "templates" thought you guys might like to see how i do it?
Finalised a finial today for the kings. going with the basic frugal cross. It's the nicest for sure.
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30th November 2015, 07:10 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Yep i agree. sometimes simple is much nicer. and...
Yep i agree. sometimes simple is much nicer. and it's easier too! :)
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29th November 2015, 07:34 PM
Thread: SQ 51- Why the gap
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That's some logical input right there.
That's some logical input right there.
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27th November 2015, 01:12 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Ian, yeah I guess i could, but I've been trying a...
Ian, yeah I guess i could, but I've been trying a few different things and have nailled down a process that is working for me ATM.
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25th November 2015, 10:49 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Ok... some small development. regarding the...
Ok... some small development.
regarding the Kings Finial.
I've not given up reproducing the original, yet. But in the mean time I've knocked up these two options.
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23rd November 2015, 08:58 PM
Thread: SQ 51- Why the gap
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Even with a faceplate, I'd imagine that the...
Even with a faceplate, I'd imagine that the timber would be limited in thickness? 25-50mm???
Quick search pulls up this
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18th November 2015, 08:49 PM
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yeah, I'd like to know what the 10-15% is......
yeah, I'd like to know what the 10-15% is...
Second hand water tight shipping containers are not too exxy?
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18th November 2015, 05:41 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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That would end in a jiu-jitsu match for sure....
That would end in a jiu-jitsu match for sure. sans the chess pieces.
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17th November 2015, 11:17 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Second Attempt at the King's Finial... Rubbish,...
Second Attempt at the King's Finial... Rubbish, but getting closer.
Third attempt i cheated!
Here is the third attempt.
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17th November 2015, 06:36 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Sand paper was interesting, but a combination of...
Sand paper was interesting, but a combination of too rough, or too slow, (my problem not the sandpaper's) pushed me to use the block plane, which was going well until.
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17th November 2015, 06:34 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Been thinking... (Yes it can hurt sometimes). ...
Been thinking... (Yes it can hurt sometimes).
What about I start with a C.12mm (finished width 12mm) square stock. Like a pen blank.
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16th November 2015, 10:47 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Neil, started with blank held in chuck and...
Neil,
started with blank held in chuck and supported with live center
turnned tapered tenon
V cuts with skew to establish beads
V cuts for wings
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16th November 2015, 05:13 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Yes, i like the idea of turning the leather...
Yes, i like the idea of turning the leather squished between some blocks.
OK I have a problem, help!
I need an order of operation, cause it's not working...
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9th November 2015, 05:13 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Yes, that's an idea. Thanks pictureman. heavy...
Yes, that's an idea. Thanks pictureman.
heavy weight cloth sounds like just the ticket... Do you reckon that they will sell it in 50mm squares? hahahaha!
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7th November 2015, 11:52 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Hi all, Here is the next installment for...
Hi all,
Here is the next installment for you.
The pictorial version of the Queen for my Staunton inspired Chess Set.
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7th November 2015, 12:12 AM
Thread: Lao bowls
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This might give some insight? ...
This might give some insight?
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3rd November 2015, 12:59 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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QUEEN! 362606 362608 It's starting to...
QUEEN!
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It's starting to get a little bit exciting
I'll shoot some photos of the white Queen for the record and I'll be doing 2 of each so it may take a while.
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31st October 2015, 10:07 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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OK, Here is the Bishop! getting a little bit of...
OK,
Here is the Bishop! getting a little bit of a roll on the last few nights.
trying to get the last Bishop out tonight... but its getting late so maybe tomorrow.
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30th October 2015, 06:08 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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The army is starting to fill out. Rooks...
The army is starting to fill out.
Rooks complete.
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28th October 2015, 11:11 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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This one is a little better. one white rook to...
This one is a little better.
one white rook to go.
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27th October 2015, 08:34 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Photos where too hard. Video to long. Time...
Photos where too hard.
Video to long.
Time lapse!
Perhaps to fast, I set it at 2 photos per minute, perhaps 10 or so will give a less jumpy version
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26th October 2015, 11:27 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Rook. Oh boy, this rook whilst easy enough,...
Rook.
Oh boy, this rook whilst easy enough, required about an hour and bit to turn and about the same in preparation.
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25th October 2015, 03:04 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Well, sorry for the delay. But i finally...
Well, sorry for the delay.
But i finally finished the pawns!
the 18th Pawn took only 40 minutes and was better then the others which averaged around the 55 minute mark.
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25th September 2015, 11:04 PM
Thread: Surprises in timber
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I seen lots of shotgun pellets in walnut. ...
I seen lots of shotgun pellets in walnut.
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25th September 2015, 09:26 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Hahahahaha, that's funny. Had to check my maths...
Hahahahaha, that's funny. Had to check my maths but, by the time I turn two of each piece, than I will most likely have turned 64!
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25th September 2015, 09:08 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Alright, so I wasn't happy with my first white...
Alright, so I wasn't happy with my first white pawn, I'm loving the finish and the look of the rock maple. But if you don't have good technique it'll make you pay!
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24th September 2015, 05:02 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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First white pawn down. gee this rock maple it's...
First white pawn down.
gee this rock maple it's tough!
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24th September 2015, 03:39 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Started roughing down the Rock Maple. It's the...
Started roughing down the Rock Maple. It's the first time i've used it in small project and talk about hard. It's smashed the edge on my rouging gouge. very dense after turning the walnut.
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22nd September 2015, 07:40 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Ok, just finished the finish. after using the...
Ok, just finished the finish.
after using the oil and stain to even out the colour, and having given them a day or two to dry.
I decided to use shellawax to coat them.
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21st September 2015, 07:28 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Called in to Trend Timbers this afternoon and...
Called in to Trend Timbers this afternoon and snapped up a piece of Rock Maple for the white pieces.
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20th September 2015, 05:52 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Thanks Wayne, yep a little weight's gone from...
Thanks Wayne, yep a little weight's gone from when we had the shop. Good days.
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19th September 2015, 01:53 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Videos are up... maybe i should have edited,...
Videos are up...
maybe i should have edited, them... :doh:
They're a little long but i didn't edit noting out, so you get the whole (boring) experience.
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19th September 2015, 10:48 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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359903 Aha! and then there was eight....
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and then there was eight. (pardon the dust, and half finished finished)
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not happy. going for nine, maybe ten yet!
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18th September 2015, 07:42 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Number 6 only took 45minutes. But! I'm not happy...
Number 6 only took 45minutes. But!
I'm not happy and will need to turn a ninth!
So number 7 took longer about an hour, but very happy.
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18th September 2015, 06:30 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Seven pawns down... Will finish number eight...
Seven pawns down... Will finish number eight tonight, definitely going to need to turn a few extras.
They are all close to each other, but high standards are going to drive me nuts!
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15th September 2015, 09:15 PM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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yep, that's a good, option. I've a few trees...
yep, that's a good, option.
I've a few trees in my garden, if a dock a few large limbs, it will most likely be dry by the time i get to the white pieces! hahahaha -
15th September 2015, 08:02 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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I has some 38mm Celery Top Pine here but it will...
I has some 38mm Celery Top Pine here but it will not cut the mustard.
I would like to get some Silver Ash but it's been a while since I've seen 50mm stock. Does anyone have a source? Or other... -
15th September 2015, 01:28 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Staunton Chess Set
All,
It's been about 6 or so years since I've posted a WIP, so with a little shed time coming up I thought that i would shoot a few photos along the way.
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13th October 2014, 09:50 PM
Thread: Tallow wood
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Sure you can use it green for a deck. Green is...
Sure you can use it green for a deck.
Green is the only way you'll be able to nail it.
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15th July 2014, 11:33 PM
Thread: Photo Question / help required
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Tony your computer may already have the program...
Tony your computer may already have the program to do it. When you open up a picture, what program opens it?
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18th January 2014, 08:26 PM
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BobL is on the right track. the 20mm cavity is...
BobL is on the right track.
the 20mm cavity is too narrow to act as a true cavity, but will have some benefit. as long as the battons are place verticaly and the plasterboard horazontaly and the... -
24th December 2013, 03:33 PM
Thread: Arm chair
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^ good to hear from you Rhys. Where are you at...
^ good to hear from you Rhys.
Where are you at now? Doing?
I'm on my fathers computer and he has a few under construction pics that i though you guys might enjoy.
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