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Hi David

Try Australian Recycled Timber Fabio Crt Campbellfield. They cut and mill to size and IMO are reasonable with price. They also have a good display of finished timber.

That's the one (in hindsight, I should have included a photo). Thanks Ron, I would appreciate a scanned copy very much.

Regards

Ken

Hi all

I have acquired second hand a Ryobi dovetail jig, probably a rebranded chinese jig. I do not have any operating instructions or idea of router bit sizes to use. Has anybody got one of...

Hi RogerB

Could only get the home page up. All others appear blank.

A couple of years ago as an experiment I embedded a branched twig in a routed slot in a small sample of wood, using expoxy. The twig was proud of the wood by about half of its diameter. Once the...

I bought 100 5x2mm rare earth magnets from a mob on the Gold Coast, via eBay last year. Use them for all sorts of things - box/cabinet closers, chisel board, fridge magnets etc. They are very...

Look great Michael. What price are the I beams? I intend to use structual beams of some sort and there are various types available. Yours look exceptionally strong.

I'm still awaiting the move...

Hi Michael.

How's it going. I have built a few cleats and fairlears, the tiller and mast partner. I'll post pictures soon.

Any pictures of your progress yet?

Ken

I agree. I had the same problem. Turned out to be a missing grub screw in the 1/4" to 1/2" collet. Roger sent me a new grub screw that fixed the problem.

Ken

Got one of these. Works well but small screen and buttons make it a challenge to find the track you want while driving:o .

Myriad Computer in 1979 - already over 10 years old - 16KB of ferrite core memory, and it managed a RAAF air defence system. Followed by many others in RAAF and civilian life.

1st personal...

Rustry has it in one.

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Storage is the main issue, cost is another. Pencils have proved to be very reliable - if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Longer version, and a few...

Try estate auctions especially those in the country. My wife loves going to these and often picks up intertesting items of furniture. I go along for the tools - picked up several planes, both metal...

I haven't bought after market batteries for power tools but I have for other items and haven't had any problems with any, either from places like battery World or sellers on eBay.

I had a look at...

Thanks Andy. That is a great response. It appears a bit more complicated than I initially thought, probably because I have never done any like work before. But sounds an interesting exercise so I...

Hi Michael

Glad to see you have started and looking forward to the pics.

By coincidence, my Phoenix III plans arrived today. What a great set of plans and instructions! I have read through...

Hi all

I am making a couple o hand planes and intend to use spring steel (ex-car leaf springs) for the blade. Any advice on how I go about preparing and tempering this steel would be...

Neat table. I like the Al router plate (or is it Stainless Steel??). Was this purchased as is, or from raw stock?

Regards

Of course. I won't be starting until some time in March though. I have to wait until we after we move into the new house. Hopefully the new shed will be finished at the same time. Until then I'll...

Hi all

I have finally selected the next boat - ordered plans this morning.

It was a close call between the GIS and the Pheonix III but in the end Ross Lillistone's design won the day. Both...

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Most DVD players nowadays handle all formats (as do most television sets), the conversion is usually automatic so you should not have a problem with either format.

Long Version...

Thanks MIK

I gathered that after further reading of some excellent arcticles about the GIS (and Pheonix). I know little about sails and rigging but I am learning fast. I'll go with the...

I'll have a close look at the Goat Island Skiff, and the Pheonix. Both are along the lines I'm looking for.

Many thanks for your comments and advice.

Ken

Good luck Dave. They are nice bows.

Regards

Ken

Very nicw work Dave. Where do you sell them, and at what price? I guess these would be collectors items amongst the archery fraternity.

I had a modest interest in Archery about 20 years ago,...

Hi again. Forgot to mention that I am open to any other design, but they need to be relatively straight-forward to build.

Regards

Ken

Hi all.

I am planning my next boat and your expert advise would be appreciated.

My first boat was a Mirror dingy which I finished about three years ago (built from a kit). This turned out...

I was at an auction at the aeekend where a parcel of 7 router planes were offered for sale, all different profiles. They went for $60 the lot. All were well used but still appeared very...

Agree with most posts. I have had success with the following process:

1. Build a small dam around area to be filled. I simply use masking tape eg a few parts of a mm high, but I only cast on...

Thanks Salty

I am aware of the UK supplier but I thought a local supplier might be of interest. In fact, the owner of the original laser post rang me after I posted (I sent him a separate email),...

Yep, keep pictures coming - we love them.

Also interested in your experiences with the Maloof-style chair.

Regards

Ken

A bit of interest in Makers Marks previously, so I thought I would repost this from the metalwork forum.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=38873

Hi there. Thanks for your post.

There has been discussion on this forum at various times about Maker's Marks, eg small metal "tags" that can be attached to our work for sale. Do a search on...

Yep. It's the cost mostly, but also the speed. My 8x10 shed, including the slab, large sliding door, personal door, 2xwindows, skylights etc - quote, around AU$14,000 fully installed, council...

Welcome. And great box. Love that Zebrano!

ken

Joash

You are truly an inspiration. I can forsee that you will be one of the few wood turners' heroes of the 21st century.

Well done & thank you for your helpful posts.

Ken

Hi.

We are currently having a house built and installing the Vantage "Magnum" range of windows, and also Vantage exterior doors, including a large triple bifold. These are very impressive...

Changed over the bandsaw blade a few days ago. This was a well used blade but I was surprised at just how blunt it was. Managed to get through a few pieces of 42x19 pine but blew smoke all the time....

A Woody arrived at the Pearly Gates. St Peter appraised his application but rejected admission - the first ever. As we all know Woody’s always go straight to Heaven.
The Woody was immediately...

Bob

Fine grits are available from specialist suppliers to the auto body repairers trade. Most common hardware stores will not usually have the finer grades - too little demand from the general...

Hi all

I am about to make a cabinet with glass doors. Could anyone advise me on the various hinging methods available for attaching to the glass doors. I am sure I could get advice from various...

Thanks for that. I managed to get a good deal from H&F. Also on a scroll chuck & chisels.

Regards

Hi all

I am taking the plunge and about to purchase my first lathe. I have settled on the MC900 or equivalent after reading posts on the topic. If I take to turning then I will probably upgrade...

Had a Kiwi friend some time ago. We discussed the issue of NZ joining the Federation. He wasn't sure though how Aussies would take to the name change (frm Australia to New Zealand).

No matter what it is now it will most likely rise in the very near future as supply and technicians to fit are in short supply. By how much - let's say, um, about a $2,000 rise!

Sorry

I meant a Dial Indicator.

Here is the ebay reference. I can recommend this seller. Have bought several items and always get good service.
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Hi racy

Are you sure it is the shaft? The reason I ask is that I have a similar problem . The only way I could properly diagnose the problem was to obtain a dial caliper ($49.00 with magnetic...

No, of course not. Read my post. There is much in the PC issue that is simply silly. Your example would fall into that category, as does the white/blackboard issue.

I was arguing the case from...

Not sure I totally agreed with this statement. English is constantly evolving, and it always has, as community use and standards change over time.

The most frequent use of the work "gay" had a...

Pervious post should have read ..... 10x8x3.6 mtr Colorbond shed....