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22nd April 2024, 11:48 PM
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Someone with more local knowledge may correct me...
Someone with more local knowledge may correct me but being in VIC, you should be able to find kiln dried structural (KD F17 or some other number after the F) hardwood. In your area it will likely be...
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19th April 2024, 10:04 PM
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Aspirational work - an amazing restoration.
Aspirational work - an amazing restoration.
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7th April 2024, 03:10 PM
Thread: Best drill bit for 60mm mdf
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I've got a bunch of these Torquata TCT forstners...
I've got a bunch of these Torquata TCT forstners and they are really good - although the 60mm version will cost you a shiny penny....
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3rd April 2024, 12:09 PM
Thread: Jacaranda Logs
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QUEENSLAND There are videos on youtube for breaking down...
There are videos on youtube for breaking down small logs on the bandsaw, easiest method would be to screw the log to a piece of MDF or ply and run that along the bandsaw fence to create a flat side...
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1st April 2024, 08:56 AM
Thread: Kintaro Yazawa's Keyhole joint
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Wow - well done!
Wow - well done!
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15th March 2024, 10:11 PM
Thread: Hammer Roo
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Haven't used the filler product but The Wood...
Haven't used the filler product but The Wood Knight speaks well of it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=dji5hKYFG1ELg15L&v=KkaDyJYzEPk&feature=youtu.be
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15th March 2024, 10:04 PM
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Merbau can/will leach tannin when wet, it will...
Merbau can/will leach tannin when wet, it will discolor anything it touches. If the merbau is sufficiently dried or weathered, it's not an issue - but with just an oil and wax finish I think it would...
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7th March 2024, 04:30 PM
Thread: Brad point bits - where?
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Fisch have a couple of great HSS brad point bit...
Fisch have a couple of great HSS brad point bit sets. https://www.timbecon.com.au/fisch-standard-hss-brad-point-drill-bits-25-piece-set Have the set, no regrets. I've also got Carbitool carbide...
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6th March 2024, 09:30 PM
Thread: Tool for plane makers
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Well that makes three of us then (officially a...
Well that makes three of us then (officially a crowd?). I did a bit of googling and looks like there are quite a few air powered variants of this tool Heavy Duty Reciprocating File , T-7705 and...
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6th March 2024, 09:20 PM
Thread: Country Hutch W.I.P.
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Looking on with interest - that's a lot of...
Looking on with interest - that's a lot of components! What kind of mahogany are the slabs?
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1st March 2024, 03:39 PM
Thread: Dialing in this paint gun (w/ pics)
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What tip size are you using? Primer will need...
What tip size are you using? Primer will need 2.0mm+, something like Kilz probably 2.3mm. And you'll need to thin it out beyond the recommended 5-10%, use Floetrol for water based paints and primers....
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20th February 2024, 01:05 PM
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Can you use wedges against your sled to hold the...
Can you use wedges against your sled to hold the workpiece? I've used double sided tape to secure fences for a router to ride against but never to secure the workpiece itself - I don't think I'd...
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14th February 2024, 09:01 PM
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This is pretty typical of fake leather (vinyl)...
This is pretty typical of fake leather (vinyl) used in upholstery. Had the same happen with some dining chairs but after only about 5-6 years of use and an office chair after only two years. I...
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10th February 2024, 10:17 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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If only! Radiata has it's place but the more I...
If only! Radiata has it's place but the more I read on green deserts and just how terribly a lot of our once forested land has been (mis)managed, the more depressing it gets.
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10th February 2024, 09:56 PM
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The bed I did recently has 32mm of space from the...
The bed I did recently has 32mm of space from the top of slat to top of the bed side, could definitely be less. 20-25mm would capture the mattress quite securely and be easy enough to change sheets...
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7th February 2024, 10:35 AM
Thread: Sherwood 6" Jointer
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It's likely Grizzly have a very similar model,...
It's likely Grizzly have a very similar model, may be have a look at their models and find a manual that matches?
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30th January 2024, 10:17 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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The first order of business was to take down a...
The first order of business was to take down a lot of timber to find the 90x35 pine studs that I'd bought a couple of years ago... a sweaty hour later they were located, timber restacked, and the...
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30th January 2024, 09:33 PM
Thread: Decking board boxes
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Thanks Hodgo, yes, using all the thin and smaller...
Thanks Hodgo, yes, using all the thin and smaller off cuts helps cull the ever growing piles of wood 'that I might use one day'. Cedar would make amazing linings.
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30th January 2024, 12:21 PM
Thread: Decking board boxes
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Unfortunately I'd have to agree with Aldav, I...
Unfortunately I'd have to agree with Aldav, I tried a couple of sellers on eBay and Aliexpress and you get what you pay for. Fortunately I haven't been scammed yet, the hinges listed as solid brass...
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26th January 2024, 11:13 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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Wise words indeed. I thought I'd be clever and...
Wise words indeed.
I thought I'd be clever and get a coat of finish on last weekend then glue in the dowels, so cleanup would be nice and easy. I thought it would help if I put the boards out on... -
23rd January 2024, 12:42 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Wonderful bench Cklett! In looks and execution -...
Wonderful bench Cklett! In looks and execution - I got sweaty just thinking about working on spotted/blue gum with hand tools. Any guesses as to how much the whole bench weighs?
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15th January 2024, 08:57 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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Just checking - real talc powder or the baby...
Just checking - real talc powder or the baby powder stuff? Would applying poly or tung oil followed by waxing cause any issues with the talc application?
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14th January 2024, 11:36 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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More progress and we're getting close to done. ...
More progress and we're getting close to done.
First step was to route the bevels along all of the edges except the castle interior. I went with a 45° chamfer bit in the trusty Makita hand held.... -
14th January 2024, 10:46 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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Thanks homesy - the consensus at home was bevels...
Thanks homesy - the consensus at home was bevels as well, so bevels it is!
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12th January 2024, 09:30 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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Small update - cross laps cut on the side rails...
Small update - cross laps cut on the side rails and the whole test fitted.
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8th January 2024, 11:20 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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I should have been clearer - not exactly a normal...
I should have been clearer - not exactly a normal tenon, but like a bridle joint that is not at the end of a board, so there are shoulders on both sides of the castle like fig 72 on this page Timber...
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8th January 2024, 03:27 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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Thanks Bushmiller. In retrsopect I think I should...
Thanks Bushmiller. In retrsopect I think I should have cut the side boards and header/footer with tenons so there are shoulders on either side of the castle. The shoulders would cover any small gaps...
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8th January 2024, 02:01 PM
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Just a heads up with the planes and spokeshaves...
Just a heads up with the planes and spokeshaves (feel free to post them on here) but they vary a lot in price depending on make and condition. For example a Stanley #4 made after the 60's or 70's...
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8th January 2024, 12:53 AM
Thread: Decking board boxes
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Decking board boxes
A couple of simple boxes made from mitred Spotted Gum decking boards with Silver Ash liner and felt bottom. The left is a blackwood top and the right is Tas Oak. I think I like the Tas Oak more, the...
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8th January 2024, 12:31 AM
Thread: Bed time!
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This update has a positive start and and a...
This update has a positive start and and a positive end but a little hiccup in between.
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7th January 2024, 11:21 PM
Thread: Bed time!
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I'm including some of my stuff ups as well. Not a...
I'm including some of my stuff ups as well. Not a terribly complicated joint and it's gone pretty quick for me - definitely room for improvement though, I'm not too keen on some of the gaps. If I...
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6th January 2024, 10:51 PM
Thread: Qld Maple for box making
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SOLD: I'll take this one too :D
I'll take this one too :D
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6th January 2024, 10:51 PM
Thread: Raintree for box making
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SOLD: I'll take it.
I'll take it.
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6th January 2024, 01:07 AM
Thread: Bed time!
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Bed time!
My 3 year old needs a bed. So, being short on time and making nothing large through 2023, what better way to get back into the swing of things than at least starting this long overdue project.
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30th November 2023, 03:40 PM
Thread: Red Gum Stumps
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VICTORIA On the bright side, it's red gum, so the posties...
On the bright side, it's red gum, so the posties wouldn't be able to damage it in transit and you wouldn't need any packaging!
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30th November 2023, 03:37 PM
Thread: lining boxes
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I haven't used pigskin suede but I have used Sika...
I haven't used pigskin suede but I have used Sika Sprayfix adhesive for calfskin, felt and synthetic felt. I just spray the cardboard, wait a minute then press on the oversized material, trim to size...
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30th November 2023, 03:28 PM
Thread: Red Gum Stumps
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VICTORIA Those look like they'd make some sweet boxes....
Those look like they'd make some sweet boxes. So... you aren't posting them up to Brisbane are you by any chance?
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29th November 2023, 08:50 AM
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N.S.W. And I'll take this one too.
And I'll take this one too.
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29th November 2023, 08:44 AM
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N.S.W. I'll take it.
I'll take it.
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27th November 2023, 09:53 PM
Thread: Frilly Knickers Cabinet
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Nice work as always John. The bookmatched veneers...
Nice work as always John. The bookmatched veneers are very nice and will get a look or two for sure :U
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20th November 2023, 01:59 PM
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If it's brand new in box or looks brand new, it...
If it's brand new in box or looks brand new, it could be hit with an import duty (even if it is in your luggage). Other consideration is that if you are brining in electrical appliances you are the...
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17th November 2023, 03:58 PM
Thread: Hardwood bench panel insert
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You've got some awesome equipment delbs. I'm...
You've got some awesome equipment delbs. I'm lusting after your vice and fillester plane the most though.
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17th November 2023, 03:19 PM
Thread: Hardwood bench panel insert
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My magic 8 ball says a Hammer C3-31.
My magic 8 ball says a Hammer C3-31.
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17th November 2023, 01:43 PM
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Something like these? Acme Rod Fully Threaded...
Something like these? Acme Rod Fully Threaded 1/2" Inch (12.7mm) x 1000mm
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17th November 2023, 12:13 AM
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Glad to know this is a common affliction, less...
Glad to know this is a common affliction, less glad that there is no quick cure :)
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17th November 2023, 12:07 AM
Thread: Hardwood bench panel insert
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My commiserations. Been there and it's awful....
My commiserations. Been there and it's awful. What glue are you using? Is your work bench made of our hard, slick feeling timbers like spotted gum (and I see you mentioned tallowwood)? You may be...
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27th October 2023, 12:03 PM
Thread: Raintree board for box making
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SOLD: In for a penny, in for a pound, I'll take this...
In for a penny, in for a pound, I'll take this one as well.
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27th October 2023, 11:47 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades Snapping
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If the 'tension gauge' on the 14/12 is the same...
If the 'tension gauge' on the 14/12 is the same as the 14BX, it's just a magentic sticker thingo. I ignore it entirely and use the rudimentary push the blade and see how much deflection you have...
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27th October 2023, 11:24 AM
Thread: Brown Salwood board for box making
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SOLD: I'll take it!
I'll take it!
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21st October 2023, 08:57 AM
Thread: WTB Titan 1/4" and 1/8" chisels
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WANTED:QLD. WTB Titan 1/4" and 1/8" chisels
If you've got any of the below with wood handles, I'd be interested in taking them off your hands:
Bevel edge 1/8", 1/4"
Firmer 1/8"