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29th January 2017, 05:05 PM
Thread: T&J 1951 Ford Pickup ute
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Main body Red cedar or asian look alike...
Main body Red cedar or asian look alike
Mudguards Black Walnut
Tray bed Black bean and Huon pine
running boards Dead Finish
Tray side and rear feature Camphour Laurel..
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29th January 2017, 03:32 PM
Thread: T&J 1951 Ford Pickup ute
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T&J 1951 Ford Pickup ute
Here are a few photos of my just finished latest project
I used T&J plan.
I now need to make up the mind what to try next I have now built a model from each of the plan sets I purchased
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16th January 2017, 08:40 AM
Thread: New Excavator model
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Great looking model ; I too am looking forward to...
Great looking model ; I too am looking forward to the jig photos , asap please
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23rd December 2016, 07:35 AM
Thread: Cat 966H Loader
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I shall not be parting with this one Crowie .
I shall not be parting with this one Crowie .
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22nd December 2016, 02:59 PM
Thread: Cat 966H Loader
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Cat 966H Loader
Here are some photos of my recent project
A T&J plan with some minor changes
one example being that I curved a slice of timber for the mudguards rather than cut them out of a block.
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21st December 2016, 01:12 PM
Thread: VW Kombi Van
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I like it ; thats another one for the might do...
I like it ; thats another one for the might do list
Its not easy getting them to look right without a plan
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14th November 2016, 10:47 PM
Thread: Replacement Dust Bags
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Replacement Dust Bags
G'day
Is there a best place to buy replacement dust bags for the common DC-3 style 2hp dust collector ?
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5th November 2016, 09:08 AM
Thread: Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander
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Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander
I have been thinking of sanding machine options and noticed these in USA
RIDGID Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander-EB4424 - The Home Depot
I cannot find any such thing in Australia
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2nd November 2016, 07:54 AM
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Buggar ; I was busy yesterday and did not...
Buggar ; I was busy yesterday and did not visit the forum ; I was about to make up an order until I re read and saw yesterdays date on it
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17th October 2016, 08:05 AM
Thread: Working with Huon pine
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G'day Terben Danish...
G'day Terben
Danish Oil is my preference or Hard Burnishing oil followed by a wipe on /off wax
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10th October 2016, 08:21 AM
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I wanted a cheapy SCMS for occasional use and...
I wanted a cheapy SCMS for occasional use and bought one from ALDI ??
Its no Makita but was better value than the Bunnings offerings
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26th September 2016, 07:43 PM
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G'day Crowie Try...
G'day Crowie
Try Trade Tools , here are some not sure if your size is there however
https://www.tradetools.com/search?ProductSearch=drill%20bits
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19th September 2016, 08:11 PM
Thread: Building a 6x6 Power Wagon
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Thanks for that I have now joined up there too
Thanks for that I have now joined up there too
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18th September 2016, 11:10 AM
Thread: Building a 6x6 Power Wagon
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Thanks for shareing the WIP I will watch for the...
Thanks for shareing the WIP
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12th September 2016, 10:07 PM
Thread: Toy's and Joy's Plan's.
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I am also interested . any chance of list of what...
I am also interested . any chance of list of what is available ?
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12th August 2016, 08:35 AM
Thread: toys and joys plans
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G'day Doe's anyone know what...
G'day Doe's anyone know what month they release the next new plans ?
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1st August 2016, 10:17 PM
Thread: Using Sketchup for model plans
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G'day It is the pattern 64 that I feel is too...
G'day It is the pattern 64 that I feel is too basic , so I am making it my way
I will try to get the hang of sketchup for a bit more before asking for help
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1st August 2016, 06:07 PM
Thread: Using Sketchup for model plans
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Using Sketchup for model plans
I have been trying to use sketchup to do model plans where I do not find a T+J plan suitable
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1st August 2016, 05:51 PM
Thread: Gatto plans
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Thanks for that , I have no desire to get into...
Thanks for that ,
I have no desire to get into strife over copy right issues
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1st August 2016, 08:37 AM
Thread: Gatto plans
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G'day Great comparison but please tell me how...
G'day Great comparison but please tell me how you import the images into sketchup.
I have tried to do it without luck
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29th July 2016, 05:24 PM
Thread: WIP Western Star Truck
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Matt ,yes a trailer is next, as per my previous...
Matt ,yes a trailer is next, as per my previous post
Keith I am using a 12 volt burglar alarm battery at this time plenty big but the challenge is hiding it behind or under the display.
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28th July 2016, 08:19 PM
Thread: WIP Western Star Truck
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G'day Crowie , I bought pre wired LEDs on Ebay...
G'day Crowie , I bought pre wired LEDs on Ebay here
20pcs LED PRE Wired 3mm 5mm 10mm 5V 12V 24V White Warm RED Blue Green Amber RGB | eBay
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28th July 2016, 12:32 PM
Thread: WIP Western Star Truck
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Now finished 388869388870388871388872388873388874...
Now finished 388869388870388871388872388873388874
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20th July 2016, 09:50 PM
Thread: Dead Finish (Red Lancewood)
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Nice find, saved from the fire , what are you...
Nice find, saved from the fire , what are you planning to do with it ?
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23rd June 2016, 06:22 PM
Thread: Huon Pine Coffee Table
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It looks much the same BUT I am nearly...
It looks much the same BUT
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21st June 2016, 08:20 AM
Thread: 1500w Combination Planer Thicknesser
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Yes , I think I will give it a miss too ; but I...
Yes , I think I will give it a miss too ; but I will be getting some of those clamps that are on sale at same time .
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19th June 2016, 10:53 AM
Thread: 1500w Combination Planer Thicknesser
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1500w Combination Planer Thicknesser
I see that Aldi have a 1500w Combination Planer Thicknesser for $299 next weekend
I can not find any info as to what company made it for them , any ideas ?
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19th June 2016, 10:18 AM
Thread: WIP Western Star Truck
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G'day About time for an update if its supposed...
G'day About time for an update if its supposed to be a WIP
The pictures tell the story I guess
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5th June 2016, 05:13 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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Thanks Crowie and here is a link to table...
Thanks Crowie and here is a link to table details from an old post of mine
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5th June 2016, 04:33 PM
Thread: WIP Western Star Truck
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WIP Western Star Truck
Well I have started my 2nd model build a T&J WS truck
Heres photos of the beginnings of the build
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5th June 2016, 04:05 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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381977381978Now finished here are some photos I...
381977381978Now finished here are some photos
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30th May 2016, 09:37 PM
Thread: T&J Western Star Tractor WIP
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I would love to see photos of this model finished...
I would love to see photos of this model finished please
This is going to be my next model , I got the plans today and was in fact thinking of air bag suspension
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5th May 2016, 01:04 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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That last photo posted in error I cannot see how...
That last photo posted in error I cannot see how to delete it
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5th May 2016, 12:53 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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I will post a few pics of the current...
I will post a few pics of the current progress378609
This will be it for about a month as I have other things happening
as you can see I added a few things that were not on the plan
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4th May 2016, 08:40 PM
Thread: Camphor Laurel Stump
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I have been quietly watching the pics of the...
I have been quietly watching the pics of the timber in this piece
Sad to hear there will be no more soon
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1st May 2016, 09:47 PM
Thread: What Model Silky Oak Is This ?
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I would say it may be Macadamia If you look at...
I would say it may be Macadamia
If you look at my photos at the end dated 27/4/16 of this https://www.woodworkforums.com/f201/model-try-time-203535/2 topic
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28th April 2016, 08:18 AM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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The timber is quiet soft I can mark it with my...
The timber is quiet soft I can mark it with my thumbnail
whereas the celery top I have is much harder and heavier
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27th April 2016, 07:18 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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I guess if its a WIP I should put up a few photos...
I guess if its a WIP I should put up a few photos
I done a few different things on the interior from what is on the script
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24th April 2016, 10:02 PM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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Thanks to all those who helped with a reply I...
Thanks to all those who helped with a reply
I have showed them to 2 people with some timber knowledge
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22nd April 2016, 05:01 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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Well its a nice perfectly level to set things up...
Well its a nice perfectly level to set things up on / Good light / and nice background for photo taking
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21st April 2016, 07:31 AM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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OK thanks ,challenging because of the lack of...
OK thanks ,challenging because of the lack of included instructions your thread has been a big help
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20th April 2016, 10:10 PM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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Thanks I certainly had not looked at that...
Thanks I certainly had not looked at that possibility
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20th April 2016, 08:41 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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A bit more done 377260377261
A bit more done
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20th April 2016, 08:21 PM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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Photos of the 2nd piece
Here are photos of the other piece
Same species or different ?
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20th April 2016, 08:12 PM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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I will add a couple more photos of the bark and...
I will add a couple more photos of the bark and of some rot on end 377252377253
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19th April 2016, 10:17 PM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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No ,the distinct huon smell is not there when...
No ,the distinct huon smell is not there when sanded
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18th April 2016, 05:17 PM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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I know you cannot tell from photos but I have...
I know you cannot tell from photos but I have some celery top and it seems lighter both in weight and colour and is much softer ( less hard )
also the rot on the ends
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18th April 2016, 01:29 PM
Thread: Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
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Timber ID ? Is it King Billy ?????
G'day
I bought this timber unseen but advertised as Huon Pine
Now I am certain it is not huon
I got it at a good price so whatever it is I am not complaining
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14th April 2016, 09:53 PM
Thread: Cabinet Project
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376816Drawers are on kitchen cabinet style self...
376816Drawers are on kitchen cabinet style self closing runners and opened when you push on left edge via a push to open device
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14th April 2016, 05:15 PM
Thread: Which model to try first time
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Well I made a start , some pieces cut if you...
Well I made a start , some pieces cut
if you check my post titled Cabinet Project in " Big Stuff " thread you will see why I have been slow to begin this
The pieces in foreground in...