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1st July 2013, 08:49 PM
Thread: just another box
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another box
:2tsup:welcome back ciscokid.
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26th June 2013, 12:29 PM
Thread: do what with oregon
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Oregan problem solved
Thanks very much all of you for your replies.:) You have certainly given me inspiration and have decided to build a outdoor table with the oregon. Thats the wonderful thing about this site, when you...
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14th June 2013, 08:47 PM
Thread: Fiddlin' box
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fibblin box
i love it,thats style,
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7th June 2013, 09:21 PM
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keep us updatedon date, sounds good
keep us updatedon date, sounds good
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7th June 2013, 09:15 PM
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with with a twisted arm
seeings as there is alsorts of woodwork i might come
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6th June 2013, 04:12 PM
Thread: Kauri jewellery chest
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kauri box
fabulous design,incredibleworkmanship
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28th May 2013, 01:09 PM
Thread: do what with oregon
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do what with oregon
Thanks all for your replies, guess I will have think bigger.
Would love to do rocking horse, but I know I know I'm no good at carving, I'm into box making at the moment, so will haveto think bigger.... -
27th May 2013, 01:33 PM
Thread: do what with oregon
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do what with oregon
I-ve been given some oregon beams 200x50x4mt, they where left over from big pergola that was built, wondering what you cqn do with oregon in woodworking, can you make jewellery boxes etc? with it, I...
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17th May 2013, 08:06 PM
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Thanks Redgy, still thinking, will I or won't I....
Thanks Redgy, still thinking, will I or won't I. Problem is it will take 6 to 12 mths to make, and she can hardly filll one tray, probably will go ahead, as I love the challenge.:wink: Thanks...
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17th May 2013, 05:50 PM
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Re Redgy's Box
Redgy, in the mag they used splines in the mitres. I noticed you done it with the dovetail, is the dovetail key stong enough? or did you use the spline also.:doh: Thanks
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11th February 2013, 08:47 PM
Thread: Art Deco Style Box
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fantastic,but every box you make is excellent.
fantastic,but every box you make is excellent.
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15yr find
Hi Geoff. Thank you very very much for posting the instructions, it certainly has solved all my problems and answered all my questions that I had, hope one day I can return the favour, thanks again...
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28th January 2013, 09:37 PM
Thread: Dust control for belt and disc sander
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thanks john , i will keep trying all types of...
thanks john , i will keep trying all types of hoods till i win like you did
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i copy exactly what delbs said,would be...
i copy exactly what delbs said,would be fantastic thank:Us
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h/b dovetail jig
it did take a lot of mucking around allright, that was using 19mm timber,now got to learn how to use thinner timber with smaller dovetail bit
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25th January 2013, 09:56 PM
Thread: How do you join your frame
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joining frames
thanks all for answering,love to :no:cost. ah well, back to mortise and tenon.
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24th January 2013, 07:58 PM
Thread: How do you join your frame
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How do you join your frame
Hi all, would like to know how all you box makers, join the frame, on frame and panel lids on boxes. I use mortise and tenon, but now I want to make a lot of boxes, so wondering if there is an easier...
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24th January 2013, 05:28 PM
Thread: How to make curved and rebated box legs?
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How to make curved legs
No. very easy, just draw your pattern with a pencil, then band saw. I used 3/8 blade, I would practice on a scrape pine and make a couple first, that is what I did:) I cut it them from a piece of...
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24th January 2013, 03:28 PM
Thread: How to make curved and rebated box legs?
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How to make curved legs
Thanks to Ruddy who sent me this, I think its self explanatory. Legs were cut on band saw, I used biscuits to join.
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15yr Find
Hi All, Just cleaned garage out and found an old half blind dove tail jig [Chinese one] but have got it working on 19mm pine, came out ok, wondering, can you use other size timbers like 12mm as there...
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15th January 2013, 08:21 PM
Thread: Dust control for belt and disc sander
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Thanks for all your replies, Bob L, Ilya and John...
Thanks for all your replies, Bob L, Ilya and John Samuel. Yes I will try a bigger dust hood a 10x 4 but my main problem is I only have a 1hp dust extractor, cant justify a bigger unit just yet, as I...
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15th January 2013, 06:26 AM
Thread: Dust control for belt and disc sander
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Dust control for belt and disc sander
This is the photo of the belt and disc sander T249792
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14th January 2013, 08:36 PM
Thread: Dust control for belt and disc sander
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Dust control for belt and disc sander
Sorry John Samuel and Bob L for late reply, but for some reason having problems posting picture, it's a Chinese disc and belt sander, just sits on top of bench, has a 2" vacuum hose on the end of the...
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4th January 2013, 01:46 PM
Thread: Dust control for belt and disc sander
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Dust control for belt and disc sander
Hi All, when I use my belt and disc sander, dust goes everywhere, at the end of the belt section it has a vac hose attached but it really doesnt catch much, then I built a cardboard hood to...
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31st December 2012, 08:38 PM
Thread: where to get router bits...
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router bits
carbitool,top quality good price .and aussie made
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31st December 2012, 08:25 PM
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wavey box
fantastic wavey box. i am with antiphile,it would be great to see pictures of how it was made.well done
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22nd December 2012, 09:15 PM
Thread: Dove Tail jigs
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gifkin jig
i love the gifkins jig. strait out the box,joints dead smack on
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11th December 2012, 08:54 PM
Thread: Rosewood Keepsake Box
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ruddy'' fantastic box
you are setting the standards very high for us to keep up with you ruddy fantastic box again.
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23rd October 2012, 08:41 PM
Thread: no 3 hand plane. what brand.
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no 3 plane
thanks vann for your quick replychecking out the history sites,i think your dead on.i think a couple of parts have been swapped will trace more history .thanks van
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22nd October 2012, 10:01 PM
Thread: no 3 hand plane. what brand.
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no 3 hand plane. what brand.
have been given a no3 hand plane,no name anywhere'just a letter b on base and under lever .would love to know what brand thanks for your help
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14th June 2012, 02:11 PM
Thread: Make drill press higher
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Thanks for your reply:), only want to go 6"...
Thanks for your reply:), only want to go 6" higher but a friend told me he used plastic pipe which was a perfect fit and cost him only $4 but will go to steel shop to see what I can find:2tsup:
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13th June 2012, 05:59 PM
Thread: Make drill press higher
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Make drill press higher
Hi all, I have a Ryobi bench top drill press HBD6P [a little small one] I want to make the motor higher and was told to replace the metal tube with 2" plastic pipe, has anybody heard about that, or...
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7th June 2012, 12:44 PM
Thread: Belt for Delta tablesaw
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thanks all,you have been fantatic in trying to...
thanks all,you have been fantatic in trying to solve my problem.:2tsup:+
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6th June 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: Belt for Delta tablesaw
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Thanks for replies all.:) I have checked all as...
Thanks for replies all.:) I have checked all as suggested, the only thing I can think of is maybe I am buying cheap belts:B.will buy online from yankeeland, to see if better belts
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6th June 2012, 05:06 PM
Thread: Belt for Delta tablesaw
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Delta tablesaw belt
Thanks for your quick reply Orraloon & Geoff,:U there is no pulley on the shaft.:? The shaft comes out of the motor as one piece with grooves in the shaft which then drives the belt which is attached...
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5th June 2012, 11:39 AM
Thread: Belt for Delta tablesaw
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Belt for Delta tablesaw
Hi all:U I have a Delta tablesaw 36-600 and I'm ripping through drive belts approx. 1 every 2 mths. I have replaced 3 this year, I have checked the pulleys, they seem ok. Has anyone got this model...
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2nd March 2012, 09:06 AM
Thread: murray pine
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thanks homesy135,i assumedit was not long...
thanks homesy135,i assumedit was not long enough.willdo as you suggest. do you think this pine could be used in boxmaking. thanks for your reply
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1st March 2012, 04:57 PM
Thread: murray pine
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murray pine
hi all.have six lenghts of murray pine 6" by 4",better known as cypress pine.do you think this timber could be used in boxmaking. have had it for two years drying out,lots of splits,but think its...
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1st March 2012, 04:17 PM
Thread: One of my finest humidors to date.
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wow wow bloody fantastic.how many coats of...
wow wow bloody fantastic.how many coats of finish did you put on.
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31st August 2009, 09:06 PM
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we would all like to see the triton ultimate...
we would all like to see the triton ultimate router table,and not the old tin top.GOOD TO SEE TRITON BACK:D
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3rd August 2009, 10:08 PM
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.Terrific .you must be very proud of every one of...
.Terrific .you must be very proud of every one of them,The long one is my favorite,well done.:2tsup:
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4th December 2008, 09:51 PM
Thread: walnut jewelry box
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WOWEE,well done there fantastic
WOWEE,well done there fantastic
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4th December 2008, 09:38 PM
Thread: Box making wip
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great wip .you make it look easy.
great wip .you make it look easy.
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13th October 2008, 09:11 PM
Thread: Maple and purpleheart keepsake box
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Yankee doodle dandy,that is one fantastic box.
Yankee doodle dandy,that is one fantastic box.
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8th September 2008, 11:09 PM
Thread: Purpleheart w/ Yellowheart Jewelry box
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With your busy lifestyle,we thank you for sharing...
With your busy lifestyle,we thank you for sharing your wonderful work .That box is incredible.:2tsup:
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18th January 2008, 10:39 PM
Thread: timber kitchen benchtop
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Like echnidna,cabots waterbase low sheen,does not...
Like echnidna,cabots waterbase low sheen,does not yellow.
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18th January 2008, 10:13 PM
Thread: Box for State Fair 2008
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Come on b willi keep us updated,as we want to...
Come on b willi keep us updated,as we want to see how a pro does it,looking good so far
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1st January 2008, 08:48 PM
Thread: Box for State Fair 2008
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It will be hard to top the last one, but i know...
It will be hard to top the last one, but i know you will.looking forword to see this one.
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26th December 2007, 09:37 PM
Thread: New Member, First box
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AAAHH the satisfaction of a finale when you...
AAAHH the satisfaction of a finale when you finish a box.that is one hell of a box.well done
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21st December 2007, 10:46 PM
Thread: GMC Router Table
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Steely l have to agree,make your own.
Steely l have to agree,make your own.