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16th April 2018, 01:04 PM
Thread: What's This Joint
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The nut is called a cross dowel and the bolt is a...
The nut is called a cross dowel and the bolt is a furniture bolt They generally come in either 6mm or 1/4" thread size and bolt varies in length depending on the job.
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2nd February 2017, 04:32 PM
Thread: Dolls House Designs
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Dolls House Designs
Can anyone help me find some Dolls House plans. I need to make a couple for my granddaughters.
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2nd February 2017, 04:24 PM
Thread: Dolls House Designs
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Dolls House Designs
Can anyone help me find some Dolls House plans. I need to make a couple for my granddaughters.
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6th September 2016, 12:43 PM
Thread: rosewood plaque
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Beautiful job smiife, how was it engraved? You...
Beautiful job smiife, how was it engraved? You have given me some ideas for things to make for my grandies.
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2nd October 2014, 05:14 PM
Thread: Removing pitch from circular saw blades
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Removing pitch from circular saw blades
Can anyone give me any info on removing pitch on circular sawblades. I usually soak them overnight in petrol and them scrub them with a nylon brush but what other options or products are available?:C
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19th September 2013, 04:20 PM
Thread: Oil for outdoor setting
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I've used water based decking oil on my outdoor...
I've used water based decking oil on my outdoor furniture for years. I just give it another coat every second year and it keeps it looking great.:D
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4th July 2013, 08:21 PM
Thread: Table Lamp Fitting
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I think you will find that you can only purchase...
I think you will find that you can only purchase nylon nipples these days for safety reasons. You might also try "The Restoration Station" in Ashgrove, Brisbane as Jim sells a lot of the old...
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11th April 2013, 08:38 PM
Thread: Finish options for childrens toys
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Finish options for childrens toys
Have recently started making a few childrens toys and want to know what is the the safest finish to use. I have coloured them with some of the Ubeaut water dyes but what is the best finish to put on...
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13th March 2012, 03:11 PM
Thread: restoration old chest drawers
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The caps look like the old style nut covers that...
The caps look like the old style nut covers that are metal and have 3 teeth that dig into the timber and can easily be pryed off. The old handles have actually a bolt with a nut on the end and the...
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10th February 2012, 08:31 PM
Thread: Spring loaded latch
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It's called an elbow catch and any traditional...
It's called an elbow catch and any traditional hardware store will carry them
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27th August 2011, 06:17 PM
Thread: What is this?
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Sorry Kraits, you are right. Murray Pine is what...
Sorry Kraits, you are right. Murray Pine is what my father called it and he said it grew on ridges in harsh country which is similar to where you have it:doh:
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26th August 2011, 08:50 PM
Thread: What is this?
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Im agree with MajorPanic. My father loves the...
Im agree with MajorPanic. My father loves the smell of this timber when burnt and he used to get it from a property near Wagga Wagga (NSW).It is also called Aust.White Cypress or just Cypress Pine If...
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2nd June 2011, 03:24 PM
Thread: Corner TV cabinet plans
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Corner TV cabinet plans
Could anyone please give me some links re plans for a corner TV cabinet that I would like to make.:)
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18th March 2011, 08:27 PM
Thread: Has anyone turned QLD. Walnut?
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I agree with most of these replies. I have turned...
I agree with most of these replies. I have turned both black and Qld Walnut and found the Qld Walnut to be the hardest to turn. I ended up giving what I had left of the Qld Walnut to a friend who was...
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21st January 2011, 10:18 PM
Thread: Unknown Burl
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Looks like red mallee burl to :roll:me
Looks like red mallee burl to :roll:me
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30th December 2010, 04:04 PM
Thread: What timber to use for picnic table
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One of the best timbers to use is cypress pine....
One of the best timbers to use is cypress pine. It is easy to work and won't rot and termites hate it. I have an outdoor setting made out of it and it is over 20 years old. I give it a coat of...
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17th December 2010, 04:02 PM
Thread: Turning Bangles
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Turning Bangles
Can anyone give me some links or hints on turning timber bangles. I have never tried to turn them and I'm not sure which is the best way to go about it.My daughter makes and sells jewellery using...
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19th November 2009, 05:34 PM
Thread: First go at carving
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Hi Josh Over tyhe years I've scrounged timber...
Hi Josh
Over tyhe years I've scrounged timber from all over the place. Once your friends know you are after timber, youy get5 some calls. I also had contact with the local tree fellers and they... -
13th November 2009, 08:26 PM
Thread: First go at carving
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Thanks Fellas :wink: I was thinking of doing the...
Thanks Fellas :wink:
I was thinking of doing the first one in an impressionist style , that way I don't have to be too accurate with the details. I have some nice pieces of Camphor Laurel which I... -
12th November 2009, 03:53 PM
Thread: First go at carving
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First go at carving
I have done woodturning for years but never tried carving. I would like to try and carve either a male or female torso as I have some nice timber to select from. I have an Arbotech Pro 4 woodcarver,...
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8th October 2009, 11:54 AM
Thread: The Best Glue
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The Best Glue
I am about to restore some old chairs that have loose joints. It has been glued before with a clear glue but the glue and joints have failed again and over time there are now gaps in the joins. So I...
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14th September 2009, 08:17 PM
Thread: Hollow turned vases
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Hollow turned vases
Can anybody give me some websites about techniques for turning hollow vases:;
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21st August 2009, 08:23 PM
Thread: Traditional Hinges
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Goods and Chattels have the hinges you are after...
Goods and Chattels have the hinges you are after and they come in brass, antique brass and Zinc plated. :)There are also 3 different designs of them and they would carry all in stock , if not Jim...
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29th July 2009, 09:37 PM
Thread: First Bowl (unsure what wood it is)
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Nice bit of turning Reece, I wish my first...
Nice bit of turning Reece, I wish my first turning was as good as that.
I reckon the timber could be Coachwood. I have turned a bit of it about 20 years ago and it came from around Port Macquarie. A... -
19th June 2009, 08:36 PM
Thread: sheet optimisation programs
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sheet optimisation programs
I have started to make some kitchen cabinets and would like to know if anyone can help with an easy way to work out the cutting list to get the most out of the standard 2400 x 1220 sheets of board ....
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19th June 2009, 06:40 PM
Thread: great grandfather's cigar box
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Great job Bassmansimon :2tsup:, I like the...
Great job Bassmansimon :2tsup:, I like the timber. Has anyone identified what it is.:rolleyes: My guess it is made out of black walnut. Any other ideas?
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4th November 2008, 11:35 PM
Thread: Rings on dining table...
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Yep Ubeaut polish reviver is one of the best on...
Yep
Ubeaut polish reviver is one of the best on the market. I sold it for many years in my business and had very positive feedback from all of my customers who tried it.
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4th November 2008, 11:29 PM
Thread: Is this table worth restoring?
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OK I'll put my bit in. You have already found...
OK I'll put my bit in.
You have already found the way to remove the finish ie Methylated Spirits, so it is a 99% chance that the table has been french polished. I would stear clear of any paint... -
29th September 2008, 09:44 PM
Thread: Beldray Brass/Copper Vase
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Hi David I used to do a lot of brass and...
Hi David
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29th August 2008, 06:08 PM
Thread: Faceshield respirators
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Poll: I have a trend respirator that I bought a few...
I have a trend respirator that I bought a few years ago before the Triton was available. It is light weight and the batteries last a few hours but are expensive to buy as extras ($70+):((. The...
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14th November 2007, 08:46 PM
Thread: Paraffin wax - source thereof
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Souce of Paraffin Wax
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The Do It Yourself Shop at Maroochydore Qld sells it in 1kg bags for around $18 plus postage. Give them a call on 07 5443 2790:2tsup: -
4th September 2007, 09:26 PM
Thread: Manual for ISIS bandsaw
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Manual for ISIS bandsaw
I recently purchased a second hand bandsaw but there was no manual with it. It is a 14" bandsaw and made in 1988 by a taiwanese company called ISIS. The model is BA-244. Does anyone have any idea...
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25th July 2007, 08:33 PM
Thread: Drilling center holes for small projects
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Thanks for all of your replies, you're all...
Thanks for all of your replies, you're all awesome.:2tsup: I really appreciate your help and look forward to trying the various methods next weekend
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21st July 2007, 11:47 PM
Thread: Drilling center holes for small projects
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Drilling center holes for small projects
There has to be an easy way to drill centred straight holes for small turned projects such as bottle stoppers, cheese knives etc. Is it better to predrill the hole before turning or after. I've tried...
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13th July 2007, 08:32 PM
Thread: Instructions for Cigar Pens
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Instructions for Cigar Pens
Hi fellow pen turners
I'm new to this penturning and recently bought some kits to make some cigar pens:) The only problem is there were no instructions on what parts go where:(( I have turned a... -
14th March 2007, 08:47 PM
Thread: Round woodturning tools
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Round woodturning tools
G'day All,
I recently purchased a couple of HSS round blanks (10 & 12mm diam) as a few years ago I saw them being used as a woodturning chisel. The turner told me they were the greatest tool he has... -
6th January 2007, 10:13 PM
Thread: Stripping acrylic paint off cane lounge
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Thanks for the advise all. It was an acrylic...
Thanks for the advise all. It was an acrylic house paint and I have used various paint strippers and although it is a slow process, I guess I can only continue to do what I am doing. If I finally get...
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27th December 2006, 10:36 PM
Thread: Stripping acrylic paint off cane lounge
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Stripping acrylic paint off cane lounge
some years ago (following a request from my daughter)I spray painted an old cane lounge with an acrylic paint. She who must be obeyed now wants me to strip it back to how it was. After several...
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22nd November 2006, 10:42 PM
Thread: Old Scroll Saw
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Old Scroll Saw
Thanks gentleman for the link to the collectors website. I found a pic of one the same and they think it was made in the 1940's
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4th November 2006, 09:18 PM
Thread: Old Scroll Saw
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Old Scroll Saw
I have just purchased an old scoll saw and would like some more information on it. It has the following cast into the main arm "The Driver Line" and has a badge on the front McLean & Archibald
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29th January 2004, 09:57 PM
Thread: Decorative imprints on turnings
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Decorative Imprints on turnings
Thanks jhunt_2000, Thanks for the info and it could be the way you suggested but I had an idea that it could have been done with some kind of imprint on a small wheel that I have seen done with...
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22nd January 2004, 09:29 PM
Thread: Decorative imprints on turnings
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Decorative imprints on turnings
Was recently touring Tassie and called in at a few woodturning galleries. Their were some wonderful turnings to look at and a few of them have a fine decorative embossed imprint on the outside of the...
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21st January 2004, 10:35 PM
Thread: Decorative imprints on turnings
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Decorative imprints on turnings
I was recently touring Tassie and looking at various woodturning galleries and came across a lot of bowls/platters with a detailed embossing around the edging. Does anyone know what type of tools...