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2nd July 2019, 12:49 PM
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Where to buy laminate / formica prefer Sydney
Hello,
I want to laminate some lightweight ply for camper drawers. Does anyone know where I can get some white laminate or formica. Prefer Sydney but happy to freight.
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20th June 2019, 03:11 PM
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Camper drawers laminate vs paint vs ???
Hi all,
I'm building a lightweight camper and have bought some e-lite lightweight ply. Its seems pretty solid and is actually, as named, light.
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21st December 2017, 05:31 PM
Thread: Finishing Huon Pine table
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Thanks Artful, I'm leaning towards the varnish at...
Thanks Artful, I'm leaning towards the varnish at this stage.
I have a tin of British Paints water based varnish... so this is bad? Is it the oils in the pine??
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21st December 2017, 02:04 PM
Thread: Finishing Huon Pine table
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Finishing Huon Pine table
So I found an old slab of wood 70cm x 55cm x 6cm, passed from my Grandfather to my Father sitting in his shed. My father wanted to make a swing seat but I grabbed it to mess around with.
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21st December 2017, 01:53 PM
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Thanks all for your help. I filled the edge grain...
Thanks all for your help. I filled the edge grain and painted it black. It's a chrissy gift for my wife and she loves it.
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19th November 2017, 01:39 PM
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Laminate type wood edging on circular plank table
Hi All, if I could get some guidance please...
I'm building a circular table from planks, approx 1m diameter, approx 20mm thick. I want to finish the edge by gluing a strip of timber around the... -
27th February 2017, 08:33 AM
Thread: My home built sawtable with bluetooth
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I considered adding angular measurement, but...
I considered adding angular measurement, but measuring things is quite challenging even with Arduino. Next version maybe..
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26th February 2017, 05:08 PM
Thread: My home built sawtable with bluetooth
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Thanks wheelinround, I've had back surgery, so...
Thanks wheelinround, I've had back surgery, so didn't like getting under the table. Also 6'2" so built it tall. Makes a big difference to using it.
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26th February 2017, 01:16 PM
Thread: My home built sawtable with bluetooth
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My home built sawtable with bluetooth
Hi All, just built my first box with my home built sawtable. It's all bluetooth adjustable. Works great. Check it out...
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22nd February 2017, 07:20 AM
Thread: Mini lathe Woodfast vs Pops shed
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Mini lathe Woodfast vs Pops shed
Hi all, I'm wanting to buy a mini lathe for pen turning. What's your thoughts on these two models below?
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27th November 2016, 06:31 AM
Thread: Which $200 1/2" Table mount router
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Which $200 1/2" Table mount router
Hi all,
My trusty TR12 has died a sad death mounted in my home made router table.
I'm looking for something around $200 (or a touch more) 1/2" collet. Single speed is OK for me in the table.
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18th September 2016, 12:59 PM
Thread: After I saw the top off my box...
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After I saw the top off my box...
I've made a few boxes where you make the box, then slice the top 1/4 or 1/3 off, then add hinges.
The sides on this box are too thin for hinges, so I want a lift off lid.
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29th January 2016, 11:33 AM
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Thank you
Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you!!
less than an hour and four really positive and helpful replies. I love this forum. I appreciate you all taking time to help me out.
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29th January 2016, 09:36 AM
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Non rotting alternative to treated pine
Hi All,
I need to line the top of a planter box with a strip of timber. This sits on top of the corrugated iron to make it less sharp. I've heard treated pine leaches toxins into edible plants.
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10th January 2016, 02:14 PM
Thread: New to milling, what are the basics
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New to milling, what are the basics
I've got some pieces of camellia trunk I want to play with. I want to mill into 5 cm wide strips for a small box. I'm happy to give it a go with my bandsaw or table saw.
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21st December 2015, 08:39 AM
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Hi All, Thanks for your help, I wouldn't have...
Hi All,
Thanks for your help, I wouldn't have found hinges without your assistance. I ended up re-milling some timber (in my triton tablesaw) to the thickest I could achieve - 8mm. I ordered piano... -
21st December 2015, 08:32 AM
Thread: Finish on tight grain box - oil?
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Thank you all for your help. I ended up using...
Thank you all for your help. I ended up using tung oil and then wax. Very happy with the finish and my mother loved the box as her birthday gift.
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6th December 2015, 07:38 AM
Thread: Finish on tight grain box - oil?
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Thanks Rob and Master Splinter, a couple more...
Thanks Rob and Master Splinter, a couple more questions:
- Yesterday I sanded to 1200 and the box is nice and shiny without a finish. Do I need to roughen it up with 400 before oil?
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5th December 2015, 12:17 PM
Thread: How do I make Red Cedar look grey
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Just to close off this thread with my result... ...
Just to close off this thread with my result...
Most opinions for people who've handled the timber suggests Eucalypt. It fits that it's 100yo cladding from a local house on the estate of a saw... -
5th December 2015, 11:53 AM
Thread: Finish on tight grain box - oil?
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Finish on tight grain box - oil?
Hi,
I've built a small wooden box about the size of a shoe box.
The timber is 100yo Eucalypt, very dense, very hard, very brittle. It has a lovely tight grain and a red hue. It also has quite a... -
28th November 2015, 01:37 PM
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Thanks all Making my own hinges sounds like a...
Thanks all
Making my own hinges sounds like a fun challenge, but I don't think I'm up for that yet.
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27th November 2015, 05:49 PM
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Help finding hinges for thin wall box 5mm
Hello all,
I'm building a box (about shoe box size) from hardwood. The box walls are about 5mm thin.
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5th October 2015, 10:07 AM
Thread: Sub $1000 router table opinions
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Sub $1000 router table opinions
Hi All,
Any opinions on setting up a router table for under $1000. My home built version is getting long in the tooth. I've found 3 options:
Triton tabletop with triton stand - maybe $580
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27th July 2015, 09:47 AM
Thread: Saw for Workcenter 2000
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Saw for Workcenter 2000
Hello All,
My makita saw mounted on my workcenter 2000 has given up. I want to buy a larger bladed 235mm saw, is it worth stumping up for the Triton TSA001 or should I look at other models?
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18th May 2015, 03:08 PM
Thread: How do I make Red Cedar look grey
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How do I make Red Cedar look grey
Hi All,
Please excuse any stupid questions, this is my first post.
My wife has requested a new table, preferably with a grey-ish finish. I want to use fairly thin hardwood planks for strong...