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I suppose you just got to be unlucky, i have sold...
I suppose you just got to be unlucky, i have sold 700+ boxes with leather lining glued in with PVA, Titebond and others as well as contact adhesive and never had a reported problem.
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Gassing off! please explain :? I use PVA.
Gassing off! please explain :?
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6th February 2024, 07:50 AM
Thread: Kitchen benchtop reno - which finish?
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For a bench top i would stay well clear of water...
For a bench top i would stay well clear of water based products, for obvious reasons.
Two pack will scratch and be hard to repair and maintain.
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3rd February 2024, 10:29 AM
Thread: Oltre Oscillating Belt Sander - QLD
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Oltre Oscillating Belt Sander - QLD
Oltre oscillating belt sander, as new and hardly used. Comes with mobile base, used once 60G belt and used 100G belt. Similar new machines are $1,300.00 new so good saving. Pick up only.
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31st January 2024, 03:21 PM
Thread: Qld Maple blank for Turning/Box making
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SOLD: I'll take it please Chris.
I'll take it please Chris.
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29th January 2024, 06:27 AM
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Gidgee is very heavy, it also has a distinct...
Gidgee is very heavy, it also has a distinct aroma when cut, to my nose like prunes or fruit just starting to ferment.
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29th January 2024, 06:22 AM
Thread: Motorised my combination planer table
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Awesome, thank you.
Awesome, thank you.
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28th January 2024, 07:45 AM
Thread: Motorised my combination planer table
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That looks like a copy of the same machine i have...
That looks like a copy of the same machine i have so yeah i would would like to know how it was achieved.
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31st December 2023, 07:20 AM
Thread: is it worth it?
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I did markets for 4-5 years selling just boxes,...
I did markets for 4-5 years selling just boxes, but in the end had to give it upper a few reasons.
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19th December 2023, 07:25 AM
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I'll agree with Alex, bowes facing each other and...
I'll agree with Alex, bowes facing each other and you should not have a problem.
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10th December 2023, 06:51 AM
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A jewellery chest i made 12 months ago. If your...
A jewellery chest i made 12 months ago. If your Cedar has some grain pattern like this it will be priceless
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1st December 2023, 06:26 AM
Thread: lining boxes
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Personally i would not dare glueing up a box with...
Personally i would not dare glueing up a box with the lining in, the smallest bit of glue or whatever finish you are using after on the suede will ruin it, the pig skin suede just soakes it in and...
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26th November 2023, 11:49 AM
Thread: Silver Ash Document Box
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Thanks, i'll keep that i mind for future...
Thanks, i'll keep that i mind for future projects. I intend taking all he has so there will be plenty of future projects.
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26th November 2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: Silver Ash Document Box
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Silver Ash Document Box
I recently helped out a local cabinet/furniture maker with a box he was making for his daughter and he said he had some nice Silver Ash boards that the borers had got to and he could not use, said it...
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20th November 2023, 06:51 PM
Thread: Wood to the U.S
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Be careful with those AusPost charts, they charge...
Be careful with those AusPost charts, they charge a cubic metre weight charge which is higher than the charts.
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20th November 2023, 06:33 PM
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Oil it, easy to apply and easy maintenance.
Oil it, easy to apply and easy maintenance.
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17th November 2023, 12:34 PM
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I work with expensive timbers so i keep most...
I work with expensive timbers so i keep most offcuts that can be used for dividers, box feet or to make lift out trays. Quite often I'll need a thin piece and i can usually find an off cut to suit.
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17th November 2023, 06:54 AM
Thread: Wood to the U.S
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That is only for NZ and Canada and my boxes fall...
That is only for NZ and Canada and my boxes fall under that so no problem. I believe for small amounts of any size timber you should not have a problem, but you know, no bark or borers is a safe...
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16th November 2023, 04:02 PM
Thread: Wood to the U.S
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Hi Chris, I have been sending boxes to the US...
Hi Chris, I have been sending boxes to the US with no problems.
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8th November 2023, 06:46 PM
Thread: Box with brass inlay
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Very nice box there, good execution. I bought...
Very nice box there, good execution.
I bought a few of those catches, locally cheap, took me ages to work out the distances etc then i could not get the catch to work properly, it went in the bin. -
26th October 2023, 07:59 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Blades Snapping
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I have the same band saw and had all kinds of...
I have the same band saw and had all kinds of problems, turns out it wasn't the saw but the blades. Changed to Combined Saw And Knife carbide tipped and everything is sweet. They are in Deception...
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19th October 2023, 07:21 AM
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If you don't already have one, make or buy a sled...
If you don't already have one, make or buy a sled for the table saw. Something accurate with a sharp blade will easily mitre 2mm stock.
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18th October 2023, 06:34 AM
Thread: What Material for Box and Tray Bases?
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for box bases i use 4mm Tas Oak ply from Sharp...
for box bases i use 4mm Tas Oak ply from Sharp Plywood. If it's going to be a pricey box ill laminate somer QLD Maple over a 3mm MDF.
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12th October 2023, 09:13 AM
Thread: Northern Silky Oak for box making
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SOLD: Mine please. Please message me with total of 3...
Mine please.
Please message me with total of 3 boards including postage to 4125.
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12th October 2023, 09:10 AM
Thread: Northern Silky Oak for box making
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SOLD: Mine please.
Mine please.
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12th October 2023, 09:09 AM
Thread: Northern Silky Oak for box making
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SOLD: Mine please.
Mine please.
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12th September 2023, 07:24 AM
Thread: camper van conversion
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I fitted one out for a mate a few years back,...
I fitted one out for a mate a few years back, well i made the cabinetry, pain in the with curves and frame members to cut around. He fitted a shower and toilet and along with provision for water,...
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10th September 2023, 05:25 PM
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A few years ago i was looking at starting a...
A few years ago i was looking at starting a plantation shutter business, did i fair bit of investigating and everyone in the business uses Western Red Cedar either for painting or clear finishing.
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10th September 2023, 07:37 AM
Thread: drawer runners
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These Finest runners from Lincoln Sentry are...
These Finest runners from Lincoln Sentry are popular with the furniture makers
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29th August 2023, 06:20 PM
Thread: Tassie musk burl
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:2tsup:dimensions and photos please
:2tsup:dimensions and photos please
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29th August 2023, 06:17 PM
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I would run the front and back through but the...
I would run the front and back through but the biggest concern would be matching the pattern at each corner. That would be the spoiler:~
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24th August 2023, 01:23 PM
Thread: Red Oak box with Ash Burl veneer lid
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Bravo:2tsup::2tsup:
Bravo:2tsup::2tsup:
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24th August 2023, 01:21 PM
Thread: A couple of small flip tops
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Yes lots of detail there, well done:2tsup:
Yes lots of detail there, well done:2tsup:
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26th July 2023, 07:05 AM
Thread: Box Lids Pack 1
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SOLD: Sold
Sold
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26th July 2023, 07:03 AM
Thread: Box Lids Pack 4
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SOLD: Sold
Sold
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24th July 2023, 07:10 AM
Thread: Clamping jig - Thoughts please!
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I've been using band clamps for years, never seen...
I've been using band clamps for years, never seen anything cheaper or easier. I have a dozen of the Carbatec variety and just last week bought 4 of the Pony Gorgenson from Timbercon and they are next...
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22nd July 2023, 05:01 PM
Thread: Box Lids Pack 4
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SOLD: Box Lids Pack 4
A good selection of lids here, most are large size, book matched and straight boards. Some are sanded and some straight of the cramps. $100 delivered within AUS
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22nd July 2023, 04:59 PM
Thread: Box Lids Pack 3
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QUEENSLAND Box Lids Pack 3
A good selection of lids here, most are large size, book matched and straight boards. Some are sanded and some straight of the cramps. $100 delivered within AUS
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22nd July 2023, 04:53 PM
Thread: Box Lids Pack 2
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QUEENSLAND Box Lids Pack 2
A good selection of lids here, most are large size, book matched and straight boards. Some are sanded and some straight off the cramps.
$110 delivered within AUS
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22nd July 2023, 04:50 PM
Thread: Box Lids Pack 1
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SOLD: Box Lids Pack 1
A good selection of lids here, most are large size, book matched and straight boards. Some are sanded and some straight of the cramps.
$110 delivered within AUS
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13th July 2023, 07:59 AM
Thread: A project with lots of repetition.
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The things we do for art:; I will not...
The things we do for art:;
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9th July 2023, 01:09 PM
Thread: Lace Sheoak Valet Box
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Overall dimensions wer 308L x 227W x 150H
Overall dimensions wer 308L x 227W x 150H
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7th July 2023, 09:05 AM
Thread: Lace Sheoak Valet Box
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I understand that, however i take all photos in...
I understand that, however i take all photos in portrait on the phone and it is only this site that turns them over.
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7th July 2023, 07:50 AM
Thread: Lace Sheoak Valet Box
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Lace Sheoak Valet Box
I was contacted by a fellow in Nebraska about making him a valet box similar to one i had previously made. His initial lack of information led me to believe it may have been a scam of some kind so i...
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7th July 2023, 07:28 AM
Thread: Watch box and cufflinks/or rings.
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Well done Paul nice box there. I have learned...
Well done Paul nice box there. I have learned that any custom order with ring lines means i have to make the box starting from the ring line compartment and working outwards. Its not good when you...
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3rd July 2023, 07:38 AM
Thread: Resaw help
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So the board is 190 wide but how thick is it and...
So the board is 190 wide but how thick is it and what do you need to get from it?
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30th June 2023, 07:17 AM
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Col also has the best Beefwood you will ever see.
Col also has the best Beefwood you will ever see.
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30th June 2023, 07:08 AM
Thread: DIY conservator wax recipe
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From what i can understand this product looks...
From what i can understand this product looks similar to your needs.
Kustom Grit Superfine and Microfine Grit 1 and 2 Set | Carbatec -
28th June 2023, 06:55 AM
Thread: Tree of Life
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Very impressive and absolutely no room for error...
Very impressive and absolutely no room for error with that construction type.
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26th June 2023, 07:59 AM
Thread: Check this out .
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Public forums are for expressions of ideas and...
Public forums are for expressions of ideas and information, not everyone has to like the ideas and information and should be free to put forward their dislikes without personal attacks.
As i have...