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4th December 2023, 12:22 PM
Thread: Mold or fungus in my wood
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"covered the wood with polyurethane" That's...
"covered the wood with polyurethane"
That's the doomsville moment right there.
The hongo is under the poly and there is no amount of wiping that's going to get rid of it.
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4th December 2023, 08:17 AM
Thread: Help With Mexican Tree Identification
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Brush Box? or something very similar. Either...
Brush Box? or something very similar. Either way, an Australian native it looks like to me, much like the other 11 or so, so far.
Albizia lebbeck
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3rd December 2023, 11:01 AM
Thread: Help With Mexican Tree Identification
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Help With Mexican Tree Identification
Buenos Dias, Todo el Mundo.
So I am reaching out to the brains trust here to help absolutely nail the ID of this tree.
It's not listed in any of my Mexican reference books.
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28th November 2023, 10:21 AM
Thread: whats a good tig welder? any of these??
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For my 2c, The Razor 200 AC/DC is the absolutely...
For my 2c, The Razor 200 AC/DC is the absolutely lowest entry point into what you're describing.
Pretty much everything is going to work and be all nice any shiny out of the box. It's how long it... -
18th November 2023, 12:43 AM
Thread: Sin Cerebro
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Thanks for the suggestion. I suspect that there...
Thanks for the suggestion. I suspect that there are already Mexicans who do recycle those, or at the very least use the pine ones as firewood. I imagine anything of any quality, regardless of it's...
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17th November 2023, 01:15 AM
Thread: Sin Cerebro
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I'm glad you like it :U Yeah, the flames. ...
I'm glad you like it :U
Yeah, the flames. AAaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhh. They were difficult. It would have been easier to remove all of the wood behind the first layer of flames and... -
16th November 2023, 10:33 AM
Thread: Sharpening Dewalt DW735 blades in Melbourne
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I get what your saying toni. I have had one and...
I get what your saying toni. I have had one and I know what they're like. The cutters are individually removable so any damage wouldn't be too bad.
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16th November 2023, 09:09 AM
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"What?" -Me
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16th November 2023, 09:07 AM
Thread: Sin Cerebro
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Thanks Claude. Yeah, Pine. I will need to try...
Thanks Claude.
Yeah, Pine. I will need to try and find something that I can soak the pine in so as to stabilise it. I don't mind using it and it's blond, to the shadows pop a lot better.
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16th November 2023, 04:23 AM
Thread: Sin Cerebro
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Sin Cerebro
Hello Everyone, it's been a while, I hope you are all well.
So I've put together some tools here in Mexico and have started, well, making stuff. I purchased most of a full complement of Arbortech... -
16th November 2023, 02:59 AM
Thread: Sharpening Dewalt DW735 blades in Melbourne
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Personal recommendation: Other than just...
Personal recommendation:
Other than just buying new blades, start saving for a helical head with TC cutters and then ditch the blades. Believe me, when you install that into a DW735, the first... -
16th November 2023, 01:36 AM
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Haven't watched your video but I know the one...
Haven't watched your video but I know the one below pretty much demonstrates how banks work.
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13th November 2023, 12:01 PM
Thread: I'm done with SketchUp & Fusion360
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Linux (Ubuntu) & Freecad. Awesome. P.S. I...
Linux (Ubuntu) & Freecad.
Awesome.
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19th January 2023, 12:05 PM
Thread: Flindersia
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Here's a little surrealist sculpture I made using...
Here's a little surrealist sculpture I made using Crows Ash, The Listening Post.
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19th January 2023, 11:59 AM
Thread: Flindersia
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One of the most striking visual impacts that...
One of the most striking visual impacts that Australis has, for me at least, is that I reckon it looks like Marble. When you get the crotch area all split up and fill it with black epoxy, absolutely...
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27th November 2022, 03:00 PM
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I've been hoping for that to happen since I first...
I've been hoping for that to happen since I first started trying to sell it all, back in March.
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26th November 2022, 10:38 AM
Thread: Help - Australian wood wanted!
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Excellent. Looking forward to seeing the results.
Excellent. Looking forward to seeing the results.
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25th November 2022, 05:32 PM
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Yeah, the vast majority of "woodworkers" are all...
Yeah, the vast majority of "woodworkers" are all talk and no make.
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24th November 2022, 09:58 PM
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Well, people can come up with all the reasons...
Well, people can come up with all the reasons they like even though I'm less than 2 hours north of Brisbane and 3.5 tonne car trailers are a thing.
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22nd November 2022, 05:55 PM
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True and I get that, however, for people to not...
True and I get that, however, for people to not see any investment value is what's got me.
Seriously, Swamp Mahogany for $1500/m³. Boards 450mm by 50mm x 5meters long, not to mention the... -
22nd November 2022, 03:02 PM
Thread: Using filler with an oil finish?
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What are you using as a "filler".
What are you using as a "filler".
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22nd November 2022, 02:24 PM
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Tell me about it. So far I've had zero inquiries...
Tell me about it. So far I've had zero inquiries from people who even want to come and have a look, so I'm guessing no one is interested.
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18th November 2022, 06:27 PM
Thread: Last Chance Timber Auction
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The Absolutely Last Chance Timber Auction I Kid...
The Absolutely Last Chance Timber Auction I Kid You Not
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18th November 2022, 05:38 PM
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The Absolutely Last Chance Timber Auction I Kid You Not
So I've rejigged some of the lot sizes for the Swamp Mahogany & Bollywood, which should have been done from the start, but don't get me started about that.
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18th November 2022, 05:32 PM
Thread: Last Chance Timber Auction
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This auction is closed.
This auction is closed.
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13th November 2022, 08:03 PM
Thread: Last Chance Timber Auction
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I would just like to add that this is in it's...
I would just like to add that this is in it's last 24 hours with most of the timber priced barely more than firewood, which it might end up being.
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13th November 2022, 04:26 PM
Thread: Athertonia diversifolia (Atherton oak)
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It's all like that.
It's all like that.
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12th November 2022, 09:06 AM
Thread: Athertonia diversifolia (Atherton oak)
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Athertonia diversifolia (Atherton oak)
Well, it would seem that this is a first for the Woodwork Forums.
Atherton oak.
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11th November 2022, 08:51 AM
Thread: Help - Australian wood wanted!
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Postage info to Italy. PM on its' way. 519115
Postage info to Italy. PM on its' way.
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10th November 2022, 07:26 AM
Thread: Help - Australian wood wanted!
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Hi Paolo The Northern Silky Oak is unknown. ...
Hi Paolo
The Northern Silky Oak is unknown. The reason I included the two samples is because they are so different. It's not an easy thing to demonstrate but they appear to be opposites of each... -
8th November 2022, 02:12 PM
Thread: Last Chance Timber Auction
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Last Chance Timber Auction
The reserve price has been dropped on all lots.
This is the last opportunity to get a hold of this timber. Anything not sold will be converted into heat and light energy.
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7th November 2022, 01:29 PM
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Is This Worth Anything To Anybody - Record 44
I'm clearing out and clearing out.
Obviously it's seen better days. Anyway, pretty straight forward question, is this worth anything to anybody.
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31st October 2022, 03:00 PM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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My condolences for this tragic loss Bob. Much...
My condolences for this tragic loss Bob. Much sympathy for you at this time, I can't even begin to imagine.
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31st October 2022, 02:36 PM
Thread: Help - Australian wood wanted!
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Hey mate. Sorry for the late reply, but as you...
Hey mate. Sorry for the late reply, but as you know I've got some other significant priorities to deal with.
Anyway, this is the list of samples that I have put together. Some of them are a bit... -
8th October 2022, 03:44 PM
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QLD - Expressions Of Interest Bulk Timber Sale
Sale is at Grays.
Some of the items have been advertised before, this is the last opportunity before it gets converted into heat and light energy.
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8th October 2022, 03:37 PM
Thread: Furniture Design & Makey Makey Books
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DONE: Sorry folks, books are gawn. Sold.
Sorry folks, books are gawn.
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7th October 2022, 07:09 PM
Thread: Furniture Design & Makey Makey Books
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DONE: I'm starting some pretty epic garage sales...
I'm starting some pretty epic garage sales tomorrow, if it's still there after the weekend I'll see what I can do.
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10th August 2022, 04:55 PM
Thread: Help - Australian wood wanted!
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Work in progress, not long though.
Work in progress, not long though.
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5th August 2022, 12:00 PM
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SOLD: Soldy McSoldface.
Soldy McSoldface.
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4th August 2022, 09:42 AM
Thread: Pink Silky
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Yes, it will darken a bit. Mate, never...
Yes, it will darken a bit.
Mate, never give anybody the option. As I tell people, I always retain absolute artistic control beyond any generally agreed aesthetic. I see no grounds for... -
4th August 2022, 09:14 AM
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SOLD: Sold pending the usual formalities. PM Sent
Sold pending the usual formalities.
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3rd August 2022, 11:48 AM
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SOLD: Happy to meet you half way, I've got an electric...
Happy to meet you half way, I've got an electric hoist on the ute that can thrown it onto whatever you've got.
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22nd July 2022, 09:13 AM
Thread: Shopping for new drill press
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Mate, seriously, do yourself a favour and buy the...
Mate, seriously, do yourself a favour and buy the NOVA, it's an absolute game changer. I used to hate using drill presses due to the absence of accuracy, I looked for reasons to use the NOVA drill...
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21st July 2022, 04:00 PM
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SOLD: Price dropped to $5500 neg.
Price dropped to $5500 neg.
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15th July 2022, 06:22 PM
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SOLD: To be honest I didn't really know Ashley, but I...
To be honest I didn't really know Ashley, but I do know that's an extraordinary amount of knowledge gone. RIP Ashley J. Sewell.
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15th July 2022, 06:18 PM
Thread: QLD For Sale: HAFCO BP-480 - Wood Band Saw
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SOLD: This item is now sold.
This item is now sold.
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14th July 2022, 05:03 PM
Thread: YUUUUGE Macadamia
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QUEENSLAND Yes mate, due to the overwhelming lack of...
Yes mate, due to the overwhelming lack of interest I've still got it all plus a few more bits not shown.
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7th July 2022, 09:45 PM
Thread: Gummed Up Drum Sander Rolls
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Don't know. But I'll bet you someone here does.
Don't know. But I'll bet you someone here does.
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7th July 2022, 06:41 PM
Thread: Gummed Up Drum Sander Rolls
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Pitch RX Been using it for years.
Pitch RX
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7th July 2022, 04:41 PM
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SOLD: Doh. Fixed now. Probably.
Doh.
Fixed now.
Probably.