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  1. Thread: French cleats

    by DaveVman
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    French cleats

    I have mostly avoided French cleats thus far but in my new workshop I'm thinking they will be a good idea. They will allow me some flexibility.
    1. Size.
    A. Width? What width do you recommend for...
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    The traditional thing in the Northern hemisphere...

    The traditional thing in the Northern hemisphere is oak but that's because they don't have the massive array of options that we have in Australia. You're spoilt for choice really. Whichever one you...
  3. What if it is larger than the size of a pencil?

    Hi,
    My name is Dave. It has been 6 days since I threw away an off cut.
    I'm still grieving. :o


    Are you sure it is OK to throw it away if it is larger than a pencil? I mean its not really...
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    [QUOTE=The Spin Doctor;2321808]first off don't...

    [QUOTE=The Spin Doctor;2321808]first off don't use those kreg system thingies.

    Second and most important. What are you putting in the cabinets? Particle board, when standard construction methods...
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    Confirmat screws?

    Another question I have. Should I use confirmat screws to screw it all together instead of pocket holes?
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    Pocketholes in 16mm melamine?

    I want to make some upper cabinets for my garage workshop. The walls are already gyprocked and painted. (white!).
    I think I want to make them out of melamine rather than plywood, because they will...
  7. A lot of small business is hurting. The relevance...

    A lot of small business is hurting. The relevance of what happened the last 2 years is that small business might just be able to absorb a bad year but they can't absorb multiple bad years. Exhibiting...
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    They are carpenters. Not butchers. I just had a...

    They are carpenters. Not butchers. I just had a new house built. No way would I have accepted that.
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    20+ years ago, I had a semi rural property in a...

    20+ years ago, I had a semi rural property in a buffer area between suburbia and a national park. You had to be careful to prevent any new native trees from growing because if they grew, then you...
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    The visual interest is what I will be doing with...

    The visual interest is what I will be doing with the timber. I am avoiding referring to it as a piece of art but it would help to think of it that way. So the whole concept is to see this pattern...
  11. Anyone able to recommend a good shipping agent in NZ?

    I have inherited some furniture. Some intricately carved. It has sentimental value. The catch is, the furniture is in Tauranga, NZ and I live in Brisbane, QLD.
    It would need to be wrapped, crated...
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    I don't know. I doubt they would care as long as...

    I don't know. I doubt they would care as long as the timber is sealed (e.g. varnished) and not an illegal species. So what you do it label is "personal effects".
    If you are going to use a shipping...
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    I have not priced glass. From a practical point...

    I have not priced glass. From a practical point of view, the glass part would only need to be a 1m high section around bench height. However the timber will be sort of like an art work that covers...
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    It will be a splash back. Like in a kitchen. In...

    It will be a splash back. Like in a kitchen. In fact, down the track it will actually be an outdoor kitchen. So it should be easy to clean and transparent. Transparent to see the masterpiece that I...
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    Heat resistant covering

    I am planning to create a BBQ splashback for the al fresco. When I say splashback - think basically an entire wall covering. From timber glued together.
    I can see two issues:
    1. The mass might...
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    This is all a bit depressing because I'm not even...

    This is all a bit depressing because I'm not even getting consistent results from my sled. Thanks to you guys I now realise I need to figure out a way to check and adjust my blade to the mitre slots...
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    Cross cut sled accuracy.

    I have made my first cross cut sled but I can't get it as accurate as I would like. It is for box making. I need a good result because I am making an urn for my father who just passed away. I am...
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    Having been through all this myself I just can...

    Having been through all this myself I just can not believe that there is such a thing as too much artificial light in a workshop. I think that is simply impossible unless you have some eye problem....
  19. A bunch of years ago I went to hire a chainsaw...

    A bunch of years ago I went to hire a chainsaw and it was a bit steep. So I bought a baby 2 stroke Ozito one for less than 2 days hire of a proper one. It was slow work due to its small chain, etc,...
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    I still consider myself a beginner and I agree...

    I still consider myself a beginner and I agree that you can do a mortise and tenon. You just need very sharp chisel(s) and patience. And you need a little extra timber in case you screw up and need...
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    I'm not sure that there is really a formal...

    I'm not sure that there is really a formal standard. It's just a convention for QLD LGAs. One needs to read the actual requirements for one's specific zone. However in my QLD LGA the 10m2 shed refers...
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    1. I strongly doubt you can build anything...

    1. I strongly doubt you can build anything remotely similar for $150. So just buy that and build for it. Or else, build your own flat slats for the satisfaction.
    2. I built a bed with a lot of flat...
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    Does fencing mean I'm not a real woodworker?

    Is it wrong to enjoy knocking together a fence out of rough sawn hardwood and HT wire? Does this mean I'm not a real woodworker? I didn't even notch the rails in. I bought those large coated screws...
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    That's a thought but in my case, I already have a...

    That's a thought but in my case, I already have a small benchtop belt sander. I also have a Sorby belt sharpener.
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    Uses for my hand held belt sander?

    I have never owned a hand held belt sander before. I recently purchased a Mikita M9400B that uses 100mm wide belts. It's a bit of a beast. Relatively heavy. There are less aggressive Tasmanian...
  26. Thanks for the suggestions guys. I forgot to...

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. I forgot to think about the fact that although I will not have a shed, I will get the driveway done. So in reality I only need this ramp to last about 4 months. As...
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    [/LIST] And if your land is 1000m2 and if the...

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    And if your land is 1000m2 and if the zone for your land allows up to 50% to be roofed area and if your house uses 300m2 of that then that leaves you with up to 200m2 of roofed area...
  28. Also, a related question (if I go with form ply)...

    Also, a related question (if I go with form ply) : what can I use to face glue 2 sheets of form ply together? Or should I only use screws?
  29. What sheet good is OK in the weather for a year or so? (and cheap)

    New house build. It is going to be many more months before I get a shed. In the meantime I am about to setup the double garage as my workshop and shed. The problem is, it will be many weeks before we...
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    I'm in Morton Bay and in my zone I can have a...

    I'm in Morton Bay and in my zone I can have a huge total square area under roof. The 10m2 limit is for a building approval. So yes I have had the same thought. I could probably build 3 x 9m2 sheds as...
  31. Thread: kauri pine

    by DaveVman
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    Can you throw the neighbour in the chipper and...

    Can you throw the neighbour in the chipper and keep the kauri? ...Just asking.
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    My opinion is that paint will not be enough. Plus...

    My opinion is that paint will not be enough. Plus paint is not free anyway.
    In terms of exposure to treated sawdust, that is not such a big deal if you cut it outside and also just cross cut it -...
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    Fractal wood burning.

    I'm not sure if this has been discussed before but people should be warned not to do this practice. At least not to do it in the life threatening way various YouTube channels promote.
    Fractal wood...
  34. Thread: Stick storage

    by DaveVman
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    I put some plywood on one end of a baby pallet....

    I put some plywood on one end of a baby pallet. It's over flowing. Not as elegant as your solution but being rectangular it works well space wise. Right now, I'm wondering if I really need to keep...
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    Thank you so much for the images. I am thinking...

    Thank you so much for the images. I am thinking along similar lines as you, but don't know my budget.

    You probably want to move the drill press/grinder to a wall. Then use that large table as an...
  36. I have an old kitchen bench in one corner which I...

    I have an old kitchen bench in one corner which I inherited when I bought this house in 2009. It is very solid. Formica top. Not deep enough for a SCMS but it's been very handy for many other things....
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    The article starts with an incorrect premise. It...

    The article starts with an incorrect premise. It demonises cutting down trees. However this is not a problem. Actually it is a good thing when it is done from a sustainable forestry. Creating cells...
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    P.P.S. Do cats get splinters? Maybe you should...

    P.P.S. Do cats get splinters? Maybe you should avoid rough sawn timber to avoid splinters?
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    For outdoor above the ground it should be H3...

    For outdoor above the ground it should be H3 treated timber. For outdoor in the ground it should be H4 treated. If it is treated then pine will be fine. Hardwood will look better if oiled.
    Now...
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    Thanks. Once I get to that stage I'll do the...

    Thanks. Once I get to that stage I'll do the same. The steel at half the price would be OK for me provided that I can disassemble and reassemble it myself.
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    Wow! Thanks for the comprehensive answer. Clearly...

    Wow! Thanks for the comprehensive answer. Clearly it is worth doing. How much was the portable scaffolding? I'm under the impression it is expensive.

    Sent from my SM-S906E using Tapatalk
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    Reflective foil on the walls.

    When got quotes for a steel shed I have requested that reflective bubble foil insulation. Heat and humidity are what im trying to reduce. I only just now realised they are probably only quoting to...
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    I'm changing my view on this. That is I'm viewing...

    I'm changing my view on this. That is I'm viewing the floor as another tool. I currently don't have any floor that is flat. Which creates various problems. As time goes on this has become more...
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    Sadly I have been guilty of more or less the same...

    Sadly I have been guilty of more or less the same thing. Also due to ignorance. Basically amounted to feeding a log in to the blade in a cross cut fashion while holding it by hand. Of course it...
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    Releasing the blade tension.

    My bandsaw goes for some long periods without use, depending what I am up to. Yet I never release the blade tension. Am I a bad person?

    Mine is so fiddly to set the blade I don't like to touch it...
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    I think it looks fine. Did you reach out to Goods...

    I think it looks fine. Did you reach out to Goods and Chattels in Brisbane? As someone else suggested, that is where I'd look first.
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    My little 2nd hand jointer has no guard. I've not...

    My little 2nd hand jointer has no guard. I've not got around to building one for it. I don't know if it is true but I've heard that more fingers are lost on jointers than on table saws.
    The tool...
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    Maybe I worded that poorly. IMHO adding flakes is...

    Maybe I worded that poorly. IMHO adding flakes is creating a problem I don't need.
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    House location looks great! I have old concrete...

    House location looks great! I have old concrete paint and it is not too bad. I don't have vehicles or really heavy things on it and I don't really have oil spills etc to clean up. I do that in the...
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    I guess one idea would be to get a gas hot water...

    I guess one idea would be to get a gas hot water system and install a shower in the shed. Then we could still have showers in a power cut. The gas at the house is only for the oven and BBQ. But by...
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