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22nd July 2019, 01:15 AM
Thread: Made a few
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Made a few
A local cafe has been putting a bit of my stuff in lately and today was our first market stall in Newcastle so I needed to get a bit of stock from the cafe. Didn’t want to leave the shelves bare so I...
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26th June 2019, 10:24 PM
Thread: New Tardis letterbox
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cheers. each Dr had there own blue, some slight...
cheers.
each Dr had there own blue, some slight difference, others more so. The friggen filter used makes it more brighter than it is. It’s supposed to look like Matt Smith’s tardis -
26th June 2019, 05:01 PM
Thread: New Tardis letterbox
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the greeks up the road have a few angel...
the greeks up the road have a few angel statues which is a bit concerning as he moved one the other day and thanks -
26th June 2019, 01:40 AM
Thread: New Tardis letterbox
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The top lifts up as it is hinged at the back. She...
The top lifts up as it is hinged at the back. She worked it out the first day. Looked around the back, saw the hinges and lifted the lid and dropped the letters in . One awesome thing about it has...
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25th June 2019, 01:32 AM
Thread: New Tardis letterbox
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New Tardis letterbox
Always wanted a tardis letterbox so made one last week. The postie even came up the drive to tell me she loved it lol. I originally did a resin cast of the Death Star on the top but noticed Bunnings...
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25th June 2019, 01:17 AM
Thread: Money making offcuts
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Money making offcuts
Hi all,
been busy making a bit lately as the earring side of things has taken off more than I thought it would. Used my off cuts from jewellery boxes to make these things 😉 most of the earrings... -
28th November 2018, 12:35 AM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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Cheers. just sanded lid down to 1000 grit and...
Cheers.
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27th November 2018, 05:50 PM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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I made it smaller than what she needed in the...
I made it smaller than what she needed in the hope she would get rid of some of the stuff she doesn’t use but that didn’t work very well lol
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25th November 2018, 10:05 PM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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Cheers
Cheers
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25th November 2018, 10:04 PM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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Lol she’s already filled it, now I have to make...
Lol she’s already filled it, now I have to make her another one for the wooden bangles etc I’ve made her
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25th November 2018, 03:01 PM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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No, they are wenge also
No, they are wenge also
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24th November 2018, 11:55 PM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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Cheers. Not sure what you mean. Is it the splines...
Cheers. Not sure what you mean. Is it the splines your asking about or that I just cut and glued all the mitres together and then carefully cut them to try to get the same thickness on the edges
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24th November 2018, 09:33 PM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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Wife’s new jewellery box
Thanks for the kind words. No it’s red cedar but because there is just that much figure in it it looks golden under certain light. Here is an earlier one I did with the same timber sliced off the...
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24th November 2018, 08:39 AM
Thread: Wife’s new jewellery box
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Wife’s new jewellery box
Here’s a box I recently finished for my wife’s birthday. Walnut, red cedar and Wenge .
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7th July 2018, 06:25 PM
Thread: Owl progress
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Thanks for the kind words all, much appreciated
Thanks for the kind words all, much appreciated
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4th July 2018, 11:56 PM
Thread: Owl progress
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Owl progress
H All,
well I've decided I really enjoy carving and I'll be doing a lot more of it. Had a go at an owl now and in the process of painting it. (I'm really Shyte at painting I've decided lol). I... -
24th June 2018, 01:19 AM
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They actually know we have rules lol. When only...
They actually know we have rules lol. When only one of us are in the bed, they are allowed up, but when both of us then they are on the floor. Still doesn't stop them from annoying the crap out of me...
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22nd June 2018, 07:14 PM
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Lol, yeah he's a bit like that. Leonberger...
Lol, yeah he's a bit like that. Leonberger actually, and tonight I think I'll need both puppies on the bed too
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22nd June 2018, 12:07 AM
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When the electric blanket is broken and the wiFe won't come to bed.
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Hes just a bit over two yrs old now and should stop growing soonish (I'm 6'3" and 140kgs) but man he's warm when it's cold lol. -
1st May 2018, 05:04 PM
Thread: First realistic carving
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Cheers for the kind words guys, I appreciate it....
Cheers for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.
yep, it's supposed to be a chickadee as its what I found on YouTube that I could follow lol. Yeah got a few different types of wood to play with... -
1st May 2018, 04:58 PM
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Thanks guys, appreciate the kind words, ...
Thanks guys,
appreciate the kind words,
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29th April 2018, 08:58 AM
Thread: First realistic carving
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First realistic carving
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i had had a go at doing something that resembles are realistic bird this time lol. I'm enjoying the challenge and think I'll focus on this style of woodworking now as its actually really... -
13th April 2018, 11:56 PM
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Finally got around to doing another box
With spoon carving and now doing a few character birds I've been busy but finally had time to do a box for the neighbours daughter. Silky oak, Padauk and Purple Heart. I used strap hinges and next...
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13th April 2018, 11:46 PM
Thread: Had a go
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Had a go
The mother in law had a bird that broke that she wanted me to fix and I liked it so much I had a go at making something similar. Definately peaked my interest in carving something other than spoons...
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3rd March 2018, 10:40 PM
Thread: Spoons are addictive
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Cheers
Cheers
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3rd March 2018, 10:39 PM
Thread: Spoons are addictive
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Cheers. i got the three hook knives and one...
Cheers.
i got the three hook knives and one carving knife.
ive found wet/dry sandpaper on flat boards as well as wrapped around a dowel work best for me and then use a strop as well as a dowel with... -
1st March 2018, 10:07 PM
Thread: Spoons are addictive
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Got a set of Mora spoon knives and at this stage...
Got a set of Mora spoon knives and at this stage just dry wood. Dropped a carton of beer with the tree loppers around the corner tonight and gave them a list of wood I'm after and told them plenty...
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1st March 2018, 10:05 PM
Thread: Spoons are addictive
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I buy it here in oz as well as get off cuts given...
I buy it here in oz as well as get off cuts given to me by a few customers that are builders etc. pays to work in a tackle store as always have tradies coming in lol
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1st March 2018, 01:58 PM
Thread: Spoons are addictive
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Cheers. there's a mix but mostly American, Qld...
Cheers.
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1st March 2018, 01:19 PM
Thread: Spoons are addictive
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Spoons are addictive
I never thought making spoons could be so addictive lol. It certainly helps now I have proper spoon carving knives.
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21st February 2018, 10:28 PM
Thread: Tulip wood
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tulip wood
Spoon has mineral oil and bangle is raw
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20th February 2018, 11:29 AM
Thread: Tulip wood
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I’ll get a pic of the spoon I made last night...
I’ll get a pic of the spoon I made last night when I get back after work. The timber is. White colour, not the Brazilian
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19th February 2018, 10:13 PM
Thread: Tulip wood
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Thanks for info dont know the name but they were...
Thanks for info
dont know the name but they were 3.5kms from trend timbers at Windsor. Was on eBay so made a day of it at trend and there -
18th February 2018, 12:08 AM
Thread: Tulip wood
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Tulip wood
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I recently got my hands on a heap of off cuts from a joinery company in Sydney. There were multiple species but first time I've come across Tullip wood. This stuff comes from the states... -
8th February 2018, 10:41 PM
Thread: Taken to spoon carving
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Cheers. Just used basic tools as don't have a...
Cheers. Just used basic tools as don't have a proper set yet. I used the bandsaw to get the rough shape I wanted first. Used a marking knife that I broke the tip off, a rounded chisel that they use...
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6th February 2018, 11:33 PM
Thread: Taken to spoon carving
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Taken to spoon carving
I've recently taken to carving a few spoons and I would never have thought it would be this much fun. I was unsupervised on the weekend as the minister of war and finance was visiting her mum so had...
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24th January 2018, 03:48 PM
Thread: Offcut pile a lot smaller now
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Offcut pile a lot smaller now
Made some kitchen spatulas and some butter knives. Got a bit more room in the garage corner now lol.
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13th January 2018, 06:08 PM
Thread: Camphor off cuts
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Camphor off cuts
The earrings I did with the smaller off cuts worked well and seeing as I had larger off cuts from the camphor chopping boards I am doing I thought ide do a few tea light holders lol
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12th January 2018, 08:42 PM
Thread: What I've been doing with off cuts
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Cheers
Cheers
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12th January 2018, 12:21 PM
Thread: What I've been doing with off cuts
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What I've been doing with off cuts
Hi All,
liike others I guess , I've got a continuing supply of off cuts so thought I'de make use of my new drill press and make some earings for friends. It should make for cheap Christmas... -
11th January 2018, 06:44 PM
Thread: Camphor clocks
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Camphor clocks
Well I've been out of action with pneumonia for the last couple of weeks so today was the first day back in the garage. Had to wait for varnish to dry on some jewellery box lids so thought I'de have...
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13th December 2017, 12:35 AM
Thread: My first box
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Will do 👍. i just got a bit delivered from...
Will do 👍.
i just got a bit delivered from England with no hassles and old mate said they send veneer to oz a bit with returning customers so should be ok. -
12th December 2017, 09:00 PM
Thread: My first box
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I got the piece from trend timbers but putting an...
I got the piece from trend timbers but putting an order in for sapele with this company
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12th December 2017, 12:04 AM
Thread: My first box
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No, I bought a slab of it that was about 35mm...
No, I bought a slab of it that was about 35mm thick. I was able to cut enough for 8 lids on the bandsaw
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11th December 2017, 12:04 AM
Thread: Had a gut full 😡😡😡
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I had thought of that but I'm buying a new rifle...
I had thought of that but I'm buying a new rifle so funds wouldn't do both.
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10th December 2017, 08:34 PM
Thread: My first box
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Here’s a couple of vids of the box ...
Here’s a couple of vids of the box
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8th December 2017, 06:29 PM
Thread: My first box
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I’ll try to get a video onto YouTube and then put...
I’ll try to get a video onto YouTube and then put the link here asi don’t think putting a link to the bid on my Facebook page will work
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8th December 2017, 12:55 AM
Thread: My first box
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I stuffed up with the finish as I didn't use de...
I stuffed up with the finish as I didn't use de waxed shellac so the silky oak went a yellow colour so the pic on the left is closer to the finished colour. I'm doing a box now for a mates daughter...
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8th December 2017, 12:45 AM
Thread: Had a gut full 😡😡😡
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I'm sure it's not difficult to do for some but...
I'm sure it's not difficult to do for some but it's been thrown away now as I can never see myself getting another Triton product. I obviously got a "Friday arvo job" unit and yes, all brands can...
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7th December 2017, 11:58 AM
Thread: My first box
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Cheers . I'm looking forward to see what I can...
Cheers . I'm looking forward to see what I can come up with next