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30th June 2017, 09:32 PM
Thread: Frames and Trusses Workmanship
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If it were me, and complaining was getting me...
If it were me, and complaining was getting me nowhere, I'd try and negotiate a discount, buy a hammer, and finish the job myself.
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26th June 2017, 11:17 PM
Thread: Moving a table saw
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I faced a similar problem. The first part of the...
I faced a similar problem. The first part of the solution is in this thread - https://www.woodworkforums.com/f116/swivel-crane-ute-upgrade-214334
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10th June 2017, 09:41 PM
Thread: Old workbench retrofit
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My plan was to use this to build another once I...
My plan was to use this to build another once I had the shed sorted, with some machinery. I did the last bit of putting things together today, and just cleaned up my first bit of old Jarrah, but...
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8th June 2017, 06:44 PM
Thread: should i send this to our leaders
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Been a long time since I saw a statesman that...
Been a long time since I saw a statesman that didn't have four wheels under it.
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6th June 2017, 09:14 PM
Thread: Buffing after Danish Oil
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I've been using Feast Watson Scandanavian oil...
I've been using Feast Watson Scandanavian oil which (I gather is pretty much Danish oil) and Cabbot Danish oil on my last few jobs. After a few tries, I now only leave the first coat to soak for half...
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5th June 2017, 01:11 PM
Thread: School / Teachers
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I had a handful of decent teachers, and a natural...
I had a handful of decent teachers, and a natural curiosity for most subjects, but the classroom was a chore. The most interesting subjects would often be reduced to the most boring through stagnant...
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31st May 2017, 10:06 PM
Thread: Extend the life of your Batteries
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I'm guilty of giving them a few licks of flame to...
I'm guilty of giving them a few licks of flame to get another 5 minutes. If you've got the patience, leave them on the dash in the sun for a while and you can say it's solar power.
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30th May 2017, 09:28 PM
Thread: Parenting etc. from a pre baby boomer
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHFZBUTA4k ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKHFZBUTA4k
Since the rise of advertising and the linking of youthful product perception to sales figures, media has evolved into youth worship. "Think of the... -
30th May 2017, 08:09 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Identification
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In the time between my first post and now, a $300...
In the time between my first post and now, a $300 Hafco BP305 has been listed. Tempted, but holding off for more power. Had my eye on either a Hafco BP355 or a Carbatec BS-345 for a while.
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30th May 2017, 07:09 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Identification
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Thanks, I can see the similarities with other...
Thanks, I can see the similarities with other bandsaws. Unfortunately the asking price was damn near retail ($800), and the machine looks to be 30 years old so they are dreaming. I low balled at what...
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30th May 2017, 05:05 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Identification
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Bandsaw Identification
Hi All,
I've got my eye out for a second hand bandsaw, and saw this one advertised, but couldn't really find any info online regarding the brand or specifications (and maybe a manual?)
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28th May 2017, 01:37 PM
Thread: Bunnings sandpaper - hmm no more
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I couldn't find extra fine grit at the local...
I couldn't find extra fine grit at the local Bunnings, so I gave The Sandpaper Man a shot. Bulk prices were good so it's worth stocking up.
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27th May 2017, 08:22 PM
Thread: Old workbench retrofit
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I removed the wiring earlier today. Cables were...
I removed the wiring earlier today. Cables were degraded, and would need to be replaced anyways (I've got a mate who's qualified). I didn't intend to rig it up though, I don't like the positioning....
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27th May 2017, 03:58 PM
Thread: Old workbench retrofit
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Old workbench retrofit
So a fortnight or so ago, I cleared out the shed and found an old workbench -
http://i.imgur.com/Kd4zup8.jpg
It's a nice, heavy and solid Jarah build which is probably 20 years old. Problem was,... -
26th May 2017, 04:10 PM
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You can also import the text to columns to save...
You can also import the text to columns to save you on right clicking - Text to Columns in Excel - EASY Excel Tutorial
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26th May 2017, 12:23 PM
Thread: Swivel Crane Ute Upgrade
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Thanks for the tip. I've got an old arc welder in...
Thanks for the tip. I've got an old arc welder in the shed (technically a mate's), but to be honest I've not had much of a play with it. I've got a few uses for it in mind though to get a bit of...
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25th May 2017, 08:42 PM
Thread: Timber Milling in Perth
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Carabooda Timber - Western Australia...
Carabooda Timber - Western Australia - Collects log, mills, delivers boards. A little north of Joondalup.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mandurah/other-business-services/twisted-timber/1067337171
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23rd May 2017, 04:59 PM
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+1 for thermals and moving around. I served four...
+1 for thermals and moving around. I served four years in cold storage on night shift, the only blokes who complained of the cold were the slackers who moved at a snails pace.
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22nd May 2017, 07:38 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Thanks for the tip, I suspect as much unless told...
Thanks for the tip, I suspect as much unless told otherwise, which is why my woodrack is designed to be freestanding. House was built in the 60s, not sure on the shed. I'll see if I can get a hold of...
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21st May 2017, 06:09 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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This one is almost done, though I'll probably add...
This one is almost done, though I'll probably add some extra clamps when I get some more steel and wood to make them. In testing the clamps, I managed to break the back end of one by stress testing...
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20th May 2017, 08:35 PM
Thread: Swivel Crane Ute Upgrade
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Swivel Crane Ute Upgrade
Now that I'm into the realm of looking for some decent machinery, I noticed that the weight of most of the stuff woth buying was going to be not much fun to get off the back of the ute once I got...
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19th May 2017, 09:25 PM
Thread: Food safe oil - polish?
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If the greenies are keen on natural products,...
If the greenies are keen on natural products, maybe the health food crowd would pay more for an MCT (medium chain triglyceride) oil finished cutting board. Coconut and palm kernel are the most common...
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19th May 2017, 09:23 AM
Thread: Newby - cost recycled jarrah?
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It varies a lot. The older it is, or if it was...
It varies a lot. The older it is, or if it was recovered from a significant site can add to the price for brag factor.
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18th May 2017, 08:46 PM
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Maybe you're not allowed to anymore unless in...
Maybe you're not allowed to anymore unless in possession of an electricians licence.
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18th May 2017, 07:30 PM
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Boddington (WA) Timeless timber auction 27th May
At the risk of introducing bidding competition, I thought some of our WA forum members might be interested in this -...
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15th May 2017, 10:21 AM
Thread: Gen Y's again
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It's become a disposable world. Things used to be...
It's become a disposable world. Things used to be built to last, now some kid in China will build you a new one. It's a byproduct of the infinite growth mantra, which is also responsible for the...
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14th May 2017, 08:24 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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After an early Saturday morning trip to the tip...
After an early Saturday morning trip to the tip to drop off some old couches, shed is finally empty. There was a nice little surprise at the back of it -
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10th May 2017, 08:05 PM
Thread: Name that finish
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Not sure, but something like baking soda will age...
Not sure, but something like baking soda will age wood quickly for the grey look. Some people use vinegar and steel wool. I think it has to do with the pH of the solution applied reacting to oxidise...
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9th May 2017, 09:12 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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First coat of sealer down on the pine last night,...
First coat of sealer down on the pine last night, and steel sections cut today, still need to clean them up. Never used an angle grinder before, and I really enjoyed it :D
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7th May 2017, 11:29 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Busy weekend. Bin is full, but shed not empty....
Busy weekend. Bin is full, but shed not empty. Ute will be heating to the tip next weekend to get rid of the last couple of old couches.
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7th May 2017, 09:34 PM
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I've got the triton maxi sliding table extension....
I've got the triton maxi sliding table extension. Definitely comes in handy. I know nothing about the Harvey, but if you are looking to cut larger things, I'd say go for it.
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6th May 2017, 07:32 PM
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What kind of water pressure do you intend to have...
What kind of water pressure do you intend to have it at (on standby and at full operation)?
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4th May 2017, 05:53 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Photos coming, evening light is bad so midweek...
Photos coming, evening light is bad so midweek not worth posting.
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4th May 2017, 12:55 AM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Snuck in some half lap cuts before sundown on the...
Snuck in some half lap cuts before sundown on the table saw. Almost felt like cheating compared to the angle cuts, everything is flush and smooth.
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3rd May 2017, 09:14 PM
Thread: Another WAlien saying G'day
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Beaut work. Looks like the two drawers open on...
Beaut work. Looks like the two drawers open on each invidiaul side for the opposing players. Well thought out design.
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2nd May 2017, 01:27 AM
Thread: A Question Of Diet and Exercise
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A couple of months ago I cut out bread/grains,...
A couple of months ago I cut out bread/grains, rice potato, milk, sugar, fruit juice and anything carb heavy. I've eaten so much bacon in the last 2 months I had to take a break just to change the...
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1st May 2017, 10:52 PM
Thread: Another WAlien saying G'day
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Nice work, I like the chess table. Is it pine and...
Nice work, I like the chess table. Is it pine and jarrah?
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1st May 2017, 09:11 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Monday delay. I had some shamefully rusted...
Monday delay. I had some shamefully rusted chisels in the shed, which really needed a sharpen before I could continue cleanup a few of the laps which weren't quite flush. Watched Paul Seller's video...
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1st May 2017, 09:57 AM
Thread: Today's saying or thought
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Seems like I put too much thought into my apathy.
Seems like I put too much thought into my apathy.
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1st May 2017, 02:43 AM
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I just picked up a second hand 2000 with the maxi...
I just picked up a second hand 2000 with the maxi table and it also took me a bit to figure out. There's some decent vintage youtube instructional videos worth watching.
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30th April 2017, 10:07 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Got a bit done today, mightv'e been more but I...
Got a bit done today, mightv'e been more but I wanted to sort out the hardest bit first - the 10 degree lap cut. Without a protractor, so a bit of triangle maths was done to figure out that a right...
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29th April 2017, 04:48 PM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Thanks for the tips guys, I might increase the...
Thanks for the tips guys, I might increase the width a bit, and the X for back bracing makes good sense structurally. I'd considered making use of the inner triangle, current dimensions will allow...
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29th April 2017, 02:03 AM
Thread: Project 1 - wood storage rack
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Project 1 - wood storage rack
Following on from my G'day thread I've scavenged enough of a pile to need somewhere to store it. So I've worn out my mouse batteries building and demolishing sketchup designs and settled on one -
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28th April 2017, 10:59 PM
Thread: G'day from WA
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Thanks for the welcome all. I've increased the...
Thanks for the welcome all. I've increased the woodpile a bit thanks to a owner builder with no English who was happy to let me empty the Jarrah from his skip. Looks like next project is a wood...
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23rd April 2017, 07:13 PM
Thread: G'day from WA
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G'day from WA
Hi all,
Thanks for all the handy info within the forum, I've done a lot of reading already and thought it time to say hi.
I've been away from woodworking for about 15 years, my last build was a...