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6th June 2010, 11:20 PM
Thread: Awl review in AWR
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I agree with you Ian. Nothing is more satisfying...
I agree with you Ian. Nothing is more satisfying than using something you have made yourself whether it is a tool or a piece of furniture.
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1st June 2010, 01:28 AM
Thread: Sunday 30/05/2010 2pm
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Geez Cliff, that bandsaw was in your shed when I...
Geez Cliff, that bandsaw was in your shed when I dropped in ..........quite a few years ago now:o
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31st May 2010, 12:02 AM
Thread: Awl review in AWR
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Awl review in AWR
I wonder who made the nice awl that is "not commercially available".:roll:
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30th May 2010, 11:25 PM
Thread: Sunday 30/05/2010 2pm
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About time - have you taken the bandsaw off the...
About time - have you taken the bandsaw off the pallet yet?
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25th May 2010, 12:27 AM
Thread: Damned power cords!
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I agree with the comments about the Festool...
I agree with the comments about the Festool leads, they are very supple and work well.
A lot of tradies have shorter leads because they have accidently shortened the standard leads.
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23rd May 2010, 12:16 AM
Thread: Simple box from Walnut and Plum
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Fantastic match of timber. I can't make it out...
Fantastic match of timber.
I can't make it out from the photos, how does the lid stay in place? Is the lid rebated so it fits snugly into the base? -
19th May 2010, 11:12 AM
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The slope of your roof looks a bit "tame" to me,...
The slope of your roof looks a bit "tame" to me, I wonder if that is a contributing factor?
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19th May 2010, 12:06 AM
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Rattrap, I have foil backed wool insulation on...
Rattrap,
I have foil backed wool insulation on my roof and the roof is at a 22 degree pitch and no problems so far.
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15th May 2010, 11:52 PM
Thread: Well howdy.
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Welcome to the forums. I do a bit of 4WDing...
Welcome to the forums.
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15th May 2010, 11:27 PM
Thread: 9/16" brad point drill bit
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Carba-tec have 9/16" Forstner bits which might do...
Carba-tec have 9/16" Forstner bits which might do the job for you.
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11th May 2010, 10:18 PM
Thread: What do You Think ?.
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Unless your friends offering sincere and well...
Unless your friends offering sincere and well meaning advice are insurance brokers and particularly the insurance brokers for the organisation I wouldn't take their advice very seriously.
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11th May 2010, 09:56 PM
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Move over Wendy and stop hogging the front...
Move over Wendy and stop hogging the front row.:roll:
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9th May 2010, 06:54 PM
Thread: A Shaker table for Mother's Day
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Looks good Derek
Looks good Derek
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2nd May 2010, 10:59 PM
Thread: Hello - Just starting out
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Welcome to the forum. You have an exciting and...
Welcome to the forum.
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26th April 2010, 10:54 PM
Thread: A. peuce
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Runge, I assume that you are aware of just how...
Runge,
I assume that you are aware of just how hard and difficult this timber is to work.
It seems like they are joking when thy talk about sparks flying off tools when working it - they are... -
21st April 2010, 12:00 AM
Thread: Great big dirty cove bit?
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Waldo, I have quite a few profiles of knives...
Waldo,
I have quite a few profiles of knives for my spindle moulder.
I would need to confirm with you that I have the correct size firstly of course.
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12th April 2010, 10:53 PM
Thread: Pest Controllers - not happy
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This keen young bloke probably also confidently...
This keen young bloke probably also confidently tells people about how safe the chemicals are that he uses.
Ignorance, inexperience, meant well etc etc but perhaps a small oversight in... -
12th April 2010, 12:01 AM
Thread: Pencil box sliding lid
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Tiger, All the younger kids use hand tools...
Tiger,
All the younger kids use hand tools however some of the more mature and older kids use the bandsaw and drill under strict supervision.
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10th April 2010, 11:19 PM
Thread: Pencil box sliding lid
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Depending on the age of your son Tiger, box...
Depending on the age of your son Tiger, box joints or dovetail joints can be done by kids - don't underestimate them.
I have had Primary School kids make boxes with these joints in my classes with... -
10th April 2010, 09:53 PM
Thread: Router planes
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I have a Stanley which I regularly use. If I...
I have a Stanley which I regularly use.
If I was purchasing a new one, I would follow Groggy's wise and considered advice. -
28th March 2010, 11:13 PM
Thread: my first box of 2010
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Well done with the box John. Your weather...
Well done with the box John.
Your weather still looks a bit ordinary. -
22nd March 2010, 05:07 PM
Thread: Who, oh Who will help young Mr Chicken
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Tons of room here FC (see PM for dates). More...
Tons of room here FC (see PM for dates).
More than happy to have a BBQ for other Victorians and good possibility of free overnight accommodation for those desiring it. -
14th March 2010, 10:08 PM
Thread: Planes ain't plain
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I agree, some of them look weird as with some of...
I agree, some of them look weird as with some of the newer cordless drills.
I have no problems with non traditional looks and designs if they improve performance and comfort in fact I would be in... -
8th March 2010, 10:05 PM
Thread: newbie help with chisel work
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Jules, Welcome to the Forum. Try making a...
Jules,
Welcome to the Forum.
Try making a series of cuts across the grain with the chisel say about 2 or 3mm apart and a couple of mm deep and then tap those out sideways with the chisel.... -
8th March 2010, 09:04 PM
Thread: spindle moulder cutters
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I bought some rings and bearing from Felder for...
I bought some rings and bearing from Felder for my spindle moulder, they came in a set but you can purchase individual ones of different sizes.
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24th February 2010, 04:07 PM
Thread: How to fill your time when laid up?
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Do you know the nature of his injury Zed? He...
Do you know the nature of his injury Zed?
He wouldn't be able to fit in with you Sydney lot. :no: -
24th February 2010, 04:03 PM
Thread: Clinton1 is back
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Good to hear from you.:2tsup:
Good to hear from you.:2tsup:
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24th February 2010, 03:49 PM
Thread: How to fill your time when laid up?
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Ern, Try and think of a non physical skill you...
Ern,
Try and think of a non physical skill you are lacking and brush up on it whilst you are laid up.
An example might be a branch of maths you could use in your shed.
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23rd February 2010, 11:34 PM
Thread: Mouldings
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Very good. Trying to get my head around how...
Very good.
Trying to get my head around how the 3/4 Hollow is moulded.:? -
22nd February 2010, 10:19 PM
Thread: Angle cutting jarrah?
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A Spindle Moulder or a router table would be even...
A Spindle Moulder or a router table would be even more accurate if you want to go the machine way. As you haven't many woodwork tools, this would require the services of someone with a good shed.
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21st February 2010, 08:31 AM
Thread: Old school Vs. New school
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I use both pencil and paper and Corel Draw. ...
I use both pencil and paper and Corel Draw.
The PC drawing is handy to get the "right" curve or proportion and make templates.
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21st February 2010, 08:19 AM
Thread: Spiders in the shed
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No offence Smeds. If you have a view state it....
No offence Smeds. If you have a view state it. Sometimes we are passionate about our views and what we write might be a bit stronger than what we intended the next morning. I am of course not guilty...
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17th February 2010, 11:39 PM
Thread: Spiders in the shed
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:U:U:U:U There were quite a few Redbacks,...
:U:U:U:U
There were quite a few Redbacks, whitetails and lots of others in that old shed but nobody ever complained about contracting malaria did they?
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17th February 2010, 11:11 PM
Thread: Spiders in the shed
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Smeds, I don't believe that I indicated that I...
Smeds,
I don't believe that I indicated that I think you only have one type of venomous snake but if that's how you read my post I am sorry for your interpretation.
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16th February 2010, 11:06 PM
Thread: Spiders in the shed
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FC, I still have fond memories of watching you...
FC,
I still have fond memories of watching you shiver in "warm" weather but you weren't quite as cold as Journeyman Mick when he visited.
My snakes have heaters.
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16th February 2010, 10:27 PM
Thread: Bedside cabinet for a little princess
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Nice work Scott.:2tsup:
Nice work Scott.:2tsup:
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16th February 2010, 10:16 PM
Thread: Spiders in the shed
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Wolfie please don't make ridiculous assumptions....
Wolfie please don't make ridiculous assumptions.
I have travelled quite extensively and I know that some of the snakes up FNQ are dangerous whereas down here all the snakes are potentially lethal... -
15th February 2010, 11:01 PM
Thread: A 10"/F5 Newtonian
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Wonderful workmanship and engineering. Greenie...
Wonderful workmanship and engineering.
Greenie on it's way. -
15th February 2010, 09:54 PM
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flame.on, Tools and machines are expensive so...
flame.on,
Tools and machines are expensive so you need to make sound decisions unless you are very wealthy.
I strongly suggest that you join your local Woodwork Club in Wodonga so you can use... -
15th February 2010, 09:48 PM
Thread: Spiders in the shed
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What a bunch of soft wimpy wooses. Do you sooky...
What a bunch of soft wimpy wooses. Do you sooky babes cry when you get a little splinter in your finger?
I know of someone who was bitten ...... wow lets have a panic or an anxiety attack and get... -
15th February 2010, 09:24 PM
Thread: How late do you use your lathe?
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I don't have a lathe but I use all my tools and...
I don't have a lathe but I use all my tools and machines at all hours whether it be at 4AM before I go to bed or at 4AM if I get up early. Even tune up my chainsaw at all hours - no problems at all....
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11th February 2010, 12:07 AM
Thread: Hand Cut Dovetails
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Oh dear oh dear oh dear. It's a slippery slope...
Oh dear oh dear oh dear.
It's a slippery slope and then there is the other tribe.:o
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8th February 2010, 10:31 PM
Thread: Very wet weekend
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Nice Tools indeed.:2tsup: I prefer the round...
Nice Tools indeed.:2tsup:
I prefer the round handle round heads even though I don't make wood dizzy.
Sorry to hear about your shed flooding. My previous shed did that and it was demoralising. -
8th February 2010, 01:00 AM
Thread: Stupid beginner mistakes :-)
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It is always good to know why and even better to...
It is always good to know why and even better to be able to fix it.
I would tend to put the experience down to a good lesson rather than a stupid mistake. -
8th February 2010, 12:47 AM
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Welcome to the forums. I made my sawhorses...
Welcome to the forums.
I made my sawhorses without screws or nails so I can check recycled timber for nails with the metal detector.
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6th February 2010, 09:56 PM
Thread: Birthday tripple
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Thanks for the birthday greetings. It always...
Thanks for the birthday greetings.
It always reminds me of Steve (Auld Bassoon).
My toy for my birthday this year was a new cordless drill. -
27th January 2010, 10:20 PM
Thread: For the modernist...
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If I made something like that in my shed the...
If I made something like that in my shed the local echidnas would all be lovesick :snog:
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27th January 2010, 10:06 PM
Thread: rail and style router bits
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Make sure you route your end grain firstly before...
Make sure you route your end grain firstly before routing the long grain edges to avoid unsightly splinters.:o
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27th January 2010, 10:01 PM
Thread: Sanded Vs Raw wood
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Usually sanding is to prepare the surface prior...
Usually sanding is to prepare the surface prior to applying a finish.
You can use a plane to smooth the timber, square the sides and to dimension the timber.
The planes in your photo are block... -
27th January 2010, 12:10 AM
Thread: Hand cutting dovetails
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Good notes Alex. Can I have your permission to...
Good notes Alex.
Can I have your permission to distribute these notes to students?
It is difficult to determine if your nail polish suits you without seeing your choice of lipstick and eye...