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21st April 2024, 09:53 AM
Thread: advertising
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advertising
Is there a new deal on advertising on the forum, I can't open without getting a lot of ads even when I change threads get a new set of adds, can they be stopped?
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6th December 2023, 08:43 AM
Thread: lining boxes
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Aldav, you may be waiting a while, all my...
Aldav,
you may be waiting a while, all my questions over the last month or so have been for future reference, I haven't been in the garage for some time and am going into Hospital next week for a... -
4th December 2023, 10:39 AM
Thread: lining boxes
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Thanks for all the tips and info I it will help...
Thanks for all the tips and info I it will help me complete the work
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30th November 2023, 12:16 PM
Thread: lining boxes
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lining boxes
I am wanting to line a couple of boxes using suede pigskin, I have read a few posts and think that gluing the hide to card and then gluing the pieces into the box will be the way to go. Can I have...
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21st November 2023, 04:12 PM
Thread: Star shape metal fixing.
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It was a long time ago but they wearn't steel...
It was a long time ago but they wearn't steel from memory I would say some form of an alloy.
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21st November 2023, 06:42 AM
Thread: Star shape metal fixing.
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Must have used thousands of them as 1st year...
Must have used thousands of them as 1st year apprentice making clear oregan sashes for housing commission houses in the early 1960's.
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15th November 2023, 10:06 AM
Thread: a few more Resin Boxes
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Thanks for the tips, the epoxy was done a couple...
Thanks for the tips, the epoxy was done a couple of months ago, I may have been going at it a bit hard, I lightly sanded it with a white sanding pad marked extra fine made for automotive paint and...
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11th November 2023, 03:19 PM
Thread: a few more Resin Boxes
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questions,
The box I started a while ago and asked some questions about in this thread has been put aside for a while and is now back on the bench. I Have started to finish and polish it but it seems that the...
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10th October 2023, 04:57 PM
Thread: will this work
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thanks for the response Neil, I have taken...
thanks for the response Neil,
I have taken delivery of the shellac and AAA and started the process but I have a few questions, I haven't used shellac for some years dewaxed white never before. I... -
2nd October 2023, 05:44 PM
Thread: will this work
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will this work
I have couple of small jobs reaching the finish stage. One has a carved Huon Pine panel in the box top I am going to finish this with Neils recommended finish for Huon, Dewaxed White Shellac and EEE,...
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Hi Dalboy, I have been following this thread I...
Hi Dalboy,
I have been following this thread I am impressed by your skill with metal and tools. I googled "Farm Boy" it wasn't a term I was familiar with, is it a brand name for small farming... -
1st October 2023, 08:59 AM
Thread: Fitting Hinges
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Thanks for the replies, The wiping with acetone...
Thanks for the replies,
The wiping with acetone was what I could almost remember, now I know for sure, one other thing I have almost remembered is with mitred corners on boxes is to size? the end... -
29th September 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: Fitting Hinges
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Fitting Hinges
I have a couple of small boxes under way and am using Aldaves hinges, I have read his fitting instructions but don't have a router table. Have been thinking of how to make a jig to hold the pieces...
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15th August 2023, 06:02 PM
Thread: a few more Resin Boxes
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Hi Paul, To carry on from where I left off...
Hi Paul,
To carry on from where I left off earlier with a couple more questions, I have the box just about ready to glue up, the epoxy part has come up pretty good but I should have tried it out... -
15th August 2023, 08:25 AM
Thread: Dawn 250mm QR vise restoration.
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Mine does the same, I have found that if I hold...
Mine does the same, I have found that if I hold the quick release lever down while I tighten the vice it will hold hold as tight as I want, it works OK for general light clamping.
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12th May 2023, 07:57 AM
Thread: pepper tree
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arbortionists ? aborists? treefelers?...
arbortionists ? aborists? treefelers? lumberjacks? take your pick. cheers.
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23rd April 2023, 04:29 PM
Thread: a few more Resin Boxes
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Hi Paul, Thanks for the reply and info, I...
Hi Paul, Thanks for the reply and info, I couldn't get back to you sooner because I was also in Sydney at the same time, called away unexpectedly. The timber I am using for the top is said to be...
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15th April 2023, 03:33 PM
Thread: a few more Resin Boxes
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Hi Paul All your boxes are top class, the...
Hi Paul
All your boxes are top class, the quality of your work is excellent, I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind before I start or I should say continue with the first box (not... -
13th March 2023, 08:10 AM
Thread: Grout cleaners and advanced puck lights
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I cleaned our en-suite a couple of weeks ago,...
I cleaned our en-suite a couple of weeks ago, didn't realise how much it needed cleaning till I started. I went through what I had in the laundry cupd and came up with some part bottles of bleach,...
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10th March 2023, 08:09 AM
Thread: Anyone pulled a piano apart
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I pulled one to bits about 30 years ago, started...
I pulled one to bits about 30 years ago, started using a screwdriver and soft hammer, finished it with sledge hammer.most of it went straight to the tip, I saved some of the veneered panels for some...
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3rd March 2023, 08:00 AM
Thread: Double head marking guage
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I have a single point marking gauge the same, 6.5...
I have a single point marking gauge the same, 6.5 inches long Sheffield England the only indication of where it came from. It was my grandfathers he would not have bought it from Lee valley, maybe...
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2nd December 2022, 07:47 AM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I'm in
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9th November 2022, 07:21 AM
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If Azahan only wants the Stanley blades and the...
If Azahan only wants the Stanley blades and the whole kit doesn't go to Chief Tiff I would be keen on buying the Record blades.
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23rd October 2022, 07:16 AM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
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18th October 2022, 12:32 PM
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Tom, I have the same S&J hand saw as you have...
Tom,
I have the same S&J hand saw as you have shown, mine is the first saw I bought when I started my C&J apprenticeship in Feb 1962, I also still have my first hammer a Cheany Nailer 23oz I... -
4th October 2022, 08:48 AM
Thread: Spotted gum advice.
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Brett I cant help much with storing the logs...
Brett
I cant help much with storing the logs for future use but I can advise you to get the tree down as soon as you can, from experience I can assure you 30 plus mt spottys are much easier to... -
Hi Ian and Swifty, Thanks for your replies and...
Hi Ian and Swifty,
Thanks for your replies and my apologies for not getting back to you sooner, Ian the stud arrived last Thursday and got hold of it yesterday, its perfect fits like a bought one... -
2nd October 2022, 03:14 PM
Thread: Canadian Stanley 41/2
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Hi Jackhov My apologies for not getting back...
Hi Jackhov
My apologies for not getting back to you sooner, my Canadian has the ogee mouldings in the frog, I think that makes it pre war which fits in with number stamped in the blade, 436 which... -
Ian, I just sat down to ask if anyone had a...
Ian,
I just sat down to ask if anyone had a spare handle stud but after reading your last post
would you be able to make me a stud for a Stanley no5 rear handle 110mm long I have the brass nuts and... -
28th August 2022, 08:18 AM
Thread: Sept/Oct 2022 - PRIZE DRAW # 134
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Thanks Neil, Yes I have installed AdBlock and...
Thanks Neil,
Yes I have installed AdBlock and the adds have stopped appearing so all good.
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Thanks DJ, I don't think they would be embedded,...
Thanks DJ,
I don't think they would be embedded, they come up from the bottom of the screen with a up/down arrow in the left and corner, click on this and they go down, the up arrow is still... -
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I have started getting "adds by Google" across the bottom of my screen, is there a way I can stop them from appearing,
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2nd August 2022, 09:21 AM
Thread: Canadian Stanley 41/2
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I have finished cleaning up both planes and...
I have finished cleaning up both planes and reassembling them, sharpened and tried them out.
They both finished up nice, I think the timber on the Canadian 41/2 is defiantly rosewood and the timber... -
19th July 2022, 11:44 AM
Thread: Canadian Stanley 41/2
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Canadian Stanley 41/2
Good morning all,
On the weekend I picked up a couple of Stanleys, Canadian 41/2 and Aus 51/2 at the local market for a good price (40.00) both in reasonable condition dirty some mild rust but... -
2nd April 2022, 09:16 AM
Thread: Some actual shed illuminance measurements.
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Thanks for the info Bob, I have the lights on the...
Thanks for the info Bob, I have the lights on the ceiling about 3.0mt above the floor, replaced 2 standard down lights. I will checkout Bunnings here and also the electrical wholesaler next week when...
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26th March 2022, 04:22 PM
Thread: Some actual shed illuminance measurements.
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I made a request for info on lighting in another...
I made a request for info on lighting in another thread about 10-12 month ago, I ended up getting 2 of the panels shown in the link provided by Bob. The light they provided was excellent however the...
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6th March 2022, 11:10 AM
Thread: Where to by brass?
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Thanks to everyone for the responses, seems...
Thanks to everyone for the responses, seems getting the brass I will need won't be too hard just a matter of sorting out the sizes and checking prices. I will buy local (Aus) I can.
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2nd March 2022, 03:09 PM
Thread: Where to by brass?
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Where to by brass?
I hope someone can help me, I am on the South Coast NSW and want to make a couple of marking gauges. I am trying get some brass angle/ plate for wear strips and to make them look a bit fancy. I have...
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16th January 2022, 08:26 AM
Thread: Jet JWCS-10 Riving knife
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when I bought my contractor saw about 5 years ago...
when I bought my contractor saw about 5 years ago there was a thread about making one that fitted and worked with the existing rise and fall, If I remember correctly the fellow that designed and made...
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21st December 2021, 07:47 AM
Thread: Advice needed
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Thanks for the info, I am still getting stuff...
Thanks for the info, I am still getting stuff together before I start working on the projects.
I thought I would get some response from Aussie carvers, maybe I should change my details, I just... -
16th December 2021, 11:10 AM
Thread: Advice needed
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Advice needed
I am wanting to do a bit of carving / sculpture and need some advice re tools etc.
I did my c&j apprentice ship in a joinery, and worked as a builder so I have some understanding of tools and... -
6th December 2021, 07:49 AM
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A long time ago when I was an apprentice c&j we...
A long time ago when I was an apprentice c&j we made the first set of pine board kit cpds for the housing commission, the sheets were cut on a saw master radial arm saw and the cabinets hand nailed...
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11th November 2021, 09:28 AM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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1st November 2021, 05:57 AM
Thread: Parker mid century chair screws
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Graham The company is Covesmore Solutions in...
Graham
The company is Covesmore Solutions in Seven Hills, owned by Tony Parker the son of Jack Parker owner of the original company, I haven't got contact info but you should be able to google them.... -
31st October 2021, 07:28 AM
Thread: Parker mid century chair screws
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I think a couple of the original Parker cabinet...
I think a couple of the original Parker cabinet makers started a restoration/ repair service in western suburbs Sydney some time ago, if they are still going and you can track them down they may be...
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14th September 2021, 09:10 AM
Thread: How to remove double sided tape gum?
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A chemist mate told me to remove stuff like that...
A chemist mate told me to remove stuff like that to make a ball of masking tape with the sticky side out and roll it around over the residue and that will remove it.
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9th May 2021, 09:04 AM
Thread: advice on workshop lighting
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thanks for the input, its a double garage 3.0mt...
thanks for the input, its a double garage 3.0mt ceiling 1/2 is work shop. I think I will replace 4 down lights over the benches/machines with light panels and if needed a mobile spot.
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3rd May 2021, 11:50 AM
Thread: advice on workshop lighting
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advice on workshop lighting
Hi all,
I am after some advice/help on workshop lighting, I have seen some posts on this topic but can't find them.
Where might they be?
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20th April 2021, 08:05 AM
Thread: April/May 2021 PRIZE DRAW 132
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DRAWN 1 CLAIMED 1 UNCLAIMED I'm in
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