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20th March 2023, 09:04 AM
Thread: Old 4 x 3 hardwood bearers
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It looks like that because the ends a “infilled”...
It looks like that because the ends a “infilled” between the joists
The 4x3 has the weight of the joists on it and supports the veranda
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20th March 2023, 08:41 AM
Thread: Old 4 x 3 hardwood bearers
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It’s a 4x3 (90 x 70) hardwood (painted ) with the...
It’s a 4x3 (90 x 70) hardwood (painted ) with the orogen joists which have capping on the tops to stop moisture
The 4x3 hardwood that has started to rot on the end grain area
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20th March 2023, 06:12 AM
Thread: Old 4 x 3 hardwood bearers
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Old 4 x 3 hardwood bearers
Thank you
The bearer is on the outside of a top floor veranda and is visible from underneath and outside
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19th March 2023, 10:19 PM
Thread: Old 4 x 3 hardwood bearers
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Can these LVL beams be exposed to the weather ? ...
Can these LVL beams be exposed to the weather ?
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19th March 2023, 12:02 PM
Thread: Old 4 x 3 hardwood bearers
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Old 4 x 3 hardwood bearers
Hi all
Back on the good old days - most bearers looked to be 4 x 3 hardwood with a f17 Rating (I think) and - if I am correct ?
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8th October 2022, 01:59 PM
Thread: Where to get bandsaw tyres
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Where to get bandsaw tyres
Hi all
I have an older Jacob - 14inch Taiwanese bandsaw
Can anybody tell me where I can get some new “crowned” rubber tyres for it - (in sydney au ) preferably
Thank you
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12th March 2022, 06:23 AM
Thread: Re rope an extension ladder help
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You are right - what a great bunch of guys They...
You are right - what a great bunch of guys
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12th March 2022, 06:20 AM
Thread: Re finish peeling guitar neck
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508697 Finished - ! with WhittleWaxes...
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Finished - ! with WhittleWaxes Evolution hard wax oil
Pain sanding into the corners near the body but looks a feels a lot better than it did
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6th March 2022, 05:23 PM
Thread: Re rope an extension ladder help
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I did have it tied On the fixed rung behind the...
I did have it tied On the fixed rung behind the one the rope is tied to in the pic - and it kind of worked but keeps getting caught up - as the rope gets longer as the ladder goes up
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6th March 2022, 02:01 PM
Thread: Re rope an extension ladder help
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That’s the way it use to work 508535
That’s the way it use to work
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6th March 2022, 01:57 PM
Thread: Re rope an extension ladder help
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Thanks Geoff Much appreciated Yes - mine is...
Thanks Geoff
Much appreciated
Yes - mine is a bit different and use to work like Hodgo described below
I’ll put a pick up on the pulley and the bottom stay bracket
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6th March 2022, 08:02 AM
Thread: Re rope an extension ladder help
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Re rope an extension ladder help
I have an older aluminium (mote) extension ladder that needs a new rope
I am after a diagram on what ties to where and where the rope goes through the ladder
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12th February 2022, 06:19 PM
Thread: Re finish peeling guitar neck
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Thank you
Thank you
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10th February 2022, 07:48 AM
Thread: Re finish peeling guitar neck
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Re finish peeling guitar neck
I have a garrison guitar that the finish is peeling and blistering of the neck
I think it’s a polyurethane finish and apparently was a problem with these guitars
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15th August 2021, 03:09 PM
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What are the marks - hard shellac finish
Hi guys
Some years back (about10) I used uB hard shellac to finish a guitar
It’s been sitting in the study for a while - and I have just noticed these marks developing in the finish
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11th April 2021, 06:31 PM
Thread: Gifkin F5 prob
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Ok - So it won’t make a difference with the stock...
Ok - So it won’t make a difference with the stock thickness ...?:?:?
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11th April 2021, 01:30 PM
Thread: Gifkin F5 prob
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Would the thickness affect the distance between...
Would the thickness affect the distance between the fingers ?
I’ll check the instructions again though [emoji106]
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11th April 2021, 01:29 PM
Thread: Gifkin F5 prob
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Thanks chris Yes - I did last week - but...
Thanks chris
Yes - I did last week - but haven’t heard back as yet
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4th April 2021, 06:01 PM
Thread: Gifkin F5 prob
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Gifkin F5 prob
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I have an f5 Gifkin
box joint finger jig and I was wondering if anybody has this prob and whatÂ’s the solution ?
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27th April 2019, 06:55 AM
Thread: Another cigar box guitar
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Looks cool - well done I Need to get back into...
Looks cool - well done
I Need to get back into this !
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10th September 2014, 01:20 PM
Thread: GIFKIN Dovetail Jig Prob
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I have found out that I have the wrong cutter - I...
I have found out that I have the wrong cutter - I Should have checked it when it was first purchased -Years ago
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9th September 2014, 03:28 PM
Thread: GIFKIN Dovetail Jig Prob
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Thanks Hugh, The jig I have is a F15
Thanks Hugh,
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9th September 2014, 12:48 PM
Thread: GIFKIN Dovetail Jig Prob
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Thanks David, I did send them an email - and Col...
Thanks David,
I did send them an email - and Col got back to me pretty quick.I have a F15 Jig - and I have some 5mm stock - which apparently wont work.
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8th September 2014, 11:01 AM
Thread: GIFKIN Dovetail Jig Prob
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I have tried all the bushes and it's still no...
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7th September 2014, 07:50 PM
Thread: GIFKIN Dovetail Jig Prob
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Thanks David, I kind of thought it will be...
Thanks David,
I kind of thought it will be something like that - I will give it a go tomorrow
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7th September 2014, 06:50 PM
Thread: GIFKIN Dovetail Jig Prob
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GIFKIN Dovetail Jig Prob
I have had a Gifkin Dovetail jig for about 5 Years and have never used it.
I wanted to make some simple boxes with finger joined corners.I have a F15 Template and bit that came with the package
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26th August 2014, 07:42 AM
Thread: JET or RYOBI thicknesser
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I ended up getting the Jet.It doesn't seem too...
I ended up getting the Jet.It doesn't seem too bad for the price ,and what I want it for.
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19th August 2014, 06:46 PM
Thread: JET or RYOBI thicknesser
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JET or RYOBI thicknesser
Hi all -
I am thinking about a small bench thicknesser and I looked at the Ryobi at Bunnings and the Jet at Carbatec.
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8th July 2014, 06:20 PM
Thread: Cigar Box - Guitar
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Thanks for all of the replies. I have had a...
Thanks for all of the replies.
I have had a look around EBAY and there does seem to be some rubbish there and a lot too small.
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7th July 2014, 03:08 PM
Thread: Cigar Box - Guitar
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Cigar Box - Guitar
Hi,
I am thinking of making a Cigar box guitar.
I started to look around for a Cigar-box,then started to think of making my own - mainly due to the cost of the postage to get them - but also I... -
29th June 2014, 11:38 AM
Thread: Airbrush for various wood projects
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Airbrush for various wood projects
For some unknown :C reason I decided to buy an Airbrush.
I build a few Guitars,wooden boxes etc and had this "great" idea I can use it to to sunburst finishes and different patterns etc ?
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24th May 2014, 06:25 AM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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http://westernfirearms.com.au/cleaning-gun-care-bl...
http://westernfirearms.com.au/cleaning-gun-care-bluing-wood-metal-care-tru-oil-gun-stock-finish-3oz-p-2699.html?osCsid=trdm2rpil33d4g0brig2qkmeq5
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23rd May 2014, 06:48 AM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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Any gun shop should have it -
Any gun shop should have it -
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1st May 2014, 07:31 AM
Thread: Xylophone kits @ Carbatec
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That looks interesting , $45.00 is cheap enough -...
That looks interesting , $45.00 is cheap enough - I might try to get over and pick one up when I get a chance.
There is a place round Botany that used to have Bamboo kits - but they were expensive -
I for one Martin have got a lot of help over the...
I for one Martin have got a lot of help over the years from you and have always read your posts with with a great deal of interest.
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1st March 2014, 06:06 AM
Thread: One I Can Play
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Well done,:)
Well done,:)
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14th July 2013, 07:23 AM
Thread: Shielding paint
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Shielding paint
Hi,
Has anybody used this brand Shielding paint before ? Bit cheaper than Stewmac
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28th June 2013, 08:42 AM
Thread: ES-335 Copy - Tassy Blackwood
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Keep the progress going here - Its looking...
Keep the progress going here - Its looking good.!!
I think we all get too busy with other things these days - but I am always looking around here to see whats going on .
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26th January 2013, 06:18 PM
Thread: Good Stuff - this just gets better
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Good Stuff - this just gets better
Good on you Neal for putting this here,
I think that you will find a few guys from the Guitar forum will get involved in this - especially with the Valve Amps etc.
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14th January 2013, 05:42 AM
Thread: Archtop #2
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Hi Alan, What can I say that hasn't been said...
Hi Alan,
What can I say that hasn't been said already -and thanks for taking the time to detail the project .
regards
Greg
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29th October 2012, 12:40 PM
Thread: The Future of the Wood Show
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Don't they have something like that at the...
Don't they have something like that at the Newcastle Showground ?
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28th October 2012, 01:02 PM
Thread: The Future of the Wood Show
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Unfortunately,I feel that this is happening with...
Unfortunately,I feel that this is happening with all industries in Australia at the moment.How many Wood Work suppliers do we have now days ?
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12th October 2012, 06:15 AM
Thread: sticky back sandpaper - expensive
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I have used Bosh spray craft glue -
I have used Bosh spray craft glue -
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18th August 2012, 04:26 PM
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What to use for an internal thread in tube
Hi All,
We have a king size brass (Not real brass) bed frame that I have to cut down to fit a double bed size- in width.
The bed is made from round tube with an internal diameter of 14.4 mm.
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21st March 2012, 08:23 AM
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Unfortunatly Perry,I have only done 3 1/2 over...
Unfortunatly Perry,I have only done 3 1/2 over the years ..:~
I have 2 on the way - A strat style and a electric mandolin - all I need it an good arm and some time ....
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20th March 2012, 08:02 AM
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Well Done Perry, I remember how you helped me...
Well Done Perry, I remember how you helped me many years ago with heaps of advice and answers when I started trying to build one....
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20th March 2012, 07:57 AM
Thread: Low Watt Valve Amp
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Speak to Mal EVATCO Electronic Valve and Tube...
Speak to Mal EVATCO Electronic Valve and Tube Company
I built a "Champ" from his kit a while ago He is a great bloke and is a member over on AGGH ..The amp rocks !:2tsup:
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1st January 2012, 05:52 AM
Thread: Very much a newbie :)
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They look great Well done !
They look great
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30th October 2011, 08:21 PM
Thread: Pyrography work
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Thanks David, Dont worry about how good your...
Thanks David,
Dont worry about how good your Pyrography is,I just had a look at your website.!!
You are exceptionally tallented.....Those graphics on your website are amazing..
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30th October 2011, 06:32 AM
Thread: Pyrography work
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David,That is un- believable ! Where do you...
David,That is un- believable !
Where do you get your ply from.
How long have you been doing Pyrography and did you do art of any kind before.
Cheers
Greg