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29th September 2023, 07:22 PM
Thread: Irwin quick grip clamp pads
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In the old Irwin days we always kept plenty of...
In the old Irwin days we always kept plenty of spare pads in stock and gave them to people requiring replacements, now that Stanley own Irwin kiss your spare parts goodbye.
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3rd June 2023, 09:27 PM
Thread: Does anyone here use Proxxon tools
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I have both the Proxxon Thicknesser and Planer,...
I have both the Proxxon Thicknesser and Planer, both are good units for small section timbers which I use for toys. The Thicknesser has been used on anything from pine to Jarrah and gives an...
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28th April 2023, 09:39 PM
Thread: Fish n flowers
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Generic shark, and the fish is a Murray Cod,...
Generic shark, and the fish is a Murray Cod, Australian native freshwater fish.
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26th April 2023, 09:18 PM
Thread: Fish n flowers
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Fish n flowers
Tried some different subject matter
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28th March 2023, 06:12 PM
Thread: A mixed bag.
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A mixed bag.
As the header says, a mixed bag done over the last few weeks.
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4th March 2023, 08:51 PM
Thread: Cymbidium Orchid and Himalayan Blue Poppy
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Cymbidium Orchid and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Couple more watercolours, I inherited my love of Orchids from my father who grew them for 50 years.
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21st February 2023, 12:19 PM
Thread: Cyclamen, Columbine and Camelia
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Nearly binned that one, stuffed the two top left...
Nearly binned that one, stuffed the two top left leaves but I managed to salvage it.
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20th February 2023, 01:55 PM
Thread: Cyclamen, Columbine and Camelia
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Cyclamen, Columbine and Camelia
The last two days paintings, pretty happy with these, will frame and hang them.
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7th February 2023, 09:12 AM
Thread: Getting my hands on Starrett products
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Try J Blackwood and Sons or any major industrial,...
Try J Blackwood and Sons or any major industrial, engineering supplies business.
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27th January 2023, 07:18 PM
Thread: Clematis watercolour
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Clematis watercolour
I’ve started some basic lessons which I’m enjoying. I need to be more patient when painting. Please offer constructive criticism where you can see room for improvement.522073
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26th December 2022, 08:04 PM
Thread: Watercolours, first serious attempts.
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Watercolours, first serious attempts.
Over the past three weeks I’ve been teaching myself how to paint with watercolours. What a steep learning curve. I’ve booked in for lessons in Jan with the WEA.
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22nd December 2022, 06:11 PM
Thread: Tanker Truck
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Beautiful work Peter, gotta be happy with that.
Beautiful work Peter, gotta be happy with that.
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14th December 2022, 09:58 PM
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Beautifully done Pete, what a great excavator to...
Beautifully done Pete, what a great excavator to add to the collection. No doubt about grandkids they don’t miss a trick.
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You are on a roll Crunchie, wee waa, wee waa,...
You are on a roll Crunchie, wee waa, wee waa, wee, waa:U
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3rd December 2022, 03:24 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I’m in
I’m in
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30th November 2022, 05:25 PM
Thread: Freaky Ford Coupe
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Another winner! Looks cool.
Another winner! Looks cool.
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23rd November 2022, 06:58 PM
Thread: Ural owl and mixed parrots.
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Ural owl and mixed parrots.
These are now finished, varnished today ready to frame in a few days. Mixed parrots was a real slog 40 plus hours, the owl about 30. Lots of tiny detail in both.PBN acrylics on canvas.
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21st November 2022, 05:29 PM
Thread: Metabo BAS317 Precision band saw
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Try this site if these don’t work Metabo...
Try this site if these don’t work
Metabo 0090317019 11 Bas 317 Precision Au Precision Band Saw 240v Spare Parts SPARE_0090317019_11_AU_240V from Spare Parts World
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21st November 2022, 05:17 PM
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Very nice Peter, you are very generous with your...
Very nice Peter, you are very generous with your giveaways for fundraisers.
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Very nice Crunchie, little fella will be very...
Very nice Crunchie, little fella will be very happy. Great colours.
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9th November 2022, 04:49 PM
Thread: I think we can all relate to this!
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I think we can all relate to this!
It speaks for itself.
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5th November 2022, 03:57 PM
Thread: Truck and Van
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Truck and Van
Very little shed time the last month with having a break away and the persistent wet weather but managed to get these two done.
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31st October 2022, 06:12 PM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
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It is so often times like this that we can be at...
It is so often times like this that we can be at a loss to know what to say and do that will offer some comfort to the bereaved. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved partner in life,...
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30th October 2022, 04:32 PM
Thread: Little Old Timers
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Very Nice Lawrie.
Very Nice Lawrie.
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26th October 2022, 08:24 AM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I’m in.
I’m in.
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Giraffes
This one was framed yesterday and ready for my nieces birthday in June. (Just a tad early) $18 for the frame and $11 for the canvas and paints. Pretty good value I reckon for a painting 400mm x...
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15th October 2022, 12:47 PM
Thread: Queensland walnut jewellery box
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Beautiful piece, congratulations.
Beautiful piece, congratulations.
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3rd October 2022, 07:49 PM
Thread: Black heart sassafras
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SOLD: Thanks James.
Thanks James.
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30th September 2022, 06:09 PM
Thread: Black heart sassafras
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SOLD: Hi James, can you clear out your inbox, I’m...
Hi James, can you clear out your inbox, I’m getting an error message saying your PM in box is full.
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30th September 2022, 02:12 PM
Thread: Black heart sassafras
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SOLD: I will take pack 2 thanks. postage to 5158 or...
I will take pack 2 thanks.
postage to 5158 or let me know weight and I will calculate.
Let me know total price via PM and I will transfer funds immediately.
Thanks
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26th September 2022, 08:33 PM
Thread: Paintings for my grandkids.
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Paintings for my grandkids.
These were done for my granddaughters and grandson, once again these are PBNs. Sorry for the sideways pics, not sure why it does this.
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Beautiful, one very lucky grandson.
Beautiful, one very lucky grandson.
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24th September 2022, 09:26 PM
Thread: Fleet of trucks
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You’ve been super industrious, great looking...
You’ve been super industrious, great looking trucks.
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22nd September 2022, 01:12 PM
Thread: Good shed time this week
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Good shed time this week
Managed some good shed time this week, the weather is turning. My grandson loves anything that rolls so the little train and the vintage car are for him to enjoy. The little vintage car was done...
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Looks magnificent, can’t wait for the finished...
Looks magnificent, can’t wait for the finished product.
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Looking fantastic.
Looking fantastic.
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14th September 2022, 06:51 PM
Thread: New plans, use some scraps.
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No Peter, buy mine thru woodbits.com.au.
No Peter, buy mine thru woodbits.com.au.
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14th September 2022, 12:43 PM
Thread: New plans, use some scraps.
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New plans, use some scraps.
This is a new set of plans from Aschi, the fleet of little trucks is ideal for using up scraps and short ends etc with the chassis being only 95mm long x 19mm x 12mm. I used up some Huon and Jarrah...
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10th September 2022, 12:28 PM
Thread: South Aussies
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Mountain River Timbers in Thebarton is run by...
Mountain River Timbers in Thebarton is run by Luke Skelton, son of Tim a wood turner in SA. No affiliation to the old Ottos that people are alluding to. Not sure if the Skiltons own the business.
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9th September 2022, 04:15 PM
Thread: Another Castle
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My gob is smacked, WOW!
My gob is smacked, WOW!
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3rd September 2022, 01:09 PM
Thread: trend stealth p3 , anybody use them
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Hughie, yes I use one, very comfortable mask,...
Hughie, yes I use one, very comfortable mask, easy on and off, does not interfere with my glasses which is an absolute bonus. Sound a bit like Darty Vader as the valves open and close but you soon...
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2nd September 2022, 05:04 PM
Thread: Mini American Big Rig.
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Mate I’ve seen your store of Jarrah and pine, I’m...
Mate I’ve seen your store of Jarrah and pine, I’m expecting a full size model!
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2nd September 2022, 05:00 PM
Thread: Sept/Oct 2022 - PRIZE DRAW # 134
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I’m in.
I’m in.
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28th August 2022, 01:20 PM
Thread: Mini American Big Rig.
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Already had them Peter, how’s the recovery going?
Already had them Peter, how’s the recovery going?
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28th August 2022, 09:17 AM
Thread: Spring is almost here!
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Spring is almost here!
I’d reckon with Spring and the warmer weather nearly here the hibernating toy makers will soon be back and bringing the sounds of joy for Xmas.
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27th August 2022, 02:48 PM
Thread: Mini American Big Rig.
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Mini American Big Rig.
New plan from Aschis which I found to be a fun build. Just on 400mm long, pine and Jarrah.
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26th August 2022, 06:35 PM
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Glad to hear you are on the mend Keith.
Glad to hear you are on the mend Keith.
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14th August 2022, 03:28 PM
Thread: More to the Farm Set
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Thank you Peter, I hope the recovery is going...
Thank you Peter, I hope the recovery is going well, you will be back on that Ford production line before you know it.
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14th August 2022, 02:22 PM
Thread: More to the Farm Set
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it is the big Chamberlain in SA, I did four of...
it is the big Chamberlain in SA, I did four of those for the owners son, Dad and the three boys all now have one each.
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13th August 2022, 09:16 PM
Thread: More to the Farm Set
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a bit of both, the following are from photos, so...
a bit of both, the following are from photos, so I wing it, just use the photo to get some sense of scale.515599515600515601515602515603