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10th June 2023, 02:55 PM
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(tbc, i know that the thicknesser needs a flat...
(tbc, i know that the thicknesser needs a flat opposite face to reference off. i did that much by hand a while ago, and it was so hard on my body, and so tedious, that i haven't been able to drag...
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10th June 2023, 02:48 PM
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thicknessing materials near the thicknesser's width limit
got my first thicknesser recently (one of the sherwood helical spiral ones, if it matters), but i have no prior experience with these machines at all. i read the manual, watched a lot of videos, and...
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15th September 2022, 08:54 AM
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this is actually the single most important thing,...
this is actually the single most important thing, though we're strongly discouraged from even acknowledging it. all the objectivity and feature comparisons and workflow optimisations and persuasive...
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14th September 2022, 06:30 PM
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oh yeah: i plan for this hypthetical table's...
oh yeah: i plan for this hypthetical table's height to be ~1050mm, which is apparently our standard bar height in australia. it's in my comfortable standing-at range, and means i can just get...
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14th September 2022, 03:53 PM
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table top options for large dining/crafting table?
i'm in the daydreaming/feasibility planning stage of a large table. this table will pretend to be a dining table, in order to be welcome in the house, but in reality it will mostly be used for...
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10th September 2022, 10:40 AM
Thread: Redgum sleepers for joinery
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as far as i understand, there's some structural...
as far as i understand, there's some structural difference between timber that's still green, vs timber that has fully seasoned but then gotten wet again, even if both are at the same moisture...
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29th August 2022, 10:06 AM
Thread: Dowel Maker 10/12/14mm
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That's an interesting point. I wonder how much...
That's an interesting point. I wonder how much variation there is between these dowel makers, and how closely 10/12/14mm dowels made with the maker will match the holes one drills with 10/12/14mm...
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2nd August 2022, 06:07 PM
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can you clarify what you mean by "hump" and...
can you clarify what you mean by "hump" and "cup"? to me these would seem to have opposite meanings, but you appear to be using them interchangeably?
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20th July 2022, 01:44 PM
Thread: Straight edges
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i have an igaging 36" 1/64ths straight-edge, the...
i have an igaging 36" 1/64ths straight-edge, the pouch is nice. it's got a bit of heft to it. i don't need it very often, so the weight is fine, but if i were using it all day i might want...
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19th July 2022, 03:59 PM
Thread: Hand Plane and tearout help
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i have found that skewing the plane or my stroke...
i have found that skewing the plane or my stroke diagonally, so that the blade has somewhat of a sideways slicing action, helps a little with this sort of thing around tricky grain. i imagine...
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19th July 2022, 11:51 AM
Thread: That's Not Joinery....This is Joinery
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i actually just started watching this series...
i actually just started watching this series myself, cause someone mentioned it elsewhere too
in one of the early videos he talks about a shake that he found in the keel, but which he's not... -
13th July 2022, 03:55 PM
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nah, the clutch plates and spring are pretty well...
nah, the clutch plates and spring are pretty well captured. you can take them out and put them back in, but the spring is strong, so it takes some wrestling
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12th July 2022, 06:49 PM
Thread: design feedback - timber storage bench
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here's the video that got me taking cantilevered...
here's the video that got me taking cantilevered legs seriously as an option:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t_PZXvzAUg
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12th July 2022, 05:55 PM
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pony jorgensen deep reach pipe clamps - what's the "spring bushing"?
just acquired a few of the these pony jorgensen deep reach pipe clamps -- specifically, these ones from timbecon
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12th July 2022, 11:34 AM
Thread: design feedback - timber storage bench
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presumably, how much they'd sag between supports...
presumably, how much they'd sag between supports would be a function of how far apart the supports are. do you have any thoughts on that?
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11th July 2022, 06:44 PM
Thread: design feedback - timber storage bench
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thanks! hmm, is this considering only the...
thanks!
hmm, is this considering only the strength needed for the rack and stored timber? there's a benchtop on top to consider too, plus whatever crap inevitably winds up piled up on it,... -
10th July 2022, 06:50 PM
Thread: design feedback - timber storage bench
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i had not considered these. they look like...
i had not considered these. they look like they're meant to mount directly to a wall, which isn't an option for me, but i suppose i could keep the same general configuration, but with something like...
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10th July 2022, 02:56 PM
Thread: design feedback - timber storage bench
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design feedback - timber storage bench
i'd like to add some timber storage and auxiliary benchtop space to my little workshop space. complicating factor: renting, so i can't install anything permanent
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28th June 2022, 06:17 PM
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boiled linseed oil: minimum curing temperature?
specifically, if it matters, "diggers pale boiled linseed oil added drying agents"
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8th June 2022, 06:17 PM
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i have zero expertise so listen to others before...
i have zero expertise so listen to others before me, but i wonder if you'd have more luck if you treated this a bit like a metal rather than a timber
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6th June 2022, 03:24 PM
Thread: Block Plane Weights
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luban knuckle-cap rebate block plane: 762g...
luban knuckle-cap rebate block plane: 762g (sorry, no pic)
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14th October 2021, 11:02 AM
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this struck me (i'm one of those novices, though...
this struck me (i'm one of those novices, though i'm not documenting). maybe, with our lesser skill, toolkit, and confidence, we're just moving slower (i know i am), and we're getting lucky in that...
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15th September 2021, 08:10 PM
Thread: do you re-use screws
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if you're not sure if you'll ever use the ones...
if you're not sure if you'll ever use the ones you save, i'd sort them into two jars: one jar for the good ones, one for the junk
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4th September 2021, 11:30 AM
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thanks, this is really helpful context i guess...
thanks, this is really helpful context
i guess i'm only considering vertical trunk sections (not branches), and only considering the straight sections between forks/bends/etc
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4th September 2021, 10:19 AM
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i don't understand what you all "needs pictures"...
i don't understand what you all "needs pictures" of?
my current question is whether there's anything useful to be had from log sections below 8" diameter, and how much smaller is still useful. is... -
31st August 2021, 11:23 AM
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no progress yet, i guess the cleanup mob won't be...
no progress yet, i guess the cleanup mob won't be round till after the current outbreak is under control and restrictions can ease again
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5th August 2021, 05:51 PM
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thanks! if i'm reading you correctly, you seem...
thanks! if i'm reading you correctly, you seem to be differentiating between "slabs" and "lumber". and i could take a guess at what you mean by each, but maybe it's better to just ask for...
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5th August 2021, 04:51 PM
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first time drying timber, questions about stacking and stickering
so i had a bunch of trees come down in the big storms back in june (vic). i've had a local miller come round for a look, who reckons three of the fallen trees are blackwood and worth milling
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20th June 2021, 07:12 PM
Thread: Garden Bench Restore
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i think i would use automotive primer/paint/clear...
i think i would use automotive primer/paint/clear for the metal parts, repco and autobarn seem to have a good selection of rattle cans. supercheap auto not so much, not sure why
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19th June 2021, 03:01 PM
Thread: My Moravian workbench build
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i'm 6'2, and my back is fine so far but really...
i'm 6'2, and my back is fine so far but really doesn't like stooping, and i want to get my work up close to my face because my vision isn't great. i used a 975mm bench at a class i took last year,...
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29th April 2021, 07:01 PM
Thread: WIP Shaker Workbench with Split Top
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i've seen someone on youtube use their dowel...
i've seen someone on youtube use their dowel plate by chucking the would-be dowel in a drill and spinning it through (with the plate held vertically in a vise), rather than pounding it through with a...
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29th April 2021, 06:50 PM
Thread: WIP: Split top bench
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i reckon you could drill and chisel out the knots...
i reckon you could drill and chisel out the knots down to an inch or so depth, like cutting a big mortise, and then inlay a bit of clear timber in their place? and then you wouldn't have to plane...
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20th April 2021, 07:29 PM
Thread: Stanley #4 Type 14
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someone on youtube (paul sellers?) recommends...
someone on youtube (paul sellers?) recommends leaving your handle stock completely rough and well oversized until you've drilled the through hole, and then you square up the stock in the same plane...
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9th April 2021, 05:01 PM
Thread: Inherited shed books
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"31 USEFULFUL WORKSHOP TOOLS" oops, someone...
"31 USEFULFUL WORKSHOP TOOLS" oops, someone forgot to proofread the spine before sending that one to print :doh:
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1st April 2021, 04:03 PM
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bringing this back to the top, cause i noticed...
bringing this back to the top, cause i noticed those unbranded low angle jacks are back on sale again for easter, and if someone ends up getting one it'd be nice if they saw the thread to let us know...
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16th February 2021, 01:16 PM
Thread: Timber Advice - outdoor workbench
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i'm sort of in a similar position: wanting a...
i'm sort of in a similar position: wanting a picnic table for the shady spot in the back yard; don't want to deal with treated pine
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25th January 2021, 04:29 PM
Thread: Hand tool classes
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i took a week of classes with phoebe everill...
i took a week of classes with phoebe everill a few months ago and found it helpful. she doesn't list a handtool-specific class on her site, but you could email and see if something can be worked out
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31st December 2020, 05:06 PM
Thread: Light tubes need replacing
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on the other hand, a well-lit ceiling (and walls,...
on the other hand, a well-lit ceiling (and walls, etc) will provide a diffuse light around the whole room, so that when you get in close to your work you don't immediately cast a heavy shadow on the...
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26th December 2020, 05:34 PM
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i'm also a relative beginner, so take this for...
i'm also a relative beginner, so take this for what it's worth, but i would not hesitate to just buy the luban branded one for $299. i would save the discounted, unbranded "engineering samples" for...
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19th December 2020, 01:13 PM
Thread: Hand tool revival
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i'm curious whether you're doing anything in...
i'm curious whether you're doing anything in particular, and what, to prevent gashing up your fingers while hand sanding saw blades? or just careful/lucky?
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22nd November 2020, 03:16 PM
Thread: which paint for wooden shop furniture?
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which paint for wooden shop furniture?
what kind of paint do you use for your wooden workshop furniture and such? i think the main qualities i'm interested in here are "covering up cheap timber", "can handle a bit of wear and tear",...
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14th November 2020, 11:35 AM
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i have the "quick release front vice" (this one...
i have the "quick release front vice" (this one) in a box on my coffee table, as the bench i plan to attach it to is not yet built. it seems fine fiddling with it unmounted -- although i obviously...
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8th November 2020, 08:53 AM
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at a guess: they assume you're drilling for...
at a guess: they assume you're drilling for hardware, and provide bits to match M4, M5, M6, M8, 3/8", M10 and M12?
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21st July 2020, 02:57 PM
Thread: What is the right tool?
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surely a rabbet warren,,, anyway, one of the...
surely a rabbet warren,,,
anyway, one of the youtube woodworkers i watch (not sure which one, sorry, but probably one of the hand tool channels) was recently talking about how they have different... -
19th July 2020, 07:47 PM
Thread: Combination squares
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thanks, that makes sense. the rule of thumb i've...
thanks, that makes sense. the rule of thumb i've learned from woodworking youtube is that if you can strike the same knife line using the same side of the square from both directions, it's "as...
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19th July 2020, 03:51 PM
Thread: Combination squares
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are any of those deviations from square...
are any of those deviations from square significant enough to turn up in a knife line test?
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17th July 2020, 06:57 PM
Thread: rehanging old doors in old frames.
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speculatively, i wonder if the change in...
speculatively, i wonder if the change in normal-door direction happened due to bedrooms getting smaller and internal doors no longer being solid wood?
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14th July 2020, 09:18 AM
Thread: Vices for work bench
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i would suggest just grabbing something...
i would suggest just grabbing something mid-priced and readily available from like carbatec or timbecon (with a quick release if that floats your boat), and not thinking too hard about it just yet
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13th July 2020, 05:20 PM
Thread: Quick and dirty mitre joint reinforcement
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could you just drill and dowel through the...
could you just drill and dowel through the assembled joint, perpendicular to the join line -- i.e. 45 deg to the box edges? seems like it might function a bit like a poor-man's spline?
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9th July 2020, 11:44 AM
Thread: rehanging old doors in old frames.
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if you can manage to figure out all the...
if you can manage to figure out all the downstairs matches first, then hopefully the only ones you need to cart upstairs are the ones that you know will match upstairs?
if some of them are so...