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  1. Looking for assistance identify the furniture type using this handle

    I've seen this before and had people ask me for it. I want to let people know where it is but need to know the type of furniture it is. Appreciate any advice.
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  2. Chaise red cedar carved frame with rattan mesh - seeking advice

    Was really surprised to be visiting the recycling centre looking for bike parts when this beauty came in on the forklift. I immediately saw beauty in it and snapped it up.
    My intention is to wash...
  3. Finish to highlight and easy care of NG Rosewood (wood) laminated desk top & drawers?

    Hi, Looking for advice on good finish to highlight and easy care of NG Rosewood (wood) laminated desk top & drawers. This is recycled furniture that previously had (and drawers still have) a lacquer...
  4. MCM dining chairs to be cleaned and protected

    Hi,
    I now have a pair of these and looking for more. I want to clean and protect for the future. I was thinking to clean with warm water on rag or maybe add Sunlight soap. If this is OK what should...
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    Agree and this is what I normally do and tried...

    Agree and this is what I normally do and tried again this time. Unfortunately I have also experienced with this thin plates the metal actually tearing holes :(
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    I definitely like what you have done there. The...

    I definitely like what you have done there. The BLO is a great idea but I might try and see if I can match the original dark green colour.
    Removing the handles is very risky. I have had one nail out...
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    Progressing with my first cutting experience with...

    Progressing with my first cutting experience with white laminate. I discovered the inside of the table top is not square so there were challenges and several goes getting closer and closer to the...
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    Progressing

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    English oak (?) desk recovery

    This is a desk I picked up on Friday and I've started the strip and unusually painting, The painting started to see if the stripping was working and worth continuing. I'm trialled stripping with a...
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    Love the work and the photo's you shared to...

    Love the work and the photo's you shared to hopefully help others take on the same challenge. Your story ending of hopefully going back to the original owner is brilliant. Thank you for sharing
  11. SOLD: You might find the speed control dial needs a...

    You might find the speed control dial needs a clean with compressed air or a can of "Electrical clean and lube". Old audio gear suffers from oxidisation of the potentiometers and with yours it may be...
  12. That's it for now. I'm going to run with the...

    That's it for now. I'm going to run with the shelves having that rustic recovered look for now. Repairing the leadlight glass will have to happen latter as this glass won't be easy for me to find.
    ...
  13. That's it for now. I'm going to run with the...

    That's it for now. I'm going to run with the shelves having that rustic recovered look for now. Repairing the leadlight glass will have to happen latter as this glass won't be easy for me to find.
    ...
  14. Finished work early so completed the sanding and...

    Finished work early so completed the sanding and applied some satin. Normally I like to apply shellac but wanted the pinkish colour to come out.
    Following is the silky oak side, silky oak doors, one...
  15. Finished work early so completed the sanding and...

    Finished work early so completed the sanding and applied some satin. Normally I like to apply shellac but wanted the pinkish colour to come out.
    Following is the silky oak side, silky oak doors, one...
  16. White cabinet top recovery back to silky oak for book shelves

    Hi,
    Saw the leadlight work and even though the glass was broken in multiple places and the leadlight is finer than any I have handled so far I picked this up for $10.
    The initial plan was to...
  17. White cabinet top recovery back to silky oak for book shelves

    Hi,
    Saw the leadlight work and even though the glass was broken in multiple places and the leadlight is finer than any I have handled so far I picked this up for $10.
    The initial plan was to...
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    I keep finding it hard to get parts these days....

    I keep finding it hard to get parts these days. I'm thinking I need to find someone who will machine new ones at reasonable price.
  19. This the is the sort of history I really...

    This the is the sort of history I really appreciate. I too thought I had things that were not so great in the early days but now understand I just hadn't learnt enough to properly form an opinion. I...
  20. Thank you I would never have thought of that.

    Thank you I would never have thought of that.
  21. DONE: Thank you. Right city, right side, now which...

    Thank you. Right city, right side, now which suburb?
  22. DONE: Thread closed or still available?

    Thread closed or still available?
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    QUEENSLAND Hi, is the top section removeable and if so could...

    Hi, is the top section removeable and if so could you tell me the top sections depth?
    Cheers
  24. Why are my No 7 Stanley Bailey planes different?

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    Hi, I have two No 7 Stanley Bailey planes now working. I'd like to understand why they are so different? One has ribs and is heavier. I know one has a different frog and cap...
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    Not found on website :(

    Not found on website :(
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    Scroll saw puffers - where to buy?

    Hi,
    I have a HAFCO 18" and Carbatec 16" scroll saw that need replacement puffers. Can anyone tell me to buy these parts?
    Cheers,
    Nick
  27. Watched Alex many times and set the gullet to the...

    Watched Alex many times and set the gullet to the top of the crown. Also tried 2 new blades. I just hadn't see that the tyre had defects on the surface. Really surprised turning the tyre inside out...
  28. I was hoping for the same but locally :) If I...

    I was hoping for the same but locally :) If I can't get here then I'll have to go for the long wait for overseas supply :)

    - - - Updated - - -

    Watched your videos and was really impressed....
  29. Reconditioning HAFCO BS16A MJ344C bandsaw and learning lessons

    I started buying and reconditioning standard 14" bandsaws that have been around for decades. Finally moved up to a 16" bandsaw.
    After backing of blade guides, damping vibration from drive belt, and...
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    Old red cedar drawers

    This set of drawers was bought for the materials as 2 feet were missing, internally it was a structural mess and generally it's had a hard life. Early in the piece I found a full set of feet from a...
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    Small silky oak table for NY

    Below is a small silky oak table I completed new years day. It had to be stripped using scrapers and then some sanding before applying shellac and then some poly. The bottom boards were missing so I...
  32. Apologies for such a late reply but I was busy...

    Apologies for such a late reply but I was busy changing jobs. I mainly try to use scrapers these days. I find it's better for removing finishes and less risk of impacting the wood. I may follow on...
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    The base of the drawers are a 3 ply and look like...

    The base of the drawers are a 3 ply and look like pine.
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    I've been told it is hoop pine :)

    I've been told it is hoop pine :)
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    Paper filing wooden drawers

    I picked these drawers up with some books yesterday for $5. The intent was to use them as a pattern for more drawers using some nice wood.
    I'd appreciate some help estimating the age, wood type,...
  36. With a bit more effort I'm much happier...

    With a bit more effort I'm much happier
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  37. Silky oak desk drop front with Queen Anne legs repaired for reuse

    This had to wait until I had a bandsaw. When I bought this the 2 back legs supports had been broken. I have remade some using bandsaw and pine. Others are original but all have additional wooden...
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    Definitely not too late for me. I bought a red...

    Definitely not too late for me. I bought a red cedar desk from a family. It belonged to the father who had it from the 1950's and apparently took it around the world including Africa when he was an...
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    Recycling to make 3 x 2 desk

    This maple base desk was found sitting in the weather with no top and getting water damaged. It was sanded and given a clear coat of Estapol. The drawer bases (plywood ) was replaced with plywood of...
  40. Pedal powered scroll saw identify and assistance

    Hi,
    This was rescued from tip for doing up and now maybe a bit of use. Can you help me correctly identify it and any assistance with missing parts or I just make for enjoyment.
    Cheers,

    Nick
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  41. Doors basically sanded and now have some shellac...

    Doors basically sanded and now have some shellac added to see what i would look like

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  42. Doors are up for a cleaning next 491556491557

    Doors are up for a cleaning next
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  43. Update

    Progressing with shellac layers
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  44. Sanding has commenced first with ROS using 240...

    Sanding has commenced first with ROS using 240 (exposed a lot of hidden damage) then 120 and finally back to 240. The pine top had severe stained but most have been sanded out.
    Later I will spray...
  45. Converting silky oak wardrobe into bookcase / display cabinet

    This is a wardrobe that had been deconstructed for the wood and now I have decided that I should preserve the joint workmanship (half blind ..... can't remember the name but as it stands 5'4" tall...
  46. Finally to lock up stage and in use but needing a...

    Finally to lock up stage and in use but needing a lot more cleaning
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    Certainly not got oil on it. Doing that was my...

    Certainly not got oil on it. Doing that was my initial thought but I want to have a good pan for this table.
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    Recycle into workbench

    I bought this one today for a song in my books. I've had many before this and really they were assembly tables. This suits my preference to recycle and very much being a starter. The way I see it I...
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    Replaced bearing yesterday and after a lot of...

    Replaced bearing yesterday and after a lot of searching and offers to get them in I finally bought 6004 2RS bearing from local mower shop for $7 with knowledge they always have plenty of stock. They...
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    Following shows a hole I thought was for wheels...

    Following shows a hole I thought was for wheels but maybe it was a securing point for transport.
    After that is 2 shots home made guide on it now.
    After that is 2 shots of a guide I am considering...
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