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27th February 2024, 05:52 PM
Thread: Schools with long courses
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Danny, In Australia it's really only Sturt....
Danny,
In Australia it's really only Sturt. But it depends on your existing skill level and what you want to gain from going back to school.
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15th July 2023, 05:20 PM
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Hey Rob, I think it would be a good idea for...
Hey Rob,
I think it would be a good idea for you to make another bench - for the fun of it.....just saying ;)
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6th July 2023, 04:37 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Hey Ian, Sorry, COVID struck me down like a...
Hey Ian,
Sorry, COVID struck me down like a cockroach, but I had been meaning to reply.
I really like that front vise arrangement of guidebars! Very Very interesting indeed!
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27th June 2023, 12:41 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Hey Ian, Wow, a Brazilian Rosewood Screw? that...
Hey Ian,
Wow, a Brazilian Rosewood Screw? that has got to be quite unique! It is quite interesting how when Cites comes into play, these timbers become almost like gemstones. I had heard that a... -
26th June 2023, 05:58 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Forgot to post this...my tailvise when complete.
Hey Ian,
I forgot to post this picture taken well over a year ago when a friend photographed it on his medium format film camera, making the bench look glorious.
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5th May 2023, 12:52 PM
Thread: Leg Vise help
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I agree with Derek, The bottom line is, the...
I agree with Derek,
The bottom line is, the farther out the screw is (the more you open the jaws) and the more weight you have in the chop, the more "camming" and "jamming" and so an increase in... -
19th July 2022, 06:26 PM
Thread: FastCap Glue Boat
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yeah absolutely, although the brush that is...
yeah absolutely, although the brush that is supplied with it tends to be moreso suited to mortise, tenons and joints you'd find on chairs, dining tables etc. I have a small acid brush for dovetails...
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18th July 2022, 11:05 AM
Thread: FastCap Glue Boat
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These "new" glueboats have been standard and...
These "new" glueboats have been standard and common place in continental Europe for quite some time. Infact, if you youtube or google any Danish furniture manufacturer, you will see them scattered...
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5th July 2022, 02:50 PM
Thread: Help installing a new vice
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They are probably referring to a 12G wood screw -...
They are probably referring to a 12G wood screw - which is just under 6mm.
To be honest, it does not matter on the exact size of the screw, just as long as you use a pan head screw or a hex head lag... -
29th May 2022, 07:50 PM
Thread: Classic Cars - My Pick
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Haha, yeah Derek I know the Anglia all too well....
Haha, yeah Derek I know the Anglia all too well. I never did quite get the rear window design, but designers back then had some very interesting tastes! They definitely got their act together much...
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28th May 2022, 11:17 PM
Thread: Classic Cars - My Pick
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my god i’ve triggered the “Escortosis” - somebody...
my god i’ve triggered the “Escortosis” - somebody better alert the WHO! [emoji23]
mine is a 1300XL. I used to work with some rather serious racecar fabricators and engineers as I worked in... -
28th May 2022, 12:16 AM
Thread: Classic Cars - My Pick
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my god folks…i must chip in. Mk1 Ford...
my god folks…i must chip in.
Mk1 Ford Escort…
My first car was/is (its waiting to be restored and on a rotisserie…ive purchased and fabricated a bunch of unique solutions for it)…a 1972 mk1... -
28th May 2022, 12:00 AM
Thread: Combo Jointer thicknesser dust extraction
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hey Nathan, i have direct experience here....
hey Nathan,
i have direct experience here. When i first bought my table saw i sealed it up and tried to use a reducer to adapt my shoo vac to fit. It wasnt a festool, but rather a Hilti that has... -
26th May 2022, 03:33 PM
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Sorry if i miss the point completely, But if...
Sorry if i miss the point completely,
But if you're looking to shorten the tops of the legs that are proud, why not simply strike a line with a square all the way around and pare down to it with a... -
16th May 2022, 07:03 PM
Thread: Vice, what wood for jaw faces?
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The vise jaw faces (if you're lining say metal...
The vise jaw faces (if you're lining say metal vise jaws) is perhaps best if a durable hardwood - Anything really that you can get your hands on. I line the faces of the wooden jaw liner with full...
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25th March 2022, 03:35 PM
Thread: Blackwood Credenza
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Derek, I think you need to legally change...
Derek,
I think you need to legally change your name to Djarrah. Saying that you love the stuff....is a gross understatement akin to saying Arnold Schwartzenegger likes his cigars.
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1st February 2022, 11:29 PM
Thread: MDF top - How to attach hardwood edging
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Haha absolutely!
Haha absolutely!
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1st February 2022, 11:15 AM
Thread: MDF top - How to attach hardwood edging
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I Concur, Because I am an engineer, i like...
I Concur,
Because I am an engineer, i like having backups for backups of backups haha.
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31st January 2022, 09:08 AM
Thread: Best dog hole size
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I agree 100% with Derek on this - dont forget to...
I agree 100% with Derek on this - dont forget to make them lean! And the dog holes on the tail vise itself (which may only be 1 if you use a wagon vise, or perhaps upto 4 if you use a different tail...
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28th January 2022, 04:57 PM
Thread: Best dog hole size
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Oh, dont fear the swiss cheese. It's moreso,...
Oh, dont fear the swiss cheese.
It's moreso, perhaps consider how you want to use the workbench. Swiss Cheese has its time and place most definitely and works very very well, just not in a New... -
28th January 2022, 08:38 AM
Thread: Best dog hole size
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I like square dog holes for a workbench with...
I like square dog holes for a workbench with dedicated dogs, but if you want perhaps to use the off the shelf variety of accessories from various manufacturers, then a round dog hole is best. If you...
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27th January 2022, 08:47 AM
Thread: Vintage Italian Workbench
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Wow Bob, this is utterly spectacular! My...
Wow Bob, this is utterly spectacular! My grandfather was from Sudetenland (now in the Czech Republic), and he too unfortunately was sent to the Russian Front- horrible times. After returning, he and...
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23rd January 2022, 10:27 AM
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Ian, I actually saw this first in a tour with...
Ian,
I actually saw this first in a tour with Vic Tesolin, where I noticed the angles on her wonderful “little” (but perfectly sized, and clearly perfectly utilised and cared for) workbench had... -
19th January 2022, 10:03 PM
Thread: Left hander vice setup
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I just saw this post too, so i might chime in. ...
I just saw this post too, so i might chime in.
If you're planing towards the wall with the intent that the bench will be up against the wall, you're severely limiting yourself. A lot of planing... -
19th January 2022, 12:07 PM
Thread: A Traditional European Workbench
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Hey Steven, Absolutely, I understand. Use what...
Hey Steven,
Absolutely, I understand. Use what you have, what is available to you and the tools and time that one has to as great effect as possible. If MDF and structural plywood is all one has... -
17th January 2022, 10:51 AM
Thread: A Traditional European Workbench
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I must correct myself. We didnt turn the screws...
I must correct myself. We didnt turn the screws up at RAAF Oakey, nor did we steal some Silkwood from the airforce and cut it up on location. We had concluded the museum tour, misplaced the car keys...
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17th January 2022, 10:47 AM
Thread: A Traditional European Workbench
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Hey Steve! I was working for several weeks...
Hey Steve!
I was working for several weeks with Frank Wiesner, and one Sunday whilst at RAAF Oakey checking out the aircraft museum, we decided to cut a couple of chunks of Silkwood in 4x4... -
10th January 2022, 11:12 AM
Thread: A Traditional European Workbench
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No worries Tom, I hope you're doing better. It...
No worries Tom, I hope you're doing better. It must be cold and damp over there where you are.
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7th January 2022, 01:21 PM
Thread: Strongest adhesive for veneer ?
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I am going to go out on a limb (and hope that I...
I am going to go out on a limb (and hope that I dont offend) when i ask, what is your level of woodworking experience? Just so that we can all chime in as appropriately as possible.
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7th January 2022, 11:57 AM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Absolutely! haha, he would love it! Unfortunately...
Absolutely! haha, he would love it! Unfortunately I didn't get to take a photo of the marking gauge.
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7th January 2022, 08:45 AM
Thread: Strongest adhesive for veneer ?
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Urea Formaldehyde glue is perfect for that if you...
Urea Formaldehyde glue is perfect for that if you want rigidity - Michael Cooper used it extensively on his bent laminations using all manner of timber species.
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6th January 2022, 03:59 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Just a quick picture , though its hard to see,...
Just a quick picture , though its hard to see, there are a few ideas borrowed from a couple of different benches, although half the parts are missing in this photo (guidebars etc) and nothing is yet...
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6th January 2022, 02:28 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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I have actually watched all the videos AWR made...
I have actually watched all the videos AWR made regarding you and tapping/threading wood screws.
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6th January 2022, 02:18 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Hey Paul, Yeah i think that counts as local!...
Hey Paul,
Yeah i think that counts as local! haha! 80km is certainly a lot more local than me (I am in Melb).
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6th January 2022, 11:53 AM
Thread: A Traditional European Workbench
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Any progress reports on the bench Tom? :) I'm...
Any progress reports on the bench Tom? :) I'm looking forward to it. I've been mostly silent on these forums, and my bench is perhaps a week or so away from being oiled - that weekend project will...
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6th January 2022, 10:19 AM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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I did wonder about the face vise as it is a...
I did wonder about the face vise as it is a Canadian patternmaker's vise (not the Dawn/Record design we have here in Australia). Yeah Vic Tesolin did a short tour of it, and Karen mentions how you...
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6th January 2022, 09:49 AM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Hey Ian, Haha, I am 100% sure it was that...
Hey Ian,
Haha, I am 100% sure it was that bench he took around to the Woodcraftsman's guild, as he always told me how he would load it onto the trailer and drive it down with Robert Dunlop where... -
6th January 2022, 08:25 AM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Paul you're not at all wrong! Are you in...
Paul you're not at all wrong! Are you in Toowoomba too?
Frank is legitimately a wonderful figure in woodworking and a role model person in general - I wrote that article on the flight home because... -
5th January 2022, 11:59 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Indeed Ian you’re right! Klausz is the bloke. I...
Indeed Ian you’re right! Klausz is the bloke. I recognised the orientation of your guide bars and the way the anchor points are coach bolted.
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5th January 2022, 03:29 PM
Thread: The bench that goes with the tail-vise
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Hey Ian, No idea how I just stumbled over this...
Hey Ian,
No idea how I just stumbled over this thread now, but what a fantastic read it indeed was.
A wonderful bench from some truly iconic Aussie timbers, and what a lovely vise. I recognise it... -
4th January 2022, 01:17 PM
Thread: Rob Cosman Saw - How it's made
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I bought a Cosman dovetail saw some 2-3 years...
I bought a Cosman dovetail saw some 2-3 years ago, and used it extensively.
As an engineer with a real interest in design and toolmaking (i worked in prototyping and tooling for a number of years),... -
6th December 2021, 03:14 PM
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Yup! and whats freakish, is the output he has at...
Yup! and whats freakish, is the output he has at which he can produce those items. He currently has a batch of 6 standing presses that he is about to lacquer.
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6th December 2021, 03:05 PM
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Ian, Oh wow, so you would have absolutely...
Ian,
Oh wow, so you would have absolutely known Robert Dunlop as well perhaps? Yeah, Frank still has a lot of timber he obtained from Gareth Lazarides, infact he is still in touch with the family.... -
3rd December 2021, 11:51 AM
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An article I wrote that was just published by FWW on one of our finest craftsmen
Hi folks,
As the title says, I wrote an article a while back as I flew home from working with a chap called Frank Wiesner. I wrote it as a reflection of my time spent up there, and not for profit.... -
18th October 2021, 10:34 AM
Thread: Lace sheoak turning blank
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SOLD: Hi Dusteater, Would you have any other lace...
Hi Dusteater,
Would you have any other lace sheoak blanks? Just thought I should ask, as I was late to the party on this beauty! :D
Kindest regards from Vic,
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SOLD: Oh wow Derek, I didn't know the backstory of...
Oh wow Derek,
I didn't know the backstory of how you were involved in the development of the Saws.
I was fortunate to get their production model titanium fret saw, and being a mechanical... -
28th July 2021, 10:46 AM
Thread: Katz-Moses Dovetail Jig (2 available)
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VICTORIA Both dovetail jigs are now sold, pending payment....
Both dovetail jigs are now sold, pending payment.
Thanks everyone for your interest. I hope you all have a wonderful (and not too wet and windy!) day.
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27th July 2021, 11:10 PM
Thread: Katz-Moses Dovetail Jig (2 available)
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VICTORIA Nope, no responses yet.
Nope, no responses yet.
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27th July 2021, 03:52 PM
Thread: Katz-Moses Dovetail Jig (2 available)
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VICTORIA Katz-Moses Dovetail Jig (2 available)
I bought 2 (no idea why) back in 2019 to see what all the fuss was about.
I used one for cutting a practice joint or two, before realizing it was just not my thing.
Ratio of both jigs is 1:8.
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21st July 2021, 03:15 PM
Thread: Kiln Drying (Melbourne): Help
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It really is a mystery! I brought the timber...
It really is a mystery!
I brought the timber home about 4 weeks ago, when I rough docked and milled it straight away as I didn't have the space for a huge long plank. I generally always stack any...