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4th August 2021, 10:16 PM
Thread: Ozito 200mm 250W Bandsaw
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Looking now at the 200mm 800w table saw for $109....
Looking now at the 200mm 800w table saw for $109. might be a nice addition to my little workspace. Only planning on working in radiata pine, so....:)
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4th August 2021, 08:54 AM
Thread: Skills, quality and thanks Crowie
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Skills, quality and thanks Crowie
Some thoughts;
What has kept me posting? Seeing crowie's waving and thanking me for pictures. :)
Clearly some of the work shared on this forum is very high quality.
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4th August 2021, 08:19 AM
Thread: Ozito 200mm 250W Bandsaw
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picked one up, seems sturdy enough, I will treat...
picked one up, seems sturdy enough, I will treat it kindly. :)
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3rd August 2021, 04:35 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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wolf 2
slight improvement, I have been freehanding the patterns from another's pic. if I get a printer and trace it, it would look better. :)
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2nd August 2021, 09:29 PM
Thread: Uploading Photos
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Sticky: Reduce photo size
I found if I reduce the size of my pic, it uploads more quickly. :)
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2nd August 2021, 09:25 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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Hesitate to post this, as I don't think it's very...
Hesitate to post this, as I don't think it's very good :)
But I did a wood burn, it's supposed to be a wolf but looks like a fish lol. anyway got to start somewhere. I bought a bandsaw today and... -
2nd August 2021, 09:17 PM
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Hi Crowie, what are the overall dimensions,...
Hi Crowie,
what are the overall dimensions, and wheel size? and where do you get the wheels from?
thanks
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31st July 2021, 07:43 PM
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planshape cut
now to clean it up :)
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26th July 2021, 02:27 PM
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Next job
Removing fibreglass from an old board I shaped 10 years ago and reshaping. Going from 8' to 7'.
Left side showing new planshape. :wink:
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14th July 2021, 06:45 PM
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nearly done
fins attached, sanded to 400 grit. put my name on it. :;
Finish coat and leash plug to complete.
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2nd July 2021, 03:42 PM
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update
sanded fibreglass by hand 40-80-120-180-240
recycled some fins and tacked on with epoxy glue ready for glassing on :)
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7th June 2021, 01:32 PM
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sanding coat to underside
done :2tsup:
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6th June 2021, 04:25 PM
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sanding coat on deck complete
looks OK (prep work and catalyst/resin calculations very important) :)
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27th May 2021, 08:28 PM
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deck laminated
used 800 ml resin 10 ml mekp. that's above 1%. for that size board, I would use 900 ml in future. not much wastage.
still ran out of time. :C
but a better result. :2tsup:
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25th May 2021, 02:45 PM
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it's a learning process (so they tell me)
mix gelled early on me :oo:
some sanding to be done :C 495044
read glassing advice after the fact, ie use 1% mekp for lam coat. (I used 2%) :doh:
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24th May 2021, 04:26 PM
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4 oz fibreglass cloth trimmed
bottom ready for lamination resin mix. :;
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16th May 2021, 11:47 AM
Thread: Spokeshave plane
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WANTED:N.S.W.. I'll take it. pm sent ty
I'll take it.
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16th May 2021, 06:34 AM
Thread: Spokeshave plane
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WANTED:N.S.W.. How do I pay you? ty skeg
How do I pay you?
ty
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15th May 2021, 02:50 PM
Thread: Spokeshave plane
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Spokeshave plane
On the lookout for a spokeshave. New or second hand. A stanley would be preferred but not essential. Or advice as to best place to buy online. :)
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10th May 2021, 07:52 PM
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still sanding
I joined and posted on the backyard shapers facebook page also. feeling more confident. :)
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8th May 2021, 02:23 PM
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costs for a board made from a 7' blank. blank...
costs for a board made from a 7' blank.
blank $80
fibreglass resin cloth and hardener $150
set of 3 fins including plugs $45
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7th May 2021, 02:39 PM
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almost done (before glassing)
ready for final sanding :)
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6th May 2021, 12:45 AM
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ordered the fibreglass
pick up Saturday :hpydans2:
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4th May 2021, 02:16 PM
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ready for 80 grit
Keeping wood stringer flush is not so easy, need a really sharp block plane, otherwise it tears wood and foam. :no:
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3rd May 2021, 09:22 PM
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Still a way off yet till glassing stage, but, ...
Still a way off yet till glassing stage, but,
Considering adding (green?) pigment to bottom layer or spraying the blank in an abstract way.
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1st May 2021, 10:04 PM
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rocker
not roller :wink:
pic 1 is deck up looking nose to tail. pic 2 is deck up looking stern to bow. :D
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1st May 2021, 01:34 PM
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the journey has begun
It will be a slow build. patience is a virtue :wink:
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27th April 2021, 10:05 PM
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the blank I'm using
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27th April 2021, 09:32 PM
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Hi Derek, I do an outline on one side using a...
Hi Derek,
I do an outline on one side using a flexible length of material to give me a curve, mostly using my eye and the width and curve that I want/like. I then cut the shape on one side of the... -
27th April 2021, 01:06 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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I've moved the project to here
Shaping a polyurethane foam fibreglass surfboard
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27th April 2021, 01:04 PM
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Shaping and glassing a polyurethane foam fibreglass surfboard
Finally started work on my favorite hobby. I am on a facebook page for backyard surfboard builders, but find it too intimidating. :no:
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27th April 2021, 12:31 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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basic shape 6' 10" x 21"
now to get rid of the bumps :)
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26th April 2021, 01:30 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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finally made a start
shaping stand. :)
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26th April 2021, 01:22 PM
Thread: Surfboard Shaping Stand
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Surfboard Shaping Stand
basic, but should fit the bill. :)
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22nd November 2020, 08:35 PM
Thread: Old movies on Youtube
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Old movies on Youtube
I have been watching these old movies on Youtube, from the 40's and 50's. So entertaining. Anyway I found this movie (see attached link). Its only a B grade. It's about a guy who gets in some...
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3rd September 2020, 12:57 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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surf hand plane prototype
16" x 10" could be used in either direction. lots of sanding required, 40g, stay tuned. :;
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2nd June 2020, 10:32 PM
Thread: How to hold log secure?
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Thanks for the replies, also found this. ...
Thanks for the replies, also found this. YouTube
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2nd June 2020, 10:29 PM
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2nd June 2020, 10:24 PM
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job done, council approved :2tsup:
job done, council approved :2tsup:
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1st June 2020, 01:30 PM
Thread: How to hold log secure?
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How to hold log secure?
G'day
Trying to split some round logs (for firewood) approx 18" x 6".
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15th April 2020, 02:48 PM
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So my application is processed as a DA. Which...
So my application is processed as a DA. Which means council treat the installation of a wood fuel heater as important. Glad I asked you chaps and glad I applied now. :wink:
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15th April 2020, 11:55 AM
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AAMI has advised me that it is included in the...
AAMI has advised me that it is included in the home insurance policy. In that; it is not specified in their policy. It is considered as part of the building after installation. (I will probably call...
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15th April 2020, 10:45 AM
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Well I have paid the application fee, $230, now...
Well I have paid the application fee, $230, now the application has to be assessed. :wink:
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13th April 2020, 11:23 PM
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Thanks for your input. I have sent off the...
Thanks for your input. I have sent off the application. I will let you know how I get on.
cheers
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13th April 2020, 07:39 PM
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CC completed. I have OC, council damage bond...
CC completed.
I have OC, council damage bond has been refunded, waste bins provided;
House was completed under a private certifier.
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13th April 2020, 04:21 PM
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council double speak interpreter required
So further to my earlier post
Wood Heater - would you advise council?
I have found the application form, but curious as to how others would read point 4?
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11th April 2020, 01:24 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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Yes the glassing is tricky, one of those jobs the...
Yes the glassing is tricky, one of those jobs the more you do, the better you get at it. I was planning on just having a clear glass finish for that reason. I may put a simple design, undecided. :)
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11th April 2020, 01:19 PM
Thread: Wood Heater - would you advise council?
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good quote thanks :)
good quote thanks :)
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11th April 2020, 01:08 PM
Thread: Wood Heater - would you advise council?
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I have a gas spigot and was leaning that way. Now...
I have a gas spigot and was leaning that way. Now its getting cooler a wood fire would be preferable, the feel of a wood fire is my preference now. Plus gives me something to do around the house,...
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10th April 2020, 12:58 PM
Thread: Wood Surfboard Scale Model
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nice haircut, good wetsuit, you stud :D
nice haircut, good wetsuit, you stud :D