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    Thx Paul I'm going to test my skills and methods...

    Thx Paul
    I'm going to test my skills and methods by first-up recreating a Poang footstool in Silky Oak. I'll put up some pictures along the way. Oh, & BTW, I'll likely be using Northern SO,...
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    Indeed they are laminated. At rough count there...

    Indeed they are laminated. At rough count there are about 15 layers.
    i plan to reduce the number of layers, by using thicker pieces.
    Regarding spring back, I plan to assess the degree of that by...
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    Hi Auscab I have thought this through and,...

    Hi Auscab
    I have thought this through and, whilst I could add an outer laminate, I’ve made the decision to construct the pieces from scratch. I have the time.
    I have no experience with steam...
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    Replicating Poang chair and footstool

    Hi All
    I want to make a replica (IKEA) Poang chair and footstool. My reason is that I wish to have the timber match other furniture I have made. I have access to a steamer, and my plan is to steam...
  5. Want advice from recent Pacer dinghy builder(s) - Brisbane

    Hi folks
    I'm researching building a Pacer dinghy.
    (Yes, I know where to buy plans, etc.)
    What I'd like to hear from any recent builders of Pacers is their estimate of costs of materials.
    ...
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    20 watts? If that's 20 real watts, i.e. 20 watts...

    20 watts?
    If that's 20 real watts, i.e. 20 watts RMS then it will be completely adequate.

    20W "peak" or "PMPO" is a shonky term, used by the unscrupulous for grossly overestimating useful output....
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    Look at the Planet10 hifi box plan library....

    Look at the Planet10 hifi box plan library.
    There are masses of well-documented & easy-to build designs.

    planet_10 hifi

    Doug
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    Speaker box plan library - free

    Check out the Planet-10 hifi site. Google to find it.

    Doug
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    Hi, I have a Rega Planar 3. After it had...

    Hi,

    I have a Rega Planar 3.

    After it had sat for a few years it became a bit "sticky". I took it to a HiFi dealer who carefully lubricated it for me and it was as good as new.
    See your Rega...
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    Interested.

    Yes. The thing to do is post info about the lettering and numbers on the drivers. A picture of each wouldn't go astray. In particular, show the condition of the cone and surround, as well as the...
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    PAWO boxes giveaway - Brisbane (Australia)

    Owing to a surplus of projects (and frowns from SWMBO regarding diminishing floor space) I have a pair of MDF PAWO cabinets that need to find a home. (The alternative is a fire! ... and that would be...
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    Other source for grille cloth

    Put on a false moustache and spend a half hour browsing in Spotlight!

    :-)

    They have a number of different types of fabric suitable for grilles, and you can also pick up dacron wadding.

    Doug
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    Cornu horn built as a sub. Crazy idea?

    I just came across the "Cornu horn" design.
    There's an interesting description and review on 6Moons. Google to find it.
    It occurs to me that it'd be dead easy to build a sub by this method. It'd be...
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    Good source for cheap MDF in Brisbane

    Hi folks,

    This may be old news to some, but ...

    You can get good-sized offcuts of a variety of MDF types and thicknesses from the Logan Recycling Market. The bargain prices mean I can afford...
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