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  1. Thread: Cyclone

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    Well to create a relief valve using the magnetic...

    Well to create a relief valve using the magnetic method or my proposal will take about half an hour if that. Add that in to the time taken to source the cyclone - a couple of months since the post is...
  2. Thread: Cyclone

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    the blower is a shop vac so not too worried about...

    the blower is a shop vac so not too worried about that scenario
  3. Thread: Cyclone

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    Plan forward

    There seem to be about three or four approaches to this problem. For small buckets the easiest is to place the bucket with the cyclone into a second bucket that stops it deforming.

    Another...
  4. Thread: Cyclone

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    Aldi workzone shop vac. I am going to add a...

    Aldi workzone shop vac. I am going to add a relief valve. Using scrap wood and a jack I have straightened it out. Reading more I must have blocked it.

    Cheers Paul
  5. Thread: Cyclone

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    A few minutes later

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  6. Thread: Cyclone

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    Cyclone

    481300
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    Yeah well the Canberra goodness rubs off on the...

    Yeah well the Canberra goodness rubs off on the close neighbours....
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    The boxes you see are a source of contention. The...

    The boxes you see are a source of contention. The son comes and says will you buy some wine for me for the wedding. We will store it in our spare room. The wine was bought and put in the parent's...
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    481196 Look at the stain dribble bottom right of...

    481196 Look at the stain dribble bottom right of the picture...
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    Ill have you know Canberra has the best record of...

    Ill have you know Canberra has the best record of anywhere in Australia - you are probably in Melbourne and just jealous:)

    No these are presents for best man and groomsmen for youngest son's...
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    finished - whiskey boxes

    Well the initial attempt defeated me at the close. The sides warped - I guess I didn't have the wood as dry as I thought it was. With the wedding only a couple of months away and weary from several...
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    superb

    you put my poor efforts to shame...
  13. alternatives

    Looks like a very nice box coming along there. All the glue only options are about increasing surface area for the glue to stick. Generally mitre joints are considered difficult because they are end...
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    Absolutely beautifull...

    Absolutely beautifull...
  15. Thread: Progress

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    she'll be right

    Thanks for the kind words.

    I think they will be right now. Part of the problem was extra stress from machining or dropping incomplete pieces. For example one broke doing edge trimming to bring...
  16. Thread: Progress

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    glue

    Cheap parfix PVA. It could also have been too old. Either way it is not up to the job with lots of joints failing.

    Cheers Paul
  17. Thread: Progress

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    Progress

    I told you about my commission to make five whisky boxes. I am up to final adjustments and finishing.
    More work than I thought. I think if I do this again I need to use better glue. Things keep on...
  18. Thread: Superglue

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    Just to be contrary: drill a hole in the end...

    Just to be contrary: drill a hole in the end grain through the hole and the rod. Then put in a pin or nail. As long as the nail is tight into the wood, a bit of PVA on the pin, and it will probably...
  19. Thread: prototype

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    Paul, I have a 40w CO2 cheap chinese...

    Paul,
    I have a 40w CO2 cheap chinese laser. It is called by many things by the vendors but on the internet it is generally referred to as a K40. As for the engraving, I will just not do it....
  20. Thread: prototype

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    prototype

    This box is a bit different than many shown up here in that it is a throwaway prototype in cheap radiata pine to try out tools, techniques and ensure that the client gets what they expect.

    I have...
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    If you are prepared to dry it, you can buy...

    If you are prepared to dry it, you can buy hardwood palings from Bunnings that are about 15mm thick. You need to avoid the tailings though - very bent.

    Cheers Paul
  22. I have half built a wood kiln - the press and...

    I have half built a wood kiln - the press and case is in place but not the electronics and electrics. I use this to dry hardwood fence palings. They are 15mm or so by 100mm or so by 1.5 or 1.8m long....
  23. Suppliers for writing slope/box hardware

    I have just put up a list of suppliers for writing slope hardware. It is on my portfolio or blog. I am new so not sure whether cross posting is ok. Let me know if it isn't and I will copy it across....
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    lectern writing slope/box plans

    To give something back I am posting my working plans for the writing box I am making. Anyone can use them for personal use but should be aware of the following caveats:

    1) These are working plans...
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    Hi Ross, they look the ticket. I...

    Hi Ross,
    they look the ticket. I have written to them to get postage.

    Cheers Paul
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    Hi Brian, A rail hinge as you...

    Hi Brian,
    A rail hinge as you suggest is indeed a fall back - probably not Brusso though my workmanship is such that it doesn't deserve that level of quality. The big issue is that...
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    Alday, the critical size is the width...

    Alday,
    the critical size is the width of the arms which needs to fit on 19mm timber. So say around 10mm. The smallest box I found was 21cm deep so as long as they aren't tiny the other...
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    Thanks Alex. They do list the exact hinge I want...

    Thanks Alex. They do list the exact hinge I want however the pricelist says they are out of stock.
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    writing box stay

    Hi,
    I am researching doing a repro of an 18th century writing box. All of them use a specific type of lid stay that consists of a brass prop similar to a hinge with one side un-perforated and...
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    Just found that white chapel have them however...

    Just found that white chapel have them however with the shipping that brings the total to around $US150 which is a bit rich for this project.
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    As a beginning wood worker and box maker, one of...

    As a beginning wood worker and box maker, one of the things I struggle with is what to do with the finished product. If you are like me with relatively low skills but developing, you could say they...
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    quadrant hinges

    Hi,
    I am researching creating a repro of an 18th Century writing box. The lid on these flop back through 180 degrees to create a sloped writing surface. They use quadrant hinges for this.

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