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22nd January 2017, 08:32 AM
Thread: Paint noob Vs plaster wall
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Rob, thanks for your reply. I believe your right...
Rob, thanks for your reply. I believe your right and I should have listened to my brother as well. lols
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21st January 2017, 08:19 PM
Thread: Paint noob Vs plaster wall
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Paint noob Vs plaster wall
I over painted a room that was a matte purple acrylic (previous house owners). I sanded, washed, undercoated and final coated with out probs. Was pretty proud of myself. lols
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31st January 2015, 10:07 PM
Thread: RAS Deal or No Deal
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Gday Guys Most likely the last post. I got...
Gday Guys
Most likely the last post.
I got the lever from the States and it installed no worries. You can see it just beneath the handle.
Still contemplating finding the new style guard.
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25th January 2015, 10:09 AM
Thread: Retaining "pinks" in Camphor
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Retaining "pinks" in Camphor
Gday all
I have some camphor slab. It has some beautiful pink "cushion" in areas.
I have made some clock and tea candle stands previous. The pinks have been "lost".
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22nd January 2015, 11:54 AM
Thread: RAS Deal or No Deal
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Thanks Bob will do. great idea about the slot. ...
Thanks Bob will do. great idea about the slot.
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21st January 2015, 07:37 PM
Thread: RAS Deal or No Deal
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Gday NCArcher That looks a solid bit of gear....
Gday NCArcher
That looks a solid bit of gear.
Yeh it's not half bad. Got it up and running. Gives a really clean cut. Better than my cheapo compound for sure.
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20th January 2015, 11:52 PM
Thread: RAS Deal or No Deal
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Bit of an update. All is proceeding well. Have...
Bit of an update.
All is proceeding well. Have made and attached new table.
Downloaded the manual.
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18th January 2015, 09:27 PM
Thread: RAS Deal or No Deal
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RAS Deal or No Deal
Picked this up on the flea bay. $160
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16th January 2015, 09:19 PM
Thread: CA Quick set filler good for structural?
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Cheers. Can try. Clamping/ taping is a prob. This...
Cheers. Can try. Clamping/ taping is a prob. This is like one leg of a tri leg at the base of a post.
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16th January 2015, 06:45 PM
Thread: CA Quick set filler good for structural?
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CA Quick set filler good for structural?
Gday Guys
I bought the Pye Quick set filler and been very impressed.
So far I have mixed some shaving and done a good patch job on a tear out incident with the router.
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15th November 2014, 11:53 PM
Thread: What is this process called?
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Thank you AlexS, appreciated. Found this video...
Thank you AlexS, appreciated.
Found this video OMG! lols
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oinOClRvBPk
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15th November 2014, 08:47 AM
Thread: What is this process called?
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What is this process called?
Gday all
I stumbled across a video once.
2 identical (dimensioned) boards of different woods were stacked.
You cut through the stack in what ever pattern you like.
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2nd September 2014, 03:09 PM
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Used Jet JWBS-14CS 14'' Bandsaw. Price check?
http://lumberjocks.com/assets/pictures/reviews/19934.jpg
Am looking for a bandsaw.
Have come across one of these near new.
Any good? Initially recut some 75mm Camhpor for blanks
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1st January 2014, 10:18 AM
Thread: Table saw recommendations (Sub $750)
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Gday Stef I am pretty much in the same boat. I...
Gday Stef
I am pretty much in the same boat. I bought a cheapo Masters job to get me started. Does the job but pain to use and fail on fence parts etc.
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29th December 2013, 09:54 AM
Thread: Burl Cutting Hunter Valley?
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Yeh its a 500/600mm hemispere. I make small...
Yeh its a 500/600mm hemispere.
I make small desktop items for electronic cigarettes (vaping).
Made this barometer out of some slab burl I picked up. Want to make some more and clocks.
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29th December 2013, 09:19 AM
Thread: Burl Cutting Hunter Valley?
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Thnks again. 10mm is ok. Old lady through this in...
Thnks again. 10mm is ok. Old lady through this in to a bundle of wood I bought. I am just happy to gett what ever I can get. Will call lucas soon.
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29th December 2013, 09:00 AM
Thread: Burl Cutting Hunter Valley?
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Gday Sigidi THanks for the reply mate. How...
Gday Sigidi
THanks for the reply mate. How wide is the kerf when slabbing?
Got a pic.
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28th December 2013, 10:51 AM
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TY 8) Also made some clocks as xmas presents....
TY 8)
Also made some clocks as xmas presents. Routers are awesome. lols
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28th December 2013, 12:48 AM
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Gday Router I ended up puting a barometer...
Gday Router
I ended up puting a barometer sized blank through. Came out OK without the resin.
The burl is quiet solid and compact, no funkyness at all.
Here are some pics.
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27th December 2013, 01:10 PM
Thread: Burl Cutting Hunter Valley?
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Burl Cutting Hunter Valley?
GDay Guys
Anyone know anybody able to cut burl in the Hunter Valley region?
I scored a burl roughly 500mm dome and wish to slab it.
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15th December 2013, 12:51 PM
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Gday. Just stumbled across this thread. I...
Gday.
Just stumbled across this thread.
I followed the Missus into the reject shop the other day.
They had some chopping boards in there for $10 that looked like pretty decent recycled wood.... -
1st December 2013, 10:24 PM
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Here is a wood jig I made up to hold the blanks....
Here is a wood jig I made up to hold the blanks. 4 holes in a routed piece of wood. lols
I have a template made up for the holes in the base of the stand and screw to wood.
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1st December 2013, 10:23 PM
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Sharing a router jig/tool for molding small rounds
Gday Guys
Sharing something I came up with today.
I wanted to put molding edge on small 70mm/3" blanks that I make stands for "electronic cigarettes".
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30th November 2013, 02:29 PM
Thread: Solid wood mantle clock finish
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Solid wood mantle clock finish
Gday Guys
Making some Mantle clocks. 2 Eastern red / 1 Camphor
Looking for a reasonable fuss free finish. Satin / Semi-Gloss.
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21st November 2013, 11:05 PM
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Gday Neil Thankyou for replying. Yes like a...
Gday Neil
Thankyou for replying. Yes like a veneer top but thickness of the burl.
I would probably do a camhpor base as I have plenty of that.
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21st November 2013, 04:24 PM
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Do I need to resin these burls for my projects?
Gday Everyone.
I sourced all these burl slices Western Aus Sheoak for $55.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/q71/s720x720/1480751_705666999453312_1885778020_n.jpg
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2nd September 2013, 09:10 PM
Thread: How to cut this slab correctly?
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Also one of these ...
Also one of these
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2nd September 2013, 08:43 PM
Thread: How to cut this slab correctly?
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Gday guys Just an update. Cut as stated. Ran a...
Gday guys
Just an update. Cut as stated. Ran a 500 mm piece through the thicknesser then made this.
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1st September 2013, 11:24 PM
Thread: Some of my stuff:
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So glad you got this OldGrain. Look after the old...
So glad you got this OldGrain. Look after the old girl. I am sure you will. :)
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31st August 2013, 03:12 PM
Thread: How to cut this slab correctly?
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Thanks Timless :2tsup: I am only making...
Thanks Timless :2tsup:
I am only making desktop items such as you see on top of the slab.
But yeh I reconise the importance of geting the feature out with least damage.
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31st August 2013, 02:37 PM
Thread: How to cut this slab correctly?
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Been rethinking this. Should I remain parallel to...
Been rethinking this. Should I remain parallel to the RHS edge to keep "marbling" intact?
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31st August 2013, 02:17 PM
Thread: How to cut this slab correctly?
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How to cut this slab correctly?
Gday Guys
I have had the extreme misfortune of this 50mm slab of Camphor Laurel land in my shed. :2tsup:
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28th August 2013, 07:46 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Thanks Johnny :2tsup: Here are some pics of an...
Thanks Johnny :2tsup:
Here are some pics of an Item I made from the (I presume) steam curved legs of the art deco table.
It is a different type of timber.
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25th August 2013, 08:57 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Gday guys. Anymore guesses on this stuff? cheers...
Gday guys. Anymore guesses on this stuff? cheers Bob
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25th August 2013, 08:55 PM
Thread: Identify this wood?
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GDay guys Just a bit of an update. I put a...
GDay guys
Just a bit of an update.
I put a bit of the Danish oil on some today, did come up pale yellow not white. I was wondering , would applying a coat all round of oil improve the working... -
18th August 2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Finished ready for oil. ...
Finished ready for oil.
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18th August 2013, 01:55 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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It feels dense and works well. This piece...
It feels dense and works well.
This piece 85x160x65 high weighs 580grams
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18th August 2013, 12:50 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-...
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18th August 2013, 12:16 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Preliminary results. ...
Preliminary results.
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18th August 2013, 12:15 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Here we go. Set up ready. :2tsup: ...
Here we go. Set up ready. :2tsup:
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18th August 2013, 11:31 AM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Well the moment of truth will be soon. I have run...
Well the moment of truth will be soon. I have run some stands through the thicknesser and now glueing some more.
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17th August 2013, 03:20 PM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Thanks Rusty :2tsup: I am goin of to have a...
Thanks Rusty :2tsup:
I am goin of to have a look around the net for samples.
What are either like to work with? Drilling/routing.
Any further guesses?
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17th August 2013, 10:24 AM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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That would be kewl. A new cross member. Flip over...
That would be kewl. A new cross member. Flip over onto a wood base. Slat the sides, with poly tin roof.
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17th August 2013, 10:21 AM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Going to de screw it and run a face through the...
Going to de screw it and run a face through the thicknesses.
Any guesses as to what wood it would be. -
17th August 2013, 10:12 AM
Thread: Identify this wood?
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Found a use for the crap pine. lols ...
Found a use for the crap pine. lols
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17th August 2013, 10:03 AM
Thread: Todays Mystery Wood Is?
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Todays Mystery Wood Is?
Gday Guys
In my rumbling around I was given this old Aussie "Art-deco Table".
Was thinking of restoring, but it is a bit beyond my capabilities. The table top was severely wet warped, I think... -
16th August 2013, 07:13 PM
Thread: Identify this wood?
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Gday guys Just an update. I planed it back and...
Gday guys
Just an update. I planed it back and look beautiful.
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16th August 2013, 03:30 PM
Thread: Need a workable "white"
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GDay Poppa Thanks for the input. Yeh I have...
GDay Poppa
Thanks for the input. Yeh I have thought of the recycle yard and would love to use but it proves to take up alot of time in prep. Thats not to say I'll knock back a piece should it fall... -
16th August 2013, 08:52 AM
Thread: Need a workable "white"
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Paulownia as a cladding, I reckon would be good...
Paulownia as a cladding, I reckon would be good weight save. I don't know how it would go for structural pices other than furniture though.
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15th August 2013, 10:09 AM
Thread: Need a workable "white"
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Found another site. Paulownia Paradise...
Found another site.
Paulownia Paradise
Their vid introduction to Paulowina.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=pLfjgJuRTyw