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13th June 2021, 10:38 AM
Thread: Murray River Oak Keepsake Box Finish
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Thanks Graeme, really appreciated. It was a box...
Thanks Graeme, really appreciated. It was a box made for a newborn and the theme for this baby was elephants, hence the handles and the top design.
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28th May 2021, 08:28 AM
Thread: Murray River Oak Keepsake Box Finish
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Well, I finally finished the keepsake box. I’m...
Well, I finally finished the keepsake box. I’m pretty happy with the results. The satin wipe on Poly worked a treat and was easier than I thought it would be.
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1st May 2021, 08:25 AM
Thread: Murray River Oak Keepsake Box Finish
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As this is my first box I have decided to make it...
As this is my first box I have decided to make it easy on myself and bought Feast Watson Satin Wipe On Poly.
Even though I think gloss might have looked good, I had a look around at some of those... -
18th April 2021, 05:44 PM
Thread: Murray River Oak Keepsake Box Finish
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Thanks for your reply Crowie, that sounds like a...
Thanks for your reply Crowie, that sounds like a good recipe - I’ll give it a go.
As I want to gloss my box I assume the recipe would work if I used Clear Gloss Poly instead of the Satin.
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17th April 2021, 10:09 AM
Thread: Murray River Oak Keepsake Box Finish
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Murray River Oak Keepsake Box Finish
Hello Forum,
I need some advice on what finish to use on a keepsake box I have made out of Murray River Oak floorboards.
This is the first box I have made and it’s not quite finished yet - I need... -
3rd January 2021, 03:06 PM
Thread: January 2021 - PRIZE DRAW #131
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I’m in
I’m in
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3rd January 2021, 09:07 AM
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Hi Frank, The bloody bolt. Aargh. I must have...
Hi Frank,
The bloody bolt. Aargh. I must have missed putting it back when removing the support - thanks for the heads up.
I see your point with the mobile base and the weight of the saw. I will... -
2nd January 2021, 06:32 PM
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Hi Frank, Congratulations on your Alpha. I have...
Hi Frank,
Congratulations on your Alpha. I have one too. I received mine on 22nd Dec.
Like a lot of others, I have come from a Triton so this is a big step up for me but I love it.
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23rd December 2020, 09:27 PM
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Hi Gsaps, Yes I ordered the Harvey Alpha back in...
Hi Gsaps,
Yes I ordered the Harvey Alpha back in September and it eventually arrived yesterday - Merry Christmas to me. 😀
Still putting it together and am happy with the quality so far.
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21st October 2020, 09:42 AM
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I’m in
I’m in
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3rd September 2020, 10:55 PM
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What switch did you put on you Laguna?
What switch did you put on you Laguna?
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3rd September 2020, 10:51 PM
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This was something that didn’t sit well with me...
This was something that didn’t sit well with me about the Laguna - lifting the heavy cabinet by the rails to move it around like a 6 burner BBQ.
After a while, it wouldn’t surprise me if the rails... -
3rd September 2020, 10:40 PM
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Biggus, it’s a fair comment that on occasion I...
Biggus, it’s a fair comment that on occasion I will want to rip some hardwood but doing so at maximum depth is unlikely - but never say never.
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2nd September 2020, 09:45 AM
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Hi Biggus, That’s the trick isn’t it? Knowing if...
Hi Biggus,
That’s the trick isn’t it? Knowing if you have enough power to get the job done with room to spare.
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2nd September 2020, 09:27 AM
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Hi Jukeg, I emailed Carbatec and they advised...
Hi Jukeg,
I emailed Carbatec and they advised they should be receiving a shipment of Laguna’s around November and Gregory would have Harvey’s late October. BBTA also won’t have Harvey’s until... -
30th August 2020, 09:23 PM
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Harvey Alpha HW110LC-36 VS Laguna Fusion F2
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First time poster and have been looking through the forums for some clarity on my first big purchase - a table saw. I have been using a Triton Mk3 from new and it’s time to upgrade... -
21st August 2020, 09:27 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED I’m in.
I’m in.