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14th March 2024, 11:44 AM
Thread: Wax stain removal
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HELP Thanks Homey I agree with your suggestions and...
Thanks Homey
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14th March 2024, 10:57 AM
Thread: Wax stain removal
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HELP Thanks Homey I didn't mention in the original...
Thanks Homey
I didn't mention in the original post that it is only a couple of small spots from the wax that I use on the screws and, as I'll be using a wipe-on Poly, do you think that the wax that... -
14th March 2024, 09:38 AM
Thread: Wax stain removal
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HELP Wax stain removal
Hi Guys/Girls,
While fitting the hardware to a recently completed box, I managed to get some wax on the unfinished timber (Camphor Laurel). Before I just make things worse, can anyone give me some... -
3rd July 2023, 12:24 PM
Thread: Tree of Life
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Beautiful work. Something to aspire to.
Beautiful work. Something to aspire to.
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27th August 2022, 10:17 AM
Thread: Best glue for metal splines
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Thanks Mobyturns, I'm using 4mm aluminium...
Thanks Mobyturns,
I'm using 4mm aluminium (sometimes 3mm) and I'm not having any issue with discolouration on Silky Oak, probably as it's pretty tight grained. I seem to have succeeded regarding my... -
25th August 2022, 10:21 AM
Thread: Best glue for metal splines
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Thanks Chris & Homey. I agree with both of you. I...
Thanks Chris & Homey. I agree with both of you. I think I'm just getting things a bit hot. I did another test today (with CA glue) and left as small an amount as possible to be ground off - I don't...
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24th August 2022, 10:08 AM
Thread: Best glue for metal splines
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Best glue for metal splines
G'day all,
I've been experimenting with aluminium & brass splines in some of my boxes and have found that the glue I'm using doesn't handle the heat of the sanding process. Is there any type of glue... -
4th May 2022, 09:55 AM
Thread: Best finish for Huon Pine
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Thanks emmjay. Great advice. Ill keep that in...
Thanks emmjay. Great advice. Ill keep that in mind when applying the Danish Oil.
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1st May 2022, 10:23 AM
Thread: Best finish for Huon Pine
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Thanks Mpot. Tassierob said the same thing about...
Thanks Mpot. Tassierob said the same thing about Danish Oil. Love the card box - very nice.
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1st May 2022, 10:21 AM
Thread: Best finish for Huon Pine
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Thanks Rob. That's exactly the info I needed to...
Thanks Rob. That's exactly the info I needed to move forward. It also confirmed what I thought about other finishes. I'll chase up some Danish Oil & give it a go.
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30th April 2022, 10:47 AM
Thread: Best finish for Huon Pine
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Best finish for Huon Pine
I've just finished a small box made of Huon Pine and was wondering what finish would be best/safest. I've read (and noticed) that it is a naturally oily timber and as my goto finish is a spray...
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20th December 2021, 08:14 AM
Thread: Jewellery Chest
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Beautifully done!!! Your clients wife will be...
Beautifully done!!! Your clients wife will be very happy.
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29th November 2021, 08:36 AM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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CLAIMED I'm in
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29th November 2021, 08:04 AM
Thread: Box Making Wood Supplier
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Your not wrong CSN. I've been getting my timber...
Your not wrong CSN. I've been getting my timber from Ken for the last 12 months and have found that ken is very helpful and accommodating if you need something special. His timber is top quality and...
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15th May 2021, 04:17 PM
Thread: Red Cedar Box
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VERY nice :)
VERY nice :)
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23rd March 2021, 09:42 AM
Thread: 1st off the production line
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Beautiful Hodgo. Where do you source your...
Beautiful Hodgo. Where do you source your hardware?
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20th February 2021, 08:56 AM
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Beautiful work. I'll get there one day:2tsup:
Beautiful work. I'll get there one day:2tsup:
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27th December 2020, 09:29 AM
Thread: January 2021 - PRIZE DRAW #131
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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23rd December 2020, 11:22 AM
Thread: SPECIAL * Christmas * PRIZE DRAW #130
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DRAWN & CLAIMED Congratulations Guys. Have a great Christmas.
Congratulations Guys. Have a great Christmas.
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13th December 2020, 01:08 PM
Thread: SPECIAL * Christmas * PRIZE DRAW #130
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30th September 2020, 11:47 AM
Thread: Cross grain tearout
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I agree with elanjacob. Cut the crossgrain first....
I agree with elanjacob. Cut the crossgrain first. It works for me in these cases.
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25th September 2020, 12:16 PM
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Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing different...
Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing different stages of the build.
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18th September 2020, 09:59 AM
Thread: Couple for the club
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Beautiful work TTIT, Can you tell me how you...
Beautiful work TTIT,
Can you tell me how you produced the panel in the lid? Is it one piece or two?
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18th September 2020, 09:44 AM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED Free stuff prize draw result
Hi Ubeaut,
Quick question:
How do you know who won the free stuff giveaway? Maybe I just don't understand the rules.
Thanks
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14th September 2020, 07:25 PM
Thread: My first box
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Thanks TTIT, I’d certainly appreciate a few pair...
Thanks TTIT,
I’d certainly appreciate a few pair of those hinges. I reckon if I learn to do it the hard way, when I get the good stuff, it will be a cinch. Of course I’m happy to cover postage, just... -
14th September 2020, 07:17 PM
Thread: My first box
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Thanks homes, Great description. I also noted...
Thanks homes,
Great description. I also noted that Amana are the only ones that have a small diameter pattern bit so I’ll chase up one of those and give your jig idea a go.
Thanks again,
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14th September 2020, 10:20 AM
Thread: My first box
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You're absolutely right - pardon my ignorance. I...
You're absolutely right - pardon my ignorance.
I saw a video on Youtube using two pieces of MDF. Is it like that? Sorry, I don't know how to make a link to it. And you'd need a small diameter... -
14th September 2020, 09:54 AM
Thread: My first box
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G'day homesy, Could you tell me more about the...
G'day homesy,
Could you tell me more about the jig & bit you use. Maybe I could message PM you?
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14th September 2020, 09:43 AM
Thread: My first box
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Go for it homesy. I'm learning something all the...
Go for it homesy. I'm learning something all the time here. I agree with the comment about the knuckle being so prominent. There must be something better. Let's all put our thinking caps on . Maybe...
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13th September 2020, 08:22 PM
Thread: My first box
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The shipping cost for two pair of hinges was...
The shipping cost for two pair of hinges was $10.00.
I’ll post a review on them when they arrive.
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13th September 2020, 04:35 PM
Thread: My first box
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Thanks Homesy, I’ve ordered a couple of pairs of...
Thanks Homesy,
I’ve ordered a couple of pairs of butt hinges from Gerner. I’ll see how I go. A pity they don’t have side rail hinges.
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13th September 2020, 10:41 AM
Thread: My first box
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Thanks ALDAV. Yes, even the "boss" noticed that I...
Thanks ALDAV. Yes, even the "boss" noticed that I should have fitted a key in the lid. Next time :-)
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13th September 2020, 10:10 AM
Thread: My first box
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Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Talking...
Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Talking about hinges, where can I purchase reasonably priced hardware? I don't seem to be able to find something between "cheap & nasty" and "OH MY GOD".
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12th September 2020, 09:20 PM
Thread: A simple box
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Beautiful work Dallas. Thanks for showing us.
Beautiful work Dallas. Thanks for showing us.
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12th September 2020, 08:26 PM
Thread: Sculpted Box
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Beautiful work David. I hope to get there one day.
Beautiful work David. I hope to get there one day.
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12th September 2020, 08:22 PM
Thread: My first box
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My first box
Hi Guys/Girls,
I finally managed to complete a presentable box. I had posted earlier asking about box proportions as my first attempts just didn't look right but after some great advice from you... -
5th September 2020, 10:26 AM
Thread: Box proportions
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What, me cheat - never :D I might make up the...
What, me cheat - never :D
I might make up the jig though. Just to test whether it's safe to use :wink:
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3rd September 2020, 10:01 AM
Thread: Box proportions
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Thanks Paul, Simple but functional. I'll use...
Thanks Paul,
Simple but functional. I'll use this to get me going.
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1st September 2020, 10:22 AM
Thread: Dusty problem
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HELP Thanks for the tip Woodspirit - that's exactly...
Thanks for the tip Woodspirit - that's exactly what I've been doing so far.
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30th August 2020, 11:46 AM
Thread: Dusty problem
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HELP Thanks Jasethebeginner, Looks like a neat setup....
Thanks Jasethebeginner,
Looks like a neat setup. I intend to use this with my Dewalt 735 planer - what do you reckon? I'm only making boxes and tend to take light cuts so I wouldn't think I'd... -
29th August 2020, 07:40 PM
Thread: Box proportions
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Thanks Guys, Once I get my head around your...
Thanks Guys,
Once I get my head around your explanation Homesy135, I'm sure I'll be well on my way. Had a look at the gallery on your site Alexs - beautiful work, something to aspire to. I do have a... -
29th August 2020, 11:14 AM
Thread: Box proportions
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Box proportions
Hi Guys/Girls,
I've been tinkering with boxmaking and really like it. I noticed that my boxes don't look quite right ie. the proportions look wrong. I'm referring to the width/height and wall... -
29th August 2020, 10:44 AM
Thread: Dusty problem
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HELP Thanks Ian, I think you might have sold me on...
Thanks Ian,
I think you might have sold me on that one. I'll look into it.
Thanks so much for everyones input here. A great site to be a part of.
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28th August 2020, 01:24 PM
Thread: Dusty problem
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HELP Thanks Ian. I'll have a look at that as well. Do...
Thanks Ian. I'll have a look at that as well. Do you know if it works well on the Dewalt 735 planer?
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28th August 2020, 10:30 AM
Thread: Dusty problem
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HELP Thanks everybody and especially to you Lappa for...
Thanks everybody and especially to you Lappa for the link. That's a much better idea. I wonder why Dewalt dicontinued it? My Wife is a keen sewer and reckons she can make one of these so I'm giving...
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27th August 2020, 04:57 PM
Thread: Dusty problem
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HELP Dusty problem
Hi Guys/Girls,
I'm now the proud owner of a DW735 planer/thicknesser and boy, is it MESSY. I don't have a "dust collection system" in my shop (garage) so am trying to put something together that... -
27th August 2020, 04:43 PM
Thread: Hi Guys/Girls,
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Thanks everyone. What a welcoming lot you are :-)
Thanks everyone. What a welcoming lot you are :-)
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24th August 2020, 03:40 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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24th August 2020, 02:52 PM
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QUEENSLAND G'day Fekit, I realise it's been a while since...
G'day Fekit,
I realise it's been a while since you offered those DW735 blades for sale but I just saw it and noticed there was no reply. I don't suppose they're still available?
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24th August 2020, 02:13 PM
Thread: Hi Guys/Girls,
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Hi Guys/Girls,
G'day All,
My name is Brian and I'm recently retired. I've always wanted to get into a bit of woodwork and have been getting some equipment together over the last couple of years. I think I've...