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6th November 2023, 10:14 AM
Thread: Mitre engineered flooring
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I don't have many clamps, but I do have a thick...
I don't have many clamps, but I do have a thick bench that I hand plane flat and a bunch of old gym weights!
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4th November 2023, 11:42 AM
Thread: Mitre engineered flooring
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nice to simplify an operation. thanks Further to...
nice to simplify an operation. thanks
Further to that, any recommendations for the Glue? Glue for the mitre (titebond 3) and the flooring to sheet (some sort of expanding poly urethane?).
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3rd November 2023, 11:35 AM
Thread: Mitre engineered flooring
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Mitre engineered flooring
I am making some bench's out of engineered flooring.
I want to do a return @40mm for the edge that can be seen. Should I just do a mitre, tape glue or should I use a lock mitre bit to get more... -
19th October 2023, 10:03 AM
Thread: what are they called? popping latch's?
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what are they called? popping latch's?
I'm hiding power points in a shelf and they will be covered with a removable panel with small notches to allow cables to run out to charge devices or supply power to an AI box.
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19th October 2023, 09:58 AM
Thread: 100mm DVW pipe support
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Being a charged system, i did mean full of water....
Being a charged system, i did mean full of water.
re strapping, my plumber said it will not pass using just hoop iron or strapping. he said it needs to be preformed and coated. But i can use it to... -
18th October 2023, 12:06 PM
Thread: 100mm DVW pipe support
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100mm DVW pipe support
I have to suspend a 100mm pipe under the house that will be charged with stormwater. I want to order some clips. Would 1 every 900mm be enough? The weight of 1m of pipe is near enough 8kg.
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26th September 2023, 01:15 AM
Thread: Widen Stud Walls
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i only glued them on because I had to plane them...
i only glued them on because I had to plane them down as the studs were bowed and twisted. I didn't want to cut and cleat 3 out of 4 studs.
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23rd September 2023, 12:25 AM
Thread: Domino into melamine
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On that, Im very new to the domino. Is there a...
On that, Im very new to the domino. Is there a way to do this without using the thickness gauge on the side? When making the transoms and some external architraves I used the gauge, but use a closest...
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18th September 2023, 09:57 PM
Thread: Widen Stud Walls
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i packed out a wall using strips, i glued with...
i packed out a wall using strips, i glued with polyurethane expanding glue (insert brand) and taped them on. I then planed them to make the wall, flat, plum and level.
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18th September 2023, 10:00 AM
Thread: Domino into melamine
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Ah, yes I didn't realise that the cutters were...
Ah, yes I didn't realise that the cutters were carbide tipped.
The dominos will mostly support in shear so if a 5mm shelf pin supports a normal shelf, I suppose a 4mm or 5mm domino will be more then... -
13th September 2023, 11:29 PM
Thread: Domino into melamine
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Yes it is melamine coated particle board. I will...
Yes it is melamine coated particle board. I will be using some sort of backing sheet.
For the kids rooms we will have 2 1200mm cabinets separated by a desk. So two end panels will be seen either... -
13th September 2023, 08:15 PM
Thread: Domino into melamine
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Domino into melamine
Evening all.
I have a domino machine and I want to use it to make built ins for all the rooms. I am planning on using some melamine from the big box and using to domino for any shelving. What would... -
9th September 2023, 10:53 PM
Thread: I'm done with SketchUp & Fusion360
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I'm sure some people are not aware but some...
I'm sure some people are not aware but some companies offer a full suite of programs if you are studying or teaching. I can say that some only need to see just an email address with edu.au in it and...
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9th September 2023, 09:32 AM
Thread: Transom (fanlight) hinge
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Transom (fanlight) hinge
Hello.
Looking at installing the transoms that I have made. What sort of hinges? I have 11 to install, and they are just basic glass and painted timber.
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9th September 2023, 01:03 AM
Thread: Handrail fixings
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I had to fix some ironbark step treads sills and...
I had to fix some ironbark step treads sills and I just bored a hole, then screwed through to joist, then used a plug cutter and made a plug from an offcut and glued in the hole. Made sure I aligned...
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8th August 2023, 10:11 PM
Thread: How do they do it???
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Back in the day I did camshafts and crankshafts...
Back in the day I did camshafts and crankshafts in a very agricultural setup.
Essentially a cam profiled for the swing on one end would move the steady the appropriate amount and the grinder would... -
7th August 2023, 09:00 PM
Thread: American oak live edge
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American oak live edge
Hello. I am building a house and would like to have some floating shelves with live edges. The flooring and some of the bench work is american oak (engineered flooring) so i have been directed to get...
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7th August 2023, 08:54 PM
Thread: Push sticks and blocks
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I made some push paddles with Paint Partner...
I made some push paddles with
Paint Partner Hand Sander - Bunnings Australia
I just peeled off the foam, knocked out the bolts for the clamps, and used some brass screws to hold on some 12mm... -
7th July 2023, 02:14 PM
Thread: Expansion joins
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Expansion joins
I need to have expansion joins in the hall way as its 12m long. its also 4.7m high.
To hide the expansion joints we are going to use board and battens on the wall. It fits with the modern country... -
18th May 2023, 10:27 PM
Thread: Square set plasterboard type
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Square set plasterboard type
For squareset should I get sheets with one edge square or both recessed?
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14th May 2023, 05:31 PM
Thread: Making doors.. scale?
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I do apologise to any members here who were...
I do apologise to any members here who were waiting on the edge of their seats.
Doors are in, getting glass in short order.
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Made from oregon. Used floating tenons. Made mortice with a... -
29th October 2020, 10:01 PM
Thread: Who owns a Hafco BP-355 Bandsaw
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Just bought this machine. I have found that when...
Just bought this machine. I have found that when adjusting the top blade support its not very good as it moves a fair bit and throws the guides out. Have to watch it and reset before tightening.
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23rd October 2020, 02:43 PM
Thread: Making doors.. scale?
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Thanks for the replys. I did start to try to the...
Thanks for the replys. I did start to try to the golden ratio... but that fell flat. I drew the doors to scale and so that's where I came up with the stiles and rail sizes. I must admit the 135mm was...
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20th October 2020, 07:14 PM
Thread: Looking for timber near Newcastle NSW
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Where do you guys get your speciality timbers in...
Where do you guys get your speciality timbers in the Newcastle area?
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19th October 2020, 01:59 PM
Thread: Making doors.. scale?
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Making doors.. scale?
Hello. Long time lurker here. I'm a novice ww but took on the task of making my own external doors. We are building a 'modern country' inspired house in the very near future so the doors i am making...