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3rd August 2021, 02:37 PM
Thread: Bathroom vanity tops protection
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Thanks DD, appreciate that response, will wait...
Thanks DD, appreciate that response, will wait and see if anybody else would like to weigh in but im leaning towards your suggestion of applying a wax. Any downsides to doing that?
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2nd August 2021, 03:24 PM
Thread: Bathroom vanity tops protection
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Bathroom vanity tops protection
Hi gurus,
I have recently completed a number of camphor tops for bathroom and laundry vanities, they came up a treat using LINN bathroom furniture oil from Livos. Photo below.
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25th May 2021, 09:51 AM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Thanks Phil, yeah the grain on this camphor is...
Thanks Phil, yeah the grain on this camphor is really nice, got a bit lucky there, this timber was tucked up on a high shelf in their workshop and they had forgotten about it, they cleaned it up and...
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24th May 2021, 01:10 PM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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All done
I have completed the bench tops and gotta say i am really happy with how they turned out, i think what i learnt is that its not that difficult and not everything has to be 100% perfect in order to...
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5th May 2021, 04:56 PM
Thread: CFM and compressors
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thanks riverbuilder, i have thinned down the...
thanks riverbuilder,
i have thinned down the paint (this is just for painting household trim at the moment but would like to transition to more refined finishing over time). Appreciate the info,... -
5th May 2021, 10:56 AM
Thread: CFM and compressors
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CFM and compressors
Hi gurus,
I have never used a spray gun before but recently purchased a STAR HVLP gun and being a complete noob i hooked it up to my dodgy Bun**ngs compressor and lo and behold its not atomising... -
15th March 2021, 12:50 PM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Quick question - i finally glued up my first...
Quick question - i finally glued up my first vanity top yesterday and i think it is going to work just fine, but i did notice a very slight difference in height between the 2 lengths (less than 0.5...
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26th February 2021, 09:49 AM
Thread: Home made cross cut sled
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Thanks mate, i think mine is going to be much the...
Thanks mate, i think mine is going to be much the same! I have all that stuff lying around
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24th February 2021, 01:06 PM
Thread: Home made cross cut sled
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Thanks mate, excellent point, seems obvious but...
Thanks mate, excellent point, seems obvious but being a newbie i missed it, appreciate the response.
I have some mdf lying around as well but guess i'm worried about it soaking up moisture, i... -
23rd February 2021, 08:20 AM
Thread: Home made cross cut sled
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Home made cross cut sled
G'day,
I want to make my own cross cut sled, seen plenty of vids etc and pretty settled on how i am going to do it but wondering what you all think about using a piece of scrap melamine that i have... -
17th February 2021, 10:45 AM
Thread: Accessories advice please
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Thanks everyone, I was looking at Freud blades...
Thanks everyone,
I was looking at Freud blades but im not sure if it matters at all but my table saw (dewalt dw7491XE) states only 254mm blades are to be used and the freud blades i was looking at... -
8th February 2021, 02:19 PM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Question: Is there any benefit in using cauls in...
Question: Is there any benefit in using cauls in addition to biscuits for larger panels?
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8th February 2021, 02:15 PM
Thread: New bench v1.0
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Been very busy of late but managed a few hours on...
Been very busy of late but managed a few hours on the weekend to do a bit more on this.
1. Simple job to add those castors that are on a camber so that I can engage the castors as needed. Works a... -
3rd February 2021, 02:59 PM
Thread: New bench v1.0
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Thanks Andy - i got held up last weekend so...
Thanks Andy - i got held up last weekend so haven't made any progress since this post yet but i do have a plan in mind to allow me to remove the mitre saw and insert a cap in its place to have 1 full...
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30th January 2021, 02:53 PM
Thread: Accessories advice please
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Accessories advice please
Hi legends,
I'm looking at buying some new stuff and would like to tap into your combined wisdom on best quality and value for money.
The two things i am specifically looking at now are:
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29th January 2021, 09:50 PM
Thread: New bench v1.0
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New bench v1.0
Started a new bench build last weekend, with limited space and limited funds the brief is for a general purpose bench that wont break the bank and i can continue to modify and improve on as time goes...
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21st January 2021, 10:58 AM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Thanks David, that looks great mate, well done,...
Thanks David, that looks great mate, well done, do you have a thread on here with more photos and details of your build?
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21st January 2021, 10:56 AM
Thread: No eye deer
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Thanks Crocy, appreciate the info. Good idea to...
Thanks Crocy, appreciate the info. Good idea to try and get some help from a pro, will definitely give that a go.
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20th January 2021, 08:32 AM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Thanks mate, I have some conflicting advice...
Thanks mate,
I have some conflicting advice from a local furniture maker and timber supplier (i wont give out his details but he is a great bloke and spent a long time talking through my projects... -
18th January 2021, 02:51 PM
Thread: No eye deer
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No eye deer
Hi everyone,
I have absolutely no idea when it comes to spray painting/finishing. I want to get an entry level HVLP kit that can be used across a wide range of applications from painting doors and... -
14th January 2021, 10:25 AM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Thanks RB, appreciate it
Thanks RB, appreciate it
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13th January 2021, 03:35 PM
Thread: Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
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Bespoke Vanity top for bathroom/laundry
Hi all, i'm about to kick off a full reno of our bathrooms and laundry and I am keen on making my own laminated timber vanity top(s) and laundry bench top. I have never done anything like this before...
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8th January 2021, 03:35 PM
Thread: G'day from Wollongong
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G'day from Wollongong
Hi Forum veterans,
My name is Daniel and i'm pumped after finding this forum and seeing how much info is on here. I'm pretty much a newbie but have always had an interest and been generally handy... -
7th January 2021, 04:41 PM
Thread: 2nd hand table saw advice
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2nd hand table saw advice
Hi all, first post here, thanks for the add.
I'm a beginner trying to setup my workshop with some new tools and came across a 2nd hand Dewalt 7491-XE table saw for sale on FB at several hundred...