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    Thanks. Great tips. That's the same finish I'm...

    Thanks. Great tips. That's the same finish I'm looking for.

    One last question.

    The previous slats were 1000mm. Can I safely get away with going longer?

    The metal braces don't seem...
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    Thanks. Looks like hardwood decking the way to...

    Thanks.

    Looks like hardwood decking the way to go. Available in the right dimensions so will save cutting.

    Is there a cost effective option for primer & paint? The cast iron ends are relatively...
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    Garden Bench Restore

    I've inherited a garden bench - cast iron sides and wooden slats.

    So far I have pulled it apart. Plan to repaint iron and install new wooden slats.

    Am I ok to just scrub and sand back the iron...
  4. Thread: Giant Jenga

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    Thanks. Think I'll go visit the green shed...

    Thanks.

    Think I'll go visit the green shed and pick out two types (for colour contrast). Then cut and see how the work together.

    If they need treatment, I'll try the steps above. I've seen...
  5. Thread: Giant Jenga

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    I've seen a set that had two different wood...

    I've seen a set that had two different wood finishes and it looked good. May save needing to paint them.

    2x4 is 38 x 89 mm. Similar dimensions to my plans.

    How can I avoid the friction issue?...
  6. Thread: Giant Jenga

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    Giant Jenga

    I'm planning to create a giant jenga set.

    60 rectangular blocks of 70mm x 45mm x 285mm

    Any recommendations on wood?

    Any tips?

    Ideally for outdoor use, sliding against each other.
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    WANTED:WA Timber or similar 18m (70 x 45mm)

    I'm creating a giant jenga set.

    Looking for 18 meters of 70x45mm.

    Perth Northern suburbs
  8. Thread: Pantry shelf

    by dmuk
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    Thanks. Great tips. I'm trying to replicate...

    Thanks. Great tips.

    I'm trying to replicate the existing shelving. However won't be able to match the front - the existing have a lip cut at the top to hold the horizontal shelf.

    I was going...
  9. Thread: Pantry shelf

    by dmuk
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    Pantry shelf

    I'm in the process of adding an additional shelf to our built in pantry.

    Is plywood suitable?

    Any tips on fixings to the wall (brick and plaster)?

    Any tips on sourcing the wood. Seems most...
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    Small outdoor shelter (first project)

    G'day all, first question to the forum so go easy :)

    I want to construct a shelter over my pool equipment. Rough dimensions are 180h x 100l x 180w.

    The challenge is fitting it against the fence...
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
  12. Thread: Hi

    by dmuk
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    Thanks for the welcome. Where is the best...

    Thanks for the welcome.

    Where is the best place to ask questions on my current project to build a small outdoor firewood shelter?
  13. Thread: Hi

    by dmuk
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    Hi

    Hi,

    I've got two woodworking projects (outdoor bench and mini shelter) I'd like to try this year. Looking for advice on tools for a beginner.
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