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  1. Thread: Spruce plum?

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    I remember it being a honey brown colour

    I remember it being a honey brown colour
  2. Thread: Spruce plum?

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    I thought I might be pissing into the wind...

    I thought I might be pissing into the wind without photos. I'll have ask mum and dad if they have an old photo of it. I have to finish the Mrs table and a coffee table to sell first. I guess I was...
  3. Thread: Spruce plum?

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    Spruce plum?

    I'm calling hard on North Qlders to help here

    THE PROJECT
    My old man has a massive coffee table crotch slab he built. Unfortunately it had to live outside for the last 10 at least years. The...
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    Interesting grain 1-3" diameter branches?

    Hoping someone can help me out. I'm looking for ideas on easily sourced species that have interesting end grain. Need to be small diameter cookie size 1-3". I already have some Casuarina sourced from...
  5. Thread: First crack

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    thanks this is helpful info. Claude the brand is...

    thanks this is helpful info. Claude the brand is She.K. I was thinking the the big 25mm would be handy but I'm not looking forward to the tune up, I'm assuming a grinding wheel would be a big no no...
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    im not sure there even made to specific scale but...

    im not sure there even made to specific scale but a quick look at a chart on google and I believe they may be or close to;

    #7 25mm
    #1 bent 19mm
    #13 14mm V
    skew 12mm
    #13 16mm v
    #1 13mm
    #1 6mm...
  7. Thread: First crack

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    504995the set, whats useful to re hone?...

    504995the set, whats useful to re hone?
    504996just to see, was not intended to be good just wanted to see if the my grind was going to work and what I could do with these two chisels. I have never...
  8. Thread: First crack

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    First crack

    Following my previous post I'm going to put up a couple of photos, forgive my messy writing.

    I have just been given a set of rubbish Chinese chisels. I have never carved before but like to play...
  9. Thread: Beginner

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    Thanks for the info I'll post up a new thread...

    Thanks for the info I'll post up a new thread with a pic of progress
  10. Thread: Beginner

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    I am am fully on board with the inferior tools vs...

    I am am fully on board with the inferior tools vs quality debate but I have been given these as a gift from my sister and want to have a go. I have plenty of wood to play with. I am thinking by using...
  11. Thread: Beginner

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    I have no doubt a teacher is a great way to learn...

    I have no doubt a teacher is a great way to learn but I don't think it will be an option for me, just mucking around in the garage at night in my spare time, also I don't live in the big smoke.

    Is...
  12. Thread: Beginner

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    Beginner

    I have just been given a set of Chinese chisels. There rubbish I imagine but I'm keen to have a crack at some basic relief carving. I might work towards doing a chest.

    I know nothing about carving...
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    So do you think I could substitute the Tung oil...

    So do you think I could substitute the Tung oil for Rubio in the mix and have a finish that will cure within a couple of days?
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    Sorry I re edited the original post! Varnish not...

    Sorry I re edited the original post! Varnish not poly with turps
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    Danish oil with rubio

    Hi all. I have a bit of Rubio Monocoat left and have run out of the hardener/ accelerant. Rubio states it takes 4 weeks to cure properly with out it.

    I was hoping to use it to Finnish a Christmas...
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    Bluegum & Deep pour epoxy

    I've been offered some Blue gum slabs that are an unusual shape and would make a nice coffee table top, resin style. I have no experience with this timber and neither does my Oldman. We are concerned...
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    Was considering both of these also Detroit. Read...

    Was considering both of these also Detroit. Read a bad review on the Bayer somewhere. Does it have enough grunt to square up a slab table top? Then there's also the one at the big green shed, Ozito...
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    Renegade track saw

    Has anyone any experience with this bit of gear from Trade Tools, Renegade Plunge saw? Can't afford the big name brands.
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    Milescraft pattern bushes

    I recently bought a milescraft circle cutting jig which came with there turnlock base system and a 5/8" pattern bush.
    Quality looks questionable to me.
    Can I safely use this mostly plastic bush...
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    How long did delivery take? I have just ordered a...

    How long did delivery take? I have just ordered a speed controller from your link. I bought a second hand job and first go got the speed surges.
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