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16th December 2021, 03:46 PM
Thread: Standard timber sizes?
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Standard timber sizes?
Hi all,
I'm planning out my next project (a coffee table) & I want to source my timber from an actual timberyard and move up from Bunnings.
I've been recommended Anagote timber but I can't see... -
17th September 2021, 10:37 AM
Thread: Timber choices for raised planters?
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Redgum sleepers! Exactly the solution I needed....
Redgum sleepers! Exactly the solution I needed. Thank you!
Do you know where in Sydney I can find them? My most avid googling has turned up plenty of timberyards in Melb & Bris that supply them,... -
16th September 2021, 06:24 PM
Thread: Timber choices for raised planters?
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Timber choices for raised planters?
Hi all,
I live in inner Sydney, with a reasonably sized courtyard out back. As a bit of background, I'm getting big into zero-waste & gardening.
I want to build some large planters to fill the... -
5th September 2021, 04:43 PM
Thread: Vintage Mathisen auger bit question
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Thanks for the responses. Good to understand a...
Thanks for the responses. Good to understand a bit more about auger bits.
Looks like I'll have to check the bits more carefully in future
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1st September 2021, 03:29 PM
Thread: Vintage Mathisen auger bit question
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Vintage Mathisen auger bit question
Hi all,
I recently bought these auger bits off FB marketplace. New to hand drilling, but they don't look quite like the ones online.
The bits in this photo don't seem to have a spur. It looks... -
20th August 2021, 10:30 AM
Thread: Is this adequate for sharpening
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Hi all, Finally got the system working last...
Hi all,
Finally got the system working last night - lockdown has locked delays in shipping etc.
Big thanks to Surry Hills Glass for cutting me some custom pieces of glass - three pieces so I... -
8th August 2021, 09:32 PM
Thread: Is this adequate for sharpening
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Thanks all, Some really good advice here. I'm...
Thanks all,
Some really good advice here. I'm going down the sandpaper road - really appreciate the advice in this thread
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6th August 2021, 02:08 PM
Thread: Is this adequate for sharpening
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Is this ...
Is this what you're describing?
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6th August 2021, 02:06 PM
Thread: Is this adequate for sharpening
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I was thinking of getting the 50mm wide plate as...
I was thinking of getting the 50mm wide plate as the extra 25mm in width raises the price by $60. In saying that, I have a number 4 plane and the blade is basically right on 50mm wide so I might have...
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6th August 2021, 11:21 AM
Thread: Is this adequate for sharpening
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Is this adequate for sharpening
Hi all,
FIrst post here.
I'm setting up a little hand tools workshop during COVID & I have some second hand chisels + bench planes arriving soon - which I will need a way to sharpen.
I don't...