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Great chisels and great thread. :D:D:D
Been a while since I was on the forum. If I get the chance (remember:rolleyes:) I will take a pic of a froe I made the same way.
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Tom

Thank you so much to Phil and Leanne. We had a great day.

It was great to catch up with old friends, familiar faces and a couple of new ones.

Looking forward to the next one.

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Tom...

Hi Richard,

Its a pity to hear of your troubles with landlords. Had similar problem with an old boss and the landlord decided his iron clad sheds were worth stupid amounts of rent. Thankfully we...

Thanks for the address, Prime Mover.

Looking forward to catching up tomorrow!:D:D

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Tom

I'm in too!:D

Looking forward to a catch up again.

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Lucky, Very Lucky! :doh:

Keep your hands and fingers, you'll need them to get the other 5 chainsaws working.:D

Glad it was not too bad.

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Tom

Thanks Guy and family for putting on such a great day! :D:D:D
It is always good to catch up with other Forumites.
Looking forward to the next one.
Till then, thanks again,
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Tom

I'm in!:2tsup:
Please PM contact and address details.
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Tom:D

Sounds great.
Keep me posted on a potential date.
Happy for either location.

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Tom:D

Lovely Table.:2tsup:
Congrats!

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Hi All.

Dang!:(

Unfortunately, I won't be able to make it. The parents are meeting the to-be-inlaws in Ballina, so supervision is essential. Otherwise I would love to come.:o

Say 'hi' to...

Very nice work Al :D:D:D

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Tom

Hi All,

Thanks for the positive feedback and the well wishes.

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Tom :D:D:D

"No middle stretcher rail spanning length under the slats?? Would they warp over time?"

Hi Ryan,
I've made a few beds over the years and never had an issue with the centre sagging. There is a...

Hi Chowcini,

The bed is finished in Danish oil. I like the ease of application, smell and feel.

The timber in the bed is a mixture of Blackbutt (pale), Spotted Gum (pale), Forest Reds (Drawer...

Hi Fencepost2,

The panels in the head and foot of the bed have been morticed into the posts. The main panels were laminated first, thicknessed and sanded. Using a router and guide the mortice was...

Hi All,

Well it has been quite a while since I last posted any of my work on the Forum. Most of what I make is for clients.

The bed below however is a "Home Project". A gift to my fiance on...

Dang!
That's not good news.
Enjoy your shed time and I hope all goes well with your threatment program.
Thinking of you.

Cheers
Tom

Hi Cliff,

On Saturday I should be there by about 2pm.
Friday... if I can make it, will be about 3:15pm.

Ruffly said there should be a 2:30pm gathering near the coffee area.

Hope to see...

I'm going to try for each day.:D
Need to slot it in after work though.:rolleyes:
So if you spot a bloke, clearly in his work clobber... it could be me.:B
I'll try to remember my forum...

Happy Birthday!!!

I hope you had a great day!

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Tom:D:D

Very Cool Andy.:D

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Tom

Good Luck Exador.

I wish you all the best.

I'll try to call in one afternoon this week, time permitting.

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Very, Very Sexy! :D:D:D

You have certainly done the timber justice.

Amazing!

Thank you

Tom:U

I'll keep you posted, if I come across any more...:)

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Tom

Wow!
Thanks Sam. The pen looks beautiful. It is great to hear it turned up well.

It is amazing what can be turned from an off-cut.

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Tom

Thanks Again!!
Here are some pics:
Pen Lesson
Andy's Other Talents
Neil and Apprentice
Neil on Shaving Horse
Funkychicken before reading the "invoice"
Funkychicken after reading the "invoice"...

Thanks to Ray (our host) and everyone who came along. I had a great day and well worth the drive...particularly for the pizzas.:D:D:D

I'll post pics tomorrow (when I have more time)

Thanks...

Hi Star,
I'll see you at the Twba get-together on the weekend.
Reming me to have a chat to you about the butchers block project.
I've made a few over the years.

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Tom

Hi All,
I'm keen to join the get together.
I will need to try and shift work about for that weekend.

I'll post closer to the time to confirm attendance.
Also a spare seat on offer from...

I have mainly used Dewalt. Not a bad tool, but have found that they just don't stand up to the abuse that my collegues dish out.

I have had a good play with the Hitachi, and am looking at their...

Great Work Wendy!!!

Coming along in leaps and bounds.

And great to be out of the wind at the moment too, I bet.

Cheers
Tom:D:D:D

Gorgeous Piece Rocker! Really Beautiful.:D
I hope all goes well with your health.
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Tom

I made it up there on Saturday. A lovely way to spend the afternoon.

I didn't buy anything, but really enjoyed talking with some of the more "Xy" exhibitors. I'd definately go again.

I wore...

Saturday Arvo It Is!:U:U:U
I should be there around 1:30. Forum shirt included. Hope to see some of you there.
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Tom

I'm keen to head up too. Would either be Saturday arvo or on the Sunday.
Can't lock anything in at this stage though.

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Tom

Hi Neil,

Pencil me in. I have to check with my 2008 Diary, when I finally buy one.

Cheers
Tom :D

Thanks to Teejay and family.
A really great day!!!:D:D:D
thanks to Wendy and Rocker for my prizes.
Neil, I look forward to the next one.
Great to see you all again (the first time for some)...

Count me in too!:U
I have been off the radar for a while, so it will be great to catch up!
If anyone needs a lift I will be driving from the Centenary Suburbs?
Cheers
Tom:D:D:D

Hi Rowan,
I'm in! Mediumm in the polo. I will also PM you so don't double book it.
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Tom

Hi David,
Great looking piece!:D
Really looking forward to seeng the updated version.
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Tom

Hi Geoff,
On the very odd occasion that I am morticing by hand (eg not at work using the chisel motricer) I drill out first, preferably with forstner bits before attacking with the chisel. Or I use...

Exceptional, as always!:D :D :D
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Tom

The Clamps look great!
Well done!
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Tom:D

Very Cool Jig!:D :D :D
I might have to borrow the idea and make one up for myself.
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Tom