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21st December 2011, 08:27 AM
Thread: Jewellery Cabinet
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Thanks for all the kind words. In response to...
Thanks for all the kind words. In response to some of your posts, I can't take all the credit for this piece. Whilst I was responsible for the design I had a lot of help with the construction from...
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11th December 2011, 09:00 AM
Thread: Jewellery Cabinet
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Jewellery Cabinet
As mentioned in another post the Woodturners of the Hunter have constructed this Jewellery Cabinet to raise money for the John Hunter Kids Hospital. Money raised will go towards the purchse of much...
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26th November 2011, 10:11 AM
Thread: Boxmaking Plans
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Up Date
Hi Guys
Just an update to let you know that those of you who donated for the plans deserve a pat on the back. From the donations received we were able to purchase some of the materials used to... -
27th March 2011, 08:14 AM
Thread: Boxmaking Plans
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Thanks for your kind words. After a quick visit...
Thanks for your kind words. After a quick visit to your blog I note that you are not half bad at using your obvious talent to help others. Good luck with the silent auction.
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19th March 2011, 07:17 AM
Thread: Boxmaking Plans
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Thanks for the feedback. Just so happens we have...
Thanks for the feedback. Just so happens we have posted a new box design on our site last night. This is a very easy box to make and lends itself to a multitude of enhancements. Feel free to download...
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25th February 2011, 07:35 AM
Thread: hoop pine boards clearout
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Hi BCOZ Do you have any contacts that could...
Hi BCOZ
Do you have any contacts that could backload a half or quarter cube to Newcastle. I organise boxmaking classes at the woodturners club. I coould use some of this but I would need cheap... -
20th November 2010, 07:05 AM
Thread: little fibs
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aah, I see! The dark side beckons
aah, I see! The dark side beckons
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4th August 2010, 09:17 PM
Thread: My first box
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For me this is the most enjoyable post I have...
For me this is the most enjoyable post I have seen on this forum for some time. To see such a young person produce this standard of work while battling the conflict of demands for study in other...
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17th December 2009, 02:21 PM
Thread: solo setup
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Well done mate, Must have been under priced.
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27th February 2009, 10:19 AM
Thread: Mmmmm Huon
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Looks like Scally has done a backflip. Saw him at...
Looks like Scally has done a backflip. Saw him at the Newcastle wood show and he asked me if I would go halves in a shipment,,, of course I said yes.
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3rd April 2008, 02:09 PM
Thread: new piece WIP
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Congratulations Underfoot on another wonderful...
Congratulations Underfoot on another wonderful piece of art and thank you for the WIP photos. I was pleased for you when the International Art Community recognised your rare combination of artistic...
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26th February 2008, 09:36 PM
Thread: Invitation
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Invitation
Hi All
If you are keen boxmaker within travelling distance to Newcastle NSW there is a great opportunity this weekend to see some great demos, investigate an extensive range of machinery and tools... -
22nd December 2007, 10:02 PM
Thread: Happy Christmas
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Happy Christmas
Hi All
May I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very happy and safe christmas and all the best for 2008.
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5th November 2007, 08:50 PM
Thread: My Favourite Box Timbers
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Hi Scally' I cut the burl to approx thickness on...
Hi Scally'
I cut the burl to approx thickness on an industrial bandsaw, joint one face then run it through my thickness sander (PerformaX 10/20). I hesitated for a long time before buying the 10/20... -
2nd November 2007, 07:11 PM
Thread: My Favourite Box Timbers
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Hi Boxinator The box is not a Roger Gifkins...
Hi Boxinator
The box is not a Roger Gifkins design but perhaps his influence comes out in my work. Hardly surprising when he tought me almost everything I Know about Box Making.
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2nd November 2007, 06:43 PM
Thread: Rustic Oregon
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Hi wendy, I love both the boxes. Mostly I love...
Hi wendy, I love both the boxes. Mostly I love the fact that their different and perhaps unique.
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1st November 2007, 10:54 PM
Thread: My Favourite Box Timbers
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Hi Noel Not sure about Victoria but I have...
Hi Noel
Not sure about Victoria but I have occaisionally found some really nice Jarrah being sold as fence palings at that big hardware store. Many of them have large gum veins throughout but by... -
1st November 2007, 10:18 PM
Thread: My Favourite Box Timbers
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My Favourite Box Timbers
GDay
Just finished this box as a 50th birthday present for my sister in law. Used my favouirite combination of timbers being Jarrah (with dark fleck through it) and Mtrtle burl panel. Unfortunately... -
16th October 2007, 11:13 AM
Thread: my gallery of boxes over the past two years
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A+ for Productivity. A+ for Design. A+ for...
A+ for Productivity.
A+ for Design.
A+ for Craftsmanship.
Well done
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16th October 2007, 11:02 AM
Thread: Knitting needle box
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Love the concept.:2tsup: In fact it's such a good...
Love the concept.:2tsup: In fact it's such a good idea you got me thinking about all sorts of variations. IE router bits, fishing tackle, carving tools.........etc etc etc. This is such a great site...
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15th October 2007, 09:35 AM
Thread: External hinge advice
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Hi Noel I would think that using the spacer in...
Hi Noel
I would think that using the spacer in the timber hinges would be more critical as the hinge may distort slightly with variations in humidity. This could cause unsightly gaps between the... -
5th October 2007, 07:31 PM
Thread: First attempt...
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I think that for a first effort you have achieved...
I think that for a first effort you have achieved above the norm. I am particularly impressed with the fact you have achieved good workmanship in a box that is of YOUR own design and is for a...
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5th October 2007, 06:47 PM
Thread: Some Carving Pics
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In hindsight I think I am now qualified to send a...
In hindsight I think I am now qualified to send a Greenie so here goes.
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5th October 2007, 06:45 PM
Thread: Some Carving Pics
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That is absolutely stunning work and something...
That is absolutely stunning work and something that would stand up against anything the rest of the world has to offer. Congratulations
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5th October 2007, 12:38 AM
Thread: Hexagonal Dovetailed Box
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Hexagonal Dovetailed Box
G'day all,
Over the last 18 months I have been fiddling with the concept of making hexagonal boxes with dovetail joinery. After much experimentation and a certain amount of frustation, I have... -
30th September 2007, 08:36 AM
Thread: Matara Sculpture Exhibition
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Matara Sculpture Exhibition
Hi everyone.
I am a periodic contributer to the Box Makers forum but I don't think I have posted here before. As I spend almost as much time carving these days I thought I would address the... -
26th September 2007, 04:29 PM
Thread: Cup mark left on fine buffing oil finish.
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I'd recommend 0000 steel wool with Mirotone Wax....
I'd recommend 0000 steel wool with Mirotone Wax. Do the entire table top and the mark will go and the table will look better than ever.
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25th September 2007, 11:58 AM
Thread: Blackwood document box
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Outstanding workmanship, beautiful timber. Well...
Outstanding workmanship, beautiful timber. Well done
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25th September 2007, 06:47 AM
Thread: A-Mazing Dovetails
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Nice!:2tsup: What's it for?*
As sculptured box suggests "does it have to have a 2B4?
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24th September 2007, 03:03 PM
Thread: A-Mazing Dovetails
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Blackwood is 40mm x 8mm. The overall sculpture...
Blackwood is 40mm x 8mm. The overall sculpture incliuding base is 650mm High x 400mm wide x 150mm deep.
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24th September 2007, 01:09 PM
Thread: A-Mazing Dovetails
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A-Mazing Dovetails
Given that I have been enjoying all your posts lately without being active myself, I thought it time to post something. So whilst it's not quite a box, I thought this may be of interest to some of...
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31st August 2007, 08:53 PM
Thread: slim dusty
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Trumby was a ringer, a good one to at that He...
Trumby was a ringer, a good one to at that
He could rake and ride a twister, throw a rope and fancy platt
He could counterline a saddle , track a man lost in the night
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31st August 2007, 07:58 PM
Thread: Tooth Fairy Cups
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Noel It's funny how a persons creative instinct...
Noel
It's funny how a persons creative instinct can be redirected after the impact of adversity. Great work, keep it up.
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11th August 2007, 08:32 PM
Thread: A "Country" box
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Absolutely love it Regards Greg
Absolutely love it
Regards
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I can think of but one word - 'STUNNING'....
I can think of but one word - 'STUNNING'. Congratulations
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24th July 2007, 10:27 PM
Thread: Simple box with carved panel
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Simple box with carved panel
Hi all,
A friend recently asked me to make a box for is 2yo daughter. "I want something unique without being over the top", was the request. I used blackwood for the sides and lid frame. I'm not... -
13th July 2007, 05:14 PM
Thread: Walnut box
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Very nice indeed. :2tsup: In addition to the...
Very nice indeed. :2tsup: In addition to the previous advise as a general rule I follow these guidlines:
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13th July 2007, 04:49 PM
Thread: brass pins
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Try brazing rod from any hardware store. I find...
Try brazing rod from any hardware store. I find it works fine.
Regards
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When I started this thread I had intended to...
When I started this thread I had intended to upload the attached photos but was experiencing some hardware issues. The photos show how the cradle was constructed and the provision for hiding excess...
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Some photos of the watch can be seen at:...
Some photos of the watch can be seen at:
http://nawcc-ihc-mb.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/9826095371/m/540108736
Scroll down to see all the photos
Regards
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I don't have photos of that one salty and its no...
I don't have photos of that one salty and its no longer in my possession.
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HH The section underneath the cradle (which...
HH
The section underneath the cradle (which lifts out) houses documentation relating to the history of the watch movement. I believe the movement was built in 1716 by George Graham who was a famous... -
Watch Box
As a new member of the forum, thought would try to upload pictures of a box I made last year. Made to house a very valuable watch, the box is Jarrah with a myrtle burl panel.
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20th June 2007, 01:26 PM
Thread: Look what I found on my doorstep today
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I have just finished spending 3 days working with...
I have just finished spending 3 days working with Roger at his stand at the Sydney wood show (hoping a small portion of his ability will rub off) . Bob, I am curious as to why the delayed delivery?...
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20th June 2007, 01:00 PM
Thread: #@#!! Gout!
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Gotta be better than piles
Noel
Sorry to hear about the gout. Saw some of your posts in the boxmaking forum so thought it time to catch up again. Might have known we would both end up making boxes after experience gained...