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5th May 2023, 11:02 PM
Thread: Hi from super woodworker
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Welcome to the forum. I sometimes feel the same...
Welcome to the forum. I sometimes feel the same way.
No one is like me. I am unique which makes perfect sense that if the world contained one person and that person would be super. Then again... -
2nd May 2023, 10:57 PM
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Nice
Nice
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30th April 2023, 10:36 PM
Thread: New wip form
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This looks like an interesting project
This looks like an interesting project
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Welcome to the forum
Welcome to the forum
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18th September 2022, 07:15 AM
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Welcome to the forum
Welcome to the forum
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18th September 2022, 07:12 AM
Thread: G'day from Brissy
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Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
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14th September 2022, 06:57 PM
Thread: What to get,
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I purchased a 14 inch some 10 plus years ago. ...
I purchased a 14 inch some 10 plus years ago. One of the most used piece of equipment in the shed.
I sometimes think I need a better one for resaw capacity. Maybe one day. :U When the current... -
It is an interesting piece. I prefer the pieces...
It is an interesting piece. I prefer the pieces to not align thus different from every angle.
I should also mention that I don’t have an artistic mind. Some people have commented that I have a... -
7th September 2022, 05:58 PM
Thread: Green River Bolt-Cutter and Nut-Tapper.
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Lets hope it’s not quite as long a time of...
Lets hope it’s not quite as long a time of arrival to the time of posting.
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31st August 2022, 10:41 PM
Thread: Roosters Gone
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Roosters Gone
I live in a small acreage and we have chickens(hens).
We decided to get a rooster to hatch some chicks for our son(6 year old) to witness. We managed to hatch some chicks and among them were... -
31st August 2022, 10:01 PM
Thread: kauri pine
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Sometimes trees have to be removed. As others...
Sometimes trees have to be removed. As others have mentioned try and take some.
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30th January 2020, 09:02 AM
Thread: Lesser winged box
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It is a very nice piece.
It is a very nice piece.
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25th December 2019, 10:50 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas everyone.
Merry Christmas everyone.
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12th November 2019, 09:33 AM
Thread: Dowel maker or plate
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Skewed as it gives a slicing action.
Skewed as it gives a slicing action.
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Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
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6th November 2019, 07:49 AM
Thread: Decorate a workbench.
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With such figure you used it on a work bench. :B
With such figure you used it on a work bench. :B
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24th October 2019, 05:21 PM
Thread: Devil baby attack
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Ok. Lets talk about it from a techno...
Ok. Lets talk about it from a techno perspective.
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24th October 2019, 04:47 PM
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Personally I like the idea of the dowels been...
Personally I like the idea of the dowels been used. I would clean up the holes and glue it back on. As stated the problem is the clean up might make the dowel holes bigger.
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20th October 2019, 08:30 AM
Thread: Some of my latest pieces
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Lovely pieces.
Lovely pieces.
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20th October 2019, 08:19 AM
Thread: Wedding Gift commision
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Really nice platter. Great going on the extra...
Really nice platter. Great going on the extra orders.
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20th October 2019, 08:14 AM
Thread: New lathe, advice needed.
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When I wanted to get into turning I ended up with...
When I wanted to get into turning I ended up with a second hand one that I had to restore to get running. I was not sure if I really wanted to get into wood turning.
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20th October 2019, 07:46 AM
Thread: Finish for a Workbench
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I have used boiled linseed oil for my top. I...
I have used boiled linseed oil for my top. I also used that for the wooded handled garden tools after the original polish comes off.
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20th October 2019, 07:36 AM
Thread: #@#*)^#@ jig saws
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I find that the jigsaw is not the best for exact...
I find that the jigsaw is not the best for exact cuts. I use it mainly to get close to the line and then come up with other means to get to the line.
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13th August 2019, 08:22 AM
Thread: Coffee Anyone?
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Well that's one way of ensuring that you have...
Well that's one way of ensuring that you have some shed time.
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13th August 2019, 08:19 AM
Thread: The Woodturner
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That is exceptional. Wood turns like me, but...
That is exceptional.
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13th August 2019, 08:07 AM
Thread: Six Myrtle burl bowls
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Very nicely done.
Very nicely done.
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13th August 2019, 07:55 AM
Thread: Stuck faceplate...
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I have seen people using penetrating oil in order...
I have seen people using penetrating oil in order to remove two metal parts. That being said I have used WD-40 (only thing that I had in the shed) and left it for a while before attempting to remove.
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1st August 2019, 03:26 PM
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I was not online on Tuesday.
I was not online on Tuesday.
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1st August 2019, 03:10 PM
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Happy Birthday Fletty.
Happy Birthday Fletty.
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8th May 2019, 10:06 AM
Thread: Stolen clamps
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WARNING - WARNING!!! Now that is just cr.... to have something stolen.
Now that is just cr.... to have something stolen.
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3rd May 2019, 11:56 AM
Thread: Hollow form
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I think the repair is fine. The final might be a...
I think the repair is fine. The final might be a little too round, maybe a little less curve.
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3rd May 2019, 11:48 AM
Thread: Segmented eagle
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Great looking piece. I must admit that I am...
Great looking piece.
I must admit that I am a little surprised that you threw out two other pieces. If you salvaged them as part of some else I would feel a lot better. :U -
I like the effect you achieved in this piece.
I like the effect you achieved in this piece.
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29th March 2019, 11:08 AM
Thread: Blue Flame
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Looking really good.
Looking really good.
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29th March 2019, 11:02 AM
Thread: April Challenge!
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When i was making pens i found that 9 was the...
When i was making pens i found that 9 was the optimal number for me when I was doing batches. If something went wrong I would continue with the next one.
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29th March 2019, 10:39 AM
Thread: Workzone thicknesser at Aldi
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I have a similar one that I got from Carbatec. I...
I have a similar one that I got from Carbatec. I have had it for 10 years. Pushed it to its limits and tried to keep it clean.
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15th March 2019, 10:55 AM
Thread: Cedar slab coffee table finishing
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Danish oil is usually made up of an oil, some...
Danish oil is usually made up of an oil, some type of ploy and driers. Look at the back of the tin to get more info.
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12th March 2019, 01:34 PM
Thread: Home Office Desk top Advice
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As mention you will need some sort of middle...
As mention you will need some sort of middle support.
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1st March 2019, 10:59 AM
Thread: New tool rack
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Looks like a good idea. I am thinking that you...
Looks like a good idea. I am thinking that you need something to be able to grab it so you can turn it. Less opporunity to grab a sharp piece of steel. 🤔
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1st March 2019, 10:53 AM
Thread: more screwtop boxes
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Really nice boxes.
Really nice boxes.
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1st March 2019, 10:48 AM
Thread: Simple bowl
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Nice going on the bowl. How thick are the...
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1st March 2019, 10:39 AM
Thread: Gutta percha fail !
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I think digging out the soft bits and replacing...
I think digging out the soft bits and replacing with some coloured epoxy could result in some interesting results.
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3rd February 2019, 11:37 AM
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Ah woodturning I used to do it onced. Will...
Ah woodturning I used to do it onced.
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3rd February 2019, 11:08 AM
Thread: Blackwood vase
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Love the way this has turned out.
Love the way this has turned out.
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3rd February 2019, 10:57 AM
Thread: Sealing and Preserving Driftwood
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If i was to seal it I would use an oil. No...
If i was to seal it I would use an oil. No varnish.
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9th January 2019, 08:10 AM
Thread: New Woodworking show format
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I think more people will attend as it covers more...
I think more people will attend as it covers more crafts. So for someone that is into one of the other hobbies will be exposed to wood working and vise versa.
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25th December 2018, 07:00 AM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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Merry Christmas to all on the forum.
Merry Christmas to all on the forum.
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25th October 2018, 10:58 AM
Thread: Crack Bowl.
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Nice look to the bowl as it has come up a treat.
Nice look to the bowl as it has come up a treat.
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25th October 2018, 10:47 AM
Thread: Some hollow forms.
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They are very shinny. If it was a very sunny day...
They are very shinny. If it was a very sunny day you might not have been able to take the phone due to the reflection. :shiny:
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14th October 2018, 07:55 AM
Thread: Foot stool
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It certainly is interesting to see how this comes...
It certainly is interesting to see how this comes out.