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8th February 2010, 01:24 PM
Thread: New Shed Advice
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New Shed Advice
Hey all,
Been away from the forums for about 9 months now. Been mad crazy lately, with the birth of our first child and not woodworking for a considerable length of time! I was back in the... -
6th July 2009, 04:56 PM
Thread: Lidded box no. 7
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Box #7 looks the goods Jeff, I like it :2tsup:...
Box #7 looks the goods Jeff, I like it :2tsup: Keep up the good work
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6th July 2009, 12:13 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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Hi Ken, I actually have two sets of 'cheap'...
Hi Ken,
I actually have two sets of 'cheap' tools. One that came with the second hand lathe I bought - it's got a price tag on it from the 90's of $19.95. they are rubbish tools and I don't use... -
6th July 2009, 12:08 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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Hi Calm, I think you are getting stuck into me...
Hi Calm,
I think you are getting stuck into me for no reason when I'm just having a discussion mate :?
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6th July 2009, 10:30 AM
Thread: New to wood turning
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It sounds like everyone has heaps of cash to...
It sounds like everyone has heaps of cash to throw around :U That is fine, but a lot of blokes don't.....especially when they haven't even started a hobby and don't know what it's like and whether...
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5th July 2009, 05:38 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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Yeah that is fair enough for REAL cheap sets. but...
Yeah that is fair enough for REAL cheap sets. but if you have read my posts, the set I am talking about and is a good introductory set is HSS and holds an edge well.
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4th July 2009, 01:10 PM
Thread: Paring Chisel Batch Order
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Thanks Ian :) Yeah the little one is due 6th of...
Thanks Ian :) Yeah the little one is due 6th of September, so we're trying to save cash as we're going to a single income household. Good luck with yours mate :2tsup:
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3rd July 2009, 11:04 PM
Thread: Paring Chisel Batch Order
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Helmut, count me out unfortunately. Just had a...
Helmut, count me out unfortunately. Just had a chat with SWMBO and the upcoming baby is more of a priority financially :o Maybe next time if there is ever more orders.
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3rd July 2009, 10:31 PM
Thread: Paring Chisel Batch Order
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Hi Helmut, I'm interesting in a set of...
Hi Helmut,
I'm interesting in a set of chisels. Are you able to tentatively put me down for a set? Got a couple of questions mate:
- is it postage to anywhere in Aus?
- I would like to turn my... -
3rd July 2009, 07:24 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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What is the definition of a true bowl gouge then?...
What is the definition of a true bowl gouge then? I would say it's a gouge that enables you to shape a bowl :) I might be just a newbie, but if I can turn a bowl use the 'bowl gouge' that is in those...
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3rd July 2009, 06:28 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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terrible
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3rd July 2009, 05:55 PM
Thread: carba tecs new add
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She Who Must Be Obeyed :2tsup:
She Who Must Be Obeyed :2tsup:
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3rd July 2009, 05:33 PM
Thread: What is.. A fixing Carpenter?
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From what I understand, I thought a fixing...
From what I understand, I thought a fixing carpenter was a chippie who only did like fit outs and stuff like that - hanging doors, architraves, skirtings, etc. They don't stand trusses, erect wall...
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3rd July 2009, 05:29 PM
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Wood movement issues aside, the finished project...
Wood movement issues aside, the finished project looks great and I think you have done well chubs :2tsup:
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3rd July 2009, 05:15 PM
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If i was to have a guess, it would be supergame :;
If i was to have a guess, it would be supergame :;
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3rd July 2009, 05:13 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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Yes the sharpening factor is another good point....
Yes the sharpening factor is another good point. I'd hate to buy a $90 tool as a beginner and start muffing it up all over the place cause I can't sharpen! haha. I'd feel terrible and get down about...
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3rd July 2009, 04:49 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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I'm curious on opinions of buying cheap tools...
I'm curious on opinions of buying cheap tools when you are a total beginner. The thread was started by someone who hadn't done any turning at all. From my point of view, I don't see much use in out...
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3rd July 2009, 03:49 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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movie
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3rd July 2009, 09:27 AM
Thread: vacation
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That is an excellent finish there and some real...
That is an excellent finish there and some real nice pieces - i especially like the Olive wood as well. The third bowl with that spectacular grain is the way to go :2tsup:
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3rd July 2009, 09:25 AM
Thread: New Pen Stand
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Nice stand there Harry, pens are excellent too...
Nice stand there Harry, pens are excellent too :2tsup:
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3rd July 2009, 09:24 AM
Thread: help
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Kerry, hold ctrl on your keyboard and use your...
Kerry, hold ctrl on your keyboard and use your mouse wheel to zoom in and out. Alternatively you can click the zoom icon which is a magnifying glass and then clicking with your mouse near your box...
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3rd July 2009, 09:19 AM
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Thanks for the replies Harry & Graham, much...
Thanks for the replies Harry & Graham, much appreciated.
Yes I am lucky to have a job full stop as there are plenty of people who don't. It's something I'll have to continually work on I think to... -
2nd July 2009, 11:39 AM
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This is just an absolutely beautiful piece of...
This is just an absolutely beautiful piece of craftsmanship Derek!! I love that plane, it looks so wicked :2tsup: Keep up the good work mate :U
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2nd July 2009, 10:54 AM
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You are a generous man Lignum - i'll prepare my...
You are a generous man Lignum - i'll prepare my list, just in case you win in future draws :2tsup: :2tsup: haha
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2nd July 2009, 10:37 AM
Thread: Climate Smart Home Service
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Climate Smart Home Service
Has anyone in Queensland taken up the QLD Government's offer for Climate Smart Home Service? We decided to give it a shot and the installer came last weekend (on Sunday of all days!) to put it all...
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2nd July 2009, 09:32 AM
Thread: OK - here it is $5,000 budget
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I'll definitely agree with a lot of other...
I'll definitely agree with a lot of other comments already about buying quality tools. I know it is tempting to buy more tools for your budget with a cheaper price per tool, but you will almost for...
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2nd July 2009, 09:23 AM
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Ahhhh, so you're the other anonymous winner of...
Ahhhh, so you're the other anonymous winner of the $106 million lotto :U
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1st July 2009, 04:15 PM
Thread: Scrap Knife Block
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That's a nice block Burnsy, different to the...
That's a nice block Burnsy, different to the norm. I like it :2tsup:
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1st July 2009, 04:14 PM
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Struggling with the 'grind' of work...I think I'm stuck
Hey all,
Before anyone comments, yes I am 25 and haven't been working for as long as most of the other members of the board, but that's the very reason for this thread :) Just looking for some... -
1st July 2009, 02:50 PM
Thread: More tafe stuff
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hey what are you doing at tafe NZ? Cheers, ...
hey what are you doing at tafe NZ?
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1st July 2009, 02:47 PM
Thread: More tafe stuff
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Lovely work there nz_carver, I especially like...
Lovely work there nz_carver, I especially like the little side table :2tsup: Keep it up mate!
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1st July 2009, 02:42 PM
Thread: New to wood turning
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Hi Robert, welcome to the forum mate - it is a...
Hi Robert, welcome to the forum mate - it is a great place to chill out and learn plenty about woodworking from so many experience people.
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1st July 2009, 02:24 PM
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That sounds like a nice place there Alex! ...
That sounds like a nice place there Alex!
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1st July 2009, 12:15 PM
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What height is that table off the floor Lignum?
What height is that table off the floor Lignum?
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1st July 2009, 11:34 AM
Thread: Morter and pestle.
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Nice work TL :2tsup: Ah another thing i need to...
Nice work TL :2tsup: Ah another thing i need to have a go of one day...
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1st July 2009, 11:03 AM
Thread: Just finished my latest project...
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Congratulations Denim :2tsup: Fantastic stuff. My...
Congratulations Denim :2tsup: Fantastic stuff. My first one is due in 9 weeks and the countdown is on :U
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1st July 2009, 10:59 AM
Thread: heads up dustmasks at bunnies
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I'll have to check whether they have them in the...
I'll have to check whether they have them in the bunnies up here - always good to have some of these around in my opinion for others mainly...and i'm plumb out :) Thanks Underfoot
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1st July 2009, 10:46 AM
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That's a beautiful looking table Lignum. I love...
That's a beautiful looking table Lignum. I love the colours in that slab :2tsup: I bet you had fun moving that 150kg slab around!
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30th June 2009, 03:29 PM
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I know all you pros have it down, but for a...
I know all you pros have it down, but for a relative amateur like me, sharpening and hand plane techniques would be great - that is if I was going :)
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30th June 2009, 03:25 PM
Thread: Worst take away in Australia
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Yes there are some good fish and chip shops up...
Yes there are some good fish and chip shops up here Jill - I do like that Blue Marlin one, it's just down the road from me :2tsup:
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30th June 2009, 03:24 PM
Thread: Lidded Box no. 6
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Looking good there Jeff :2tsup: However I do like...
Looking good there Jeff :2tsup: However I do like that little red box heaps, very very nice IMO :U
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30th June 2009, 09:52 AM
Thread: Myrtle & Huon Pine Table Project
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Love the contrast between the timbers mate :2tsup:
Love the contrast between the timbers mate :2tsup:
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30th June 2009, 09:49 AM
Thread: Word association :)
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wise
wise
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28th June 2009, 03:06 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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twisted
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28th June 2009, 09:20 AM
Thread: Word association :)
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27th June 2009, 09:56 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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bread
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26th June 2009, 02:45 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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cards
cards
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26th June 2009, 09:19 AM
Thread: Word association :)
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stable
stable
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24th June 2009, 05:07 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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U2
U2
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24th June 2009, 05:02 PM
Thread: First bowl
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Hi Rustydog - bowl looks good mate! Has the green...
Hi Rustydog - bowl looks good mate! Has the green wattle warped at all as it's been drying out? I've just got into bowl turning myself and find it quite a rewarding process taking a fresh piece of...