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7th April 2022, 06:57 PM
Thread: Birdseye blackwood log.
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traditionally blackwood is back/flatsawn for its...
traditionally blackwood is back/flatsawn for its feature. For guitar sides (finished 110mm) it is best quarter sawn. it wont be any good as tone wood or sides for guitars as the eye might pop out...
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25th October 2020, 03:20 PM
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well after a couple weeks of trying to beat the...
well after a couple weeks of trying to beat the weather, myself and the two offsiders have racked up 16 hours on the machine and have managed to cut 45 sleepers into boards with minimal damage to the...
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14th October 2020, 09:42 PM
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it's strange how things work hey! i've just...
it's strange how things work hey! i've just returned from doing a quote to mill AA grade redgum sleepers into decking boards. Since i am only to cut up to 213mm the client has agreed for me to cut...
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11th October 2020, 03:56 PM
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hi sheepy, i've done exactly this before for a...
hi sheepy, i've done exactly this before for a client who is a landscaper. the finish on the sleepers look absolutely brilliant.
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4th July 2015, 09:41 PM
Thread: What wood is this?
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grevillia robusta (southern silky oak) for the...
grevillia robusta (southern silky oak) for the first one and I don't have a clue on the other
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8th October 2012, 06:33 PM
Thread: Plain tree milling
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ring matt at treeforce swanhill and he might be...
ring matt at treeforce swanhill and he might be able to get it milled for you
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7th October 2012, 11:59 AM
Thread: which book to buy
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trying to upgrade so i can respond properly to...
trying to upgrade so i can respond properly to your replys
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5th October 2012, 02:38 PM
Thread: which book to buy
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alot of valid points,so you do have me thinking...
alot of valid points,so you do have me thinking alot.which might make the decision a bit harder but for a better outcome
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5th October 2012, 08:51 AM
Thread: which book to buy
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anewhouse, i think you've hit the nail on the...
anewhouse, i think you've hit the nail on the head so at the moment being on a lake what type of build would you suggest
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4th October 2012, 09:13 PM
Thread: which book to buy
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trying to post and forum drops out
trying to post and forum drops out
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2nd October 2012, 09:58 AM
Thread: which book to buy
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thanks fub,let us know how the book goes and the...
thanks fub,let us know how the book goes and the auto feed is fixed i just have to mount it:2tsup:
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1st October 2012, 09:43 PM
Thread: which book to buy
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thanks allan and anewhouse,that's a great read on...
thanks allan and anewhouse,that's a great read on the flathead.it's funny how such a small world it is! i've supplied cole clarke guitars with a very small amount of timber over the years.after...
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30th September 2012, 10:23 PM
Thread: which book to buy
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thanks allan for your replies.when i find a build...
thanks allan for your replies.when i find a build that i think i can do i'll do a wip thread regards andrew
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30th September 2012, 01:27 PM
Thread: Lightning struck red gum?
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the stringybark i did a while ago that was hit...
the stringybark i did a while ago that was hit seemed a little harder but nothing the mill couldn't cut so i'd say have a crack and see how you go
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30th September 2012, 01:17 PM
Thread: which book to buy
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thanks allan,great links and aussie as well.strip...
thanks allan,great links and aussie as well.strip plank is the preferred method as i own a lucas mill so supply is not a worry.for the hull do you think californian redwood would be to soft?
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29th September 2012, 09:32 AM
Thread: which book to buy
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which book to buy
just wondering which "how to build a kayak" book would be best to buy for a novice. i have the tools and timber to build one, just the knowledge is what i need now
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10th September 2012, 05:24 PM
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personally,i love it,so much so that i'll copy...
personally,i love it,so much so that i'll copy it. great use of small slabs with natural edge.great work
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7th September 2012, 07:23 PM
Thread: Anyone worried about theft of your mill?
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like rusty said,the thread was a good one i just...
like rusty said,the thread was a good one i just don't know how to link it to here
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4th September 2012, 08:00 PM
Thread: Lucas mill air filter
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good question and i don't know,hopefully someone...
good question and i don't know,hopefully someone else will answer
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3rd September 2012, 08:32 AM
Thread: Lucas mill air filter
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it shouldn't be too hard, just get the right glue...
it shouldn't be too hard, just get the right glue and the foam can be cut with an electric knife.even though it's hard to get perfect,i don't think it would matter in this instance.my problem is the...
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28th August 2012, 11:05 PM
Thread: build your own swing saw?
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congratulations :2tsup:
congratulations :2tsup:
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27th August 2012, 10:13 PM
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shed space
i can help but i live in wandin so might be a bit far away but do have the panel saw regards andrew
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26th August 2012, 10:44 AM
Thread: Blackwood bar top - ideas and help
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i can thickness 500mm wide if you can be bothered...
i can thickness 500mm wide if you can be bothered to travel to the yarra valley but i'm sure there's someone closer and yes fill the holes before you put it through the machine
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24th August 2012, 09:02 PM
Thread: Lucas Mill Attachments
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i'm waiting too
i'm waiting too
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18th August 2012, 03:39 PM
Thread: Help with door construction
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selly's have stoppes selling 308 and i'm...
selly's have stoppes selling 308 and i'm devestated
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18th August 2012, 03:33 PM
Thread: River Red Gum Slab Coffee Table
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johnn,don't use timbermate putty.the casting...
johnn,don't use timbermate putty.the casting resin or wests systems is alot better.as for final coating,on redgum (in my opinion) you can't use any type of oil (tung,danish ect) it darkens the timber...
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david grays' ant and termite spray available from...
david grays' ant and termite spray available from the big green shed.the only problem with this stuff,it's very potent and i'd be concerned when working with the timber and the residual chemicals...
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20th July 2012, 08:08 PM
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allan thanks for putting the effort into the...
allan thanks for putting the effort into the pics.i think this way is going to be the easiest way to do it.i appreciate your help and very envious of the lack of mud you have there regards charlsie
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26th June 2012, 09:04 PM
Thread: Anyone using a steel bander
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19mm steel band on all treated pine product and...
19mm steel band on all treated pine product and plastic strap on everything else
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26th June 2012, 09:02 PM
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ravvin that's a great idea, but i mill almost as...
ravvin that's a great idea, but i mill almost as much timber on site as i do at home so it's not semi permanent
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24th June 2012, 10:09 PM
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allan,it sounds like that's the way to go.where...
allan,it sounds like that's the way to go.where the mill is at the moment it's on flat ground,so should be easy to swing the end frame out,put the log in and frame back
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24th June 2012, 10:02 AM
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that makes sense.the sawdust build up is a...
that makes sense.the sawdust build up is a pain.that's what would hamper using rollers.lucky for me the kids bag the sawdust and get $2 a bag.i've gone from spending $100 a truck load to get rid of...
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23rd June 2012, 09:30 AM
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does anybody have a pic of the 8 metre extentions...
does anybody have a pic of the 8 metre extentions set up for the lucas? from memory they only cost $800 so that might be the way to go.
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22nd June 2012, 05:16 PM
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a couple of good sugestions,so when the weather...
a couple of good sugestions,so when the weather lets up,i'll have a go
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21st June 2012, 11:40 PM
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dj you are spot on with the crane idea.and yes...
dj you are spot on with the crane idea.and yes mine is too small do what i need
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21st June 2012, 11:04 PM
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pete that's what i might be looking at,and then...
pete that's what i might be looking at,and then chock the log.dj 5.6 is the load length,i can cut 6.1 with the extentions and cliff understands it:2tsup:
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21st June 2012, 10:53 PM
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i went and put a tape over the mill.i can get...
i went and put a tape over the mill.i can get 5.6mtr log in but not much more
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21st June 2012, 10:24 PM
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allan the end frames won't allow the log to roll...
allan the end frames won't allow the log to roll in.from memory it's 5200mm or there abouts. if it wasn't raining so much i'd go and measure it. tricky,i'm trying to avoid moving the end frames too...
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21st June 2012, 07:52 PM
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thanks dj. i'm thinking,i might have to move the...
thanks dj. i'm thinking,i might have to move the mill down there and set up a sawdust collector as well.i've got some old bench rollers that i could set up to slide the logs in.
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21st June 2012, 06:01 PM
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advice for loading long logs into lucas mill
got some good pine logs delivered the other day and i would prefer to keep them in their 6100mm lengths.the bobcat can't lift the larger logs but the forklift can't get near the mill at the moment...
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16th June 2012, 08:52 AM
Thread: Wanted - thickness rail sleepers
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the AAA grade ones are ok but yes,they do have...
the AAA grade ones are ok but yes,they do have some crap in them but with a gerni and a hit with a sledge hammer will dislodge a lot of the crap out of them.i wouldn't put them through the...
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14th June 2012, 08:48 PM
Thread: 15mm non structual ply wanted vic
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try allboard in bayswater
try allboard in bayswater
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7th June 2012, 05:35 PM
Thread: Wanted - thickness rail sleepers
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if dj doesn't want the job i'll do it on my...
if dj doesn't want the job i'll do it on my slabmaster as long as they aren't treated with creosote
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2nd June 2012, 09:28 AM
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i like to make furniture,if you go to matthews...
i like to make furniture,if you go to matthews timber in nunawading victoria they charge $5000 per cube for blackwood.i'm next to the dandenong ranges where blackwood is nearly a weed.i know a few...
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25th May 2012, 07:44 PM
Thread: Nice river gum
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good size box heart post:wink: welcome to the...
good size box heart post:wink: welcome to the forum
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22nd May 2012, 07:24 PM
Thread: What to do with 'offcut' logs...
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since you have the 10inch cut,i'd be taking out...
since you have the 10inch cut,i'd be taking out stair treads first
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21st May 2012, 07:24 PM
Thread: Value of Sequoia
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jamie welcome to the forum.i cant help with the...
jamie welcome to the forum.i cant help with the pricing of the boards but i am interested in what others have to say.
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10th May 2012, 05:36 PM
Thread: Milling big Mountain Ash
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looks like you have to be quick around here,hey...
looks like you have to be quick around here,hey allan:2tsup:
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8th May 2012, 08:11 PM
Thread: Milling big Mountain Ash
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i could have a look for you and let you know if...
i could have a look for you and let you know if it can be cut with a lucas mill
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24th April 2012, 11:47 PM
Thread: Lucas Mill Attachments
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no, i wouldn't say it's more robust. just alot...
no, i wouldn't say it's more robust. just alot more ecconomically time wise. ie if you have a 1000mm diamater log 5 metres long,you start with the swing mill and take the top off the log in sticker...