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That makes sense to me.....how much shrinkage would you get with Blue Gum?

I thought this would be the place to ask the question.
I bought some blue gum which I pushed trough the thicknesser and cleaned it all up. It is pretty green. after the surface dried up I oiled it...

sorry par......1983 :-)

Thanks Par, at the moment I'm making some wooden handles for my bronze winches like the handles of a knife.
My Yacht is built in 1083 and made from fibreglass. But it has a fair bit of timber here...

Hi all, just one mores silly question. I got some old bronze winches on my H28 and cleaning up he handles which are bronze too with a 30 year old plastic cover. I would like to remove the plastic and...

I'm trying to find a place to buy american oak somewhere near Brisbane.
I am after oak veneered plywood and some solid timbers.
My Yacht is done in american oak inside and some teak. But the bits...

I just fitted a lead keel to my 16ft plywood boat and now need to paint the hull after I varnished all the deck.
After reading all about what to do I found this
How To Paint A Wooden Boat
I think...

Sorry that was a lazy post.
The first mix was a 1:1 Epox-e-Glue from Boat Craft in two pots one with a red lid and the other with a white lid.
The other glue I made from West System 105 with a 206...

This is most likely a real stupid question but I'm trying to understand something about Epoxy glues. I have a glue here in two buckets which is creamy white and you mix it 1:1. I know that you can...

HERRESHOFF KETCH - Used Boats for Sale

I just love the look......who would be the right man here in Brisbane to do a survey?
Thanks
Reiner

Hey Carl
You can allways weld a flat like a 100x5 along the outside to be safe. But your calculations sound about right.
cheers
Reiner

Thanks Landlubber and Par for trying to be gentle. My boat is only 16 ft and sits in a carport but after reading what you said it will get a cover. I will try to find a canvas cover soft and big...

Thanks to all your good advise today I put on my best coat of varnish. Fantastic.
I did use a brush because I bought that yesterday and wasn't going to buy a foam before trying the brush. It looks...

Thank you Par, great advice. I looked at the foam brushes yesterday but didn't think they would work on varnish. The rain has stopped and I block sanded yesterday. If it stays dry I have another go...

Thank you for that landlubber. I will try a different brush as well. Your technic makes a lot of sense. What can I use to thin the paint down? and if you can't stir it how do you mix the thinner in?...

What would you use to thin it down?
It is shiny as but as I said I can see brush marks. I tried to thin it in one coat with mineral turps and found it bubbled a fair bit.
My plan is to sand it flat...

If the weather is good to me I will paint coat number 10 of varnish on my old scruffie.
I did sand the surface flat after most coats but never seem to manage to get a perfect coat. I can see brush...

I use Australian Weather Forecast - WillyWeather here in Queensland. very easy and has all the info I need.
cheers
Reiner

I think I have to forget about this one. I send the broker a email asking about any info reg surveys or history and never got a reply. What a shame, I think it would be wunderful to keep such a...

I agree with all your coments and if I decide to get more serious I don't mind paying for a good inspection. I do realise it is much cheaper to pay for a good check than finding out later it needs a...

I would make a proper inspection subject to buying it for sure. I just thought if the inside is kept that well it is very likely that the outside has been looked after too. Plus being Huon Pine...

CLASSIC WOODEN SLOOP boat details - BoatPoint Australia

and I love it but all my friends are trying to talk me out of it. I know it is very old but it is beautiful and in great condition above...

Thanks for your replies. It is a very confusing subject with so many options. I found Cetol made by Sikkens and wonder how good it is.
Sikkens has been around a long time and they make real good...

I just bought a 16ft Scruffie about 15 years old. I love the design and the way it looks. It was bought as a kit by the previous owner and looks very well build but hasn't seen much water.
Anyway,...

The liquid Amber is gone......I would say somebody closer to the source wanted it. Well maybe next time....

Reiner

We go up the hill tomorrow and I find out what is going to happen to the stumps.
But you have to tell me what you do with them........maybe we have to do a deal?? :-)

I'm still not sure if I get it or not. A friend of mine is a builder and he needs to get rid of the trees to built a Carport in Tamborine. The owner hired a tree lopper and I asked him what they do...

Hi all, I might be able to get my hands on some liquid amber. Two Trees ...... very old. Number 1 is about 600 thick and number 2 about 750.
Is it good for anything? Just thinking it would be a...

I don't own a sawmill but I have been in business all my life and I have to say you have a lot to learn my friend.
what you can charge is not what you think you should get it is what your customer...

Well.........We bought a block of land in Eagle Heights (Gold Coast Hinterland) and with that received fallen and dropped trees on the block. I searched the Internet for portable sawmills and found...

I don't think Neal is looking for more work, his todo list is longer than mine. Better have a talk to him before you send him more work .

Neal made me a system for a 3 wheeler years ago , he loves ceramic coated stuff. My system never changed colour and it runs cooler too. A few minutes after turning the motor off you can touch the...

Lets hope the Boss doesnt read the forum eh :-)

What about the non gum tree trees? Are most trees here from the same family?

Reiner

It really bugs me that everybody knows what Tree is what and I have no idea. Is there a good book I should buy and learn by pictures? I had a look around but can't find anything .
I wanna be as...

Hey Sigidi, I went up the mountain today and your hook is still there.
What are your plans with the pine?

Cheers
Reiner

I saw a Lucas mill working on my way to Tamborine yesterday on the mainroad from Jimboomba to Tamborine just before the turn off to Canungra.
Anybody here been working there?
cheers
Reiner

Just found this Lucas sawmill on e-bay item number 170236112247
A bit pricy I thought.

Reiner

We bought a block of land in Tamborine Mountains and need some fast growing screen plants to get some privacy. Plenty of room for trees and scrubs but trying to find the right plant seems to be...

can I let it dry out for some month and than use a marine grade varnish? or try to wash it out with terps?

I just fitted a new cedar bifold door and used decking oil to oil it. Done 3 coats and now it gets yellow in places on the surface. Should I have used a better quality oil?
Thanks
Reiner

I'm trying to find Creosote here in Brisbane. Last lot I bought would be 10 years ago...I hope it is still around.
Thanks
Reiner