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David they are just beautiful.

Can you build me a full size one, I'd like to live in it. :p

You're welcome dragonfly. :U






:lolabove:

Hi all,

Haven't been here for ages, but thought a few people might like this...Bonsai australian trees...there's even huon pine.

Australian Native Plants as Bonsai - 2005

I think they...

Bump.:B

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone can tell me if this is any good?
Apparently it is a replica, working, but very slow.
Thanks for any help forthcoming. :)

That would have to be a Vulcan pope spock shave wouldn't it?
:hahaha:

Hi Travis,

Here is a link to the carbatec plane page for your perusal.
Handplanes : CARBA-TEC

As Glenlara said, it's in Springvale.
Molly.:)

Hi everyone,

Haven't been around for a while, but I came across this page on the net and thought the boatbuilders might appreciate a look.

Google Image Result for...

Hi everyone,

Haven't been around for a while, but I came across this page on the net and thought the boatbuilders might appreciate a look.

Google Image Result for...

Thankyou sprog.:2tsup:

Wow, it never occurred to me to wear safety glasses whilst hammering.:oo:
Thanks for the warning.

Anyone got any idea?:D

Hi all,
Haven't been around for a while, so I hope everyone is having a good new year.

Not a fine furniture question, but I hope someone can help.
I'm watching a pine desk on ebay and it has a...

Hi hoovie,
That's a very good job for your first spoon. :2tsup:It's a steep learning curve isn't it?
I think you did good letting the salesman talk you into the swiss chisel. It is very...

Hi Amar,

Carefully read this page,
http://www.nmit.vic.edu.au/course_info/apprenticeships/about_apprenticeships/
particularly the second paragraph about pre apprenticeships.

There is also a...

Hi Amar and MatthewF,

I did a woodcarving course at the Victorian Woodworkers Association at their workshop in North Melbourne.
They have various woodworking and furniture making courses as...

I stand as long as I'm able then pull up a stool for a little while, then stand again after a bit because it's awkward carving in a sitting position. I just keep alternating between the two.
My...

Don't know anything about fast weathering, but those pieces are GORGEOUS!:welldone:

4.6 on the Richter Scale!

Did anyone feel the earth tremor about 10 minutes ago?
Apparently it was right across Melbourne.
The house shook for about 10 seconds!:o:C:oo:

Hi John,
Really like the shelves! :2tsup:

Just a word about the potatoes :rolleyes:
You may know this already and just have them there to show off your handiwork, but potatoes need to be kept...

He's really cute!:U

Hi Sturdee,
My dad had his prostate, bladder and urethra removed 10 years ago due to cancer and he's still going strong now at 83, enjoys a full life and is very into his music (he plays the piano...

:welcome4:

Hi Indranil,
Welcome to this forum. A very informative and friendly place to be.

It's been hot, dry and dusty here lately too. I'm in Melbourne in the south east of Australia and...

Very, very nice! :2tsup:

[quote=rsser;893460]My son's just leaving Alexandra for Melb. in case. The fire's at Taggerty, 10 mins away by car.

In my opinion, this is the RIGHT thing to do.
Waiting till the fire is at...

Yes.
I was just about to ask the same question.
Thought it was my computer so I shut down and started up again, but it was the same.:?

Bob Marley
Lucky Dube
Hildegard von Bingen
John Williams (the guitarist not the star wars man)
Inti Illimani
Jackson Browne

According to what mood I'm in. :rolleyes:

Is it a branch bark collar?
With the stubb of a broken branch still attached?

12 across = Huon? :q

Welcome Gar,
It is indeed a wonderful place to relax.:)

Fantastic job.
Love the little stroller!:2tsup:
Bet these were recieved with enthusiasm.

In some instances, maybe the owner of the house that the wood is outside of could tell you what kind of tree it was? :rolleyes:

Hi Ian,
What a lovely story.
We have butcherbirds here and we've heard the telephone ring coming from the trees many times, but didn't know it was the butcherbird.
Thanks for sharing that.:)

Hi,
welcome to the forum. :)
Try www.claytonssalvage.com.au

Hope this helps.

:newyear:

Thankyou nz.

Merry Christmas to all from me too.
Drive carefully everyone.

Breezy Rider.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Hi Lissa and welcome,

Try www.carbatec.com.au
They have a good website and a store in Launceston.
Hope this helps,
Molly. :)

:welcome4:

Hi and welcome bj.
There's lots of great information and help when you need it here.
Lots of people (not me) who know what they're talking about.
Have a great time woodworking over...

They all look great!
Looking forward to seeing the progress reports.
Are you going to put a spider in the cobweb?:biggrin2:

About your question regarding not sanding but just doing another coat.
After the first coat is dry you'll notice that if you run your hand over it, it will feel a little rough. The light sand with...

I do a light rub with steel wool between coats.
If the second coat is the final coat, it won't need anything done to it.

Ditto what the others said about the belt sander. You'll wreck it if you...

Hi Geoff,
Do you mean you have a photo of a cabinet that you wish to do a life size drawing of?
I'm not too clear of what you actually want to do.:rolleyes:

I'm crying laughing.....:hahaha:

Welcome Pete!

Haven't been here too long myself.
I'm a novice woodcarver up the road in Belgrave.
There's heaps of info and good humour in this forum, as I'm sure you've noticed if you've been...

The fifth?

Congratulations!
I became a Grandmother at 51, with the second grandkid coming in three weeks.
I can tell you it's FANTASTIC.
All the fun without the hassles.
It's an awsome time in your life....

Wow! That's really nice! :2tsup:

Thanks for the informative reply Donna.
I ADORE the little box in the May thread.
I've just done a little woodcarving to date. You're inspiring me to branch out!
:2tsup:

Donna,

The box is gorgeous!
This might sound like a stupid question, but how did you shape the legs?
Are they hand carved?