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9th October 2021, 06:35 PM
Thread: Shearing shed timber
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Shearing shed timber
I have been offered a large quantity old timber from a very old shearing shed, my question is will it take a clear finish.
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9th October 2021, 06:31 PM
Thread: Door repair
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Thanks chaps I received some local advice that...
Thanks chaps I received some local advice that has solved the issue
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7th October 2021, 10:40 AM
Thread: Door repair
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Door repair
Hi Folks, I have a friend that is restoring a very old house and is desperate to use the original internal doors.
One however has been damaged (kicked) a some time and has split the lower centre... -
7th January 2020, 08:37 PM
Thread: Redgum slab finish/fill
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Redgum slab finish/fill
Folks
I posted this in the "finishing" section and got no relies, thought I would try here.
I am working on a redgum slab table top which is for an outdoor table that is under over and will... -
6th January 2020, 04:43 PM
Thread: finish /fill a redgum slab
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finish /fill a redgum slab
Folks,
I am working on an outdoor tale top which is redgum,
The table I outside under good cover, late direct sun and no rain
The question's are;
If I use clear casting resine will it go... -
25th March 2019, 02:18 PM
Thread: What ordital sanders are people using
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What ordital sanders are people using
Folks,
My trusty Metabo random orbital sander appears to be reaching the end of its life and was wondering what others are using and why.
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25th March 2019, 02:05 PM
Thread: "man Cave" table
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"man Cave" table
Just finished another Man Cave table. Made with recycled timber I had lying around. Legs and rails are from an old timber fence and the top was some timber I retrieved from a fire pile.
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12th November 2018, 11:50 AM
Thread: how to hinge a top?
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thanks for the replies, I will have a look at them
thanks for the replies, I will have a look at them
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9th November 2018, 01:36 PM
Thread: how to hinge a top?
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how to hinge a top?
Chaps,
This may be a silly question but the Dragon wants a new coffee table about 900x900 with roo to store the gran kids toys.
I intend to use half as a toy box and the other side will have... -
3rd April 2018, 10:17 AM
Thread: what glass coat to use
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what glass coat to use
I am currently building a tv unit for my daughter.
What brand of two pack glass finish do people use for a table top and where do you buy it?
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2nd October 2017, 11:08 AM
Thread: Saw chain advise
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Olmate, I recent had the same problem with my...
Olmate,
I recent had the same problem with my 066 cutting grey box and redgum. I replaced the oil pump and problem solved.
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22nd September 2017, 02:44 PM
Thread: makita 98202
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makita 98202
Hello chaps,
I am currently looking at getting a sharpening system to sharpen mainly 15" thicknesser/jointer blades.
Does anyone know if/where I could get a Makita 98202 in Australia.
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5th April 2017, 09:48 AM
Thread: what are they called?
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Thanks chaps, I think I will have a go at the...
Thanks chaps, I think I will have a go at the timber buttons.
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4th April 2017, 09:59 AM
Thread: what are they called?
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what are they called?
Chaps,
I am after the clips that are used top secure a table top to the base.
hey fit into a slot in the base and are screwed to the top.
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28th March 2017, 07:47 PM
Thread: new dust cover for sander
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Sorry Cava the cover is hard plastic over the...
Sorry Cava the cover is hard plastic over the drum.
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28th March 2017, 03:30 PM
Thread: new dust cover for sander
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new dust cover for sander
Chaps,
I have a 22-44 performax drum sander an dthedust cover has startedto fall apart.
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18th March 2017, 10:26 AM
Thread: which thicknesser?
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I believe they come in both, but I have 3 ph in...
I believe they come in both, but I have 3 ph in my shed
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17th March 2017, 11:04 AM
Thread: which thicknesser?
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which thicknesser?
Chaps,
I am looking to buy a new thicknesser and would like some feed back on the following two,
Woodfast TH410
Sherwood TBW4063.
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29th November 2016, 04:40 PM
Thread: redgum table
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The leg is made from an old "white post", the old...
The leg is made from an old "white post", the old paints lines give it a bit of character.
Fitted the feet and top supports and happy with the fit. -
28th November 2016, 08:47 AM
Thread: redgum table
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shaped the feet and top rails out of the same...
shaped the feet and top rails out of the same stock as the top. Filled the holes with casting resin with a black tint.
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23rd November 2016, 10:18 AM
Thread: redgum table
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Top cut to 1450 mm with jigsaw and tidied up with...
Top cut to 1450 mm with jigsaw and tidied up with the router.
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22nd November 2016, 10:58 AM
Thread: redgum table
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redgum table
I was recently asked by a friend to build her a round redgum table.
I clued up the top in four sctions , the boards are 32 mm. -
26th September 2016, 02:06 PM
Thread: table adjustment?
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table adjustment?
Chaps,
I am currently building a round table and have completed the pedestal leg. It sits flat on my shed floor and I am happy that it si straight, but I am not sure of the surface at the... -
9th August 2016, 02:23 PM
Thread: Adirondack Chair Timber
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I have built a few using recycled vic ash for the...
I have built a few using recycled vic ash for the frame and recycled merbau decking for the slats and back, looks good natural oil or painted.
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3rd August 2016, 10:04 AM
Thread: leg size advice
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leg size advice
Chaps,
A friend has asked me to make her a round dinning table, the top will be 1600 and made from @ 30 mm redgum.
She would like one centre leg.
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11th June 2016, 06:45 PM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Thanks Ian, I picked it up on Ebay for $2,300...
Thanks Ian, I picked it up on Ebay for $2,300 about 4 years ago. has been a great bit of gear.
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11th June 2016, 02:03 PM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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fitted it up and attached the top, I was very...
fitted it up and attached the top, I was very happy with the fit.
I decided to fix the extra rails to the frame and just attach the top with the clips and locating blocks.
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10th June 2016, 04:03 PM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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I have fitted up the frame and fitted corner...
I have fitted up the frame and fitted corner blocks.
I intend to fit 2 extra rails to support the ends of the top.
I was going to screw the rails to the op to help locate it but I would be... -
27th May 2016, 03:35 PM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Sloth/Ian/Artme The dowelsare 19 mm ad I riled...
Sloth/Ian/Artme
The dowelsare 19 mm ad I riled the holes at 20 mm, Idrilled very small starter hole and te set p a sqare on top to kelp keep them staight and drilled to that.
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23rd May 2016, 09:39 AM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Finished clueing up the top over the weekend. ...
Finished clueing up the top over the weekend.
I attached the end boards with 5 x 19x200 hardwood dowles to give it a bit more strength. -
16th May 2016, 11:47 AM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Assembled the ends and started to clue up the...
Assembled the ends and started to clue up the top.
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10th May 2016, 07:30 PM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Sorry I have got to finish a TV unit for the...
Sorry I have got to finish a TV unit for the "Dragon" first, (nearly done)
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29th April 2016, 11:36 AM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Sorry about a second post I had issues with the...
Sorry about a second post I had issues with the photos.
I have almost completed the rails, just a bit more sanding to do. -
29th April 2016, 11:32 AM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Run the boards foir the top through the sander...
Run the boards foir the top through the sander and cut them doen to 140mm wide
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27th April 2016, 04:38 PM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Gentleben. I cut them off just below the top...
Gentleben.
I cut them off just below the top notch and off at about 750 long (depending on length you want), then cut a taper from the top to about 65mm at the bottom . This should take out the... -
27th April 2016, 12:00 PM
Thread: Reclaimed table
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Reclaimed table
Currently building a dinning table for a nephews new house and thought I might post its progress.
Selected the timber for the top and put I out for a couple of weeks. It is 150x45 quarter cut Vic... -
25th April 2016, 09:56 AM
Thread: where to get rolls of sandpaper
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I prefer 25 mtr rolls as there is only @ 200 mm...
I prefer 25 mtr rolls as there is only @ 200 mm left over but with the 10 mtr rolls I have @ 700 mm left over
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22nd April 2016, 03:25 PM
Thread: where to get rolls of sandpaper
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where to get rolls of sandpaper
Chaps,
does anyone know where to get large rolls (@25mts) of 3" sandpaper for a drumsander.
I have bought it off "The Sandpaperman" in the past but he appears to only have 10 mts rolls. (i buy... -
17th August 2015, 02:18 PM
Thread: A portable workshop LED I like
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barbeques Galore have an led light with a magnetic base for $29.00, has a flexable arm
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1st February 2015, 11:13 AM
Thread: how to clear up old hand saws
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how to clear up old hand saws
Chaps,
A mates father inlaw past away recently and he has been having a clear up.. He gave me a number of old hand saws, They need a far bit of work to clean them up, surface rust and pitting.
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1st October 2014, 11:12 AM
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I'm in
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12th August 2014, 11:42 AM
Thread: what clear coat for rusty metal
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Thanks chaps, there is always great advice.
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8th August 2014, 09:35 AM
Thread: what clear coat for rusty metal
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what clear coat for rusty metal
Chaps, I am sorry if this is the wrong forum.
I am building a number of shelves for a friend who wants to use rusty metal as the legs. She whats to keep the rusty appearance but I believe it... -
23rd March 2014, 01:12 PM
Thread: horse float floor
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horse float floor
Chaps,
A mat has asked me to replace the floor in his horse float The old floor as form board and has given way.
The rails are 510 centres which I think is to wide?
He wants to put in a... -
17th December 2013, 08:10 AM
Thread: finish for a cheese board?
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Thanks chaps for the advice, I went with the "Ubeaut"
finish and they look a treat.
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14th December 2013, 11:27 AM
Thread: finish for a cheese board?
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finish for a cheese board?
Chaps,
I am I the process of making a cou7pleof cheese boards for the Dragon.
The boards are made up of various timbers.
I was thinking of using Cabots Cabothane clear.
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31st May 2013, 07:53 PM
Thread: perless 310
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Thanks "hiroller" that is the machine I am talking about,, Pappy
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30th May 2013, 08:47 PM
Thread: perless 310
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Sorry, I think it is a "herless"
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20th May 2013, 04:03 PM
Thread: perless 310
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perless 310
Chaps,
Have been offered a 1984 perless 310 bandsaw 240 v, in fair/good condition,
Anyone got one or used one any issues?
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3rd January 2013, 12:27 PM
Thread: Decking merbau 140x19
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There is a couple of places on Ebay have it at $8.50 lm.