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13th May 2019, 12:34 PM
Thread: Pegus Clamps
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I'm a bit late in responding to this thread, but...
I'm a bit late in responding to this thread, but here are my thoughts.
I purchased the Pegas blade holders about 12 months ago and am happy with them.
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6th June 2017, 12:00 PM
Thread: glueing truck sides
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Hi Stevo Ditto to all suggestions above,...
Hi Stevo
Ditto to all suggestions above, particularly the bamboo skewers.
I also use these to fasten the axles when mounting wheels when using the stubby axles with the hub on the end.
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4th April 2017, 12:07 PM
Thread: Some more little rascals
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Some more little rascals
Hi All
Some more cars that I made recently.
Scored an old Oregon (Douglas Fir) post from a mate and milled it down to a usable size.
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4th April 2017, 11:40 AM
Thread: I Just Love Me Trucks
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That's a nifty trick using double sided tape and...
That's a nifty trick using double sided tape and the blocks to split the guards down the middle.
Thanks for sharing your progress
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4th April 2017, 11:32 AM
Thread: Latest Toys
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Hi John I purchase the plans from Shop All Toy...
Hi John
I purchase the plans from Shop All Toy Plans
I sometimes modify them a bit to suit my capabilities or equipment etc.
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10th February 2017, 11:11 AM
Thread: Latest Toys
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Latest Toys
Hi Everyone.
Just a few photos of my latest toys that I made over the xmas break.
Bought myself a new scroll saw back in Dec. So much better than the old one.
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10th February 2017, 10:38 AM
Thread: Dolls House Designs
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toymakingplans.com have a few doll house plans. ...
toymakingplans.com have a few doll house plans.
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10th February 2017, 10:36 AM
Thread: Dolls House Designs
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toymakingplans.com have a few doll house plans ...
toymakingplans.com have a few doll house plans
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28th October 2016, 11:52 AM
Thread: 1950's Porsche
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Thanks Crowie Not really my kind of car...
Thanks Crowie
Not really my kind of car either, but it was in a group of 4 plans, so I had to do it to complete the set.
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27th October 2016, 02:31 PM
Thread: VW Beetle Convertable and Kombi Van
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VW Beetle Convertable and Kombi Van
Hi Guys
A VW Beetle Convertable and Kombi Van that I made recently.
These were made at 200% size which allowed the inclusion of the windscreen on the beetle. Plans from toymakingplans.com
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27th October 2016, 02:13 PM
Thread: 1950's Porsche
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1950's Porsche
Hi Guys
Here is the 4th car out of this series. A 1950's Porsche
Timbers are Poplar for the light timber in the body, then Coachwood, then Tassie Blackwood on the outside with Poplar trims.
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27th October 2016, 02:07 PM
Thread: 1950's Jag
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1950's Jag
Hi Guys
A 1950's Jag that I made recently
Another plan out of the group of 4 cars that came from toymakingplans.com in the US.
Bit of a mixture of timbers in this one.
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27th October 2016, 01:57 PM
Thread: Skid Steer Loader
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Skid Steer Loader
Hi Guys
Here is a Skid Steer Loader that I made recently.
Main body is Silky Oak, the arms are Jarrah and the front forks are Walnut.
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12th September 2016, 03:32 PM
Thread: 50's Cadillac
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50's Cadillac
Hi Everyone
Another one that I finished on the weekend.
Poplar for the lighter timber and Tassie Blackwood for the darker timber.
Pine exhaust pipes.
Plans from toymakingplans.com
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1957 Chev
Hi Everyone
A 1957 Chev that I made a few weeks ago.
Made out of Pine and Tassie Blackwood.
Finished with Orange Oil.
Plan was from toymakingplans.com
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Bobcat
Hi Everyone
Another one that I finished on the weekend.
The light timber is Poplar which I picked up at the Masters closing down sale.
The darker timber is American Walnut.
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12th September 2016, 01:29 PM
Thread: Camaro out of a couple of pallets
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Camaro out of a couple of pallets
Hi Guys
I missed out on the xmas pallet challenge, so thought I would post this one.
I found a couple of hardwood pallets and set about making something out of them.
Fist job, pull apart and... -
6th May 2016, 02:03 PM
Thread: A few bandsaw questions (BP 355)
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Hi Andrew I have a different Bandsaw, but can...
Hi Andrew
I have a different Bandsaw, but can help with Item 7. regarding blade drift.
I had issues with this and once I learned how to deal with it, I find the whole experience much better.
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13th April 2016, 12:03 PM
Thread: Tractor and Animals
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Tractor and Animals
I everyone, it's been a while, I have been making a few other things for the house and have finally managed to get back to making another toy.
Here is a Little Tractor and Animals that I made a few... -
6th October 2015, 09:25 AM
Thread: Rocking Horse
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Awesome job Wasi I have this plan and its on my...
Awesome job Wasi
I have this plan and its on my to do list for my 3 month old daughter.
500 hours...... I had better get cracking. She might just get it for her 21st...
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6th October 2015, 09:17 AM
Thread: Some more toys
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Thankyou
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
Went away for the long weekend, so no furniture as yet. I'll be sure to put some pics up when I have it done.
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2nd October 2015, 01:03 PM
Thread: Spray adhesive question please!
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Recently with purchased plans, I have been...
Recently with purchased plans, I have been printing them out on self adhesive. It is a paper one, so I stick it on the wood, cut and then wipe some turps over it. The turps soaks through the paper...
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2nd October 2015, 12:54 PM
Thread: Some more toys
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Some more toys
Hi Everyone
Here are some more toys that I have made recently.
The Truck here is from toymakingplans.com but the fishing boat, trailer and slide on camper are my own design.
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13th August 2015, 04:29 PM
Thread: Couple of cars
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Thanks Dalboy I'll make some templates and see...
Thanks Dalboy
I'll make some templates and see how it goes
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12th August 2015, 12:35 PM
Thread: Couple of cars
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Thanks Dalboy, I'll give it a crack. Do you use...
Thanks Dalboy, I'll give it a crack.
Do you use double sided tape to stick the template to the piece to be routed?
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11th August 2015, 11:25 AM
Thread: Couple of cars
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Hi Crowie Took about 3 weekends these ones....
Hi Crowie
Took about 3 weekends these ones. The little racing car took about 3-4 hours all up.
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10th August 2015, 04:07 PM
Thread: Couple of cars
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Couple of cars
Hi Everyone
Couple of cars that I made over the last few weekends.
This fist one has Pine for the body, African Sapelle for the sides (The thin bit with windows), Camphor Laural for the Guards... -
31st July 2015, 05:17 PM
Thread: Birth day present
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Great car, I love the wheels Cheers Rod T
Great car, I love the wheels
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21st July 2015, 01:45 PM
Thread: 1950 Truck
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1950 Truck
Hi Guys
New bub arrived on 30th June. All good, home and settled in.
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Managed to get out into the shed (Between nappy changes) the last couple of weekends, dam cold but made this 1950... -
17th June 2015, 05:48 PM
Thread: First Toys Post
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Thanks
Thanks for the kind words folks.
I'll be sure to post others as they are produced.
Bit of down time soon... new baby arriving in about 2 weeks.
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16th June 2015, 03:37 PM
Thread: First Toys Post
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First Toys Post
Hi everyone.
I have been a member for some time, so thought I had better contribute and post some of my latest work.
First one is a batch of Jeeps that I made last year. Plan for these was out of... -
11th May 2015, 02:32 PM
Thread: 2015 Pallet Challenge - Register Here
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I'll give it a crack, I'm in.
I'll give it a crack, I'm in.
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22nd November 2008, 02:07 PM
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Hi Muzza Try Bunnnings, they have 16mm, 25mm &...
Hi Muzza
Try Bunnnings, they have 16mm, 25mm & 30mm brads in the tool section
C-Brads I think they are called. Can't remember the guage, but they are very thin.
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23rd October 2008, 09:13 PM
Thread: Newby in Canberra
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I'll have to...
Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
I'll have to check out the Canberra Woodies Club, thanks for the tip Ray.
Cheers
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23rd October 2008, 08:50 PM
Thread: No longer wishing
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Sent the file Allan, but it looks like you have...
Sent the file Allan, but it looks like you have found another one.
I'll go and check it out.
Thanks Powertoolman for your posting, I'll check that one out as well.
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22nd October 2008, 10:40 PM
Thread: Newby in Canberra
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Newby in Canberra
G'Day all
Never been one for joining forums, but this one looks great, so joined up today.
I'm only a hack hobbyist and enjoy the "sport" in my free time. I am quite impatient, so power tools... -
22nd October 2008, 10:16 PM
Thread: No longer wishing
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Hi ajw The Missus gave me one of these for my...
Hi ajw
The Missus gave me one of these for my birthday last year. Best power tool known to man.
First thing to do is calibrate it. There is an "Unreleased Draft" of an extended users manual...