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    Hi Feckit, A bit of a misunderstanding, maybe I...

    Hi Feckit,
    A bit of a misunderstanding, maybe I didn't explain myself too well. Your link led to vids of the normal way to make complimentary curve templates on the router table, the method that can...
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    Hi Feckit Thanks for the tip; I have made...

    Hi Feckit

    Thanks for the tip; I have made simple templates using the back of old imperial ones that fit in the positioner but the Wave defeated me. I will check out your suggestion.

    Cheers...
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    Hi Grahame, Nice of you to chase this up. I...

    Hi Grahame,

    Nice of you to chase this up. I think they got the system patented around 1989 and there was a lot of development shortly after that. I suspect Mr Perry McDaniel was busy designing all...
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    Incra wave

    INCRA were advertising their INCRA Jig in Fine Woodworking magazine in 1990 with a photo of a "wave" design on a box lid. The ad said that free templates for making the INCRA Wave are included with...
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    Yes, that is the one; I have two, often use them...

    Yes, that is the one; I have two, often use them top and bottom of box. Sometimes in combo with a band clamp. Cheers
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    Lovely work, nice to see the cornerpost dovetail...

    Lovely work, nice to see the cornerpost dovetail and the other INCRA variations. great choice of timbers and I like the mitered lids. Inspirational stuff. thanks.
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    I have done a lot of miter boxes and I use tape...

    I have done a lot of miter boxes and I use tape plus the Veritas 4 way speed clamp (it is item 05F01-20 in my old carbatec catalogue) coupled with a band clamp if it is a big box. Check diagonals...
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    That is a good plan, basics first. Here are the...

    That is a good plan, basics first. Here are the first two lessons from "Exercises in woodworking," by Ivin Sickels (original edition 1889):
    Execise I. Use of the chisel.
    Material: a rough block of...
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    Hi Lyricnz That is the manual I referred to in...

    Hi Lyricnz

    That is the manual I referred to in my post, it came with the original jig. My point is why arent those instructions in the manual sold to buyers of the later LS positioners and...
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    Cornerpost dovetail

    I am wondering how many INCRA owners use the corner-post dovetail. It is a very useful technique, it is decorative and overcomes the problem of limited stock thicknesses for thru dovetails. You can...
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    The drying oils, linseed and Tung, need time to...

    The drying oils, linseed and Tung, need time to oxidise and harden. The label on the Kunos bottle says "fully hardened in 4 weeks", they are honest! You will get better results by leaving a long time...
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I’m in.

    I’m in.
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
  14. REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in

    I'm in
  15. REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in.

    I'm in.
  16. A very nice collection John, well done. What is...

    A very nice collection John, well done. What is the finish and do you use different finish with the Huon pine?

    You are inspiring me with your energy; I had a collection on display and got rid of...
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    Hi Tony, Good thoughts as usual, many thanks....

    Hi Tony,

    Good thoughts as usual, many thanks. This was my first "pointy box" and I was intrigued with the cutting. I cut two adjacent sides off the back, should have cut a diamond shape like you;...
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    Pointy Box

    This is a prototype of a design that is a bit tricky to cut out without losing any fingers. I used a bit of waste pine before I tried it on a decent bit of timber, just to figure out the cutting...
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    Not a box

    This is not a box but it seems to belong to the band sawn genre. It is a dice tower.

    I had never heard of one until my son asked me to make him one. When I googled it I found hundreds. Most were...
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    Having read all this I wouldnt spend the extra to...

    Having read all this I wouldnt spend the extra to fit a saw stop. It is a good idea way over price. I might be convinced that there is a place for it in schools and institutions teaching woodwork as...
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    Ok I found the vid of the inventor using his...

    Ok I found the vid of the inventor using his finger, its impresive up to a point. But I agree with you BobL, the test you describe is the critical one.

    However as Old dog says "Good technique and...
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    I saw the saw stop demonstrated and the guy used...

    I saw the saw stop demonstrated and the guy used a sausage, not his finger, to demonstrate the action. This makes me suspicious. Ok it works fine for sausages but I dont use a sausage on my table...
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    Very nice collection, they look lovely. I like...

    Very nice collection, they look lovely. I like the first camphor one (photos 5 and 6), is it your design? And what finish did you use.

    Best wishes

    Barrie
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    Stan Ceglinski at the Billinudgel Woodworking Co...

    Stan Ceglinski at the Billinudgel Woodworking Co might be interested. You could phone him on 02 66804455 or 0412 429 156.

    He is currently at the Brisbane Wood Show, should be back in Billinudgell...
  25. If you have some bits to run some tests on, try...

    If you have some bits to run some tests on, try sealing/stabilising it with dilute Bondcrete before using a synthetic finish (marine varnish etc).

    Cheers

    Barrie
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    Dear John, Very nice work; I too like the...

    Dear John,

    Very nice work; I too like the matched tower boxes. What finish did you use. I'll look forward to seeing more.

    Cheers

    Barrie
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    Thanks for the kind words, Zelk. There is a...

    Thanks for the kind words, Zelk. There is a digital height readout attached to the unilift, seen on the right of the table top. Very handy when adjusting height for the INCRA gear and repeatability....
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    Hi Paul, I am not sure about the smart bit,...

    Hi Paul,

    I am not sure about the smart bit, its a pretty simple construct, just a couple of cabinets divided up, sliding drawers and a simple top. The details not shown are the dust extraction...
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    Hi Paul, Both drawers are mirror images, just...

    Hi Paul,

    Both drawers are mirror images, just "boxes" that slide in and out. Access is from the inside. The central cabinet door that encloses the router is shut for the most part, and the router...
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    Had the same problem last year; went to the show...

    Had the same problem last year; went to the show with a mate to check out bandsaws after going thru all the catalogues/websites etc. Really disappointed with H&F. Carbtec had good demo of their...
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    I never quite know what will turn out next, Tony,...

    I never quite know what will turn out next, Tony, just have to wait and see.

    Maybe an internal rub with some Wild Turkey will get the creative juices going. Might have to give it a nudge.
    ...
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    A lovely elegant little box; nice choice of...

    A lovely elegant little box; nice choice of wood,well done. What is the finish?

    Regards,

    Barrie
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    At least Joe shares my finely tuned aesthetic...

    At least Joe shares my finely tuned aesthetic sensibilities.

    Thanks for the feedback: think I will call this one "In-Fern-Al".

    Now I'll take Tony's advice and go back to trying to make nice...
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    The wonder fence sucks a lot of dust and the...

    The wonder fence sucks a lot of dust and the under the table extractor leaves only what you can see in the third photo. There is a baffle at the back of the cabinet that stops about 30mm from the...
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    Router table upgrade

    Some time ago I posted some photos of a router table I made. Since then I upgraded the system with an INCRA LS25, unilift, and new router. This meant I had to extend the table. With the help of...
  36. Poll: HEADS UP Put me in for $150-$200 Barrie

    Put me in for $150-$200

    Barrie
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    Ugly box

    Is anyone home?

    I got sick of making nice looking boxes so I made an ugly one. Red cedar and osage orange, finished with tung oil.

    Cheers

    Barrie
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    The dremel is a avery useful tool for personal...

    The dremel is a avery useful tool for personal care. I use mine to trim my toenails as my feet have grown further away from my arms as I have got older. Other attachments are useful for removing...
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    I am! I am! Cheers Barrie

    I am! I am!

    Cheers

    Barrie
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    Very nice Tony, shows your usual fine...

    Very nice Tony, shows your usual fine craftsmanship and detail. You asked for comments on design, well I like the carcass shape very much, but there is something about the symmetry of the drawers...
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    Very nice job, lovely wood. Maybe some earth...

    Very nice job, lovely wood. Maybe some earth magnets for keeping it closed?

    That's a very clean bench, is it new or have you just re-furbished it?

    Regards,

    Barrie
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    Thanks for the info, Dasha, hope you are doing...

    Thanks for the info, Dasha, hope you are doing okay with all that huon pine.

    I wasnt that impressed with the salamanca market; it seemed like only about 25% of the stalls were the make it/bake it...
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    Hi Tony, I hope the stump turns out to have...

    Hi Tony,

    I hope the stump turns out to have some figure stuff in it, stumps usually do.

    Dont know about John Tobin, I'll send him an e-mail and ask him.

    Best wishes,

    Barrie
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    Tony, Dont drop the stump on your foot. I saw...

    Tony,

    Dont drop the stump on your foot. I saw some nice huon stumps and lumps; the guy at Hamilton had half a stump with a lot of bird's eye for $300, very tempting. Unless it is figured it is...
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    Hi Tony, Not wishing to be critical but the bs...

    Hi Tony,

    Not wishing to be critical but the bs boxes I saw (in the photo) were "made down to a price". Small ones started at $40, larger ones up to $100. One gallery owner in Strahan said that...
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    Hi Artme, I hadnt been to Tassie for about 35...

    Hi Artme,

    I hadnt been to Tassie for about 35 yrs, so it had changed a bit! Really enjoyed the trip especially the west (Strahan). Bought a bit of wood here and there, some myrtle, sassafrass,...
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    A Lot of Boxes

    Just been to Tasmania for a look around. In just about every wood craft shop/gallery we went into had bandsawn boxes by a Mr Malcom Nash. I never met the gentleman but is he ever prolific! There must...
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    Use super glue to hold the bushes in the blades...

    Use super glue to hold the bushes in the blades permanently. Dont have to grope around under the saw, or in the blade well, looking for the one that dropped out as you fitted the blade. Easy to knock...
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    A very nice collection, well done. Looks like you...

    A very nice collection, well done. Looks like you use slides on the drawers, too, they look nice and even.

    Regards,

    Barrie
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    Nice job, interesting pattern in the wood. What...

    Nice job, interesting pattern in the wood. What did you finish it with?

    keep up the good work.

    Regards,

    barrie
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