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17th November 2020, 08:58 AM
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DONE: ...and, all gone. cheers, Sean
...and, all gone.
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15th November 2020, 12:08 PM
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DONE: Thanks for the kind wishes Crowie :) Missed a...
Thanks for the kind wishes Crowie :)
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15th November 2020, 09:13 AM
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DONE: (Pakenham, Vic) Timber and panel stash to go ASAP
Gday guys, dormant member scooter here. :)
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9th October 2011, 06:06 PM
Thread: WIP - Groggy's Workbench
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Wonderful job Greg, a real credit to your skills...
Wonderful job Greg, a real credit to your skills & workmanship :2tsup:
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1st September 2010, 07:19 PM
Thread: WIP - Groggy's Workbench
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Going well, Greg. :) Have you got the...
Going well, Greg. :)
Have you got the "ssssssssshhhhhhhniccckkk" for your ringtone yet? :D
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8th August 2010, 03:30 PM
Thread: WIP - Groggy's Workbench
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Coming along nicely, Greg, following the thread...
Coming along nicely, Greg, following the thread with interest. :)
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2nd January 2010, 09:18 PM
Thread: First use of BIL mill with 60" bar
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Great thread, Bob, nice piccies & a good blurb....
Great thread, Bob, nice piccies & a good blurb. Thanks for putting it up :)
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28th October 2009, 09:06 PM
Thread: Where to find hydrochloric acid?
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'Tis correct. Cheers.............Sean
'Tis correct.
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25th October 2009, 10:02 PM
Thread: Centre drilling a timber column
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Maybe have a read of a method I've used here...
Maybe have a read of a method I've used here, might be of some use for a starter or pilot hole.
Cheers................Sean
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25th October 2009, 09:57 PM
Thread: what paint is that?
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Gday Bob, can't answer many of your questions,...
Gday Bob, can't answer many of your questions, except to say you can get a lead paint test kit, bought one about 15 years ago when doing up a cot for the first born.
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3rd October 2009, 05:43 PM
Thread: Show us ya shed!
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/pic of shapely legs up a ladder/ That's what...
/pic of shapely legs up a ladder/
That's what you call looking up an old mate. :)
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21st September 2009, 11:44 AM
Thread: WIP - Groggy's Workbench
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Hey Greg, yeah, busy times mean infrequent...
Hey Greg, yeah, busy times mean infrequent visits. Trust you're all well. :)
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20th September 2009, 08:03 PM
Thread: WIP - Groggy's Workbench
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Looking terrific, Greg. :2tsup: ...
Looking terrific, Greg. :2tsup:
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6th August 2009, 03:56 PM
Thread: Skew's box(es?)
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Gday all, interesting thread, Andy, enjoying your...
Gday all, interesting thread, Andy, enjoying your narrative & pics. Problem solving skills too. :)
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7th May 2009, 12:21 AM
Thread: A STUBBY gloat
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Gday all David, HB for the other day, and...
Gday all
David, HB for the other day, and congrats on the new lathe, sounds like a beauty. :)
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7th May 2009, 12:12 AM
Thread: It's "Scooter"s birthday
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Gday, & thanks for the birthday greetings! :) ...
Gday, & thanks for the birthday greetings! :)
As Allan said, I don't seem to get on much these days, something about life getting in the way.
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13th November 2008, 09:00 PM
Thread: am i the only one
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Gday I turned up a little cup type doovah out...
Gday
I turned up a little cup type doovah out of pine that is a neat fit over the live centre, after jabbing the right elbow a few times.
Does the trick. :)
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12th November 2008, 08:41 PM
Thread: CIG HVLP spray kit still available
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Send me a PM if Jeff can't find his & I'll scan...
Send me a PM if Jeff can't find his & I'll scan mine for you, Paul.
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11th November 2008, 09:44 PM
Thread: Oak Park Box Joint Jig
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Saw this idea on their site years ago, Harry,...
Saw this idea on their site years ago, Harry, have been "gunna" make up a homemade version for ages.
Glad it works well!
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4th November 2008, 11:19 PM
Thread: I got a job
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Correct Incorrect Congrats on the job,...
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17th October 2008, 10:59 PM
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Dunno Steve, suck it & see, & post back your...
Dunno Steve, suck it & see, & post back your results. :)
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17th October 2008, 10:58 PM
Thread: Finger joints - any good techniques?
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A few years back I was a bit obsessive about box...
A few years back I was a bit obsessive about box joints, & made a few jigs for the router table that ran in the mitre slots. They were the "standard" type, ie. a high fence backing the workpiece, and...
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17th October 2008, 10:42 PM
Thread: For Melbourne tool collectors
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Thanks for the reminder Stuart, knew it had to be...
Thanks for the reminder Stuart, knew it had to be sometime soon. :)
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17th October 2008, 10:40 PM
Thread: Ci! Rougher road test on spindles.
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Great review, thanks Robbo :2tsup: ...
Great review, thanks :2tsup:
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17th October 2008, 09:47 PM
Thread: David has a job again.
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Goodonya, David, hope you enjoy it. :) ...
Goodonya, David, hope you enjoy it. :)
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17th October 2008, 09:43 PM
Thread: Next Turn-on 18th-19th OCT.
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Poll: Hoping to get there tomorrow morning with young...
Hoping to get there tomorrow morning with young Josh, . :)
Looking forward to seeing some old, old faces. :D
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7th October 2008, 04:32 PM
Thread: Router surface planer
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Looks the goods Michael. :) I built one of...
Looks the goods Michael. :)
I built one of these, thread here, the idea I used for holding the workpiece might be of use to you.
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7th October 2008, 03:54 PM
Thread: Homemade Tri-Square - have you made one?
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Have read a technique of spot annealling a...
Have read a technique of spot annealling a hardened steel blade by clipping the head off a nail, chucking it in the drill press & running it on the spots where you wish to drill.
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7th October 2008, 02:58 PM
Thread: Cricket Bat
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Nice work midge, thanks for sharing. :2tsup: ...
Nice work midge, thanks for sharing. :2tsup:
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1st October 2008, 08:32 PM
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www.plyboard.com.au Plyboard Distributors 192...
www.plyboard.com.au
Plyboard Distributors
192 Princes Hwy
Dandenong, VIC 3175
(03) 9793 4233
Allboards Hallam
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11th September 2008, 10:36 PM
Thread: WB's Shed has finally started
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Goodonya, Rob, exciting times. :) :2tsup: ...
Goodonya, Rob, exciting times. :) :2tsup:
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11th September 2008, 10:33 PM
Thread: WIP - Groggy's Workbench
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Following this with interest, Greg. :) ...
Following this with interest, Greg. :)
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15th August 2008, 10:54 PM
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Gday Jake, if you go digging back a couple of...
Gday Jake, if you go digging back a couple of years on the forums, I recall Zed doing a course with Roger Gifkins, & adopting his DC setup for the SCMS.
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31st July 2008, 10:14 PM
Thread: Mini Turning Day Sunday 3rd August
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Ah, yup. :D
Ah, yup. :D
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30th July 2008, 01:02 AM
Thread: Mini Turning Day Sunday 3rd August
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Gday all, as indicated DJ will be coming, as long...
Gday all, as indicated DJ will be coming, as long as the young bloke's footy isn't at a too inconvenient time.
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30th July 2008, 12:41 AM
Thread: Pin and Pinless question
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Have heard a version of the above, that involves...
Have heard a version of the above, that involves driving the pin out of one end of the blade, & replacing it with a safety pin.
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Bit of a close call, Greg, good thing the missus...
Bit of a close call, Greg, good thing the missus heard 'em.
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9th June 2008, 10:23 PM
Thread: Cant shift the faceplate
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Nah, it just makes you feel better while you...
Nah, it just makes you feel better while you figure out a real solution. :p
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6th June 2008, 12:06 AM
Thread: Very Proud Moment.
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Goodonya, Dave, missed this earlier. ...
Goodonya, Dave, missed this earlier.
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5th June 2008, 11:16 PM
Thread: Review - Northwood HSS Turning Tools
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Some turners have it that the "short point" edge...
Some turners have it that the "short point" edge of the skew is useful fully rounded, making for smooth progress when rolling beads. The "long point" edge is good with the corners ground off but a...
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5th June 2008, 10:17 PM
Thread: scrolling joints for boxes
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Don't know that I'd bother doing finger joints,...
Don't know that I'd bother doing finger joints, but that's up to you.
For dovetails, there are numerous tutorials on the net for cutting dovetails by hand, just adapt these to using your scrollsaw... -
5th June 2008, 09:48 PM
Thread: GMC Right Angle Drill $20 at Mega 10
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GMC Right Angle Drill $20 at Mega 10
Gday all :)
Someone (Vern?) mentioned this drill a while ago as being very suitable for use as a powered sander for turners.
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19th May 2008, 09:55 PM
Thread: Saw blade arbour size change??
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I'd reckon an engineering workshop should be able...
I'd reckon an engineering workshop should be able to machine the centre of the blade out to a different arbor size. Check the yellow pages for someone local.
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18th May 2008, 10:23 PM
Thread: 3D Jigsaw Puzzle
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Good one, thanks Joe. :)
Good one, thanks Joe. :)
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17th May 2008, 09:59 PM
Thread: Whats Your Sign
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At Robbo's ......... Will turn for cash......
At 's .........
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15th May 2008, 09:39 PM
Thread: Drilling Internal Doors
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Hollow cavity fasteners like the ones shown here ...
Hollow cavity fasteners like the ones shown here are good for use on hollow core doors.
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15th May 2008, 09:34 PM
Thread: After info on Li-ion drill/driver
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Further to other comments. Lithium also likes...
Further to other comments.
Lithium also likes to be charged little & often, unlike Nicad in particular.
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15th May 2008, 09:25 PM
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Your Mileage may vary - ie. could be different...
Your Mileage may vary - ie. could be different for you.
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15th May 2008, 09:06 PM
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Heads up on Teknatool lathe for sale - Cranbourne, Vic
Gday
Quick heads up, yesterdays local paper has the following ad:
WOOD LATHE Teknatool 8 speed 1.8m bed GC with all accessories $500 59964583
Hope it's not too late.
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12th May 2008, 11:34 PM
Thread: WIP: deep hollowing
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Goodonya Ern :) :D
Goodonya Ern :) :D