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25th February 2021, 06:02 PM
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GORE WARNING made me sick to see it. but will ensure i never...
made me sick to see it. but will ensure i never make the mistake. i occasionally use a cordless drill with gloves, gotta stop
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2nd February 2021, 04:47 PM
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One option you could consider is to move into...
One option you could consider is to move into another similar job to what you already have, at a similar pay. Get some new stimulation, perhaps even find something you like.
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19th January 2021, 02:03 PM
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I love the sentiment of this thread. I have...
I love the sentiment of this thread.
I have been lucky to get a lot of tools free or cheap, well beyond my budget would have normally allowed.
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14th January 2021, 11:51 AM
Thread: Hi from Quakers Hill
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Welcome. I lived in Quakers hill for 30 years....
Welcome. I lived in Quakers hill for 30 years. Now i visit once a month.
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16th December 2020, 07:33 PM
Thread: PVA or Epoxy
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I did a bent lamination of for a handle for a...
I did a bent lamination of for a handle for a tool box, 10x 5mm slices. Used normal white glues, its held up for 6 years.
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17th November 2020, 10:29 PM
Thread: Best hardwood for toy blocks
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I build a large set. 1"x2"4", and I used pine....
I build a large set. 1"x2"4", and I used pine. Its taken a lot of abuse, and still no dents or splinters. I was told by friends not to use hardwood as it would be heavy. Even using the pine, its a...
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1st September 2020, 11:29 AM
Thread: Summer Greetings from Tokyo Japan
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Hello Yoshii-San. My company sells medical...
Hello Yoshii-San.
My company sells medical devices in Japan, as well as gets a lot of parts from Japanese companies. So I am familiar with Japanese politeness rules. I also watch a lot videos on... -
1st September 2020, 09:50 AM
Thread: Wooden Plane - The Wedge is Stuck
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pour a bit of light oil or wd40 where the wedge...
pour a bit of light oil or wd40 where the wedge touches the plane, and then gently tap the sides of the wedge so that the oil can pentrate down to the bottom, after some time and gentle taps...
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29th August 2020, 04:18 PM
Thread: Summer Greetings from Tokyo Japan
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Hello Yoshii-San, I have been following your...
Hello Yoshii-San,
I have been following your work for many years. It is excellent quality.
My favourite video is your workshop tour. It is a good inspiration for me, to see what can be... -
29th August 2020, 02:07 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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14th August 2020, 01:40 PM
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My two sons have been trained since age 2 to be...
My two sons have been trained since age 2 to be woodworkers. They will each get a complete set of handtools. Not worth much, but in excellent working condition, and everything they need to build...
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7th August 2020, 11:33 AM
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Yeah i complete agree. It was mainly for small...
Yeah i complete agree. It was mainly for small handtools. The toy story box is so nice.
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7th August 2020, 11:26 AM
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Thanks Crowie, some great inspiration.
Thanks Crowie, some great inspiration.
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28th July 2020, 11:04 AM
Thread: Combination squares
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Dont need to be that perfect for woodwork. Ive...
Dont need to be that perfect for woodwork. Ive adjusted a few of my vintage ones to be square, they have held square every since. I compared it to a friends starret. Over 30cm, i couldnt tell the...
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28th July 2020, 11:00 AM
Thread: Aldi Bandsaw any good?
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Ive been using mine for many years, seems to work...
Ive been using mine for many years, seems to work well. Broke the blade once when trying to cut metal. Otherwise works well for wood.
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6th July 2020, 03:27 PM
Thread: Sawstop and treated pine
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I have been working with treated pine. Its CCA...
I have been working with treated pine. Its CCA treated so I cut it outside with a circular saw. Dont want arsenic dust floating around the shop.
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18th December 2019, 12:06 PM
Thread: Zinken MIa 6 Woodworking Machine
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READ ME! one just came up for sale on the calssified.
one just came up for sale on the calssified.
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15th October 2019, 04:26 PM
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Fair enough. Also you might need insurance, both...
Fair enough. Also you might need insurance, both for tools, and also liability, incase someone hurts them self. Combined with the cost of replacing blades etc, and your time in having to be present...
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15th October 2019, 01:29 PM
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Hey Scott, I thought of that idea too, when...
Hey Scott,
I thought of that idea too, when I was fitting out my shed. But now that I've forgotten the cost of the equipment, I couldn't imagine having to share my workshop with anyone. Having... -
2nd October 2019, 09:11 AM
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Hey Doug, It makes sense in theory. The...
Hey Doug,
It makes sense in theory. The extractor is pulling air through the cabinet, you want as much of that air to come from the space around the blade. So sealing up other hole means a higher... -
19th August 2019, 01:23 PM
Thread: Micro workshop?
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Here are my experiences working in a 1M x 1.5M...
Here are my experiences working in a 1M x 1.5M balcony workshop:
I primarily make toys. So a handsaw, plane, drill, and chisel can get alot of amazing work done. Infact people are amazed at the... -
19th June 2019, 12:18 PM
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Toymaking Toolbox or Bench inspiration required.
Hi All,
I am building some toys for my children, I am taking a break to clean up my shop (garage corner) and put all my toy making tools in a nice antique tool box.
Does anyone have any... -
13th June 2019, 04:21 PM
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I came to the show with my two year old son. We...
I came to the show with my two year old son. We were at your Drum booth at the end of Sunday. We both enjoyed your booth so much. He loved the drumming session and also Afro Moses' performance. It...
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28th April 2019, 04:54 PM
Thread: Spring greetings from Tokyo.
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Hi Yoshii, I have been following your work for...
Hi Yoshii,
I have been following your work for a long time, I love the recent work.
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21st March 2019, 02:56 PM
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Austin, I havent used it yet. Due to not wanting...
Austin, I havent used it yet. Due to not wanting to fill my garage with fine dust, its often easier to take a jigsaw outside than the wheel the bandsaw outside. I didn't actually want a bandsaw, but...
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21st March 2019, 10:19 AM
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Single garage with a small corner for woodwork,...
Single garage with a small corner for woodwork, and plenty of nice hand tools.
Im pretty close, a B&D workmate with some nice old tools that I have restored. I have a few luxuries as well,... -
26th February 2019, 09:51 AM
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Went way over budget at this year But very...
Went way over budget at this year
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4th February 2019, 11:07 AM
Thread: Paulcall 6" Planer & 10" Sawbench
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FREE: NSW Hey. If 62woollybugger cant arrange...
Hey.
If 62woollybugger cant arrange something, I'd be happy to pick it up. I work nearby so I could pick it up at a time that suits you.
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24th January 2019, 03:03 PM
Thread: Looking for a workshop to Rent
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That's a real shame. The one I go to in Sydney is...
That's a real shame. The one I go to in Sydney is extremely inclusive, with members of both genders and all ages.
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24th January 2019, 02:36 PM
Thread: Looking for a workshop to Rent
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I joined a Mens shed. I can work there for 100$...
I joined a Mens shed. I can work there for 100$ per year.
I also buy excess tools, and make my own benches, storage ect, and have a very well stocked balcony sized workshop.
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9th January 2019, 09:17 AM
Thread: What to do about mum!
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Thanks for sharing BobL. That information is most...
Thanks for sharing BobL. That information is most valuable for my research.
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8th January 2019, 08:40 AM
Thread: What to do about mum!
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Hey All, My mum has been a dementia nurse for...
Hey All,
My mum has been a dementia nurse for 20 years, and I can see the toll its taken on her. I often visit her at work so I know the terrible it is for sufferers.
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5th December 2018, 11:55 AM
Thread: Dremel 4200
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This might explain why: ...
This might explain why:
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Wow that is nice. As a stamp collector I need to...
Wow that is nice. As a stamp collector I need to make one tooo!
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13th November 2018, 09:07 AM
Thread: Help identifying a sharpening stone
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Its a finishing stone for electric planner blades.
Its a finishing stone for electric planner blades.
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8th November 2018, 08:46 AM
Thread: Amateur Turning issues
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Be VERY CAREFUL of treated pine. Im not sure...
Be VERY CAREFUL of treated pine.
Im not sure what precautions you need, but its nasty stuff, especially if you are inhale, or the dust is going in your eyes.
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2nd November 2018, 08:35 AM
Thread: Selecting a shoulder plane - what size?
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If it helps I started with 3, thin 10mm, thick...
If it helps I started with 3, thin 10mm, thick 20mm and 15 with a skew blade.
But I normally get them for under $2 at flea markets, so I've added a few extras, but i still mainly use the above 3. -
19th October 2018, 09:29 AM
Thread: One for the brains trust
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No way. Tell them to get stuffed. Luckily you...
No way. Tell them to get stuffed. Luckily you have a clear document with the time stamp. And not a guy who just wrote down 9
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15th October 2018, 06:10 PM
Thread: Hand Sawing & Mono Vision
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Hi, It should be possible to saw straight. I...
Hi,
It should be possible to saw straight. I tried a few times with a eye patch on to simulate what you are going through. I used a technique as described here (has subtitles)... -
18th September 2018, 10:36 AM
Thread: Summer greeting from Tokyo, Japan
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Hi Yoshii-san I have returned from my holiday...
Hi Yoshii-san
I have returned from my holiday from Japan. It is a beautiful country, I will definitely go back when I can.
I bought a Nomi, Kanna, and Ryoba.
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16th August 2018, 09:11 AM
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Thanks for sharing, that is a fantastic design. ...
Thanks for sharing, that is a fantastic design.
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7th August 2018, 04:25 PM
Thread: Screwed wood
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Hi. I have currently doing the same thing. I have...
Hi. I have currently doing the same thing. I have borrowed the following and am making a 1.5inch set for a vice.
Happy to help out, perhaps make you one, for the cost of wood/postage. -
6th August 2018, 01:33 PM
Thread: Summer greeting from Tokyo, Japan
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Many thanks Yoshii-san! What are you building...
Many thanks Yoshii-san!
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1st August 2018, 04:28 PM
Thread: Summer greeting from Tokyo, Japan
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No problem. Your English is good. I was...
No problem. Your English is good.
I was looking at:
1. YOSHIZAWA RIKO (2 Chome-6-12 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0043, Japan)
2. Tokyu Hands
3. Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, for... -
1st August 2018, 03:05 PM
Thread: Summer greeting from Tokyo, Japan
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Your work is very good. I am looking forward to...
Your work is very good. I am looking forward to Japan very much.
Could you please explain this: "Could you pleas expect next my works?" I did not understand that sentence. -
31st July 2018, 11:07 AM
Thread: Summer greeting from Tokyo, Japan
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Hi Yoshii, I have been a subscriber to your...
Hi Yoshii,
I have been a subscriber to your youtube channel for a long time.
I love your work.
I am coming to Japan in 2 weeks for a holiday (and to buy tools)
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3rd July 2018, 09:45 AM
Thread: The hardships of life...
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Sorry to hear, my deepest condolences to your...
Sorry to hear, my deepest condolences to your family.
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23rd January 2009, 11:27 PM
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I got the aldi one for $14.99 and put bigger...
I got the aldi one for $14.99 and put bigger washers on the bolts in the arm, to that I could make it a bit more rigid, and that has taken virtually all the play out of the press. Its now very...
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23rd January 2009, 01:36 PM
Thread: Yet another homemade router
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Yeah I knew the risk. For some reason the...
Yeah I knew the risk. For some reason the workpiece never even moved, maybe due to the slow speed I was using or the very light pressure.
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23rd January 2009, 12:08 PM
Thread: Yet another homemade router
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Bob38S: Thanks to the above message my drill...
Bob38S: Thanks to the above message my drill press has a fence now too!
I have a really crappy drill press that I got from aldi, and I rarely use it. When I do I just hold the pieces in place with...