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    Ian, the answer to your question is relatively...

    Ian, the answer to your question is relatively easy. The tree grows up here in almost ideal conditions, it grows quickly and with little colour in the wood. Some trees that grow in hard conditions...
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    I can remember as a kid of about 10 or so, my...

    I can remember as a kid of about 10 or so, my parents had a wardrobe in their bed room that was veneered with camphor laurel, in far north Queensland. I used to break tiny bits off just for the...
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    Two new small lidded boxes

    Two new small lidded boxes. The first one was made using the asymetric pattern from some special Queensland maple. The lid and base is brown plum. Measures 75mm tall by 50mm diameter.
    The second...
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    To produce a high gloss finish depends largely on...

    To produce a high gloss finish depends largely on the density and size of the pores of the wood involved. For a wood similar to birch, I would sand the bare wood up to about 400#, The apply a stain...
  5. I used 35mm thick polystyrene sheets but the span...

    I used 35mm thick polystyrene sheets but the span was only 1m. the purlins were "C" section, I used 10mm ply strips screwed to the underside of the purlins to form support on the backside of the...
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    That is very special Rod. Jim

    That is very special Rod.

    Jim
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    Hi Vern, Thanks for the comment. I haven't...

    Hi Vern,

    Thanks for the comment. I haven't had the need yet for a project larger than about 70mm. I intend to make another round box a bit deeper with a removable round tray, It will be about...
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    A round jewellery box

    Cleaning up after a big project, is not my favourite job and sometimes get distracted. During the last one I came across a segmented black bean ring 115mm diameter and about 25mm deep, left over...
  9. Beautiful job.... Jim

    Beautiful job....

    Jim
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    looks good Ted. How many coats of DO did you...

    looks good Ted. How many coats of DO did you apply?

    Jim
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    Thanks Vern, it probably should be called "grey"...

    Thanks Vern, it probably should be called "grey" beech, as you have noted, it is not really white.

    Jim
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    Thank you Peter. Jim

    Thank you Peter.

    Jim
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    Thanks D.D. White beech is normally featureless...

    Thanks D.D. White beech is normally featureless grained, this however, is has a lot of curly grain and so exposes a lot of end grain, causing it to come up a bit darker than normally. The photo...
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    White beech jewellery box

    My latest creation, a jewellery box out of rare figured white beech. The box measures 250mm x 170mm x 120 deep. The top features a panel of burl veneer with a panel of red cedar on the inside of...
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    Venus and David

    During the seventies, quite a few southern immigrants took up resident in a rural farming district. They pooled their resources, farmed and did well. They were very appreciative of the...
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    Would any of these help? Carbatec Router...

    Would any of these help?

    Carbatec Router Template Guide Set – 9pce Solid Brass Guides | Carbatec

    Jim
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    Nice job Joe :2tsup: Jim

    Nice job Joe :2tsup:

    Jim
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    Just stumbled onto this thread. I have been...

    Just stumbled onto this thread. I have been "sharpening" files, not rasps, for many years, in fact I posted a thread on it here a few years back. I used ordinary cheap vinegar in a turning tool...
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    Nice box Ruddy, :2tsup: Jim

    Nice box Ruddy, :2tsup:

    Jim
  20. Thread: Mulga Box

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    That is a very nice box, well done. :2tsup: ...

    That is a very nice box, well done. :2tsup:

    Jim
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    Could give it a good coat of lacquer first? ...

    Could give it a good coat of lacquer first? Might sell then??

    Jim
  22. The problem as has been mentioned, is that the...

    The problem as has been mentioned, is that the glue joint is failing from lack of use. Discard them and buy new belts. In the past I have tried re-gluing after extensive joint cleaning, with pva,...
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    Small maple box with a threaded lid

    My latest creation, a small lidded box in Queensland maple and black bean. This one measures 50mm high x 60mm diameter. the vertical feature stripes were made especially for this box, Qld maple and...
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    That is a very interesting idea, well executed...

    That is a very interesting idea, well executed too..... :2tsup:

    Jim
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    Powder lidded box

    Taking advantage of some shed time to use up some of those special pieces lately. This small box was made from a mix of W.A. shee oak and some Queensland flame she oak. The box is 80mm diameter x...
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    A sketch and size would help to suggest a...

    A sketch and size would help to suggest a potential solution. i have been known to make small (50mm) lidded pots.

    Jim
  27. Thread: Flindersia

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    Compering samples or species is extremely...

    Compering samples or species is extremely subjective. I have examples of Queensland maple that will make your eyes water with envy, at the same time I have examples that could be confused with kauri...
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    Mini Vase in Maple

    The blank was unearthed recently during a clean up. Started about six months ago and was supposed to have been finished at the Last August Turnout at Malanda, didn't happen. Today I got some time...
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    DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    A little bit off topic but I have the 12" (300mm)...

    A little bit off topic but I have the 12" (300mm) model of that saw bench. After 21 years the motor died rather permanently. The motor had the "hangers" welded to the motor fame which meant a...
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    An excellent mod Vern, and nicely made. We used...

    An excellent mod Vern, and nicely made. We used a router plane when cutting out the grooves for the treads in stair stringers.

    Jim
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    Mat, I am assuming the tool you are grinding is a...

    Mat, I am assuming the tool you are grinding is a spindle roughing gouge, forged from a flat bar into a "U" shape. Your fourth photo shows part of the handle, would indicate that. If I am correct...
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    As others have said, don't waste your time, buy...

    As others have said, don't waste your time, buy some new belts. Glue the broken belts to lengths of thick ply about 300mm long and make some sanding boards. I found pva glue works well.

    Jim
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    NEW INFO I'm in

    I'm in
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    I have been soaking my old rasps and files in...

    I have been soaking my old rasps and files in ordinary cheap vinegar fro about 36 hours. I use one of the tubes that turning tools come in as the container. The files/rasps come out sharper than...
  36. When the mood allows, I would interrupt the...

    When the mood allows, I would interrupt the caller and ask about the health of their mother, siblings, and children. Anything to slow down the time spent by the caller. The best one was, "How are...
  37. On an afternoon after lunch and during my nana...

    On an afternoon after lunch and during my nana nap, the phone rang and woke me up. An Indian voice greeted me and that pressed the wrong switch. I responded by asking the caller, "Do you like...
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    Damien, From your first post, I had assumed that...

    Damien,
    From your first post, I had assumed that the project was 430mm diameter. Therefore I had suggested you cut a disc 430mm diameter and use that as a "former" for making two full semi circular...
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    Cut a series of holes about 35mm diameter about...

    Cut a series of holes about 35mm diameter about 75mm in from the edge. Use cramps in these holes to glue the strips together. The ends are butt joined in the groove, just the same as you would with...
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    I would suggest you cut a circle 430mm diameter...

    I would suggest you cut a circle 430mm diameter and laminate two thin strips to make up the stringing. Make two halves a bit over half the circumference long. That will take the pressure off the...
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    My sincere condolences to you Bob, in this moment...

    My sincere condolences to you Bob, in this moment of grief.

    Jim
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    Another nice piece Hughie, that piece of timber...

    Another nice piece Hughie, that piece of timber would have produced a few challenges?

    Jim
  43. My saw bench is 22 years old. It gets used...

    My saw bench is 22 years old. It gets used regularly as a saw bench and often as a convenient glue up bench. The top gets a once over with the belt sander with a 120# belt. Actually it does the...
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    What size and thickness will the box tops be? ...

    What size and thickness will the box tops be? How deep will the recess be required?

    Jim
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    Queensland walnut jewellery box

    This jewellery box is made using European poplar as a base for some fiddle back Queensland walnut veneer. The lid panel is walnut burl veneer surrounded with some shop made veneer banding. The...
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    I believe one of the common names for Albizia...

    I believe one of the common names for Albizia lebbeck, is "womans tongue". I made a small box from a smallish speciman, without any major issues. Flat work does not generate as much dust as does...
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    Hide glue is best made fresh. As an apprentice...

    Hide glue is best made fresh. As an apprentice my job was to glean out the glue pot late in the day and cover new glue pearls with water to soak over night. In the morning I had to light a small...
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    Chris, you didn't mention what the application...

    Chris, you didn't mention what the application that you were referring to.

    For joinery a mortice and tenon joint is far superior. I was involved in a court case involving twenty six full size...
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    John, I have used one of the bench top...

    John,

    I have used one of the bench top morticers. The stuff I did was for cabinets and not for making full sized joinery. It did a good job keeping in mind they are light machines . Not sure...
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    The fibre material was called "hemp",if I...

    The fibre material was called "hemp",if I remember correctly the process was called "scrimming".

    Jim
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