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8th January 2008, 10:12 AM
Thread: Recycling Rimu
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Go for it son. You will lose some of it but...
Go for it son. You will lose some of it but reasonable care will see you with plenty of timber. You will maybe find other species there too - matai flooring (to die for) totara in teh window jambs...
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13th December 2007, 02:48 PM
Thread: eBay experience - Am I crazy?
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He's a liar and a knowall dickhead. I've not...
He's a liar and a knowall dickhead. I've not bought anything on ebay for ages because of this type. You have every right to be .
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13th December 2007, 02:38 PM
Thread: Jet bandsaw
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Do a search here - you'll not find a bad word...
Do a search here - you'll not find a bad word spoken about them, some are worshipped by the Coin Balancers.....
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4th December 2007, 11:05 AM
Thread: The workbench top finishing debate!
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once shellac'ed, ya never go back! I used a few...
once shellac'ed, ya never go back! I used a few coats of shellac. Offers some moisture protection, and is 100% reversible. I buffed it back with 00 steel wool so it wasn't too slippy.
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17th November 2007, 01:00 PM
Thread: My New Mortise Chisel's
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Your mortice chisel's what? :p
Your mortice chisel's what?
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14th November 2007, 11:29 AM
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Hope trust the bad news is turned around into a...
Hope trust the bad news is turned around into a wonderfully successful result, so you can keep kicking our ass with your excellent skills in the 'shop.
Best of luck David
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31st October 2007, 03:21 PM
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Yep. If it smells chemically, it'll be poisoning...
Yep. If it smells chemically, it'll be poisoning you.
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1st August 2007, 02:49 PM
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there is a fabulous 'School of fine furniture' in...
there is a fabulous 'School of fine furniture' in Launceston.
http://www.utas.edu.au/asff/course.htm
You will find no better, and the most wonderful timbers at your doorstep.
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30th July 2007, 12:08 PM
Thread: Washing Machine hoses
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Ring the 'delivery guys' boss and have them come...
Ring the 'delivery guys' boss and have them come and fix it for you.
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16th July 2007, 01:48 PM
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They're also great to use! The blade contacts...
They're also great to use! The blade contacts the full face of the frog, and the castings were really well done - they used to toss out any imperfect castings in them days...
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12th July 2007, 03:05 PM
Thread: Sticky Domino
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From one project to the next....though there was...
From one project to the next....though there was a few idle months there. Funny thing was that it was ok for the first 6 or so plunges, then gradually got worse. Kind of snuck up on you. THe thing...
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11th July 2007, 02:42 PM
Thread: Sticky Domino
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Sticky Domino
I've posted about this before - can't find it.
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2nd July 2007, 02:36 PM
Thread: Are You Scared Of Dying?
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"Death's a piece of 5hit, when you look at it" - Eric Idle
"Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage, against the dying of the light! " Dylan Thomas
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2nd July 2007, 02:06 PM
Thread: GO you GOOD thing GO ....
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I was there too, but wished that I was not. The...
I was there too, but wished that I was not. The most uninspiring live sport that I have ever witnessed.
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27th June 2007, 08:54 PM
Thread: Another question about domino..
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Time poor>lots of furniture to make>Rocker's jig...
Time poor>lots of furniture to make>Rocker's jig awsome>make one!>use for making kid's bed>GREAT!>wife wants bed with 200+M&T's>:oo: >humm&hah>thinkthinkthink>same bed costs $5K to buy>:oo: >buy...
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27th June 2007, 06:15 PM
Thread: Am I wasting my Time with woodwork?
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Don't despair mate! I have the Bench, lots of...
Don't despair mate! I have the Bench, lots of tools (still NEED more) requsite ability - and yet I have just drifted back into the shed since I made the KS bed over 6 months ago. I have a LV...
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26th June 2007, 02:40 PM
Thread: Domino slide feed problem.
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I'm baaaaak.... My Dom did this very same...
I'm baaaaak....
My Dom did this very same thing last week. I'd made a few projects with it, cleaned and put a way for the summer months. Went to use it for a shelf/panel glue-up, and it became... -
26th June 2007, 02:27 PM
Thread: C12 is a pint-sized powerhouse
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31st May 2007, 11:29 AM
Thread: Zigzag dining table - WIP
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Nice!
Hey David, I love thet timber. D'you think that minwax would look ok on Celerytop? Where do you get it from?
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3rd May 2007, 03:27 PM
Thread: Serious Warning to all Parents!!!
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happy ending! Dont trust other's 'safety'...
happy ending!
Dont trust other's 'safety' either. My wee feller was very inquisitve. 3 mins after assurances that there was 'nothing in the house that could hurt him' he came around the corner... -
3rd May 2007, 03:25 PM
Thread: If you could only have one plane....
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Them ol' fellers had the #62, and really knew how...
Them ol' fellers had the #62, and really knew how to use cabinet scrapers too.
Before the plane bug bit me, I did a hell of a lot of work with a sharp, tuned WWII #5 (given to me) and scrapers. ... -
24th April 2007, 02:59 PM
Thread: Colorbond or PVC downpipes??.... Help!
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#1 - Don't pay until you are happy. Sounds like...
#1 - Don't pay until you are happy. Sounds like an el cheapo solution, something that you would more likely see on a shed. The 'normal' solution is to have the horizontal pilpes buried, and the...
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24th April 2007, 09:44 AM
Thread: Domino coming to the US
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Gidday TJY, welcome. It's good that there is...
Gidday TJY, welcome. It's good that there is some useful information amongst the drivel here! Nice that you are realising the benefits of the fab Domino. Smile, and don't worry about all those...
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19th April 2007, 03:44 PM
Thread: Show off your workbench
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I carefully selected quartersawn, and tried to...
I carefully selected quartersawn, and tried to arrange them for a 'self balancing' effect:? :? :?
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18th April 2007, 06:06 PM
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I would dearly love to spend 5 months alongside...
I would dearly love to spend 5 months alongside you building furniture Terry, but reality gets in the way. Marvellous opportunity.
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18th April 2007, 05:55 PM
Thread: Show off your workbench
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Nice work there Dan, you have a real silk purse...
Nice work there Dan, you have a real silk purse there.
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18th April 2007, 11:26 AM
Thread: Show off your workbench
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When it was finished.....it is now surrounded by...
When it was finished.....it is now surrounded by 20mm conveyor belt, after the #20 incident. I will be adding another LV holddown, and a tail vise, and a planing stop, and mebbe a dovetail vise using...
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17th April 2007, 05:47 PM
Thread: I got a C12
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You have chosen well, DarkGreensider.....
This is a bloody interesting read, and will give you warm fuzzies when you discover how unique your new tool really is...
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16th April 2007, 05:08 PM
Thread: Buying direct from Lee Valley
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Yep - I was sent a replacement plane from LV, and...
Yep - I was sent a replacement plane from LV, and the UPS dicks tried to charge me $70 for duty or something. Took weeks to sort out.:((
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10th April 2007, 10:50 AM
Thread: Dewalt 735 blades give away
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Ah spit. Go away for a few days at Christmas,...
Ah spit. Go away for a few days at Christmas, and miss out on a prize.:(( Now the same at easter.:(( :(( :(( :doh:
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5th April 2007, 10:03 AM
Thread: Queen Sized Bed - Jarrah
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Nice job, love the finish - did you polish it out?
Nice job, love the finish - did you polish it out?
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4th April 2007, 12:36 PM
Thread: What is this old racer - help please
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Thanks team. It has gone from the verge so...
Thanks team. It has gone from the verge so assume that someone with less imagination than me bought it.
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4th April 2007, 10:05 AM
Thread: Drivel forum
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[/CENTER] Errm - which parts? :p
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3rd April 2007, 05:12 PM
Thread: New Table saw.
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In a more basic analysis, if it rips Aussie...
In a more basic analysis, if it rips Aussie hardwood at a decent feed rate at or near full depth cut - who cares? The Jet supersaw does this (according to Wongo), but is rated at 1.5hp, something...
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3rd April 2007, 12:06 PM
Thread: Tsunami warning for east coast of Aus.
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Indeed. I lived at the top end of Digger St,...
Indeed. I lived at the top end of Digger St, which happens to be one of the highest points at a huge 2.3m above high tide. Trouble is, if you look at the contour maps every route away from Cairns...
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3rd April 2007, 09:13 AM
Thread: What is this old racer - help please
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What is this old racer - help please
...and what is it worth? ($300 asked for). A cursory look tells me that it wouldn't be too much work to get shipshape again. What do you think? I'td be the first yacht for the family, nippers are...
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2nd April 2007, 03:44 PM
Thread: My brother
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Bastard cancer. It has taken friends and...
Bastard cancer. It has taken friends and realatives of mine, way, way too soon. Losing your younger brother must be a real kick on the guts. No-one can really help fill the big hole, but somehow in...
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2nd April 2007, 03:16 PM
Thread: Veritas® Honing Guide Mk.XXXXII
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Bloody funny. Cool that you actually make'em. ...
Bloody funny. Cool that you actually make'em.
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2nd April 2007, 03:11 PM
Thread: Plane restoration - the master speaks
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Soot from a candle works too - coat teh surface...
Soot from a candle works too - coat teh surface to be tested, and mate together. High spots will be bright metal.
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29th March 2007, 05:01 PM
Thread: Built a Jointer
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Brilliant work DC. Astonishing really!
Brilliant work DC. Astonishing really!
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29th March 2007, 02:36 PM
Thread: Hardest Timber in Tasmania
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Look here
http://www.tastimber.tas.gov.au/species/species.asp
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29th March 2007, 02:31 PM
Thread: $18 Workbench Upgrade
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He is a tidy prick! Great craftsman though, so...
He is a tidy prick! Great craftsman though, so it all balances out.:cool:
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29th March 2007, 02:19 PM
Thread: About Journeyman Mick
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No bloody good mate. Kia kaha (be strong). ...
No bloody good mate. Kia kaha (be strong).
Pop in here for a grin now and then.
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29th March 2007, 02:15 PM
Thread: Is moderation here biased?
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Poll: [quote=namtrak;486656]Who cares. ...
[quote=namtrak;486656]Who cares.
decidedly perspicacious /quote]
...does that mean leaning to the left, but steeply:?
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28th March 2007, 02:57 PM
Thread: What's a Kapex?
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At least it's not 01 April! Festool USA finally...
At least it's not 01 April! Festool USA finally changed that for the release of The Dom.:-
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26th March 2007, 02:35 PM
Thread: Rocking chair #2
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Sweeeeeeet!
Sweeeeeeet!
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26th March 2007, 01:14 PM
Thread: the impossible dovetail. ?
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They don't have open slather - too offensive.
They don't have open slather - too offensive.
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22nd March 2007, 08:23 AM
Thread: New Table saw.
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Hey sheddie - who are you dealing with -...
Hey sheddie - who are you dealing with - Machinery international?
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22nd March 2007, 08:14 AM
Thread: Rocking chair #2
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you da man #2! I like the more slender lines, and...
you da man #2! I like the more slender lines, and the highlight in the rockers. Sweet.
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22nd March 2007, 08:09 AM
Thread: Jet 10" Supersaw
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Don't agonize son, just do it! The 'other'...
Don't agonize son, just do it! The 'other' choice is the TSC 10 HB. Both very solid, quiet and accurate apparently. If you search you will find hours of reading here and elsewhere. In summary:...