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31st July 2018, 05:20 PM
Thread: Apothecary chest
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So good that I would like to become a...
So good that I would like to become a chemist/pharmacist just to be able to use one!
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31st July 2018, 05:16 PM
Thread: Apothecary chest
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Just brilliant.
Just brilliant.
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31st July 2018, 05:07 PM
Thread: Apothecary chest
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What an amazing job. I feel like I am reading a...
What an amazing job. I feel like I am reading a mystery novel and can't wait to get to the end. Brilliant work and brilliant tools and workshop by the look of it. Look forward to seeing the finished...
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23rd May 2018, 09:25 AM
Thread: Computer questions
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Dear Ray, i've used computers of all types...
Dear Ray,
i've used computers of all types intensively for almost 35 years. I've spent a lot of time on both Microsoft PCs and Apple computers. I recently needed a new laptop and bought one with... -
27th November 2017, 09:23 AM
Thread: work bench top - ply or HDF?
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What is a torsion box?
What is a torsion box?
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22nd October 2016, 01:44 PM
Thread: Slasher blade sharpening
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I am going to lift the slasher (5.5ft) up with...
I am going to lift the slasher (5.5ft) up with chains off my FEL. My Mahindra 60hp tractor has steel safety 'brackets' that fit on the hydraulic rams and prevent the loader arms from descending when...
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18th September 2013, 09:30 AM
Thread: Bar stool compound mitre legs - photo
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Photo
Sorry, thought the photo was there. It appeared on the screen although massive in size. I've tried again but Upload Files command From Manage Attachments gives me no photos to upload.
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19th August 2013, 10:56 AM
Thread: Detail sander needeed
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Detail sander needeed
I have used a Bosch delta detail sander for years and when it finally died I had to buy a Bosch Multi-Tool. The multi-tool part is excellent but the sanding plate melted in places after a while and...
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19th August 2013, 10:44 AM
Thread: Bar stool compound mitre legs - photo
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Bar stool compound mitre legs - photo
Thanks to those who told me how to do compound mitres on my bar stool legs. Photo attached.
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19th July 2013, 06:03 PM
Thread: Stool legs - compound mitres
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It works
I practiced on some small pieces of scrap following your directions and, lo and behold, all 'legs' point inwards as they should. Many thanks again. I'll now try again with proper timber and dismantle...
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16th July 2013, 09:47 AM
Thread: Stool legs - compound mitres
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Thanks
Many thanks. I think it said something like this in the (American) plan I was using but it wasn't as simply expressed as you have done. Even a Dubbo like me can understand what you have said. As soon...
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15th July 2013, 11:47 AM
Thread: Stool legs - compound mitres
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Stool legs - compound mitres
I have been trying to make a stool with sloping legs (a bar stool) for my work shed and the only plan I could find told me to cut a five degree compound mitre on the bottom of the legs (they called...
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7th May 2011, 10:02 AM
Thread: Box with divided sections
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Many thanks for your reply. I have recently...
Many thanks for your reply. I have recently ordered two box making books from Amazon and the book you mention may be one of them. If not, I'll get the DVD or the book. Thanks again.
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7th May 2011, 09:57 AM
Thread: Box with divided sections
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Thanks for your reply. Sounds like a good...
Thanks for your reply. Sounds like a good solution just have to be careful when doing the slots at either end of the piece (missing fingers, etc). Not sure whether I'd end up with a slight 'rounding'...
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2nd May 2011, 08:39 PM
Thread: Box with divided sections
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Amazing tool
Thanks for your reply. I watched the video and it is, as you say, very impressive. It makes the slots just perfectly. Being an amateur -- enthusiastic but not not that skilled -- I am going to have...
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30th April 2011, 06:18 PM
Thread: Box with divided sections
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Box with divided sections
Does anyone know an easy and accurate way to make the slots for the horizontal and vertical dividers in a simple box, such that the dividers slot into each other. My router table and bandsaw don't...