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Back in Aus now and did get to go to the Maloof residence. We got there and it was a pretty cold morning. We walked in and found out that all we could do is walk around the gardens and come back in 5...

You wait, you will only want more and more machinery from here on in! :U

Ours isn't actually framed or lined, it is solid hardwood. There are no cavities, the walls are solid timber boards sitting on top of each other.

I'll get some more photo's to better describe it...

Wow, ok thanks. Do you know if there are any other houses around made the same way? Was it common at all?

I've been curious since we pruchased the house, just what it is made from.

The structure is very similar to the methods used in the Finnish log cabin in a Grand Designs episode:

Grand Designs:...

Haha! I like your style:cool:

Hi 3 toed sloth,

You bet, got my copy in the mail :U I was keen to see his place quite some time ago after I saw his documentary. This issues article has only made me even more keen to get there....

That sure is one sturdy rack!

I just don't have the floor space for that. That sort of structure would possibly work but up the wall above my workspace and machinery.

Here's the blog link you...

Has anybody here been to Sam Maloof's house and workshops? I'm going to LA in Feb and will be trying my best to make it here to have a visit. The plan for the trip is to find and buy a car and I am...

Hi all,

I've been slowly getting my shed together. In between jobs that is and something new also seems to come along that needs a home so I seem to be forever getting no where with it.

My...

Hi Crowie,

I'm sure you are right. I have checked out a few other brands while browsing tools stores before as well and have sworn that they are from the same factory.

I have this one:

Gasweld Discount Tools for all you power tools | SCROLL SAW 16" VARI SPD+ LIGHT SC1600LVS

It is a little dearer then Carba-tec 16 inch which is $139, but mine has the light...

New drill, a pair of Redback boots, a book on building performance FE big blocks and a Bantam chook. My wife, kids and I got a Bantam each. I named mine 'Little Jerry' :D

I have a 16 inch band saw and a scroll saw and am finding I am heading to the scroll saw more often. A lot of this years Christmas toys I made were quite simple though and I don't think I used the...

I've been told they are well known for speedo tampering.

No, I'm not sure if they are from the same tree. But will get some more photo's of the rest of it when I get it.

Sounding like its camphor laurel:D

Here's a few more photo's. See if this helps.

I ended up speaking to Wattyl last week and they said not to use it. Their reason being as it is not an exterior finish and will not stand up to any sun light.

They suggested a single pack...

I will get some more photo's to help.

Appreciate the help so far:wink:

Pear, really? Wow. Would some varying photo's and sizing help? I think there is lots more than this too, 7-8 times more but I haven't got it here yet.

Would anyone know exactly what this veneer is?

Would it be a Maple?

Cheers:wink:

I did a bit of a search around and came across conflicting opinions on whether to spray or wipe on with a wool pad. Reason I ask is I am looking to finish a large area, 2000x1850, and I would like to...

Hi Scott,

I made a simple bed for my daughter, she was nuts over going driving in my ute so I made her her own.

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f174/daughters-bed-108234/

It is pretty straight...

10 years for a free fence will be fine. Once the kids grow up there will be no need for it anyway. I just wished to build something more interesting than a pool style of fence to separate the...

No good for anything? What's it like for as a fence post?

I had a few ideas for the crooked wood too.:(

They were the straighter parts too Chowcini. I've picked out a few other even more interesting shaped pieces to cut up yet. Only problem is some parts have some rot and there are also quite a few...

Here's some photo's of the bits I ripped up with the chainsaw.

Thanks Benmanang. We are living now on the north side of Dungog. Very close to the Barrington mountain range. I should have noted that before.
I just googled Eucalyptus amplifolia and it looks like...

Hey guys,

We are living at the moment temporarily on 500 acres for the next 6 months or so. One of the partners running the cattle on the property cut down a large dead tree as it was close to the...

Well done mate!!

We've got 4 ourselves. The latest has just turned 5 months. A 4th adds a whole other level of busy to your life. But its worth it.

Ah yes, I know the ones you mean now. I've purchased some timber from that seller recently.

At first I thought you meant you found the matching timber to mine. As in the next slice of the log....

I did come across this one

Huon Pine Birds Eye Featured Slab 2000 years old ! - eBay, Wood, Materials, Woodcrafts, Crafts. (end time 29-Jan-10 13:12:48 AEDST)

If I took flowers they'd probably be upset that they were cut from the earth. Probably not, but they are very down to earth people. It'll probably go towards funding their retirement, not the nephew...

Really? So it was matching to my pieces? Do you have a link?

I have family in Tassie too that have some Huon logs laying around. I asked what they had planned for them but they said "one day, we'll do something with them one day". I had never really...

Thanks Afro Boy, it goes really well with his house. The house in the photo's is my parents, it was Christmas day.

Ok, thank you for that. It sounds like them. They were onto it as soon as we got them off the ute. After that first dose I gave them this morning it has kept most of them away since.

Thanks again!

Thanks Ray! :D

There are two solid lengths in each layer. I wanted it to look as chunky as I could with the very least amount of joins. I hollowed out the under side to reduce the weight. I used...

I think I may have some wheelie bin ones, will have to have a try.

The kids are tired, they had a late one to their normal standards. We didn't see new years but was still later than normal.
...

Do they make garbage bags that big? Maybe a tarp, I could wrap a few of them around. I'll keep an eye on it closely and see if they keep coming back.

Sorry, I didn't explain that well. I didn't...

Your first image is along the lines I was thinking Ray. Except I was thinking end to end. Not sure how to join in the middle but maybe a straight edge, or another timber as a feature?

The flies...

I've just gone out and found these fly things all over the timber. What are they, what are they trying to get and are they going to damage the wood? What can I do to keep them away? They seem to be...

Your so right artme, we woke up this morning to the smell of it through the house. Absolutely beautiful:U

No I'm not selling them.I was more curious to what others thought they may be worth. I think I got them much less than they are worth. Feel quite lucky. I have such a soft spot for this timber.

I...

I picked them up from Sydney. Off a guy who was moving and didn't have the space at their new place.

But before I share what I paid, I think it'll be very interesting to hear what others think...

Be great to see your idea? Any inspiration would be great before I make a final decision. One thing though, I wont be rushing into it before I am certain. I'm also going to need a huge space to work...

Definitely a big drool, maybe even a little wet spot in my pants :o Hahaha

I was thinking of putting them opposing ends to each other. Would create more of an overall square shape too.

They are...

I got these today. Very impressed. They are 2.8m in length. Not sure what I am going to make yet but am thinking a large dining table. I think it would be a shame to split the two or cut them up at...

Just had a look at their website. I recognised some of his work I have seen in a local gallery. They only state 5 day or weekend courses so I will enquire further about more details.

Thanks again...

Ah ok, I haven't seen his classes before. I will definitely look into it.

Do you know how long they normally are?

Thanks for your help:wink: