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6th August 2016, 09:57 PM
Thread: shed lining
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Yeah thats a good idea mate, I like it
Yeah thats a good idea mate, I like it
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6th May 2016, 05:13 PM
Thread: New to casting pen blanks.... HELP!!!!
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Thanks for your help Fred, Much appreciated ...
Thanks for your help Fred, Much appreciated
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6th May 2016, 02:54 PM
Thread: New to casting pen blanks.... HELP!!!!
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New to casting pen blanks.... HELP!!!!
Hi, I havent been on here much lately, been doing a Kitchen Reno and for just about all of this year, Ive been laid up with a crook back, but soon that will be fixed and after some recovery time, I...
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21st April 2016, 11:25 PM
Thread: Pepper grinder and red gum bowl
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A friend of mine sent me a this picture and asked...
A friend of mine sent me a this picture and asked if I could make one. I doubt it, but it is a very cool idea I reckon.
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3rd June 2015, 11:50 AM
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TRUE STORY I went for a massage yesterday....
TRUE STORY
I went for a massage yesterday.
After the lady finished, she went out & I got up & put my shirt & shoes on & went out to pay.
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3rd June 2015, 11:39 AM
Thread: a simple workbench - plans (free) and pix
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It's similar to mine, but a bit bigger. I used a...
It's similar to mine, but a bit bigger. I used a bigger top rail front & Back, & I had a couple of supports running across the & level with the top.
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5th May 2015, 12:23 AM
Thread: shed lining
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Mate, I know this doesnt really help, but your...
Mate, I know this doesnt really help, but your not alone & some of us do understand constant pain. Had 2 ops, L5-S1, second was a fusion. Still hurts but really really helped with the leg pain from...
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13th April 2015, 11:35 PM
Thread: And I'm into it!
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Just remember when you remove material, you are...
Just remember when you remove material, you are removing it from all sides of Centre. In other words, if you increase the size of the hole by 5mm to allow your Clock or whatever to fit, then you...
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3rd April 2015, 08:01 PM
Thread: And I'm into it!
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Bit Tropical
Bit Tropical
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2nd April 2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: And I'm into it!
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I have heard of a Ubeaut product called Glow (I...
I have heard of a Ubeaut product called Glow (I think). Never used it, but Ive heard it's pretty good.
I have done a couple of bowels with Burnishing oil & thats not bad.
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2nd April 2015, 12:58 AM
Thread: And I'm into it!
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Looks great to me. Im only a novice turner...
Looks great to me.
Im only a novice turner myself, but I bought a Robert Sorby Starter kit & I would strongly recommend that brand. It cost me more than my lathe, but wonderful chisels. I have... -
2nd March 2015, 12:46 AM
Thread: Advice on joins for cube wine rack design
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JMO, but I wouldn't really call it Complex...
JMO, but I wouldn't really call it Complex Joinery, there's just a lot of them.
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18th February 2015, 08:03 PM
Thread: Wood lathe mystery
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I picked up an MC1100 for under $300, & when I...
I picked up an MC1100 for under $300, & when I was looking, I found MC900's in Melbourne for $200, but I couldn't get one to SA.
The MC900 & 1100's are a generic model, Mine is a Leda but H&F do... -
18th February 2015, 12:55 AM
Thread: inside corners- stick
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Mate, I dont want to get into a p!ssing contest...
Mate, I dont want to get into a p!ssing contest with you or anyone else.
I took offence to the tone of your response to my post & responded likewise.
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17th February 2015, 02:34 AM
Thread: Replacement spiral cutter blades?
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You will get at least 10 times more life out of...
You will get at least 10 times more life out of Carbide Cutters. I would love one of the heads
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17th February 2015, 02:19 AM
Thread: inside corners- stick
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The time may well come when you will need to do a...
The time may well come when you will need to do a Vertical Up in that position and you will have no choice but to start in the corner, so knowing how to do it instead of being scared of it may be of...
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16th February 2015, 11:31 AM
Thread: inside corners- stick
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You can start from the inside corner, but when...
You can start from the inside corner, but when you strike your arc, pull the rod back and let it pre heat befor you actually start to weld.
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13th February 2015, 12:54 AM
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Ill be down there on Satuday. Its $5 a day, this...
Ill be down there on Satuday. Its $5 a day, this covers tea, coffee & bikkies. Its at the Anglican Church and the driveway is on the south side of the small cemetery on South Rd, just after you go...
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12th February 2015, 12:17 AM
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Blazk, I could actually add to that list, as my...
Blazk, I could actually add to that list, as my Brother & Sister are also woodworkers, & we each have our own workshops set up, but we have on several occasions, utilized buying power buy buying...
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10th February 2015, 12:49 AM
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Mate, I have been buying machinery off of Leda...
Mate, I have been buying machinery off of Leda for about 12 or so years.
10" Table saw
17"Bandsaw
15"thicknesser
25"Drum Sander
Dust Extractor
MC1100 Lathe
A fence for my Router Table.
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31st January 2015, 07:21 PM
Thread: Jarrah - slab characteristics
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I dont think you have been too aggressive with...
I dont think you have been too aggressive with the wire brush.
If it was me, I would soften the sharp edges with some 100 grit, Fill any gum pockets etc with Epoxy, (Ive seen the glow in the dark... -
19th January 2015, 09:28 PM
Thread: Another which jointer thread
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This is my $400 12" Wadkin Picked this up...
This is my $400 12" Wadkin
Picked this up cheap
A lot of work but not much money. I replaced most of the bolts with new ones, but the bearings were fine & the Blades sharpened up
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19th January 2015, 08:42 PM
Thread: Table Saw Wheels
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That should work all right. You might want to...
That should work all right.
You might want to knock the top corners off your Angles, & If it was me, I would have gone for a Polyurethane Wheel - 100 x 40mm
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19th January 2015, 02:06 AM
Thread: Jarrah - slab characteristics
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I suggest not cleaning it out & filling it with...
I suggest not cleaning it out & filling it with Clear Epoxy.
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15th January 2015, 12:43 AM
Thread: Another which jointer thread
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Pearo, I swear by Leda machinery, & I have...
Pearo,
I swear by Leda machinery, & I have quite a bit of it, but that said, I would'nt buy any of the machines on your research list.
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10th January 2015, 12:41 AM
Thread: Buzzer Transport
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My Brother & I moved one similar to that with a...
My Brother & I moved one similar to that with a engine hoist & a 1/2 ton chain block and a 7 x 5 trailer.
The engine hoist & B&T could not lift it & we would not have got the height anyway.
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10th January 2015, 12:08 AM
Thread: Blade movement
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Peter, I'm no expert, but I Read, Saw or heard...
Peter,
I'm no expert, but I Read, Saw or heard somewhere a while ago, that there is no performance benefit to replacing rubber tyres with Poly tyres. The benefit of Poly tyres is their long lasting... -
7th January 2015, 12:01 AM
Thread: Table Saw Wheels
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My shed is 20'x 20' (6m x 6m) and is full of...
My shed is 20'x 20' (6m x 6m) and is full of Machinery. I cant work in there so everything except the 12"Jointer & the 17"Bandsaw is on Wheels.
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5th January 2015, 11:41 PM
Thread: Table Saw Wheels
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This was my solution. I made it years ago &...
This was my solution. I made it years ago & still as good as day 1. I swear by this.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=34394
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4th January 2015, 03:37 AM
Thread: Blade movement
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I agree with Roy and will just add this. Blade...
I agree with Roy and will just add this.
Blade tension is something you will learn as you go & the tension gauge in most bandsaws is next to useless. check out a few You tubes.
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28th December 2014, 08:14 PM
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Hi John, I made a Mortice jig from a design I...
Hi John,
I made a Mortice jig from a design I got in a Woodsmith Australia Mag. It's cheap & Simple to make, simple to use and very Accurate and repeatable. You can cut Left & Right hand from... -
28th December 2014, 05:05 PM
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Hi John, Your legs turned out real nice mate....
Hi John,
Your legs turned out real nice mate.
You said your working on the rails next. I imagine you will be using M&T joints.
Just wondering what your plans are for making these.
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28th December 2014, 04:33 PM
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Miko, Just a note on Accuracy. Bandsaw...
Miko,
Just a note on Accuracy.
Bandsaw blades have a certain amount of Runnout.
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4th November 2014, 11:23 PM
Thread: A couple of burl bowls
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I love both of them. Well done
I love both of them. Well done
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4th November 2014, 11:11 PM
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I agree with this. When I first saw your post...
I agree with this.
When I first saw your post my immediate answer to your question was a Triton Saw. Made to do exactly what you want to do.
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4th November 2014, 11:01 PM
Thread: Coffee Tamps
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Thanks for the info. I put my coffee machine in...
Thanks for the info. I put my coffee machine in for a warranty job about 3 weeks ago. I just picked up a new one today. there nothing wrong with the plastic handled Tamp that came with it but I do...
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4th November 2014, 08:33 PM
Thread: Coffee Tamps
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My pick would be the Jarrah and Tassie Oak or the...
My pick would be the Jarrah and Tassie Oak or the Camphor Laurel. Practical shape & beautiful Timber.
Forgive my ignorance, but do the bases have a thread on them or ....?
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19th October 2014, 01:30 AM
Thread: First Bowl
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I have finally finished my Mallee Stump Bowl. ...
I have finally finished my Mallee Stump Bowl.
I hope you like it.
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18th October 2014, 01:17 AM
Thread: Thicknesser advice help!
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You will not be disappointed. I have a 15"3hp...
You will not be disappointed. I have a 15"3hp 240v with straight cutters & it is brilliant. I would convert to spiral in a heartbeat if I could afford it.
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14th October 2014, 08:46 PM
Thread: Apricot Bowl
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Brendan, My Apologies, I only just realised...
Brendan,
My Apologies, I only just realised the significance of You giving me that link.
I knew I had seen your Avatar recently.
Your Videos are are exceptionally well done and very much... -
14th October 2014, 08:25 PM
Thread: Apricot Bowl
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Hey Christos, I sanded it to 2000 & finished...
Hey Christos,
I sanded it to 2000 & finished it with about 8 coats of Burnishing oil.
I haven't found a finish that I am really happy with yet, but I went to Carbatec (Adelaide) to by some... -
13th October 2014, 09:39 PM
Thread: Apricot Bowl
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Thank you all for your encouragement. I loved...
Thank you all for your encouragement.
I loved turning this piece of Apricot, and I have a couple more bits to play with as well.
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13th October 2014, 08:26 AM
Thread: Apricot Bowl
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Apricot Bowl
This is my 3rd attempt at making a bowl, and the first one I have finished,
My first attempt is still ongoing and is a Mallee Stump Bowl with lots of sanding still to be done. I only work on this... -
11th October 2014, 10:28 PM
Thread: Mulberry score
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Its quite bland when you turn it but as soon as...
Its quite bland when you turn it but as soon as you put any kind of oil or wax on it it springs to life. The coulours that leap out of the timber are amazing
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Mate, Thats Heart breaking
Mate, Thats Heart breaking
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Thanks Chuck Heres a couple more after...
Thanks Chuck
Heres a couple more after sanding. No Finish
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Couple of pics Steve
Couple of pics
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4th October 2014, 11:31 PM
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Ive never done anything like this on a Bandsaw,...
Ive never done anything like this on a Bandsaw, but I have watched live demos of a bloke cutting queen anne style legs & that is exactly the way he did it.
He made it look easy.
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Thanks people, The Apricot is still a little...
Thanks people,
The Apricot is still a little damp, but fairly dry. I think it was cut down about 2 years ago.
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Scored
We went to the Barossa Valley doing a little wine tasting the other day when I stumbled across a bloke cutting up a bit of fire wood.
When I saw what he was cutting up, I asked him if I could buy...