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10th February 2024, 10:50 AM
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Next up, a question or two. I need to think...
Next up, a question or two.
I need to think about slat design. I want the lowest possible profile. The rails will be ~75mm height, and it's important to have a few cms so the mattress is captured... -
10th February 2024, 10:29 AM
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Bunk Beds in Celery Top - Project Thread
Alright, this one has been a stop/start project, but now with the kids back at school/daycare, it's time to get it done.
Here's the basic idea:
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10th February 2024, 09:59 AM
Thread: Bed time!
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Jolly good work Alkahestic! Looking forward to...
Jolly good work Alkahestic! Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
I also have a delayed bed build project that I'm restarting today. Learned a lot from your thread, and will steal a... -
26th January 2024, 08:16 PM
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VICTORIA K4 system now $90
K4 system now $90
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26th January 2024, 07:25 PM
Thread: 300mm combination square 4 piece set
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VICTORIA Drop $40
Drop $40
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19th December 2023, 06:38 PM
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Thanks gents. Looks like it worked out fine. I...
Thanks gents. Looks like it worked out fine.
I was unsure mostly about the single pass through the thicknesser for cleaner glue line.
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18th December 2023, 09:14 PM
Thread: Bandsaw resaw fence
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Nice timing indeed. Building a high resaw fence...
Nice timing indeed. Building a high resaw fence for my Hammer N4400 is on my list of shop projects. I was gonna get a big flat piece of something stable, and figure out how to clamp it directly to...
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18th December 2023, 09:08 PM
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The right way to rip and laminate big parts
I've ripped these celery top pine boards on the bandsaw. They'll be face-glued into long stretchers to match dimensions of bed posts. One board had a little bit of bow in, which is doubled when...
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18th December 2023, 06:42 PM
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VICTORIA Clamp and Screws are Sold to NCArcher. K4...
Clamp and Screws are Sold to NCArcher.
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17th December 2023, 10:06 PM
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VICTORIA Can do. PM sent for post and bank details.
Can do. PM sent for post and bank details.
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16th December 2023, 06:55 PM
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SOLD: Sold to Delbs! Thank you!
Sold to Delbs!
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16th December 2023, 09:55 AM
Thread: Assorted clamps and sanding drums
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VICTORIA Assorted clamps and sanding drums
Random items just gotta go.
Milescraft Featherboard $15
https://www.timbecon.com.au/milescraft-universal-featherboard-single?srsltid=AfmBOoqrk-Jiz7DkSZfFSTJoInoEGZjoFCEhvfOl6QiCRRIcXiC5BGrEVMQ
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16th December 2023, 09:51 AM
Thread: Groz 175 plain screw vice
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VICTORIA Groz 175 plain screw vice
Asking $60 (RRP $140)
Groz 175mm Plain Screw Vice - Capacity 200mm | Carbatec
Had it on a previous workbench, but built a new one with a twin screw, and this is no longer required.
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16th December 2023, 09:46 AM
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VICTORIA Kreg K4 Complete Pocket Hole System, clamp, and screws
Used for a few projects, but have now moved on to other methods (domino or screw and brad nailer).
K4 System
Asking $100 (RRP $189)
No missing parts, drill bit sharp.
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16th December 2023, 09:26 AM
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SOLD: CMT 2" Carbide Lock Mitre Bit with 1/2" shank
Used for one project to make 3 boxes.
Part no. 855.504.11
$70 (RRP $149)
More info https://www.amazon.com.au/CMT-855-504-11-2-Inch-Diameter-Carbide-Tipped/dp/B000P4JOHQ?th=1
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16th December 2023, 09:21 AM
Thread: 300mm combination square 4 piece set
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VICTORIA 300mm combination square 4 piece set
Carbatec Combination Square Set 300mm (4 Piece Set) | Carbatec
Metric and Imperial, with protractor and centre finder.
Some light oxidisation, no pitting.
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6th December 2023, 03:40 PM
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Just thinking if I want to secure the joint with...
Just thinking if I want to secure the joint with brass pins to stop any accidents, then 38mm (1 1/2 inch) round tenon glued into the bottom post is probably the go.
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5th December 2023, 06:12 PM
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Another good idea! Can do that on drill press...
Another good idea!
Can do that on drill press or lathe (parts are too big), So it's a plunge router and template (25mm max depth), or a forstner in battery drill. That's possible... but I reckon... -
4th December 2023, 08:17 PM
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Two really good ideas right there. The integrated...
Two really good ideas right there. The integrated ladder and the railing on the top bed could look potentially odd when beds are setup as 2 singles. But the flexibility is good.
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4th December 2023, 02:51 PM
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Big Round Mortice and Tenon Joinery for Knockdown Bunk Bed
I'm building a bunk bed for the kids.
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The posts are 75 x 75 Celery Top Pine. It's designed to be assembled/disassembled into 2 separate beds (top and bottom). This is just for easy... -
1st December 2023, 07:46 PM
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WITHDRAWN: Interested
Just flagging my interest.
Will PM you with details so we can chat.
I can’t take it all, as I have similar storage issue.
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29th November 2023, 09:02 AM
Thread: What are these tools and gouges?
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I know so little about turning, I thought...
I know so little about turning, I thought fingernail wasn't optional!
I'm slightly overwhelmed by all the different things... turning is a whole different sub-genre of wood working.
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28th November 2023, 09:28 PM
Thread: What are these tools and gouges?
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Yep. I think that's right. I'll just get the...
Yep. I think that's right. I'll just get the SVD-186R. I only have 1 skew chisel and I reckon I can learn to freehand that one.
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27th November 2023, 09:59 AM
Thread: What are these tools and gouges?
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Thanks Mobyturns, Skew ChiDAMN!!, and Bruceward51...
Thanks Mobyturns, Skew ChiDAMN!!, and Bruceward51 ya legends.
#1 is 3/8 inch and ground like this. Believe it's called a bedan tool, for "beading, parting, and plunge cuts in bowls".
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25th November 2023, 06:58 PM
Thread: What are these tools and gouges?
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25th November 2023, 06:57 PM
Thread: What are these tools and gouges?
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What are these tools and gouges?
I’m new to turning and recently picked up a 2nd hand Woodfast M305x variable speed midi lathe locally. I also grabbed a handful of tools, I’m not certain what I’ve actually got!
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12th November 2023, 01:17 PM
Thread: dog holes for end vice
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Alright. I'm ready to plunge these holes. See...
Alright. I'm ready to plunge these holes. See pics for the plan. I think it works, but if you know better, please tell me.
Row of dog holes for use as a tail vice.
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8th November 2023, 10:43 AM
Thread: dog holes for end vice
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Thanks mate. The main confusion I had was from...
Thanks mate. The main confusion I had was from hearing that some folks drill dog holes on the angle.
I'd much rather have perpendicular holes!
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7th November 2023, 06:22 PM
Thread: dog holes for end vice
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For anyone following along, I chose 3/4 inch...
For anyone following along, I chose 3/4 inch holes, drilled perpendicular to bench. I’ll use Gramercy holdfasts, and a set of bench dogs with a 2 degree angle on the face.
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5th November 2023, 10:10 PM
Thread: WIP- Sharpening bench
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Very nice. Following with interest. wish I had...
Very nice. Following with interest.
wish I had space for a dedicated station. I have a bench hook with waterstone holders built into it. Works nice, but I left it in my end vice overnight last... -
4th November 2023, 12:22 PM
Thread: dog holes for end vice
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Or I 'spose I could get best of both worlds using...
Or I 'spose I could get best of both worlds using something like veritas prarie dogs... those have the clamping face of the dog angled at 2 degrees, designed to work in dog holes that are...
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4th November 2023, 12:03 PM
Thread: dog holes for end vice
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dog holes for end vice
I've made this little beauty a few years ago, but haven't yet gotten around to putting dog holes in the top.
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31st October 2023, 06:54 PM
Thread: Veritas plane screwdriver.
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N.S.W. I had ~$400 worth of Veritas goodness turn up...
I had ~$400 worth of Veritas goodness turn up yesterday, very well packaged, and exactly as advertised. I doubt the misplaced screwdriver was on purpose. Just some sort of mishap most likely.
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24th October 2023, 06:55 PM
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SOLD: Done!
Done!
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23rd October 2023, 07:08 PM
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SOLD: I’ll take it. PM to follow.
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6th October 2023, 09:29 PM
Thread: Vicmarc and Tormek sharpening system
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WITHDRAWN: Excellent setup. I'd be all over it like a rash,...
Excellent setup.
I'd be all over it like a rash, if hadn't just spent a fair bit more than that, to have a full speed grinder, with 1 CBN wheel, and a single sided tormek BGM-100.
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15th August 2023, 06:48 PM
Thread: Tormek SE-76 jig
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SOLD: Would ya do $50 inc post to 3055?
Would ya do $50 inc post to 3055?
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28th June 2023, 02:12 PM
Thread: Joinery for bath stool in wet area
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Another interesting solution! I've decided to...
Another interesting solution!
I've decided to just go with floating tenons. Good advice about wiggling the joinery home in small increments. That'll be tricky, but less tricky that the other... -
27th June 2023, 11:06 PM
Thread: Joinery for bath stool in wet area
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That’s the one! Very clever joinery. Looks...
That’s the one!
Very clever joinery.
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27th June 2023, 10:07 PM
Thread: Joinery for bath stool in wet area
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Joinery for bath stool in wet area
Hello,
I have some especially nice Cypress boards that will be perfect as bath stool. Like this.
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21st June 2023, 12:31 PM
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VICTORIA Drum sander looks a lot like my Hafco DS-1632...
Drum sander looks a lot like my Hafco DS-1632. If it is, I'm interested in the one for parts. I need to replace to roller assembly.
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11th June 2023, 02:46 AM
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If it’s not in your safety manual (probably is),...
If it’s not in your safety manual (probably is), the best thing to do if you’re having trouble on a pass through a thicknesser is to just turn it off.
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27th May 2023, 03:54 PM
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So far I'm liking the carbide scrapers for this. ...
So far I'm liking the carbide scrapers for this.
Cabinet scraper works, but it's a bit fiddly, and difficult to get in the tight corners.
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27th May 2023, 03:46 PM
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Yeah, I can tell it's going to be a pig of a job....
Yeah, I can tell it's going to be a pig of a job.
I'm only going to do the outside parts, because the internals are fine. And I don't mind that it won't be a furniture level finish. It's just... -
27th May 2023, 03:32 PM
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Quick test with the triangle blade scraper......
Quick test with the triangle blade scraper... that works pretty well.
I've got some lacquer thinner that I use for spray finishes. That will probably soften/dissolve polyurethane a little bit,... -
27th May 2023, 02:36 PM
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27th May 2023, 02:35 PM
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Stripping and scraping bubbling water-based poly on Vic Ash
All the external door and window frames are Vic Ash.
They're about 5 years old. When the house was renovated, I vaguely remember they got 1 maybe 2 coats of a cheap water based poly (can't remember... -
10th April 2023, 12:02 AM
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WITHDRAWN: Yeah that’s a great deal. These I believe are...
Yeah that’s a great deal.
These I believe are Taiwanese made, built solidly, and I’ve heard only good reports. Great value with the helical cutter block too.
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4th April 2023, 09:53 PM
Thread: Finish for Tas Blackwood
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Mirotone precat looks great on Blackwood. It’s my...
Mirotone precat looks great on Blackwood. It’s my preferred finish for bigger items.
Blackwood Credenza
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11th February 2023, 02:00 PM
Thread: Blackwood Credenza
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G’day Mike. There’s two reasons I did it this...
G’day Mike. There’s two reasons I did it this way. First, there’s a strong horizontal orientation to the piece, and I felt having full width rails on the door would work into that. Second, the doors...