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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...

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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Nice material for this project. Big...

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...

K4 system now $90

Drop $40

Thanks gents. Looks like it worked out fine.
I was unsure mostly about the single pass through the thicknesser for cleaner glue line.
Looks like that worked out fine too. Will see tomorrow when I...

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...

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...

Clamp and Screws are Sold to NCArcher.
K4 system still available.

Can do. PM sent for post and bank details.

Sold to Delbs!
Thank you!

Random items just gotta go.

Milescraft Featherboard $15
https://www.timbecon.com.au/milescraft-universal-featherboard-single?srsltid=AfmBOoqrk-Jiz7DkSZfFSTJoInoEGZjoFCEhvfOl6QiCRRIcXiC5BGrEVMQ
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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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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.
Kreg Jig K4 Pocket...

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

Pickup Brunswick...

Carbatec Combination Square Set 300mm (4 Piece Set) | Carbatec

Metric and Imperial, with protractor and centre finder.
Some light oxidisation, no pitting.

No longer needed, as I upgraded to a...

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.
Once they're all fitted, then dry...

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...

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.
I reckon you're...

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...

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.
But I’d like to take some. Let check what I’ve got space for…

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.
But I'll get...

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.
Fingernail grind, forget about it.

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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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!

Left to right:...

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.
Two rows of holes for...

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!

I've heard mixed reviews about veritas surface...

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.

this should work!

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...

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...

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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I'm left handed, but I'll probably put a row of dog holes up both sides of the...

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.
...

Done!

I’ll take it.
PM to follow.

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.
Really really is...

Would ya do $50 inc post to 3055?

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...

That’s the one!
Very clever joinery.
Looks pretty finicky though. I think I’ll just use the domino!

Hello,

I have some especially nice Cypress boards that will be perfect as bath stool. Like this.

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Stopped mortice and tenons or floating tenons with Domino using a bit of Titebond III...

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.
If it's same parts and you're willing to sell machines separately,...

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.

don’t wrestle with it. Don’t stick your face...

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.
I've got Bahco 1 inch and 2 1/2 inch scrapers with handles...

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...

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,...

Now with photo
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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...

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.

Lotta machine for the money,...

Mirotone precat looks great on Blackwood. It’s my preferred finish for bigger items.
Blackwood Credenza

But as you note, that’s a lot of work for small pieces. You really do have to spray it....

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...