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    Thanks to all

    Thanks guys, I did say that with my 30 yrs experience I was quite impressed with it - simply divine to hand-plane. I also agree with Rustynail - when spending a lot of money on timber I would...
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    Thanks Graeme

    Thanks a lot Graeme, RELEVANT replies to my question have been few.
    Having viewed some of the CT refered to in some of the above comments I can only say a lot of it is completely incomparable to...
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    Miss Understood?!

    Some of the commentators here should read what I've said a little more carefully. All I've done is stated what I found on i/net - someone(not me) is selling CT for $1200/cube. Someone(not me) has...
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    conclusion

    Thanks guys. .
    When restoring antique furn. or classic boats there is NO choice as to using cheaper timbers. On a boat one might find 6 different timbers in 6 different locations - each chosen for a...
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    solution

    Best solution I think is keep it & continue to enjoy working with it. In the last 5/6 yrs the small % I have used has certainly paid it's way. It,s about time I built a runabout for the Broadwater. ...
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    Thanks

    Thanks John,
    I don't get much time on the computer but after a search this morning have found CT is selling over $10,000 a cube for lightly dressed boards - I think with delivery. What I have would...
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    What's Celery Top worth?

    I have what could be (according to forum comments) the last large quantity(2+ cub mtrs) of high grade, old growth CT in Aus. to sell(regretfully). See wooden boat forum for details & pix. I've been a...
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    Cheeoice!!

    Pat yourself on the back for this one! OOOzing "atmosphere" that u just don't get with f/glass etc.
    This style of craft is exactly what I have had in mind as being ideal for cruising the shallow...
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    Would swap some CT for runabout

    Will consider swapping some for trailerable boat - OK if wood or f/glass repairs needed.
    Over 3 yrs ago I put a few damaged boards of CT on the lawn to go to the tip. Finally lifted them to find no...
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    Is treated pine still toxic?

    Greetings AR,
    U might like to get some advice on what chemical is being used to treat pine these days. It used to be copperchromearsenate(sp?). Some councils had to spend a lot of money replacing...
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    Thanks

    Thanks for the info guys. I got my info from my doctor & an old antique dealer many years ago. I don't use power tools with shell often- usually jewellers saw & files. Most seasoned woodies are aware...
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    Warning! Mother of pearl & shell dust

    Alas woodwork can be an unhealthy pastime. The dust generated by working with shell is very carcinogenic. In fact I have been told it will kill you quicker than asbestos! :oo: In days gone by button...
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    Celery Top in Brisbane

    Greetings Woodies,
    a few years ago I acquired over 2 cub mtrs of well seasoned CT. I use it frequently in furniture & marine use & have developed quite an affection for it. However I have more than...
  14. See You at the Wood Show at Brisbane RNA showgrounds

    Greetings Woodeez,
    I will be attending the show this weekend on Saturday afternoon. Want to catch up before 2pm or after 3pm? Send me a private message(see heading top of this page) before midday...
  15. offer to help

    Hi Guys,
    sorry about the late offer but wasn't sure if I could attend. Would like the opprtunity to meet some locals & help out. If I'm wanted what are the best travel arrangements from sth wst...
  16. Help avail

    Greetings Big Stan,
    I have some time avail. at the moment & with lots of volunteers offering assistance on the forum stand I thought I could help you. I have experience setting up & dismantling...
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    finishing

    Greetings BBV,
    enough choices here to fill an encyclopaedia. I can only offer an opinion from my personal experiences maintaining boats from classic to new superyachts. I assume you want advice...
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    Thank you

    Thanks a lot Dai Sensei, wil give them a try,
    Kiwi
  19. Humidors

    Thank you Steve for your offer. No longer making humidors.
    Kiwi
  20. 30 yrs experience with antiques, classic boats, superyachts & classic car woodcraft

    Greetings readers,
    being relatively new to Brisbane I would like to expand my current client base. I am living in sth wst Bris. & restoring antiques for some some of Brissies finest private &...
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    Rare classic with intriguing history

    Greetings Boateez,
    a few years ago after being involved as a cabinetmaker on the superyacht Cambria II, I had a small(me,myself & I) business on the Gold Coast maintaining boats. My favourite client...
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    pine

    Hi Russ, hard to tell from pix but from endgrain pik I would say lower piece is oregon(red), middle radiata(yellow) & top hoop(white). Blueish stain is due to exposure to high moisture & might...
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    Black ebony veneer or solid wanted

    I am restoring an antique table & need a piece of ebony veneer approx 250mm x 120mm. Solid would be o.k. as I can saw it. I am in Brisbane but prepared to pay postage from elsewhere.
    I have a large...
  24. QLD.Swap Sp. cedar

    Hi Bob,
    thanks for the info. Since posting this I have come across a good retail supply. I'm moving house this week so everything is on hold till I get my new workshop set up:2tsup:. Looking...
  25. QLD.Swap Sp cedar

    Hi Robyn,
    I usually use 6mm & 9mm but thicker boards r no problem.
    cheers,
    :UDean
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    humidor repair

    Hi Kiwi,
    these humidors r usually mass produced in China. Try to find an automotive or marine repair/paint supplier & buy a sheet of 2000 wet & dry sandpaper. Carefully wet sand the glued area & dry...
  27. QLD.Swap wanted Spanish Cedar have Celery Top Pine

    Greetings all,
    I'm seeking spanish cedar - cedrela odorata - any quantity. I have good stocks of well seasoned celery top - various sizes some long lengths up to 5mtrs. Prefer person to person deal...
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