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31st March 2023, 03:31 PM
Thread: I think i've made a grave mistake
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Was the proof tint fully dry before applying the...
Was the proof tint fully dry before applying the varnish ?
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31st March 2023, 01:26 PM
Thread: I think i've made a grave mistake
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Did you use an oil based stain and water based...
Did you use an oil based stain and water based varnish ?
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3rd March 2023, 08:15 PM
Thread: You know that 1940s brown furniture?
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Looks very like an Indonesiam piece,probably not...
Looks very like an Indonesiam piece,probably not even very old and likely made from rubberwood.
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2nd March 2023, 12:12 AM
Thread: Pembroke Table question
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Almost definitely the work of a professional...
Almost definitely the work of a professional although not the finest carving. I once bought a lovely mahogany card table with lovely carving although a copy of George III table which was made by...
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1st March 2023, 11:57 PM
Thread: Pembroke Table question
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The majority of Pembroke tables will have lopers...
The majority of Pembroke tables will have lopers made from a cheaper timber such as oak beech or pine.
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24th February 2023, 11:52 AM
Thread: Fillers - timber mate/builder's bog
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I have used the 2 pack type builders bog for this...
I have used the 2 pack type builders bog for this type of work for some time, while epoxy is better,who wants to wait hours for it to cure.
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10th November 2021, 01:40 PM
Thread: Preventing veneer from curling
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It's been a few years since I did any veneering...
It's been a few years since I did any veneering but pva would not be high on my list except for very small panels. I have used gluefilm in the past and also hide glue but my preferred method is epoxy...
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29th September 2019, 09:47 PM
Thread: Arbortech Turbo plane
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Arbortech Turbo plane
I have just seen an add on facebook which advertises a blatant rip-off of this product.
They have even used a genuine Arbortech video !
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22nd August 2019, 02:28 PM
Thread: What is this timber
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Yes,Definitely Queensland walnut. I have a big...
Yes,Definitely Queensland walnut. I have a big stack of it, probably over 1000 square feet.
Very attractive timber with striping similar to Macassar ebony.
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18th July 2019, 03:35 PM
Thread: Which Planing/Surfacing router bit?
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This is the one I use, does an amazing job in my...
This is the one I use, does an amazing job in my opinion, the rotatable, replacement tct inserts are the way to go if you do a fair bit of surface planing.
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18th July 2019, 03:28 PM
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I order most of my drawer runners from Artia,...
I order most of my drawer runners from Artia, even the Hafele ones I have bought are probably half the cost that Bunnings sell the cheap brand ones for.
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18th July 2019, 01:50 PM
Thread: Glue for shoes
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Selleys shoe fix
Selleys shoe fix
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18th July 2019, 01:48 PM
Thread: Quick setting/Short open time PVA Glue
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I exclusively use Titebond III and find it is...
I exclusively use Titebond III and find it is more than fast enought for most applications, It has pretty short open time in hot dry weather, less so in damp colder winters.
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16th July 2019, 10:39 PM
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Very good point as damp will get trapped and...
Very good point as damp will get trapped and cause mould. You could cut the ply into strips though, which would be fine.
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14th July 2019, 11:43 PM
Thread: Spindle Sander Rubber Drums
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I have A Sheppach one which is as far as I know...
I have A Sheppach one which is as far as I know identical to the Triton.
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9th July 2019, 01:51 PM
Thread: Fixing timber blades to dowel
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If was doing this and wanted to make it with no...
If was doing this and wanted to make it with no visible fixings I would start with a much smaller dowel or even a metal rod which would go through continuously from one side to the other. I would...
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9th July 2019, 12:07 PM
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I have Carbatec 10x8 combination machine, Chinese...
I have Carbatec 10x8 combination machine, Chinese made, including the spiral head. The finish from this machine is near flawless but changeover to and from thicknessing mode is a real pain as the bed...
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5th July 2019, 05:26 PM
Thread: Complementary/contrasting timbers
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That's a beautiful looking piece Derek, I have...
That's a beautiful looking piece Derek, I have just finished a piece in similar mid-century style, the contrast in the woods is stunning.
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5th July 2019, 12:39 PM
Thread: Complementary/contrasting timbers
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Contrasting woods
This is the piece I was referring to, using basically 2 contrasting timbers, jarrah and Tasmanian blue gum.
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4th July 2019, 03:49 PM
Thread: Complementary/contrasting timbers
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I did a stunning bookcase cabinet a few years ago...
I did a stunning bookcase cabinet a few years ago in curly jarrah and curly Tasmanian blue gum. I had it at Boranup gallery, western Australia and was sold for almost $ 10,000.
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4th July 2019, 03:44 PM
Thread: Planing bit (sanity check)
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I have done a fair bit of surfacing work with my...
I have done a fair bit of surfacing work with my router, bought a $75 Torquata bit with 5 tct cutters and pretty much wrecked it first time out.
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30th June 2019, 09:17 PM
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Pobably would be, presume the cutterblock is...
Pobably would be, presume the cutterblock is around $450 plus postage. I have never retro-fitted a machine but ditched my straight knife planers years ago an have 10x8 combo machine and 15"...
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24th June 2019, 05:12 PM
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Having considerable experience with Gumtree and...
Having considerable experience with Gumtree and the seemingly large number of highly supspect enquiries I have had when selling furniture.
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24th June 2019, 01:02 PM
Thread: Attaching Moulding to Lid End Grain
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I would second the idea of a tongue and groove,...
I would second the idea of a tongue and groove, you are basically making a narrow breadboard end.
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22nd June 2019, 02:16 PM
Thread: Big slab pieces of wenge
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Never read the ad before now, yes the prices are...
Never read the ad before now, yes the prices are somewhat high. We have much nicer timbers in Australia at 1/4 the price. Maybe buyers get more excited about exotic timbers made into furniture using...
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20th June 2019, 06:17 PM
Thread: Big slab pieces of wenge
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Its a nice looking timber, only ever seen veneer...
Its a nice looking timber, only ever seen veneer myself. Hope he allowed for expansion in that table !
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20th June 2019, 03:09 PM
Thread: Donald Trump
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He probably could but someone's already pulled...
He probably could but someone's already pulled the plug !
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20th June 2019, 03:06 PM
Thread: Salt and pepper rubber stoppers
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Did you consider making cork ones ?
Did you consider making cork ones ?
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20th June 2019, 03:04 PM
Thread: New Toy - Hafco helical thicknesser
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I have 2 machines, one is a true helical head...
I have 2 machines, one is a true helical head machine, a combination 10x8 machine and a 15" dedicated thicknesser. The combination machine produces a near flawless finish and the 15" segmented head...
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20th June 2019, 02:40 PM
Thread: The answer the world needs
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Petrol is AU $ 1.50 a litre and gasoline is US $...
Petrol is AU $ 1.50 a litre and gasoline is US $ 4.00 a gallon.
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20th June 2019, 02:31 PM
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This is a typical piece of mid-century furniture...
This is a typical piece of mid-century furniture with crown cut veneer. Despite it being very expensive at the time was usually quite cheaply made with normally a particle board carcase and some...
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16th June 2019, 07:04 PM
Thread: New Carba-tec spiral thicknesser
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Probably ok for a hobbyist but these lunchbox...
Probably ok for a hobbyist but these lunchbox machines are as quiet as an Airbus A380 and with non existent dust extraction. I had a strait bladed version and couldn't get rid of it fast enough.
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16th June 2019, 03:12 PM
Thread: How to make splines like these
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I think personally if I was going to attempt...
I think personally if I was going to attempt these I would try cutting mine from coloured acrylic sheet, It really needs to be something where the color runs through the spline and not something...
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14th June 2019, 04:15 PM
Thread: Wine cabinet version 2
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A It only holds 4 bottles John so only...
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It only holds 4 bottles John so only suits the occasional drinker. By the time someone has come up with the purchase price they couldn't afford any wine. -
13th June 2019, 06:27 PM
Thread: Routing aluminium
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Don't much fancy trying the planer on ali but...
Don't much fancy trying the planer on ali but have used a circular saw like you say a bit noisy.
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13th June 2019, 06:20 PM
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Sounds a bit like the one we have in Perth which...
Sounds a bit like the one we have in Perth which has now been combined with knitters and sewers !
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13th June 2019, 06:11 PM
Thread: Routing aluminium
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Routing aluminium
I am sure many people have wondered about routing aluminium with a wood router, I wondered if it was possible or even safe.
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12th June 2019, 09:21 PM
Thread: Wine cabinet version 2
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Wine cabinet version 2
My latest creation just back from the spray finishers. It took me about 3 hours to re-assemble and adjust everything and about 2 weeks to make the piece.
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10th June 2019, 09:07 PM
Thread: Timber ID Please - Nested Tables
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Yes,definitely Queensland walnut, I have about...
Yes,definitely Queensland walnut, I have about 2000 square feet in veneer but never used any yet. Mine was purchased from a guy that kept them in boxes but allowed rats to nest in it. I blamed the...
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7th June 2019, 06:15 PM
Thread: Festool Domino Miss-Alignment
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One would assume it was faulty from new and not...
One would assume it was faulty from new and not gone out of square.
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7th June 2019, 06:11 PM
Thread: 3/4" Upcut Spiral Router Bit
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I am talking about when you don't invert the...
I am talking about when you don't invert the stock, you would only really be doing edge work with a spiral bit in the router table, I doubt anyone does plunge cuts in a router table, you are just...
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7th June 2019, 04:51 PM
Thread: Festool Domino Miss-Alignment
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Hi Darren, I have the Df700 which seem to have...
Hi Darren, I have the Df700 which seem to have the identical fence and rail type assembly, there doesn't seem to be any obvious way of adjusting this on mine.
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7th June 2019, 03:59 PM
Thread: 3/4" Upcut Spiral Router Bit
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Well yes it does, in relation to the workpiece...
Well yes it does, in relation to the workpiece you are cutting if you invert the router.
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7th June 2019, 02:50 PM
Thread: 3/4" Upcut Spiral Router Bit
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Upcut ones are better for plunge cutting as they...
Upcut ones are better for plunge cutting as they clear the chips from the hole as you go but for edge work doesn't matter too much.
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7th June 2019, 02:43 PM
Thread: Wood for end grain cutting board
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I would personally be wary about using anything...
I would personally be wary about using anything found on the street, a dog may have peed on it or somone may have contaminated it with weed-killer. You never know !
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7th June 2019, 02:39 PM
Thread: Chamfering bit size
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If you only use it for that purpose then probably...
If you only use it for that purpose then probably doesn't matter 1/4" may be more versatile as you csn use in smaller routers.
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7th June 2019, 11:37 AM
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Hi John, I basically have the same machine which...
Hi John, I basically have the same machine which is a few years old but with the spiral head.
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7th June 2019, 12:58 AM
Thread: Makita LB1200F Bandsaw drift
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Hi Asaf, another factor is table and fence...
Hi Asaf, another factor is table and fence alignment, it may be off axis, I recently removed my table to make lower guide adjusments and had to fiddle around a bit to get it back on course. A blunt...
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6th June 2019, 07:29 PM
Thread: What to finish platters with
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Personally I would avoid any kind of cooking oils...
Personally I would avoid any kind of cooking oils as they rend to turn rancid. Mineral oil is almost certainly the best option.
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6th June 2019, 11:14 AM
Thread: What to finish platters with
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The simple answer is mineral oil, you can buy it...
The simple answer is mineral oil, you can buy it from Ikea and other places. I think it's pretty much the same as baby oil that you get from chemists.