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2nd July 2013, 08:54 AM
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Christos, sorry to do this to you at this late stage, but due to a prior commitment I will not be able to help out on SATURDAY at the T&WWW Show.
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26th June 2013, 08:33 AM
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Pack up
Christos, I'm available also to assist with pack up if required.
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23rd May 2013, 02:05 PM
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Sydney Working with wood show.
I'm in. Any or all days, from10.30 am on till finish.
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Unusual indeed, and a sure talking point:) ...
Unusual indeed, and a sure talking point:)
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27th October 2012, 03:48 PM
Thread: New Combo Thicknesser/Jointer
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G'day Ticky, I guess its horses for courses. I...
G'day Ticky,
I guess its horses for courses. I have one of those "1/2 ton" (not quite) cast iron beasts you mention, and it has given me pretty good service. I guess though, that there comes a... -
27th October 2012, 03:34 PM
Thread: New Combo Thicknesser/Jointer
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Believe its a very good machine...even so far as...
Believe its a very good machine...even so far as probably into the pro range, but you should certainly be pleased wih i. I guess the only place I have seen Hammer gear listed 2nd hand is...
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26th October 2012, 12:46 PM
Thread: New Combo Thicknesser/Jointer
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New Combo Thicknesser/Jointer
I'm looking to replace my existing thicknesser, and have narrowed it down, so far, to a Scheppach hms2600ci from H & F, a Ledacraft PT107 or Ledacraft ML392. Each of the machines is in the same ball...
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14th August 2012, 08:15 PM
Thread: No Cost Cubby House
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While to some it may(perhaps justifiably) have an...
While to some it may(perhaps justifiably) have an Ettamogah-ish look about it, for those to whom it really matters, it will without doubt be like Buckingham Palace and the New York Hilton all in...
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13th August 2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: Mum's Birthday
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Thank you very much. from Oliver
Thank you very much.
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12th August 2012, 07:59 PM
Thread: No Cost Cubby House
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Looks good enough for an overnighter !!:D
Looks good enough for an overnighter !!:D
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10th August 2012, 03:10 PM
Thread: First project
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I do a fair bit of work using recycled timber...
I do a fair bit of work using recycled timber from pallets, and find that about 60% of the recovered wood is useable. I prepare all in the same way, on the planer then the thicknesser, if for nought...
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9th August 2012, 11:04 PM
Thread: Mum's Birthday
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Sorry, Christos, maybe I should have sent you a...
Sorry, Christos, maybe I should have sent you a message?:B
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9th August 2012, 10:41 PM
Thread: Mum's Birthday
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Now the granddaughter knows how and where wood...
Now the granddaughter knows how and where wood shavings come from! One of Oliver's older sisters (he is one of 6) is always chasing after wood shavings. She has a guinea pig! Now while I'm not a...
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7th August 2012, 08:30 PM
Thread: Mum's Birthday
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Mum's Birthday
Today, Oliver finished his first real woodwork project!
The final sanding was done on the nboxes, knobs fitted to the lids. and a small tray to hold the boxes was knocked up and edged.
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6th August 2012, 09:05 AM
Thread: Mum's Birthday
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Yep, definitely was the order of the day when I...
Yep, definitely was the order of the day when I was a kid too....nothing beter than being with Dad at work making cupboards for the new house or building a chook house or dairy bails or meat safe...
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5th August 2012, 10:25 PM
Thread: Mum's Birthday
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Mum's Birthday.
Thanks to all. Young Oliver has seen himself on the forum and has read the replying posts. We are all very proud of him and his achievements.
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5th August 2012, 10:01 AM
Thread: large sandpaper sheets
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Or $20.38 from The Sandpaper Man:2tsup:
Or $20.38 from The Sandpaper Man:2tsup:
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4th August 2012, 04:53 PM
Thread: Mum's Birthday
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Mum's Birthday
Thought I'd share the keen interest that my young grandson has in woodwork and for that matter, all things DIY. He's 6 years old and is making a present for Mum for her birthday in a fortnight. The...
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1st August 2012, 11:43 AM
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Havew to check that one out... these go back to...
Havew to check that one out... these go back to 1974 at least. Don't know much about nthem myself, but LOML knows a bit..I'll see if I can pump it out!
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1st August 2012, 09:23 AM
Thread: Sliding compound mitre saw
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I like the new Bosch with its knee action. Very...
I like the new Bosch with its knee action. Very smooth actiion, quality seems good, positive locks.
If I was in the market for a new SCMS I would certainly consider favourably this saw; however... -
1st August 2012, 08:50 AM
Thread: Planers/thicknesers
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Not an expert by a long shot. But, I have a...
Not an expert by a long shot.
But, I have a planer/thicknesser similar to the hms 2600i, although much more a vintage model, and it most certainly is capable of jointing timb er as well. Can... -
1st August 2012, 08:22 AM
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Unusual look, but maybe the stain nmakes nthe...
Unusual look, but maybe the stain nmakes nthe difference in the timber's appearance.. Nice piece though, simple, plain and very utilitarian.:)
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1st August 2012, 08:11 AM
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I think most unlikely...much too straight!:o:o:o
I think most unlikely...much too straight!:o:o:o
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1st August 2012, 08:08 AM
Thread: Bedroom Suite
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Very nice, particularly like the colour and the...
Very nice, particularly like the colour and the device/ornamental on the bedhead:)
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1st August 2012, 08:04 AM
Thread: What is this joint!?
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Maybe I'm missing something, but where's the...
Maybe I'm missing something, but where's the joint?:?
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31st July 2012, 07:25 PM
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Ah yes! The model cars....my number 2 son has...
Ah yes! The model cars....my number 2 son has left me a legacy of his childhood model Matchbox vintage and yesteryear collection; stored in nthe roof space, they bhaven't been opened for many years....
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31st July 2012, 03:06 PM
Thread: Pine Slabs
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Assuming that the slabs are 1.5m long x 80cm wide...
Assuming that the slabs are 1.5m long x 80cm wide 8cm thick, then 6 slabs would be around .6 cu mtr. The approx value of NZ radiata pine logs, furniture grade, is about $200 cu mtr.
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9th July 2012, 07:09 PM
Thread: Sydney Forum Stand 2012 - HELP WANTED
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Ain't that the truth.....many a fine story has...
Ain't that the truth.....many a fine story has been waxed eloquent with this small beginning.:rolleyes:
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5th July 2012, 09:27 AM
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From my experience, glaziers today aren't...
From my experience, glaziers today aren't interested in resilvering, largely because of the cost, much easier and cheaper to replace. Although the bevels will make the cost a good bit more.
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5th July 2012, 09:24 AM
Thread: Is this wood petrified?
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If its petrified it will move away from you if...
If its petrified it will move away from you if you try to hit it with a mallet:oo:
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5th July 2012, 09:22 AM
Thread: Small blackwood cabinet - WIP
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Nearly there, and looking great
Nearly there, and looking great
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5th July 2012, 12:21 AM
Thread: Tool handles for outside use
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It is indeed. I have asked my uncle, the only one...
It is indeed. I have asked my uncle, the only one of his still living two sons who had anything to do with the coachbuilding and smithing, and his answer was along the lines that he had his own...
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30th June 2012, 08:23 PM
Thread: Tool handles for outside use
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G'day Arry, Maybe I can't see right or maybe...
G'day Arry,
Maybe I can't see right or maybe the pic just doesn't show it, but the handles look OK in the pic. If they are in as good a condition as the shears, then they will last a lifetime... -
30th June 2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: Titebond III prices
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I would suggest that Masters, like Bu....gs and...
I would suggest that Masters, like Bu....gs and pretty well all major enterprises, lean very heavily on their suppliers for the cheapest cost. It comes down to the point that if the suppliers don;t...
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29th June 2012, 10:59 PM
Thread: What's your favourite tool?
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My bandsaw; for its versatility and usefulness to...
My bandsaw; for its versatility and usefulness to cut almost anything easily and accurately (or just cut it in the rought) without any great setup being needed.
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29th June 2012, 02:32 PM
Thread: Masters Hardware, How good!
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'arf you luck, arry.:(
'arf you luck, arry.:(
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29th June 2012, 02:24 PM
Thread: Masters Hardware, How good!
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Big B barely cater to the home DIY handyman...
Big B barely cater to the home DIY handyman sometimes. Continual deletions, not to replaced, like #4 x 12mm brass plated screws, 25x19 brass plated butt hinges, timber finished excep Feast Watson or...
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29th June 2012, 09:38 AM
Thread: What about Fido??
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:wtg:
:wtg:
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29th June 2012, 09:32 AM
Thread: A Real Workshop
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A lot of wood, a lot of joints, a lot of tools,...
A lot of wood, a lot of joints, a lot of tools, and a lot of work....Scally, you're taking it all in your stride. I'm sure the end result will be a tribute to your labours.:2tsup:
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29th June 2012, 09:25 AM
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Looking forward to the clear and lustrous photos...
Looking forward to the clear and lustrous photos with anticipation.
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29th June 2012, 09:22 AM
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And more! There are some interesting books among...
And more! There are some interesting books among these, and to be able to download....grest.
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29th June 2012, 09:16 AM
Thread: Masters Hardware, How good!
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Seems a pretty good place, and a definite oppo...
Seems a pretty good place, and a definite oppo for the big green one. Unfortunately, I doubt that there is ever any likelyhood of a Masters being within 100 km of here.
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28th June 2012, 11:33 PM
Thread: FINALLY, my DC assessories arrived today.
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All up and running next week...maybe see some...
All up and running next week...maybe see some fine wooden results then?
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28th June 2012, 11:24 PM
Thread: Help with half rounds
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Whichever way, the quantity is a lot of product...
Whichever way, the quantity is a lot of product per day, and as already said, would likely be a sybstantial capital investment.
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28th June 2012, 11:09 PM
Thread: Free Woodworking Plans
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Freebies once more...a veritab le treasure trove,...
Freebies once more...a veritab le treasure trove, thanks Crowie:2tsup:
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28th June 2012, 11:07 PM
Thread: More Free Woodwork Plans
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:)Thanks Crowie
:)Thanks Crowie
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26th June 2012, 07:47 PM
Thread: what rasp for MDF skirting
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What browser do you use Bushy, Firefox or...
What browser do you use Bushy, Firefox or Internet Explorer?
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26th June 2012, 07:44 PM
Thread: Small blackwood cabinet - WIP
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Like the varying colours:)
Like the varying colours:)
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26th June 2012, 07:34 PM
Thread: Bracket feet?
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Byb themselves without the skirt the feet would...
Byb themselves without the skirt the feet would look ok, but the skirt adds a distinct "lumpiness" and harsh feeling at the bottom of the box.
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25th June 2012, 10:14 PM
Thread: www.accu-line.com.au
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Haven't heard of them. They were first registered...
Haven't heard of them. They were first registered as a business in March of 2009 for what its worth.