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29th December 2020, 07:41 PM
Thread: January 2021 - PRIZE DRAW #131
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
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3rd September 2020, 10:07 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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19th May 2020, 10:34 PM
Thread: Seam rippers
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Hey Skew, I think that the double enders are more...
Hey Skew, I think that the double enders are more popular as well, but just recently supplies of the kits has dried up, all I could get was the 1 end as a "spare" and used up my supply of caps.
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18th May 2020, 05:25 PM
Thread: Seam rippers
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Seam rippers
For those that are doing Seam Rippers with the single tool, I have discovered that the end clip can actually be disassembled so that only the end cap can be fitted.
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14th May 2020, 10:55 PM
Thread: More shed time for me
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More shed time for me
I think I have finally found a profile for the single seam rippers that I like, these 6 are destined for the local General Store where they are selling quite well.
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19th April 2020, 09:17 PM
Thread: Wiring new shed
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What do you have planed for your D/E and Air...
What do you have planed for your D/E and Air compressor? I have mine in a separate room with remote switches located on the wall mid way down the shed.
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17th April 2020, 05:18 PM
Thread: catch up during the isolation period.
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Hi Dallas, I ordered the seam ripper kits through...
Hi Dallas, I ordered the seam ripper kits through Timberbits.
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16th April 2020, 10:16 PM
Thread: first bud vase
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first bud vase
finally got back on the lathe and had a piece of Curly Maple in the wood pile, don't know where I came by it.
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16th April 2020, 10:13 PM
Thread: catch up during the isolation period.
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catch up during the isolation period.
It has been a while since I have been able to turn some pens.
Isolation has allowed me to catch up on a lot of projects.
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16th April 2020, 10:04 PM
Thread: Isolation projects
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Isolation projects
Well being isolated has enabled me to finish some of my projects.
This one is for my grandson, it has been waiting a while for me to finish. hope he likes it. -
31st March 2020, 06:29 PM
Thread: May 2020 - PRIZE DRAW - # 127
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22nd August 2014, 06:48 PM
Thread: Leveling a Butchers Block
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Hi Pat, thanks for those photos they have given...
Hi Pat, thanks for those photos they have given me ideas of how to go about the job...
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21st August 2014, 07:02 PM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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Well I have finally finished the Dulcimer. In the...
Well I have finally finished the Dulcimer. In the end I opted to use some NC lacquer that I had left over from another project.
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15th July 2014, 09:23 PM
Thread: Leveling a Butchers Block
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Leveling a Butchers Block
I have been asked by our local butcher to level his chopping block. We "think" the block is made from ironbark, and is somewhere around 60 -65 years old.
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22nd May 2014, 10:18 PM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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Thanks for the replies. I am not sure if my wife...
Thanks for the replies. I am not sure if my wife wants a gloss finish or a satin finish, I can just about guess she will say something like " ooohh what ever is easiest for you" which means, just...
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19th May 2014, 08:05 PM
Thread: What Finish to use?
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What Finish to use?
Hi all, My wife has decided that she would like to learn to play a Dulcimer. I thought that it would be nice if I was to build her one. I have never even attempted to build a musical instrument...
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4th May 2014, 11:58 PM
Thread: Poor Pen making Aussies
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I do understand what you are getting at, and it...
I do understand what you are getting at, and it does seem unfair at the difference in spending between countries, but I think all Timberbits is trying to do is get some of the market share from the...
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1st May 2014, 10:34 AM
Thread: Poor Pen making Aussies
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It has been awhile since I purchased anything...
It has been awhile since I purchased anything from Timberbits, but I can get an order from him in under 48 hours from placing the order, a couple of times it has been delivered with in 24 hours. NO...
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I have just purchased a 4lt tin of STYLWOOD 70%...
I have just purchased a 4lt tin of STYLWOOD 70% and the thinners for it from the local PAINTRIGHT store, they do not have it on the shelf as it is not a generally sought after product.
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15th February 2014, 04:57 PM
Thread: restoring a red cedar table and chairs
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restoring a red cedar table and chairs
Now I have finished building and installing SWMBO's bookcase\wall unit I can now begin to restore this dining table and chairs.
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25th January 2014, 10:45 AM
Thread: book shelves and cupboards
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book shelves and cupboards
This is by far my biggest project. It has been on the go for well over 8 months. There are still a few final finishing touches to be completed but as you can see the major job is done.
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17th January 2014, 09:14 PM
Thread: Be careful
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Matt, I honestly feel your pain ...
Matt, I honestly feel your pain
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f67/tablesaw-1-kev-y-0-a-173023/
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1st January 2014, 09:00 PM
Thread: Cutting board
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Welcome to the group first, now... Any species...
Welcome to the group first, now...
Any species of hard wood would be suitable, and why not try some of Ubeaut's food safe finish . -
6th July 2013, 02:51 PM
Thread: Tablesaw-1, Kev Y.-0
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I could follow the urban legend and do it again...
I could follow the urban legend and do it again showing people how it happened the first time :) NOT!
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5th July 2013, 09:57 PM
Thread: Tablesaw-1, Kev Y.-0
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Just got back from the surgeon's visit today. ...
Just got back from the surgeon's visit today.
This was the first time I have been able to look at my "handy" work for a week. I have a nice scar running from the right side of my thumb through... -
28th June 2013, 11:47 AM
Thread: Tablesaw-1, Kev Y.-0
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Just a flesh wound
Yep just a flesh wound :)
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28th June 2013, 08:47 AM
Thread: Tablesaw-1, Kev Y.-0
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Rusty, I am right handed but it is my left thumb...
Rusty, I am right handed but it is my left thumb and there was a push stick on the bench behind me :)
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27th June 2013, 09:22 PM
Thread: Tablesaw-1, Kev Y.-0
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Penny ( my soon to be EX wife #2 ) says I am in...
Penny ( my soon to be EX wife #2 ) says I am in no danger of carking it as it is a long way from my heart !
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27th June 2013, 06:45 PM
Thread: Sometimes life sucks!
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My young brother Paul passed away last Friday...
My young brother Paul passed away last Friday evening, He put up a brave fight and to the end kept a positive and cheerful attitude. Over the last 4 months the tumors had started to affect his memory...
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27th June 2013, 06:22 PM
Thread: Tablesaw-1, Kev Y.-0
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Tablesaw-1, Kev Y.-0
Well, it finally happened! Due to a lapse in concentration I ended up in theatre in the Epworth hospital in Melbourne last night.
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21st June 2013, 09:58 PM
Thread: broken flipstop
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broken flipstop
I have a SHERWOOD TS-250 table saw with the sliding extension table, unfortunately for me the fence with the flipstop on it was dropped, and the cast alloy flipstop broke.
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14th March 2013, 04:05 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: As promised, my haul from the box 257767 ...
As promised, my haul from the box
257767
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13th March 2013, 08:35 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: The box arrived here late last week, I took my...
The box arrived here late last week, I took my pick and intended to send it on lat monday. Monday was a public holiday here so I finally got it in the post today.
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13th March 2013, 08:30 PM
Thread: Anzac day 2013
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My 10 went in the mail today. hope they are up to...
My 10 went in the mail today. hope they are up to standard.
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5th March 2013, 09:36 PM
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Well I guess that is good for us who come from...
Well I guess that is good for us who come from the south east. However I must say I did enjoy the openness of the show grounds venue.
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19th February 2013, 05:53 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: Its been 10 days since the last post here. Does...
Its been 10 days since the last post here. Does anyone have any idea of the location of the box?
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17th February 2013, 07:35 AM
Thread: Heads up: Forum turn on.
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I will be there with Shedbound and RayT
I will be there with Shedbound and RayT
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14th February 2013, 08:21 PM
Thread: Turners wanted
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I will put my hand up for a couple
I will put my hand up for a couple
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7th February 2013, 03:19 PM
Thread: just had a phone call
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just had a phone call
I have just had one of "those" calls from Micrsoft Vindows
My wife answered the call then handed it off to me.
ME: hello
Them: Hello am I speaking to Mr (MY name)
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21st January 2013, 12:52 PM
Thread: a couple from the weekend
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a couple from the weekend
Finally found time this weekend to knock up a couple of pens.
the first is a Gent Jr in Red Cedar, this was a request from a workmate.
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18th January 2013, 09:14 PM
Thread: cat people v dog people
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cat people v dog people
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18th January 2013, 09:06 PM
Thread: Coober Pedy-Wilpena Pound-Broken Hill
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Grumpy, IF you are going to stay in the Flinders...
Grumpy, IF you are going to stay in the Flinders Ranges, could I suggest staying at Rawnsley Park. Nice place, pleasant Caravan Park and wonderful walks into the Pound.
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16th January 2013, 07:51 PM
Thread: plane(flying type) vapor trails
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Shedbound, I am planning on going flying over the...
Shedbound, I am planning on going flying over the weekend, I will make a point of buzzing your place :) look up and see if I leave any chemtrails :)
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16th January 2013, 07:46 PM
Thread: pvc pipe size for ducting
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Bob, I made sure that I could still gain access...
Bob, I made sure that I could still gain access to the roof space just in case some blockage occurred
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16th January 2013, 02:22 PM
Thread: pvc pipe size for ducting
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Apologies for taking so long to post these pics,...
Apologies for taking so long to post these pics, I have been busy elsewhere.
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16th January 2013, 02:17 PM
Thread: My NEW man cave
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Well it has taken me a while, but the cave is 98%...
Well it has taken me a while, but the cave is 98% complete. There is still a bit of painting and plastering to be done but I am happy that I now have a great work space for myself.
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10th January 2013, 02:40 PM
Thread: An experiment and a pie.
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Some may say that was a waste if resin :) BTW...
Some may say that was a waste if resin :)
BTW I am not a footy fan at all, but the pen does look good.
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3rd January 2013, 05:52 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: Happy new Year all... I was just wondering as to...
Happy new Year all... I was just wondering as to the current location of the Box of goodies?
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3rd January 2013, 09:52 AM
Thread: pvc pipe size for ducting
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rellik, I have just finished doing the same in my...
rellik, I have just finished doing the same in my shed. I have a 2hp DE from Hare and Forbes. I have used 90mm pvc for all of my ducting. Where the pvc joins into the blast gates I used silicon and...
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30th December 2012, 08:46 AM
Thread: Entertainment Unit Nightmare! Which Paint?
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Sheeny71, welcome to the mad house. As I see...
Sheeny71, welcome to the mad house.
As I see it the only way you are going to get a nice smooth finish in a paint is to either use an enamel based (turps) paint or even a lacquer based (faster...