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8th December 2021, 01:54 PM
Thread: Christmas 2021 prize draw # 133
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8th June 2017, 07:31 AM
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QUEENSLAND Hi is be interested in the honing guide and...
Hi is be interested in the honing guide and marking gauge worth pod to 4213 if you would split it that way.... Also the router plane if that's not already taken
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21st May 2017, 06:37 PM
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FREE: SA Hi mahs pls are full pls send me a msg
Hi mahs pls are full pls send me a msg
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21st May 2017, 04:41 PM
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FREE: SA Wow can't believe anyone is not jumping on...
Wow can't believe anyone is not jumping on this.... I'd love that plane and would pay for post to the gold coast plus something to make going to that effort worthwhile
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8th April 2017, 09:46 PM
Thread: Chisel grinding jig
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I'll take it, pickup one night this week if that...
I'll take it, pickup one night this week if that works
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8th April 2017, 09:22 PM
Thread: Chisel grinding jig
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George, where on the gc are you?
George, where on the gc are you?
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5th April 2017, 04:08 PM
Thread: Various Items, Woodturning & Drawknives
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I'll also have a draw knife of any are left
I'll also have a draw knife of any are left
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16th April 2015, 12:26 PM
Thread: 2015 Pallet Challenge - Register Here
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I'm in... now I just need a pallet
I'm in... now I just need a pallet
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9th April 2015, 03:02 PM
Thread: Grr Grippers
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wouldn't ripping thin stock like that be safer on...
wouldn't ripping thin stock like that be safer on a bandsaw?
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30th March 2015, 01:56 PM
Thread: APRIL - Draw number 119
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18th March 2015, 03:37 PM
Thread: Antique tools in Brisbane?
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I've heard chook say there are many old tools at...
I've heard chook say there are many old tools at Beenleigh markets on the weekend, but have not been there myself.
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28th December 2014, 09:54 PM
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5mm seems a bit off for me - have you tried...
5mm seems a bit off for me - have you tried scribing a line with a straight edge so you only take off everything above the line? the 7 should be more helpful than a 5
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11th December 2014, 02:32 PM
Thread: Logs coming in wood going out
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Is there the possibility to set aside some of the...
Is there the possibility to set aside some of the best logs for cutting into boards? I would have thought it could be a profitable sideline for all involved.
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9th December 2014, 12:01 PM
Thread: fiji mahogany supplier required
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I'm also looking for the same thing at the moment...
I'm also looking for the same thing at the moment - www.fijimahoganyblanks.com is the site everyone refers me to but it is out of stock and not answering my emails
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8th December 2014, 01:13 PM
Thread: December Draw PART II - No 118
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25th November 2014, 11:13 AM
Thread: LinkedIn. Whats it do for us?
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Although I don't like the spamming and stupid...
Although I don't like the spamming and stupid things that go on, this is just another tool, rather like a chisel; it has benefits for some people, is misused by others and is dangerous for some.
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11th November 2014, 12:51 PM
Thread: Lazarides Timber shutting down
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Thats good information, thanks for the heads up ...
Thats good information, thanks for the heads up
Sad its going always good service and did not matter if you were just buying a single board - not sure where i'll get my small timber needs from in... -
5th September 2014, 11:13 AM
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29th August 2014, 12:17 PM
Thread: Narex cranked chisels
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How do you guys keep the dremel from going too...
How do you guys keep the dremel from going too deep or causing too much damage when attacking the back of your used chisels?
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25th August 2014, 01:34 PM
Thread: Wood v Iron Planes.
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yep paraffin oil = mineral oil baby oil =...
yep paraffin oil = mineral oil
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21st August 2014, 10:27 AM
Thread: Waterstone difficulties again.....
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FF, where did you source your cast iron plates?
FF, where did you source your cast iron plates?
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30th July 2014, 06:02 PM
Thread: Block Plane Builds
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What sized plane were you trying to make? Is it...
What sized plane were you trying to make? Is it for smoothing or something else?
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30th July 2014, 01:09 PM
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I'd be interested in his number if he is still...
I'd be interested in his number if he is still selling, apparently our countertops need replacing....
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10th July 2014, 10:10 AM
Thread: Where to find Float Glass in Brisbane
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Thanks everyone, i'll investigate those links
Thanks everyone, i'll investigate those links
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9th July 2014, 03:18 PM
Thread: Where to find Float Glass in Brisbane
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Where to find Float Glass in Brisbane
As the title suggests, I was wondering where to get thick 8"x3" float glass in Brisbane?
the background: I've read a fair few posts of people sticking their sharpening stones to float glass to... -
6th June 2014, 03:01 PM
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22nd May 2014, 12:42 AM
Thread: First saw re-sharpen
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Sounds like fun, Saturdays are better for me but...
Sounds like fun, Saturdays are better for me but could rearrange things on sundays if thats easier for everyone else and there is some notice, let me know if there is anything I can arrange to bring...
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21st May 2014, 05:13 PM
Thread: First saw re-sharpen
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Im interested if there is another round or a...
Im interested if there is another round or a vacancy
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2nd April 2014, 02:01 PM
Thread: Help needed for novice with slab.
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How did the table end up?
How did the table end up?
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28th March 2014, 03:37 PM
Thread: Rust preventative for hand tools
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I'm in brisbane and I don't know if its the...
I'm in brisbane and I don't know if its the humidity or my acidic fingerprints but i have a problem with leaving things and the next day they are rusty
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11th March 2014, 11:28 AM
Thread: Bench in a weekend
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Nice work yet again, I think it'd be good for...
Nice work yet again, I think it'd be good for bringing woodworking to the kitchen table...
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4th March 2014, 07:33 PM
Thread: Knife sharpening with machine-driven belts
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That makes sense about the platten, I just...
That makes sense about the platten,
I just have the feeling in the back of my mind that for the price its a bit too much,
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28th February 2014, 10:37 AM
Thread: Knife sharpening with machine-driven belts
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I liked the look of the LV belt sander / grinder...
I liked the look of the LV belt sander / grinder but just got a quote and the cheapest shipping costs more than the unit-
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25th February 2014, 11:04 AM
Thread: TOOLS AND HOW TO USE THEM,...EXPLAINED
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Awesome, well done! You forgot chisel; ...
Awesome, well done!
You forgot chisel;
Tools designed to take off more than the sliver they were intended for, when launched at your feet will always be point down, always find the side of your... -
12th February 2014, 03:57 PM
Thread: Woodworking Master Class TV gets Sponsor
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wow, well done - contratulations
wow, well done - contratulations
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12th February 2014, 10:11 AM
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Love the nice crisp lines, good job!
Love the nice crisp lines, good job!
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17th December 2013, 09:41 AM
Thread: Slabbing on the river
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I'm sure the recipients of that timber are going...
I'm sure the recipients of that timber are going to be able to make beautiful things out of it; lucky them :)
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17th December 2013, 09:37 AM
Thread: Take a bow
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Very Nicely Done!
Very Nicely Done!
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10th December 2013, 03:14 PM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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I'm up to trial any A-Nats or for a Brisbane...
I'm up to trial any A-Nats or for a Brisbane Sharpening Meet-up if they are on the cards,
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6th December 2013, 10:19 AM
Thread: Burdekin Plum backsaw.
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Very Nicely Done! Do you use all your saws or...
Very Nicely Done!
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5th December 2013, 10:37 AM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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Lots of interesting input, thanks I'll see if I...
Lots of interesting input, thanks I'll see if I can take some of it on board, like all these things proper process is difficult to put into words once you have it i'm sure its obvious.
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2nd December 2013, 02:06 PM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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I practiced on the weekend, the overall finish...
I practiced on the weekend, the overall finish and feel appeared more refined but there was the occasional "crunchy" feeling on the stone and some larger scratches so not sure if there is a problem...
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2nd December 2013, 02:02 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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Hi Ian, Yes I have noticed a clear lack of...
Hi Ian,
Yes I have noticed a clear lack of clubs / groups in Brisbane,
I for one would be interested in a weekend of sawmaking and probably enough supplies to make one or two other saws to... -
29th November 2013, 11:49 AM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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Thanks for the feedback, I have a DMT Course...
Thanks for the feedback,
I have a DMT Course plate and used it last night briefly to raise a slurry and sharpen a japanese knife (since the stone was already in the kitchen) , there were no deep... -
28th November 2013, 02:07 PM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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Thanks for that, I guess its all a bit of...
Thanks for that, I guess its all a bit of experimentation to see what works best for the stone.
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28th November 2013, 01:57 PM
Thread: Melbourne, Backsaw Making Workshop
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Hi Guys, Just want to say all the saws look...
Hi Guys,
Just want to say all the saws look excellent, I'm sure all had a fun time getting together to make them.
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28th November 2013, 11:29 AM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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Instead of creating a new thread, I thought I...
Instead of creating a new thread, I thought I would ask here about the techniques people are using to sharpen on their natural stones.
I have been sharpening on synthetics and there is a fair... -
27th November 2013, 12:36 PM
Thread: Imperial vs Metric system
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no, not jake and the link did not work.
no, not jake and the link did not work.
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26th November 2013, 12:42 PM
Thread: Imperial vs Metric system
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I think its brilliant that English, Australian...
I think its brilliant that English, Australian and US shoe sizes are all defined in barleycorns to this day.... I never knew this before reading about barleycorns inspired by this thread (I always...
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28th October 2013, 05:51 PM
Thread: Home-built vises Part 1
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I am watching this thread with interest and like...
I am watching this thread with interest and like the testing strategy,
I was wondering if there is a point of failure on the shafts after multiple binds to the same points of contact, if the head...