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10th May 2004, 09:57 PM
Thread: Anyone used coachwood
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Hi There I've been off air for a long while but...
Hi There
I've been off air for a long while but thought I'd have a look at the BB. Gee, it's changed a bit, looks great.
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25th March 2002, 06:48 AM
Thread: Woodie get together
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Hi all Our woodie day went off well. Thanks to...
Hi all
Our woodie day went off well. Thanks to all who attended and to those who worked on the the various demos to make the day interesting. Congrats to the winners of the door prizes, see you... -
2nd March 2002, 06:10 PM
Thread: Woodie get together
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Woodie get together
Hi all
On Saturday 23rd of March at 12.00 noon we are having a woodie get together at Monaro Timber in Canberra. Currently we have the Wood Craft Guild of the ACT coming, Triton Club, Carba-Tec, a... -
1st March 2002, 07:50 AM
Thread: New Timber Yard
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Neil Money just can't buy that sort of...
Neil
Money just can't buy that sort of advertising, so I won't part with any!! Thanks for the support.
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24th February 2002, 01:37 PM
Thread: New Timber Yard
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New Timber Yard
Hi all.
Canberra has just given birth to a new timber supplier. Sort of reicarnation really. Adams Timber in Melbourne and Canberra are no more. I previously managed the Canberra Branch of... -
13th January 2002, 09:50 AM
Thread: Cabinetmaker Required
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Cabinetmaker Required
Hi all
Looking for a job? We have one going. We need a person who has abilities in solid timber furniture work. Our workshop undetakes a range of work from one off pieces of furniture, general... -
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Well after posting a repy re decking I disappeared for awhile. Getting on with the Christmas rush etc and had four days off. I see that my response to barrys post created some interesting... -
12th December 2001, 10:27 AM
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Hi Barry can't help thinking that if you spent...
Hi Barry
can't help thinking that if you spent more time on the job and less time on the net, on the phone, on the scrounge you might get through your projects a little quicker and with a whole lot... -
28th July 2001, 03:59 PM
Thread: Jarrah benchtop finish
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Hi Darryn I don't like plastic finishes much at...
Hi Darryn
I don't like plastic finishes much at all. There is a misconception they are more durable, particularly two part types, than other finishes. Depends on your definition of durable. I... -
19th June 2001, 03:14 PM
Thread: it hurt something fierce
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Lynette, I recently sold off the last of my cows...
Lynette,
I recently sold off the last of my cows and and am now concentrating on the wood stuff. In the years we did have cows the words crow bar and fanny never seemed to make it into the same... -
30th May 2001, 04:19 PM
Thread: Bending Wood
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G'day Noel. Most timbers will bend if thin...
G'day Noel.
Most timbers will bend if thin enough but probably the most important thing is you need clean straight grain. As you look at the edege of the strip, if the grain runs out then there is... -
30th May 2001, 04:11 PM
Thread: Drying Camphor Laurel
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A few drying tips. Keep your slab in a well...
A few drying tips.
Keep your slab in a well ventilated area but under cover. ie a shed. Wax or paint the ends as timber dries out from the ends first and this is when and where most of your... -
25th May 2001, 04:47 PM
Thread: Carving in lamination?
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The guy I used to work for did a fair bit of...
The guy I used to work for did a fair bit of carving and when it came to door panels, shields, etc, they were almost always laminated. Couldn't get the boards wide enough any other way. As Neil...
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22nd May 2001, 07:39 PM
Thread: Peoples surnames
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In Canberra there is a Gynecologist called Dr...
In Canberra there is a Gynecologist called Dr Peak.
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21st May 2001, 06:27 PM
Thread: It does not work
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A steel rule - is her indoors. A G clamp -...
A steel rule - is her indoors.
A G clamp - won't work on any other letter.
A fork lift - a feeding aid.
Sand paper - for messages on the beach.
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16th May 2001, 06:17 PM
Thread: Double glazed windows???
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Hi Roger As far as I'm aware not all windows are...
Hi Roger
As far as I'm aware not all windows are gassed. The Pella range from the US are but a number of local manufacturers just whack em together. Believe with the gas they are a better product... -
15th May 2001, 04:15 PM
Thread: Home made ice box
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I went to a bash at Drysdale once ( hi to our...
I went to a bash at Drysdale once ( hi to our Drysdale contributers ) and a few of the guys put together a 44 gal drum on wheels, painted it up to look like a can of Melbourne bitter, and proceeded...
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26th April 2001, 06:43 PM
Thread: Problems cutting dense timber
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Hi Iain Couple of things about the table saw. ...
Hi Iain
Couple of things about the table saw. Firstly, if you follow Barry's lead and put on the gloves get ready for a nasty surprise in the future. Gloves and revolving machinery are not a good... -
26th April 2001, 06:07 PM
Thread: Wooden Eggs
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Wood ducks, woodeneyes, cups of tea. Should have...
Wood ducks, woodeneyes, cups of tea. Should have known this was the wrong place to discuss a serious business proposition. Ya just end up with egg all over your face!
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23rd April 2001, 07:13 PM
Thread: Wooden Eggs
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Wooden Eggs
Hi all
My chooks have gone off the lay again and I am in need of a few eggs. Don't go the bacon and eggs when next in the Wood World Cafe!!
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21st April 2001, 04:09 PM
Thread: Last Names
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Hi John I too have noticed the regular Visa...
Hi John
I too have noticed the regular Visa references. Wasn't life so much less complicated before plastic? Back in the days when an Aussie dollar was worth having in your pocket.
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Hi Hide glues are generally seldom used these...
Hi
Hide glues are generally seldom used these days due to the availability of so many modern type glues. I would suggest a high strength PVA or if you really want plenty of working time try a urea... -
7th April 2001, 10:45 AM
Thread: Ethical advertising?
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Hi Neil Sorry to hear you have had troubles with...
Hi Neil
Sorry to hear you have had troubles with Oz Post. We have had a pretty good run. Star Track Express (formerly Discount Freight) still owe me big time. They once lost, found, lost, found,... -
23rd March 2001, 12:23 PM
Thread: Wood World Cafe
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With that reeeeeel big lathe, we could spin up a...
With that reeeeeel big lathe, we could spin up a quiche, turn out a few pies, rotate the customers quicker and shave a few bucks off the bottom line. I will ignore the tuckshop comment!
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15th March 2001, 06:45 PM
Thread: mystery wood
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Jeff Damar is properly known as Agathis dammara....
Jeff
Damar is properly known as Agathis dammara. As Neil said, the closest thing to it is the Kauri which is also an Agathis. Piranna Pine is also similar but even less stable. It is a cheap... -
15th March 2001, 06:38 PM
Thread: Wood World Cafe
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Wood World Cafe
Hi Folks
Just wanted to let you all know that the Wood World Cafe is now serving "fantastic" coffee and other yummy munchies. Located in down town Bredbo, just a stones throw from Canberra on the... -
27th February 2001, 12:59 AM
Thread: Deep boring with a forstner bit
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G'day jacko You would be better off with a saw...
G'day jacko
You would be better off with a saw tooth bit for deeper holes. You still get a nice clean hole but the saw teeth clear the waste quicker and keep the bit cooler. They can still over... -
15th February 2001, 05:11 PM
Thread: The Perfect Gift For Any Occasion
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After Bob has refunded the money for thirty days,...
After Bob has refunded the money for thirty days, then what? Does the poor bugger have to send it back?
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8th February 2001, 04:55 PM
Thread: Gatting a lathe Saturday!
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Hi Glenn Aren't you the guy who just had to have...
Hi Glenn
Aren't you the guy who just had to have a lathe before Christmas and couldn't wait till New Year? Maybe I have the wrong bloke. Congrats on the new toy, hope you spend enless joyfull... -
28th January 2001, 10:05 AM
Thread: Anchor Seal
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Hi Lance You can buy several wax type end...
Hi Lance
You can buy several wax type end sealers that don't require melting the stuff. Mobil Cer-M is one and Neil mentioned a new one a few months back that could be worth a look. The Mobil... -
24th January 2001, 06:13 PM
Thread: Happy Oz Day
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Hi all To those of you trekking down the Monaro...
Hi all
To those of you trekking down the Monaro Highway on bikes or whatever, you can call in and have a "free" cuppa at Monaro Wood World. Be quick, the cafe opens in a couple of weeks then we... -
22nd January 2001, 05:21 PM
Thread: Veneered Plywood
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You could also check out Brims Wood Panels Pty...
You could also check out Brims Wood Panels Pty Ltd. 22 Fairfield St Fairfield ( Sydney ) Ph 02 98921655
They make an excellent plywood from Hoop Pine. It is about the best I have come across.... -
10th December 2000, 10:03 AM
Thread: French Polish - Again!
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A warning. Remember to blow, not suck, when...
A warning.
Remember to blow, not suck, when using the straw!! Unless you are usuing straight metho.
Cheers
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G'day I bought a box of syringes from the local...
G'day
I bought a box of syringes from the local hospital suppliers. $18.00 for 100. At that price if they start to foul up we chuck 'em. No needles with these, you can buy those separately. I... -
1st December 2000, 11:08 AM
Thread: Weatherboards
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Forget the paint Paint timber is a pain and is...
Forget the paint
Paint timber is a pain and is best avoided. I would suggest an oil stain is the way to go. So much easier to apply and doesn't fall off, crack etc. The pigments in the stain will... -
17th October 2000, 08:10 AM
Thread: sealing the ends
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I wondered how long it would take to get this...
I wondered how long it would take to get this topic digressing. Fools now it is!! We used to have Murphy's Laws on a poster in the workshop. Every one of them applied at some time it seemed....
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12th October 2000, 09:18 AM
Thread: sealing the ends
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Doorstop We have used a plastic cover but the...
Doorstop
We have used a plastic cover but the first thing the customer does is rip it off to have a peek then two weeks later they get around to polishing. In that time the damage may well and... -
10th October 2000, 05:26 PM
Thread: sealing the ends
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G'day Neil Thanks for the ramble. To clarify...
G'day Neil
Thanks for the ramble. To clarify what I am up to. No, the timber is not green. We are talking about tops in particular that are constructed from mostly KD hardwoods at around 10 - 12%... -
10th October 2000, 11:03 AM
Thread: My first bowl
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Onya Lance Now for your next effort, lets see...
Onya Lance
Now for your next effort, lets see you turn up a head for that beer!
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9th October 2000, 03:55 PM
Thread: sealing the ends
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sealing the ends
Hi all
Here's a little problem. Is there a suitable end sealer that can be put onto a table top that is cut so size etc but will allow for a range finishes to be applied over? Most things I have... -
25th September 2000, 04:02 PM
Thread: This might interest some.
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I remember that long discussion on finishing both...
I remember that long discussion on finishing both sides. What ever happened to that table by marcus and where are the photos?
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9th July 2000, 06:57 PM
Thread: school photos
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Hey Bob That's why I left Victoria, to get away...
Hey Bob
That's why I left Victoria, to get away from that lot. http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/rolleyes.gif
Your memory may be dim, but so are some of those classmates.
Cheers
Shaun
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11th June 2000, 11:33 AM
Thread: Australian Timber
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Dear MKN ( name? ) What exactly due you need to...
Dear MKN ( name? )
What exactly due you need to know? Are you setting up a workshop or working with a manufacturer etc? Where abouts in NSW? It's a big place. You may like to call me sometime on... -
3rd June 2000, 11:48 AM
Thread: Thickness Planer
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Hi all I know this is not the right forum but as...
Hi all
I know this is not the right forum but as a follow on to the GST issues I would like to make one more point. If you are selling your work to shops or galleries you need to get an ABN. Many... -
22nd May 2000, 09:09 PM
Thread: Dressing Question
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Hi all It is rare to pull a board from your...
Hi all
It is rare to pull a board from your rack, even one that was once machined dead flat, and find it is still flat. Look at Radiata Pine in your hardware to see what I mean. It is just as rare... -
16th May 2000, 06:30 PM
Thread: Lathe setup
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Hey stoppers Speaking of big heavy lathes, how's...
Hey stoppers
Speaking of big heavy lathes, how's the big beast going? Thought I had better ask. I don't have too many beaches near me. Have to make do with river sand and gravel. If we leave it... -
14th May 2000, 11:21 AM
Thread: Woodie get together
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Hi all The Woodie Get Together has been and...
Hi all
The Woodie Get Together has been and gone. The weather was lousy but as we were indoors it was fine. Thanks to all of those who attended. Les Fortescue, Graham Bensley from Southern... -
10th May 2000, 07:53 PM
Thread: Woodie get together
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Woodie get together
Hear ye hear ye
On Saturday 13th Adams Timber Canberra are hosting a woodie get together. You will find demos by Organoil, Southern Woodturning Supplies, Triton, Fitch Sharpening and the Woodcraft... -
10th May 2000, 07:44 PM
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G'day Charles I liked the sparkie joke. One...
G'day Charles
I liked the sparkie joke. One more point re costs, with GST you will find timber will go up the full 10%, no wholesale sales tax at present, and the machining will also go up 10% as... -
6th May 2000, 11:06 AM
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Sorry Charles I just re read your posting. You...
Sorry Charles
I just re read your posting. You haven't been to Matthews yet. Then your information is second hand. I really do stand by my previous comments on being careful. In America, some...