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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.
Coachwood works very well. Was once a common joinery species but not so...

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...

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...

Neil
Money just can't buy that sort of advertising, so I won't part with any!! Thanks for the support.
To answer Iain, sorry mate, only Canberra. The Melbourne operation is all flooring now I...

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...

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...

Hi All
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In Canberra there is a Gynecologist called Dr Peak.
Bye all
Shaun

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.

You're right Neil, the joke forum for...

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...

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...

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...

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!
He He
Maybe you woodturning...

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!!
Seriously, I have had a number of people chasing wooden...

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.
Keep doin...

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...

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,...

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!
Lathe is...

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...

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...

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...

After Bob has refunded the money for thirty days, then what? Does the poor bugger have to send it back?
Shaun

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...

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...

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...

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....

A warning.
Remember to blow, not suck, when using the straw!! Unless you are usuing straight metho.
Cheers
Shaun

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...

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...

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....

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...

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%...

Onya Lance
Now for your next effort, lets see you turn up a head for that beer!
See ya
Shaun

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...

I remember that long discussion on finishing both sides. What ever happened to that table by marcus and where are the photos?
Bye
Shaun

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...