Search:
Type: Posts; User: HandyAndrea
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
-
28th August 2012, 11:59 AM
- Replies
- 26
- Views
- 12,072
:no:No...LOL....but its a bit hard to write about...
:no:No...LOL....but its a bit hard to write about your woodwork if you're not doing any!:B
Can't walk or stand without the aid of two sticks, and unlike you Aussies, my shed is freezing cold in the... -
18th August 2012, 03:46 PM
- Replies
- 26
- Views
- 12,072
Just busy, busy, busy..... but also a bit...
Just busy, busy, busy..... but also a bit challenged in the health department - I have advanced osteoarthritis, and waiting on a hip replacement.
When I can stand again, I'll be back out in the... -
21st March 2009, 08:41 PM
Thread: Washing machine motor, help required.
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 30
- Views
- 14,143
You'll find just such a sander in
"Building Woodshop Workstations" by Danny Proulx - and lots of other stuff besides.
Sorry, I don't seem to be able to get rid of the bold type. -
21st March 2009, 08:12 PM
Thread: Livio deMarchi
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 1,207
Livio deMarchi
Found this website of a wonderful Italian woodcarver
http://www.liviodemarchi.com/index.htm
enjoy! -
17th February 2009, 09:19 AM
Thread: Who's doing what???
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 74
- Views
- 13,943
A spade
- yes, just the ordinary garden variety - is also a good tool for removing glued-down flooring. And, Blisters - if used carefully, it doesn't make a mess of the floors.
-
11th February 2009, 06:48 PM
- Replies
- 52
- Views
- 6,701
We here
in NZ are watching from afar with heavy hearts as this all unfolds. We are sending what help we can, in the form of expert rural firecrews, money, forensic staff and a huge helicopter with firebucket...
-
20th January 2009, 09:42 PM
Thread: Kitchen
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 4,483
Harry, that is just gorgeous
and chef-friendly, too, as RufflyRustic said. :2tsup:
You don't fancy a trip to NZ, do ya? (I need a new kitchen!):) Sorry, Mrs Harry!:B -
18th January 2009, 06:47 PM
Thread: Entertainment Unit
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 36
- Views
- 6,274
Sorry, I didn't see your question re magazine.....
It was Taunton Press's "Fine Woodworking Magazine" Issue 200, September/October, 2008. Hope that helps.
-
18th January 2009, 07:45 AM
Thread: ?? Tank tracks ??
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 8,346
Brilliant!
Now that's a great toy! It's sturdy, the right shape and colour, it works, and enough is left to it's owner's imagination.
-
17th January 2009, 02:59 PM
Thread: Shopping for a bandsaw
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 29
- Views
- 3,821
I, too, am shopping
for a bandsaw. My must-haves are (so far).... 350 mm throat, steel deck, good solid fence (or the ability to fit one), 2 X (approx) 300mm wheels, good blade guides, single phase, .75 - 1 HP motor....
-
13th January 2009, 09:01 PM
Thread: ?? Tank tracks ??
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 8,346
WoodButcher
For an adult, you could make it on the fibreglass body of the dune buggy my son used to own - I think it was VW or Fiat based. Fun at the neighbourhood Barbie, indeed!!:roll:
-
13th January 2009, 08:33 PM
Thread: Apricot Jam Recipe
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 8,384
Oh, I like
runny apricot jam! (Well, just give me the jar and a spoon... never mind bread!) :innocent: I harvested the apricots from my tree just before Christmas and I have fresh jam and more fruit in the...
-
11th January 2009, 02:29 PM
Thread: Apricot Jam Recipe
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 8,384
That's my recipe too, Wooden Luddite
and the temperature to boil jam to is 105 degrees C
-
8th January 2009, 10:17 PM
Thread: ?? Tank tracks ??
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 8,346
Grandies
Aren't they though??? My Grandies are older teenagers now, and I'm still having the BEST fun with them!
Don't bother competing with the other Grandpa. I bet he won't let your little grandie play... -
8th January 2009, 10:00 AM
Thread: Who's doing what???
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 74
- Views
- 13,943
Welcome to
the new ladies who have joined since I posted last. What beautiful work you have done. I wish I were brave enough to have a go at building a house! Or is it somewhat like learning one small thing at...
-
8th January 2009, 09:00 AM
Thread: ?? Tank tracks ??
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 8,346
I've been giving this more thought
If your grandson is quite young, and wants the tank to be able to work (i.e., run), you could make a rotating turret and stationary tracks which LOOK realistic, but contain concealed, running, wheels...
-
7th January 2009, 08:22 PM
Thread: ?? Tank tracks ??
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 8,346
I just had the cam belt replaced in my car
I don't know how you'd join it, but it looks kind of like "tracks" if its turned inside out. Or maybe someone makes one the right size.
Another trick might be to make a bigger version of those... -
1st December 2008, 10:41 AM
Thread: Hand Painted Curtains
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 6,050
Bit late, but......
did you ever make the curtains?
Re the tjan tjin (wax dribbler). It's used to "paint" wax onto fabric to act as a resist for dyes, so you can use it on any fabric that is dyeable. Look up "batik"... -
1st December 2008, 10:25 AM
Thread: trailer tip
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 6,334
Darn it, I thought you were talking about
a tip (tipping) trailer. I used to have one, but loaned it to a friend when I shifted. When I finally got it back, two years later, the @@#%$** thing had been rebuilt, the tipping pivot removed, and...
-
29th November 2008, 08:55 AM
Thread: Female Upholsterer
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 5,962
Girls can do anything!
Go for it! I'm female, have never learned upholstery as a trade, but have still managed to reupholster several lounge suites, with help from books and good observation skills. Don't worry about your...
-
20th November 2008, 04:41 PM
Thread: Timber Supplies in NZ
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 1,478
Thanks for that, Ian. I haven't REALLY minded...
Thanks for that, Ian.
I haven't REALLY minded using radiata.... it has been cheap enough for me to learn on, but I moved here from timber country (Rotorua/Tokoroa) and for some reason Waipukurau... -
20th November 2008, 04:28 PM
Thread: Entertainment Unit
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 36
- Views
- 6,274
Hi Bob Yep I don't have that many toys, so...
Hi Bob
Yep I don't have that many toys, so don't need the Giant Super-size! And I certainly don't think I'm up to veneering yet.
Guys, if you don't subscribe to the magazine, it was in the shops... -
19th November 2008, 07:19 PM
Thread: Timber Supplies in NZ
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 1,478
Timber Supplies in NZ
I'm in Hawkes Bay, North Island, NZ, and, until recently have despaired of getting anything like the variety of timber species you folks in Aussie seem to take for granted. But then, I came across...
-
19th November 2008, 07:03 PM
Thread: Entertainment Unit
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 36
- Views
- 6,274
Arrrrrrrrrrgghhhh, Bob!!!
You beat me to it! I have that magazine, and was planning to build the unit in my woodworking night class, where all the machinery is available. I'm going to have to get my skates on if it took you...
-
31st October 2008, 08:11 PM
- Replies
- 54
- Views
- 19,659
Wahooo!
Sorry to previous posters with pics:B... I really DID mean to tell you how good your chisels look- Its great to work with NICE tools, isn't it?
Maybe one day my handywork will look as good. I... -
30th October 2008, 10:09 PM
- Replies
- 54
- Views
- 19,659
Old Chisels
I just bought about 30 old chisels off TradeMe (NZ trading site) for $55. While I know I have a bargain - there are old Wards, Mathiesons, Bergs and Sorbys in there - most of the handles are totally...
-
10th October 2008, 10:46 AM
Thread: Who's doing what???
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 74
- Views
- 13,943
Actually......
the books need weeding out! Trouble is, there's way too many and the job's too big. I know my kids are going to take most of them to the dump when I pop me clogs, so I'm slowly finding new owners for...
-
10th October 2008, 10:28 AM
Thread: How can I get to use my Shed?
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 31
- Views
- 8,186
Curtains!!!
The way round that is to get your OWN stuff. Curtains would make it hard for wannabe burglers to see inside the shed. And any guy who can't find his own pencil is a bit of a worry!
As for the... -
7th October 2008, 09:30 AM
Thread: How can I get to use my Shed?
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 31
- Views
- 8,186
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
I think I would have locked the kitchen ("You only have to ask for the key, dear" - said ever so sweetly).
-
7th October 2008, 09:02 AM
Thread: Who's doing what???
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 74
- Views
- 13,943
Hi all
Haven't posted in here for a while. Finished my stepladder, several bookcases (still have a couple to do, to house my gazillion books) - JUST finished a good, solid workbench (way better to work on...
-
2nd October 2008, 09:04 AM
Thread: router not square on woodrat.
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 9,796
RouterBoss
And they're STILL only taking orders for the RouterBoss.........!!!! When is the thing going to be able to be properly reviewed????
-
19th August 2008, 08:21 PM
Thread: router not square on woodrat.
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 9,796
My problem is partly that my eyesight is getting...
My problem is partly that my eyesight is getting a bit past it, and I can't see the wee lines on the rule...... or anything much, really! So simpler is better, as far as I'm concerned. I'll wait til...
-
23rd July 2008, 05:03 PM
Thread: router not square on woodrat.
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 9,796
Router Boss
OK, so what makes the Router Boss more desirable than the WoodRat?
Is it the Laser Crosshairs to centre the thing, the bright colour - or am I missing something? (In other words - would the extras... -
22nd July 2008, 11:24 PM
Thread: router not square on woodrat.
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 9,796
I guess you've solved this one, but
exactly how is a router fixed to the Woodrat?
I've been watching your progress with it with interest. I sent away for the DVD and booklet. It arrived yesterday all the way from the UK. I'm not... -
16th July 2008, 09:20 PM
Thread: Did you have a dolls house?
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 9,157
doll house v. miniature house
A little girl needs a doll house she can actually PLAY in/with, with sturdy fittings and furnishings, and dolls that are to scale.
Those beautiful minature homes are best saved for more grown-up... -
18th March 2007, 09:23 AM
Thread: Introduction
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 5,992
Waipukurau, just 48 km south of Hastings. We're...
Waipukurau, just 48 km south of Hastings. We're an easy 2 1/2 hour drive from Wellington and about 2 3/4 hours from Taupo. Its a small town which services the rural areas of Central Hawkes Bay. I...
-
12th March 2007, 10:09 AM
Thread: Introduction
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 5,992
I have a confession.....
I just COULDN'T think of a nom-de-plume when I was registering on the board, so, as I was doing some renovations at the time, based it on the name Handy Andy. However, since my name is actually...
-
7th March 2007, 08:44 PM
- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 3,762
If you strip out the old plasterboard/fibro, you...
If you strip out the old plasterboard/fibro, you can check/shift/renew waterlines and power cables, and also add in some insulation while you're at it!
-
5th March 2007, 10:58 PM
Thread: electric hide-glue pot
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 4,823
Hmmmmmmmm
I saw a "chocolatiere" in the supermarket for $12.95. It's a small aluminium pot (for melting chocolate) inside an electric heating arrangement.... kind of like a tiny slow cooker. Would it be hot...
-
5th March 2007, 10:50 PM
Thread: Chisel restoration
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 2,379
Nice work
Kristian. I've found some of my nicest tools in second hand shops .... but estate sales are the BEST place to look!
-
5th March 2007, 12:13 PM
Thread: Introduction
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 5,992
Thanks for the info on the clamps , CG. I have no...
Thanks for the info on the clamps , CG. I have no information on Buffalo, except the old song, which goes....."if you want to shuffle, shuffle off to Buffalo".:B
I'm a New Zealander. Aussies... -
3rd March 2007, 02:12 PM
Thread: Introduction
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 5,992
Favourite old tools
I tend to hunt for old tools in 2nd hand and thrift shops. You'd be surprised what you find. My favourites? Some old, handmade moulding planes.... they are beautiful to look at, now they're all...
-
3rd March 2007, 11:02 AM
Thread: Introduction
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 5,992
No, not isolated....
but once things start to get split along gender lines, then there IS the danger of the "little woman in the kitchen" syndrome, if you know what I mean!
I'm 60, and I've spent most of my life... -
1st March 2007, 09:50 PM
Thread: Introduction
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 35
- Views
- 5,992
Just curious....
the fellas on here are seldom anything less than helpful and courteous. Why have we isolated ourselves? (As women, I mean.....)
-
3rd January 2007, 07:49 PM
Thread: Shed work when it's raining?
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 47
- Views
- 5,125
Hiya Ruffly
Do what I do, and take over the spare bedroom!
I'd work in the shed (honest) but there's no power out there, and, since there's only me, I use the third bedroom. Bonus is, its nice and warm in... -
29th November 2006, 07:19 PM
Thread: How was this achieved?
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 61
- Views
- 6,431
Dunno
if I'm seeing things, but aren't there slightly lighter-coloured dowels covering up some sort of fixing? (three at each end of each sleeper)
-
27th October 2006, 12:51 PM
- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 3,301
Here's another useful calculator site....
Here's another useful calculator site. Spreadsheets for Works and Excel.
-
14th October 2006, 01:10 PM
Thread: stump poisoning?
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 38
- Views
- 5,827
We used to poison with Tordon Brushkiller mixed...
We used to poison with Tordon Brushkiller mixed with diesel and leave for a year, then burn the stump out. HOWEVER... this was in paddocks on a farm. The roots often extend for yards (sorry, metres)...
-
4th October 2006, 08:35 PM
Thread: Help - hair for rocking horse
by HandyAndrea- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 4,062
Damn!!
Why didn't you say so two days ago..... I had 10 inches or so (sorry Metric people!) cut off my own grey hair yesterday.....!! :)
Seriously, tho.... try "Spotlight" for doll's hair, or any other... -
2nd October 2006, 07:52 PM
- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 8,255
Wot he said!! When I bought my Ryobi, I...
Wot he said!!
When I bought my Ryobi, I didn't know you had to tune new woodworking equipment..... wondered why the mitres on my picture frames were all out of whack..... checked all the angles...