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Good advice Paul, thanks. Found this one on ebay. SAWMILL – PORTABLE BAND SAW MILL FULL ELECTRI START WILL CUT AUSTRALIAN HARDWOOD | eBay
I'd probably spend half that if I built one, but I lose...

No it would be around 10 inch total cut. Ie. 5 inch per blade. Looks like that idea is out the window. Thanks for the feedback guys.
I think anything bigger than 3 hp would make the whole...

Hi guys, just wondering what the experts would say about the power requirements for ripping around 15mm of the top of old hardwood railway sleepers.
The reason I ask is because I have around 60...

That's great info Elan. Thanks.
I just had a look at the Leuco site and was amazed at the range of different types of blades they sell....

Can you specify the rake when buying blades? What would be the advantage of having zero rake?

Yes, it was the two pack that I bought safari. I'll keep these blades for cutting firewood (and I've been doing a lot of that lately). I reckon that's all they're good for.
I've never really had a...

Hi guys, I just bought a replacement tipped blade from ebay for my Ryobi compound mitre saw. It's a Toolstorm brand, 254 mm diameter with 60 teeth. It looks OK, but the cut has a lot to be desired....

Thanks Rod. Yes I did find some other types also. At least I now know what they are called. Flap stays. I've never heard of that term before. Learnt something new today thanks to you guys!!

They look terrific. Thanks for that. I'll be using them for sure.

Hi guys, I'm just doing a built in wardrobe and there are three openings above the main wardrobe that I can use for extra storage. I was thinking of making three doors and have them on piano hinges...

Thanks John, I didn't even think to look for demonstration videos . That one was pretty enlightening. I certainly couldn't justify spending $600.00, but the EZ870 seems good value. I might look...

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has had anything to do with this jig.
General Tools 870 E Z Pro Mortise and Tenon Jig wood working for Plunge Router | eBay
Seems there are quite a few different...

Thanks Ian, I was really just hoping to utilise what I had lying around, but I'll take your advice and save it for something not so important.
Eric

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can recommend a glue/ filler for the checking in this timber. I'd like to re-saw a number of these for rails and styles for a series of doors, but I'd like to do...

Hi Guys, I just heard last night on better homes and gardens that Don and Sue were killed in a car accident. These were the people featured last week I think it was doing all that great steam...

I think if it's only 9mm mdf you'd get a lot better results by using a hardpoint hand saw from bunnings. They are really cheap (ie. ten dollars or less). Keep the angle fairly flat and cut to one...

I can probably machine one of those up for you Kim. I'd need the male thread as well as the worn nut. I'm in Melbourne though. You can post it down if you wish. Just let me know. I'd be happy to do...

Nice job fatmansat. Can you tell us why you used cabinet hinges with magnetic catches and not standard European style hinges?

This machine is getting pretty close.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlx2PgESXhs

I should have been more specific Arron. I was referring to the copy lathe, not the dresser.

I wouldn't imagine that they would come up on ebay too often Rob. What a find!!
At least that old furniture gets a re-life and not just scrapped for firewood. Thanks for the details.

Thanks for all that feedback Rob and the video links. What a great machine. I've never seen one before now. Would there still be many around?
I still find it hard to believe that this old furniture...

Bloody hell! Did he get time to sleep!!!

Thanks guys for all that info. I've really learnt something today. I didn't even know what they were called. That's a great video Kuffy. Thanks for the link.
Thanks also Rob for those details. I'll...

Hi guys, I've always wondered how they use to make these type of legs and feet prior to multi axis cnc machines.

If you can't get hold of any Crowie Id be happy to turn a couple down to quarter inch and send them up to you. Just let me know.

I have to strongly disagree with you here Ian. I have made three doors using this method and they are extremely rigid and stable. No other construction method would come close in comparision for...

Yes aluminium could be an alternative, but I think brass would get pretty expensive and it would require several joins. At least with the aluminium I could do each section without joins and just...

Thanks Ian. I think if I was to use something like this I'd have to rebate it into the floor boards to keep it flush with the level of the floor. It needs to be a pretty low profile because of the...

Hi Guys, just wondering if anyone knows if there's a standard type of trim to use to cover the ends of floor boards as in the picture. I was hoping to get hold of some stainless steel angle, say 20mm...

Nice job Kevin. Is the exterior timber work original or did it need work?

You've got the option of zinc or gal plating regarding the all thread. It will be pretty much sealed, so I'd just go for the zinc. It's pretty cheap stuff if you go the Dandy Bolts or Bayswater...

I think if it's a strong door you're after I'd be sticking with your first option, but instead of an aluminium tube I'd be using threaded rod and clamping all your redgum. I did this several years...

Hello Phillip, I think a good starting point is to research "sacred geometry". Here is a starting point:
Sacred Geometry
I have a book with the same title and it's full of great info of this type....

I just found these add on units for hopper door style. Not that I'll be using them, but I thought it worth while sharing what's available. Certainly can't complain about the price and no gas struts...

I just found these in the UK Ian. They look like complex little units.
https://www.hpponline.co.uk/product/20k2e01/blum-aventos-hk-s-lift-mechanism-each-2-mechanisms-required-heavy-lift

Looks like this system could get real expensive Elan. Just found some covers on ebay and the are $185.00 (just the covers). Wow!!
Blum B21S8000 NA Covers FOR Aventos HS With Servo Drive Grey...

Karen gives the hopper door idea the thumbs down, but it would still be interesting to find out the costing on those blum units.

I'm kinda stuck with the way the doors are Ian. I've got red ironbark for the rails and styles (recycled from the house framing) which is pretty much dressed and old fence palings for the infill...

That's a good idea Dave. It would simplify things a lot. 3mm over 30mm wouldn't be obvious I wouldn't think. Thanks for the tip

Thanks Ian. Is this the one? I reckon this would come close to doing the job. I'll see if I can get hold of a pair initially.
It will certainly save some work. I'll have to buy you a beer for that...

Bi fold horizontal hinged. Wait till I show Karen!!! Thanks Ian. Are they gas struts or just part of the mechanism?
I remember having a problem with thicker kitchen doors about 25 years ago in a...

Thanks for that Kryn. I get it now!! A single point pivot could work, but I'd need a bigger gap between the doors to allow for the arc swing. I don't know how much. I should draw it up. The added...

Thanks John, great video. I've just learnt something new. Now I know what a tambour is. I've never even heard that word before!!

Gee that type of hinge must have a pretty strong spring included. I should look it up. Karen still won't go for it though!!!

Well roller doors are a novel idea Ian. Something I never considered. Colourbond maybe? Hahaha. I suppose timber slats, like a roll top desk could work, but I've got no idea about making anything...

I'm not really sure I can make that out too well Kryn. Maybe it's just me. Do you have another image handy. Thanks for posting it.

They are all 45mm thick Lappa. Just KDHW.

I ran this past Karen (she'll be the one accessing the contents) and she's not real keen on the idea. I can see how this could work though. Piano hinge at the top (maybe two butt hinges) with gas...

Thanks for that elanjacobs. It could be an option. I'm going to have a go at designing something and getting the linkages laser cut out and use shoulder screws for the pivots. If I can get my head...