Search:
Type: Posts; User: jmk89
Search: Search took 0.15 seconds; generated 5 minute(s) ago.
-
31st October 2022, 07:43 PM
Thread: SWMBO has departed this mortal coil
by jmk89- Replies
- 147
- Views
- 14,007
Oh Bob Such a shock for you and your family. ...
Oh Bob
Such a shock for you and your family.
I’ll add you to the list of guys I have to think about because of their losses.
Happy to talk if you want -
19th October 2022, 10:11 AM
Thread: Crystal Veneer
by jmk89- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 6,702
Resurrection
I know that this thread hasn't been alive for 14 years, but this seemed the best place to put this post.
I have been cleaning up the collection of "stuff" in Mum and Dad's house in preparation for... -
24th July 2022, 03:51 PM
Thread: Getting it all out of the tube
by jmk89- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 371
Getting it all out of the tube
Thought I'd share a little project I did today. Others may have done this before, but it was new to me.
I have always had difficulty with epoxy tubes! I don't know why, but they just end up... -
3rd June 2022, 04:19 PM
Thread: Pick your clothes up
by jmk89- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 665
Those Italians are stylish, eh! :wink:
Those Italians are stylish, eh! :wink:
-
3rd June 2022, 02:27 PM
Thread: Pick your clothes up
by jmk89- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 665
Pick your clothes up
Here are some pictures of my latest project, a clothes valet .
The inspiration is a similar valet by Fratelli Reguitti but mine is more voluptuous
The wood is recycled Queensland maple Flindersia... -
30th September 2021, 10:53 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Fringe benefits
Fringe benefits
-
27th September 2021, 11:45 AM
Thread: Work Bench - choices
by jmk89- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,031
Since housing construction in Australia tends to...
Since housing construction in Australia tends to use treated pine, I think we have to ditch Schwarz's SYP or whatever is used as construction lumber where you live idea. Australian hardwood is great...
-
27th September 2021, 11:27 AM
Thread: Tasmanian Oak
by jmk89- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,016
I think that you also have to consider the way a...
I think that you also have to consider the way a conversation might have gone between a cabinet maker and customer in the first half of the nineteenth century. Customer has a picture (really or in...
-
25th September 2021, 10:47 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: French soup
French soup
-
24th September 2021, 06:05 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Copperfield
Copperfield
-
24th September 2021, 10:09 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Chatty chitty bang bang
Chatty chitty bang bang
-
23rd September 2021, 03:51 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Swarm
Swarm
-
22nd September 2021, 06:39 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Wind in the willows
Wind in the willows
-
20th September 2021, 07:18 PM
Thread: Jewellers' saw blades
by jmk89- Replies
- 73
- Views
- 3,167
The standard books on amateur lathes (Sparey,...
The standard books on amateur lathes (Sparey, Harold Hall etc) show how it’s done. I agree that first time might take quite some time, but like most skills it will likely speed up over time. One day...
-
20th September 2021, 07:07 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Lumbar
Lumbar
-
20th September 2021, 12:37 PM
Thread: Jewellers' saw blades
by jmk89- Replies
- 73
- Views
- 3,167
Ian I was wondering, since you’ve got a small...
Ian
I was wondering, since you’ve got a small metal lathe, have you considered using it to mill out the dovetail parts (& even the mouth)?
I’m not being flippant, it just occurred to me that this... -
20th September 2021, 09:35 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Fellers
Fellers
-
19th September 2021, 11:52 AM
Thread: *waving* from WI, USA!
by jmk89- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 488
Welcome, Carrie. We have a connection. My great...
Welcome, Carrie. We have a connection. My great grandparents on my father’s side were born and married in WI (Shawano) before coming to South Australia as a Lutheran pastor and wife. I still have a...
-
19th September 2021, 11:41 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Lychee
Lychee
-
18th September 2021, 03:34 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
Il Duce
-
17th September 2021, 11:23 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Pro Hart 501089
Pro Hart
501089 -
16th September 2021, 10:56 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: worshipful company...
worshipful company
-
15th September 2021, 07:29 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Coal black
Coal black
-
13th September 2021, 02:56 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: You're beautiful
You're beautiful
-
13th September 2021, 12:43 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Tea for two (69)
Tea for two (69)
-
13th September 2021, 11:28 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Two Fat Ladies...
Two Fat Ladies
-
7th September 2021, 07:21 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Rsl
Rsl
-
7th September 2021, 07:38 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Falsies
Falsies
-
2nd September 2021, 01:14 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Sandwich Islands
Sandwich Islands
-
30th August 2021, 09:32 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Nottingham
Nottingham
-
30th August 2021, 09:57 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: concise
concise
-
28th August 2021, 09:59 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Ferocious
Ferocious
-
28th August 2021, 11:35 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Business
Business
-
28th August 2021, 11:34 AM
Thread: Edge Clamps
by jmk89- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 427
A few extra photos from the next clamp I made: ...
A few extra photos from the next clamp I made:
500157 To make the creation of the notch easier, don't weld the whole cap on one end - just weld one side and a bit around the corner.
500159You... -
27th August 2021, 09:17 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Frisky
Frisky
-
25th August 2021, 03:54 PM
Thread: Edge Clamps
by jmk89- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 427
Edge Clamps
During this period of lockdown in Sydney, I have spent a little time in the shed working on a home-made edge clamping attachment. Edge clamps are useful when you are trying to put timber edge on, for...
-
16th August 2021, 04:19 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Cobbers
Cobbers
-
8th August 2021, 06:01 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Gut
Gut
-
6th August 2021, 04:33 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Mould
Mould
-
5th August 2021, 04:10 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: shredded mushies for sale
shredded mushies for sale
-
25th July 2021, 04:43 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Doohickey
Doohickey
-
25th July 2021, 09:45 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Jigsaw
Jigsaw
-
22nd July 2021, 06:29 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Enema
Enema
-
21st July 2021, 06:50 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Hard
Hard
-
21st July 2021, 02:34 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Cheese (do you want some with your whine?)
Cheese (do you want some with your whine?)
-
15th July 2021, 05:01 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Eagle
Eagle
-
14th July 2021, 08:16 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Pooh
Pooh
-
13th July 2021, 07:33 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Omelette
Omelette
-
12th July 2021, 11:58 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: Top gun
Top gun
-
11th July 2021, 05:12 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun Mk XX
by jmk89- Replies
- 848
- Views
- 31,366
Sticky: War game
War game