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30th November 2020, 05:51 AM
Thread: new to table saws, looking for advice
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I have the older version of the Hikoki, it's OK...
I have the older version of the Hikoki, it's OK up to a point but is hopeless if you need accuracy(as I do) I have since upgraded to an old school Asmac bench saw. Just standing in front of my new...
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23rd November 2020, 07:53 PM
Thread: My second guitar attempt.
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My second guitar attempt.
This is my second attempt at a Tin guitar, this time a 6 string. Swamp Kauri neck and head stock with double action truss rod, the body is a rolled oats tin I scavenged from my local recycle centre....
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22nd November 2020, 08:06 PM
Thread: Endgrain glueing
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An old trick I've learnt with end-grain gluing is...
An old trick I've learnt with end-grain gluing is to pre-seal both joins with glue and let it dry completely first, this seals and blocks the end fibres and won't allow more absorption, you may want...
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22nd November 2020, 07:09 PM
Thread: MAN stock truck
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MAN stock truck
Howdy guys I hope all is well, been a while.... thought id show off one of my latest toy builds. I made this for a local stock transport company here in town just using a couple photos for reference,...
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22nd November 2020, 06:41 PM
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Old school AMAC Vs not quite as old school Carbatec KS-12K
I'm in the market for a decent bench saw as my current contractors saw is doing my head in regarding accuracy and over all performance. Brand new is out of the question unless I buy a cheep Chinese...
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20th February 2019, 06:49 AM
Thread: Compound curve help.
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Restarting from scratch is not an option as I've...
Restarting from scratch is not an option as I've already had to start again already, I have to make this work.
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19th February 2019, 08:25 PM
Thread: Compound curve help.
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Ian, I would do something similar using veneer...
Ian, I would do something similar using veneer for sure next time, Paulownia would be ideal I'm thinking.
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19th February 2019, 05:53 AM
Thread: Compound curve help.
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Thank you for your reply, I just KNEW I was...
Thank you for your reply, I just KNEW I was breaking mathematical rules. Yes I've made all 4, 2 inners and 2 outers but I have an idea. If I can get my hands on some large drum sander belts I think I...
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18th February 2019, 06:02 PM
Thread: Compound curve help.
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Compound curve help.
Hi, I have a problem, I don’t quite understand what’s happening and I was hoping that someone with more experience could tell what’s happening and why.
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12th April 2018, 07:27 AM
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Current world events, can we have an open discussion?
I fell down the conspiracy rabbit hole a few years ago, learnt a lot of lessons about disinformation on line etc etc and have now found myself walking the middle road. I have many opinions many of...
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11th April 2018, 07:12 PM
Thread: Wood working plans
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Yep, from Mid North, North Island, where beaches...
Yep, from Mid North, North Island, where beaches are like grains of sand on a beach :), Been to Waihi a few times, nice spot(Though ain't they all? ;) )good luck, looking forward to seeing your stuff...
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9th April 2018, 06:47 PM
Thread: Wood working plans
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Luc St-Amour has published several books on...
Luc St-Amour has published several books on construction machines. I made his digger which wasn't to bad, the tracks are solid and don't move though, if you want the moving versions the skill level...
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6th April 2018, 09:00 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED Nice work George.
Nice work George.
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27th March 2018, 08:53 AM
Thread: Carousel horse
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Wow, fantastic, gorgeous. Very nice work!
Wow, fantastic, gorgeous. Very nice work!
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18th March 2018, 11:06 AM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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8th March 2018, 04:25 PM
Thread: My take on a cigar box guitar WIP
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Very very nice, I must admit I've been feeling...
Very very nice, I must admit I've been feeling the itch to make another one myself...
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23rd February 2018, 07:44 PM
Thread: You Tube Channel Recommendations
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Jackman works, Frank Howarth, Alec Steel,...
Jackman works, Frank Howarth, Alec Steel, Chandler Dickinson, Jimmy Diresta, I like to make stuff, Make something.
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23rd February 2018, 05:43 AM
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Thanks all, I ended up getting a laptop adaptor,...
Thanks all, I ended up getting a laptop adaptor, 6 amp and it has a switch to choose your output. It works a treat. cheers.
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21st February 2018, 06:05 AM
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Home made bobbin sander, 12 volt power question
430167Hi, I had my wife's uncle make this up for me quite a few months ago, it's basically a smaller drill press, flipped upside down and a 12 volt window wiper motor has been added to the handle so...
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13th February 2018, 06:26 AM
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READ ME! I get it gifted to me all the time, just got...
I get it gifted to me all the time, just got given about 20 mtrs of 8x1.5 just the other day. Given it's coated in multi coloured bog, having spent a majority of it's life as a work bench in a panel...
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28th January 2018, 02:21 PM
Thread: Realistic VW Beetle toy plans.
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Algood no worries, those where beautiful plans,...
Algood no worries, those where beautiful plans, I'd definitely look at buying tham at some stage.
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28th January 2018, 12:19 PM
Thread: Realistic VW Beetle toy plans.
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428513428514Mean that looks a treat, very nice...
428513428514Mean that looks a treat, very nice eye for detail, I love the suit cases .I've already designed my own Kombi van it's the beetle I need. Ka Kete
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25th January 2018, 09:05 AM
Thread: Josh James the Kiwi Bushman.
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Josh James the Kiwi Bushman.
Have become addicted to this fuller's channel, what a cool bloke...got into a wee bit of trouble for biting a octopus to death but he ate it and it didn't go to waste. He's inspired me to get out and...
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23rd January 2018, 05:33 PM
Thread: It's A THING-VW that is
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Nice work....the piles of discarded super glue...
Nice work....the piles of discarded super glue tubes looks familiar :D, looking forward to seeing the finished product.
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20th January 2018, 08:45 AM
Thread: Grandsons Lamborghini
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Wow, very nice...you guys continue to keep my own...
Wow, very nice...you guys continue to keep my own skill in perspective, gorgeous work. Would you be willing to sell me some plans?
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20th January 2018, 08:08 AM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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I suffer from child abuse specific brain damage...
I suffer from child abuse specific brain damage with means I have huge gaps in understanding/memory etc, so I really struggled to understand the above link. On one hand he was saying the bitcoin...
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20th January 2018, 06:45 AM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkhUn7nh33Q James...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkhUn7nh33Q James Corbett explains the bitcoin/blockchain/cryptocurrency agenda.
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19th January 2018, 02:48 PM
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"I was offended!!" by Steve...
"I was offended!!" by Steve Hughes..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceS_jkKjIgo
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18th January 2018, 03:42 PM
Thread: Honey NOT so sweet
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Time to become self sufficient I think. We've...
Time to become self sufficient I think. We've been moving down that track for a year or so now, fruit trees went in this last winter, 3 big gardens, chooks in soon, next up is a water tank then...
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18th January 2018, 03:01 PM
Thread: Realistic VW Beetle toy plans.
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To your oneye? Haha, cheers mate.
To your oneye? Haha, cheers mate.
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18th January 2018, 02:02 PM
Thread: Realistic VW Beetle toy plans.
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Realistic VW Beetle toy plans.
Hi all, I've been asked to make a Beetle and this time I think I'll go down the bought plans route, I'm looking for something that looks pretty close in shape and profile to the real thing. Thanks,...
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18th January 2018, 05:44 AM
Thread: Honey NOT so sweet
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BobL, you seem to be pretty knowledgeable about...
BobL, you seem to be pretty knowledgeable about this sort of thing. What's your take on Fluoride, it's also naturally accruing in the environment, so I would guess we all naturally have a limited...
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17th January 2018, 04:32 PM
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Made from Hebi off cuts and hard as ****,...
Made from Hebi off cuts and hard as ****, absolutely are safe as house's as they barely fire more than 5 meters with the speed of a drunken butterfly, children have been well educated on how to use...
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17th January 2018, 03:29 PM
Thread: VW Kombi Monster Trucks with surf boards
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I have a large order of dump trucks and diggers...
I have a large order of dump trucks and diggers to do, a long term Lincoln Continental project to commemorate the first year anniversary of the death of a car radio personality, some x-wing fighters...
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17th January 2018, 03:00 PM
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Good on you Kekemo, absolutely unacceptable in...
Good on you Kekemo, absolutely unacceptable in todays day and age, wish you luck in your venture.
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17th January 2018, 02:12 PM
Thread: VW Kombi Monster Trucks with surf boards
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Black vinyl, not entirely sold on it yet but it's...
Black vinyl, not entirely sold on it yet but it's working for the time being. Ultimately I'd like to rout the windows out and paint them black but as of yet I'm not sure how to do it quickly and more...
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17th January 2018, 01:36 PM
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Boys stuff...Sling shots and an Inanga (Eel net)
The slingshots turned out even more low powered than I'd planned, but they like them so that's all that matters I guess. Will look into more stretchy rubber band material when they're a bit older and...
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17th January 2018, 01:19 PM
Thread: VW Kombi Monster Trucks with surf boards
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VW Kombi Monster Trucks with surf boards
427901427900427902Rimu, Pine, and Poplar/Matai, Pine and Poplar. The surf boards are Pine and Cedar. The Rimu one is being donated to the Okaihau Primary for this years school ski trip raffle.
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12th January 2018, 09:01 AM
Thread: I smell a con.
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Arron, the James Vetch gags are particularly...
Arron, the James Vetch gags are particularly funny alright. "Where's my free toaster?... I think hummus is the next big thing!" haha, very funny sarcastic English humour.
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11th January 2018, 06:01 AM
Thread: Turn off cellular data
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It's "Mobile Data" on my iPhone 5. You gotta keep...
It's "Mobile Data" on my iPhone 5. You gotta keep it off or it'll just get whittled away...
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3rd January 2018, 07:18 AM
Thread: Bandsaw blade twists while cutting
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I have a cheap 14 inch full boar band saw and...
I have a cheap 14 inch full boar band saw and have never managed to get it to cut in a straight line, even after watching several you tube vids on fine adjustment etc. After reading your comment I...
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1st January 2018, 07:03 AM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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Iran, Russia and China are doing their utmost...
Iran, Russia and China are doing their utmost de-dollarise the US petro-dollar and it seems likely bit-coin is part of that. And we all know what actions the US will take to defend their US world...
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27th December 2017, 05:24 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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Sorry, my post was in reply to someone who asked...
Sorry, my post was in reply to someone who asked why Russia and China are buying up gold and silver like it's going out of fashion. I know a guy who posted on Facebook, "If you don't buy Bitcoin you...
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24th December 2017, 02:21 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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I suspect they are preparing themselves for the...
I suspect they are preparing themselves for the down fall of the petrodollar...
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23rd December 2017, 05:26 PM
Thread: Half Track Video
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Respect, if I'm as good as you some day I'll be...
Respect, if I'm as good as you some day I'll be happy.
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13th December 2017, 10:29 AM
Thread: 1963 MK II Riley Elf
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EU Holden on the cards, along with x-wing...
EU Holden on the cards, along with x-wing fighters, more diggers, dump trucks and a Lincoln continental..
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13th December 2017, 08:04 AM
Thread: Wooden jandal wall art.
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Wooden jandal wall art.
Cedar, Totora, Kauri and Poplar.
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13th December 2017, 07:51 AM
Thread: 1963 MK II Riley Elf
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1963 MK II Riley Elf
4257924257914257901963 MKII Riley Elf.
I was wandering around in Bunnings a while ago, purchasing some dowel for the diggers I think, when Trevor approached me and asked what I was making. I... -
4th December 2017, 11:56 AM
Thread: Excavators
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Wow, looking good oneye, what do you sell those...
Wow, looking good oneye, what do you sell those babies for and do they sell readily?
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22nd November 2017, 09:23 AM
Thread: VW Kombi, Gen II
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Tried surfing a few times but no, I'm not a...
Tried surfing a few times but no, I'm not a surfer. I used the peace sign because I'm not sure of the law regarding the VW symbol and would hate to be sued for breach of copyright.