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14th Apr 2021, 06:38 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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Don't feel bad Evan, it’s an unknown quantity,...
Don't feel bad Evan, it’s an unknown quantity, and the only thing I am sure of is that the old established rules of the financial/economic sectors are crumbling.
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14th Apr 2021, 10:45 AM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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Up to ~A$83,100 now. Not sure where it will...
Up to ~A$83,100 now.
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5th Apr 2021, 09:50 PM
Thread: Jarrah finish
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LGS is no longer on the forum. My understanding...
LGS is no longer on the forum. My understanding is that he passed away recently.
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3rd Apr 2021, 06:57 PM
Thread: Wow - what's this? (timber identification)
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I don’t know what it is, but it looks heavily...
I don’t know what it is, but it looks heavily spalted, which may explain its light weight.
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25th Mar 2021, 05:27 PM
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As someone who (losely) identifies as a...
As someone who (losely) identifies as a Gale/Celt, I would be more inclined to agree with lyricnz on the Maori influence.
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24th Mar 2021, 09:57 PM
Thread: Finish for table board
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Hi Peter, A question from the uninformed if I...
Hi Peter,
A question from the uninformed if I may.
Is the Mineral Turps that you use the cheapest Bunnings type or the more expensive Pure Gum Turpentine?
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10th Mar 2021, 08:35 PM
Thread: English Garden Bench Plans Wanted
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Thank you all, it really is touching that we...
Thank you all, it really is touching that we collectively have such a nice and helpful group.
I do like the Japanese influence bench, but it is not what I was after. And some of the other designs... -
10th Mar 2021, 06:53 AM
Thread: English Park Bench
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Hi Col, I know this is a very old thread, but...
Hi Col,
I know this is a very old thread, but if you still have the article on the bench seat and don’t mind, I would like a copy if possible. SWMBO is after a bench seat, and good designs are... -
9th Mar 2021, 09:46 PM
Thread: English Garden Bench Plans Wanted
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English Garden Bench Plans Wanted
Hi All,
SWMBO has requested that I build a garden bench to sit on when watching the Grandchildren. I did have a plan for an upmarket bench (not Lutyens which is too complicated for me) from a few... -
5th Mar 2021, 09:53 PM
Thread: Fake suede???
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A month on, how did the dummy run with the faux...
A month on, how did the dummy run with the faux suede go? Inquiring minds etc....:D
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17th Feb 2021, 01:55 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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And so it continues, ~A$64,300.
And so it continues, ~A$64,300.
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14th Feb 2021, 09:48 AM
Thread: Please tell me this is Jarrah!!!
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Why can’t you use it for chopping boards? if...
Why can’t you use it for chopping boards?
if it is just because of the silica content, just resharpen the knives more often. Alternately, a Charcuterie Board springs to mind. -
12th Feb 2021, 11:28 PM
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I have been reliably informed that a mixture of...
I have been reliably informed that a mixture of Tomcat rat poison blocks (crushed) and mixed with jam. You will need a lot as they gobble it down very quickly - two days later all gone. Probably 100+.
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11th Feb 2021, 10:17 PM
Thread: Timber Advice - outdoor workbench
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VicAsh would be my go to wood for this.
VicAsh would be my go to wood for this.
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8th Feb 2021, 09:37 PM
Thread: Beehive - Horizontal Long Langstroth
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Ha Ha, good point (my covers are plywood). :wink:
Ha Ha, good point (my covers are plywood). :wink:
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8th Feb 2021, 12:03 PM
Thread: Beehive - Horizontal Long Langstroth
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I just put the hive mat directly on the frames...
I just put the hive mat directly on the frames without any clearance. Been doing it this way for more than 20 years without any major drama.
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7th Feb 2021, 02:25 PM
Thread: Short story
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When I lived in Scotland, many years ago, it was...
When I lived in Scotland, many years ago, it was normal practice to sell granite/stone eggs to American tourists as haggis eggs.
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7th Feb 2021, 02:04 PM
Thread: Beehive - Horizontal Long Langstroth
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Great job Pete. Certainly is a Rolls Royce setup....
Great job Pete. Certainly is a Rolls Royce setup. :2tsup:
If I can make a suggestion, put wheels on it. It will make a difference when/if you have to move it.
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6th Feb 2021, 10:00 PM
Thread: slow turning/revolving
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A rotisserie motor from a domestic (2nd hand...
A rotisserie motor from a domestic (2nd hand oven) will turn a ~2kg lump of meat for hours.
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6th Feb 2021, 09:52 PM
Thread: "Nautilus"
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What can I say - stunning. :2tsup::2tsup:
What can I say - stunning. :2tsup::2tsup:
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5th Feb 2021, 01:48 PM
Thread: Covid Vaccines
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That’s the plan. Unfortunately, a lot of people...
That’s the plan. Unfortunately, a lot of people cannot have the shot due to health issues, and will be affected.
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What are the ones that you are using Paul?
What are the ones that you are using Paul?
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Coming from a base of ignorance when it comes to...
Coming from a base of ignorance when it comes to box hinges.
How does Brusso compare to Ian Hawthorns and Andrew Crawford’s offerings?
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17th Jan 2021, 09:42 AM
Thread: Wood identification
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Merbau.
Merbau.
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14th Jan 2021, 03:03 PM
Thread: Marble Machine - Wooden Mechanical Toy
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Fantastic! :2tsup: Where do you get the plans...
Fantastic! :2tsup:
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13th Jan 2021, 11:52 AM
Thread: Help in identifying wood?
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Don’t think it’s walnut.
Don’t think it’s walnut.
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8th Jan 2021, 11:01 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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It’s on a tear A$52,600.
It’s on a tear A$52,600.
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7th Jan 2021, 12:38 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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Currently at circa A$47,500. It must be...
Currently at circa A$47,500.
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5th Jan 2021, 09:30 PM
Thread: Pine Laminated Sheet 36 to 40mm thick
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Big Green Shed perhaps? (Just guessing)
Big Green Shed perhaps? (Just guessing)
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3rd Jan 2021, 03:41 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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Currently at ~A$42,400.
Currently at ~A$42,400.
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1st Jan 2021, 08:30 AM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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Apparently, Bitcoin is recognised as a legitimate...
Apparently, Bitcoin is recognised as a legitimate alternate currency....
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29th Dec 2020, 02:03 PM
Thread: Chinese 15" thicknessers?
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Our woodwork club has the older version with a...
Our woodwork club has the older version with a spiral cutter head. It gets abused with a lot of timber being processed- and yet it keeps going!
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26th Dec 2020, 08:50 PM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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For those interested, currently at ~A$32600.
For those interested, currently at ~A$32600.
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26th Dec 2020, 10:28 AM
Thread: G'day from Far Northern NSW :) !
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Welcome.
Welcome.
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23rd Dec 2020, 06:28 PM
Thread: January 2021 - PRIZE DRAW #131
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DRAWN & CLAIMED
I’m in
I’m in
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19th Dec 2020, 10:03 PM
Thread: Nail origins???
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I retrieved some timber from a bench seat...
I retrieved some timber from a bench seat courtesy of the Kempsey Showgrounds NSW in March this year. It also had square headed nails.
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19th Dec 2020, 06:23 PM
Thread: Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
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Unfortunately no access to a pressure pot. And I...
Unfortunately no access to a pressure pot. And I can’t justify the investment for a once or twice a year usage...
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19th Dec 2020, 02:25 PM
Thread: Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
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For those interested, the middle slice of timber...
For those interested, the middle slice of timber is the natural wood unmolested.
The darker timber has been treated with the HEMPEL marine sealer and the timber half coated was treated with CA. I... -
18th Dec 2020, 09:37 PM
Thread: Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
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Apologies for not putting any words to the...
Apologies for not putting any words to the picture above, but I am operating remotely and cannot do the picture attachment thing solely from my mobile. :~
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18th Dec 2020, 06:33 PM
Thread: Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
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18th Dec 2020, 03:35 PM
Thread: Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
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Never thought of CA. Can I just use the Bunnings...
Never thought of CA. Can I just use the Bunnings cheap CA, or should I lash out on the better stuff?
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17th Dec 2020, 09:34 PM
Thread: Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
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Definitely too punky to leave as it is.
Definitely too punky to leave as it is.
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17th Dec 2020, 09:59 AM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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A couple of years down the track and Bitcoin is...
A couple of years down the track and Bitcoin is ~A$28,000.
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16th Dec 2020, 09:19 PM
Thread: Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
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Spalted Peach - How to proceed?
Hi All,
I have just sliced up a small branch of Peach, that was sitting outside for some time, and it is heavily spalted.
The useable dimensions are quite small at ~70mm x 300mm x 8mm thick. It... -
15th Dec 2020, 12:17 PM
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SOLD:
Me too. 😉
Me too. 😉
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1st Dec 2020, 07:16 PM
Thread: SPECIAL * Christmas * PRIZE DRAW #130
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DRAWN & CLAIMED
I’m in
I’m in
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28th Nov 2020, 09:22 AM
Thread: Koa on Steroids!
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Ok. The next question is, where can I buy some?...
Ok. The next question is, where can I buy some? :rolleyes:
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27th Nov 2020, 10:17 PM
Thread: Koa on Steroids!
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Absolutely stunning. :2tsup:
Absolutely stunning. :2tsup:
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25th Nov 2020, 07:45 AM
Thread: Greetings from Brussels/Belgium
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Welcome.
Welcome.
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24th Nov 2020, 07:54 PM
Thread: Repairing old hall table
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Now to see if it will carry any extra...
Now to see if it will carry any extra weight......:D