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25th Nov 2019, 09:05 AM
Thread: Clampling and joining timber
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Orraloon, yep that's them. I also forgot to add,...
Orraloon, yep that's them. I also forgot to add, use biscuits in the join to help with alignment.
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24th Nov 2019, 07:09 PM
Thread: Clampling and joining timber
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Benchtop connectors with glue. Leave them in, can...
Benchtop connectors with glue. Leave them in, can be installed onsite making it easier to transport. It's what cabinetmakers use all the time.
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22nd Nov 2019, 10:18 AM
Thread: Any idea what timber this is - spotted gum?
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Valid point. Maybe whoever laid the floor took...
Valid point. Maybe whoever laid the floor took the (long) time to colour match.
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22nd Nov 2019, 07:49 AM
Thread: Any idea what timber this is - spotted gum?
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It looks like spotted gum to me.
It looks like spotted gum to me.
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13th Nov 2019, 11:55 AM
Thread: Wood-look floor tiles
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My sister in law put them into a house she built...
My sister in law put them into a house she built a few years ago. They were darker than in your pic. Practicalities of tiles with timber look. Apart from the grout lines, I think they look better...
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4th Nov 2019, 08:20 PM
Thread: WoodAndMadness
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Good luck Damien and wife. I took the plunge...
Good luck Damien and wife. I took the plunge myself in starting up my own furniture making business a few months ago. It's been tough but worth it. I wish you guys all the beat.
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31st Oct 2019, 08:49 PM
Thread: What is this thing in electricity meter box
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I'd contact Powercor or a local electrician and...
I'd contact Powercor or a local electrician and find out for sure.
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31st Oct 2019, 11:08 AM
Thread: Mirotone Water Based Poly
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I think I sampled that stuff a few years ago. I...
I think I sampled that stuff a few years ago. I no longer work there so can't check. It sprayed well but turned red gum purple... Also, no good in wet areas, i.e. kitchens, bathrooms etc.
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29th Oct 2019, 10:54 AM
Thread: Woodworking Design Magazines.
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I'll be heading that way at Christmas time. If...
I'll be heading that way at Christmas time. If they're still available then, I'll grab them, if somebody gets them before me well it's my loss really.
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30th Sep 2019, 11:00 PM
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Thankyou Bauldy for your feedback, appreciate it....
Thankyou Bauldy for your feedback, appreciate it. I have just contacted Carrolls to find out more info on their pyrography machine and tools.
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29th Sep 2019, 01:32 PM
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Looking for advice and reviews on pyrography
Hi all, my wife has recently decided she wants to start doing pyrography in her spare time. She's very talented at drawing and after doing a little bit of research after discovering pyrography, has...
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26th Sep 2019, 04:57 PM
Thread: looking looking
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BCF has them. Atleast they did when I worked...
BCF has them. Atleast they did when I worked there 10 years ago.
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22nd Sep 2019, 10:47 PM
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As mentioned above, you need a sill. Or large...
As mentioned above, you need a sill. Or large undercover area. Either way, not a small/quick fix.
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8th Sep 2019, 04:24 PM
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My first thought is you should be building the...
My first thought is you should be building the shed in my yard, not yours.
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5th Sep 2019, 12:05 PM
Thread: Bosch Dust Extractor with Festool Domino
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You should be able to find the connection size...
You should be able to find the connection size details online of both to see if they fit. If not, a 3D printed option is certainly viable.
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From my limited experience I found tension to be...
From my limited experience I found tension to be my problem. Though jealousy can never truly be ruled out can it?
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18th Aug 2019, 06:33 PM
Thread: Anyone using a new Nokia 8110?
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I'll have to look into that. This current smart...
I'll have to look into that. This current smart phone I have will usually need atleast 1 charge per 24 hrs depending on how much use.
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18th Aug 2019, 09:57 AM
Thread: Anyone using a new Nokia 8110?
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I'm intrigued to know where you're still buying...
I'm intrigued to know where you're still buying new Nokias from? I tried to buy one 3 or so years ago and was told then they hadn't been made in years.
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17th Aug 2019, 08:21 PM
Thread: New lathe advice
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As everyone has suggested, go along to a short...
As everyone has suggested, go along to a short course or club. Being in Melbourne, head to the timber and working with wood show, I think the Record stall are doing turning classes this year.
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14th Aug 2019, 03:47 PM
Thread: OF1400 Help
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I had been wondering if it's the outside rail...
I had been wondering if it's the outside rail that is the issue here. Seeing as the tracksaw worked ok on the inner rail, I'm thinking that might be the case.
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12th Aug 2019, 01:30 PM
Thread: OF1400 Help
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Yep, you can. I haven't done it myself with the...
Yep, you can. I haven't done it myself with the Makita tracks but they are interchangeable with Festool tracks. You just need to adjust the distance between the 2 rails guides, or you can use it with...
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2nd Aug 2019, 06:41 PM
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Definite no go. High power items need to be on...
Definite no go. High power items need to be on their own circuit. As mentioned above, if there's an internal powerpoint on the same wall, that can probably used to provide power.
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27th Jul 2019, 07:17 PM
Thread: 10 years ago
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Any joint is weak when the person doing it...
Any joint is weak when the person doing it doesn't know what they are doing.
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23rd Jul 2019, 12:38 PM
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Very nice job. It's good to see somebody doing a...
Very nice job. It's good to see somebody doing a traditional table build.
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23rd Jul 2019, 12:33 PM
Thread: I like festool, but a $300 tucker box?
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They were selling lunch boxes at one point....
They were selling lunch boxes at one point. Didn't cost that much though.
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19th Jun 2019, 07:49 PM
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The toy repair man's tool box in Toy Story has...
The toy repair man's tool box in Toy Story has always been an inspiration for me.
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19th Jun 2019, 06:28 PM
Thread: Where to buy Flexible hose?
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Check out Ag suppliers. My father in law uses 2"...
Check out Ag suppliers. My father in law uses 2" flexi hose on some of his farm machinery and gets it from a local Ag supplier. I'm not sure on price but quality is good.
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17th Jun 2019, 10:09 AM
Thread: 6"/150mm ducting advice
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While there's a discussion on PVC ducting, I'd...
While there's a discussion on PVC ducting, I'd like to ask about using it as I've been told PVC is susceptible to static electricity and when you have wood dust flowing through it, that's a nice...
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16th Jun 2019, 03:16 PM
Thread: Do I need to sand back?
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It's a general rule of thhumb that timber decking...
It's a general rule of thhumb that timber decking is recoated every six months, usually Autumn and Spring.
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7th Jun 2019, 02:04 PM
Thread: cedar chest of drawers
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If they're still usable, atleast send them to an...
If they're still usable, atleast send them to an opp shop.
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7th Jun 2019, 01:56 PM
Thread: Track Saw Tips
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Thanks for sharing. Some very clever ideas in...
Thanks for sharing. Some very clever ideas in that video.
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6th Jun 2019, 11:18 AM
Thread: What to finish platters with
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I was told use cooking oil, which I have done but...
I was told use cooking oil, which I have done but a previous coworker told me last year that coconut oil is the way to go. It is a natural anti-bacteria.
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2nd Jun 2019, 07:32 PM
Thread: Festool OF 1400 and a guide bushing adapter
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Cool, thanks Aldav. I know it was a bit of a...
Cool, thanks Aldav. I know it was a bit of a simpleton question but it wasn't really clear on the webpage. Thanks heaps for the help.
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2nd Jun 2019, 06:14 PM
Thread: Festool OF 1400 and a guide bushing adapter
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Thanks guys for the help. Aldav, to use that...
Thanks guys for the help.
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1st Jun 2019, 09:02 AM
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Great job there Crowie. A technical build that...
Great job there Crowie. A technical build that you must have had real patience to complete.
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1st Jun 2019, 08:32 AM
Thread: Festool OF 1400 and a guide bushing adapter
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Festool OF 1400 and a guide bushing adapter
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I use my OF 1400 for handheld router use and recently purchased the Rockler Sign maker's Template kits and went to use it yesterday only to discover the guide bush doesn't fit the router.... -
28th May 2019, 04:05 PM
Thread: First try - blanket box
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Very nice job. Can I ask where you gotthe lid...
Very nice job. Can I ask where you gotthe lid supports from? I'm currently making a blanket box myself, a little different though and struggling to find someone that sells them in Australia.
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23rd May 2019, 04:36 PM
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Whenever they show interest is my advice....
Whenever they show interest is my advice. Obviously you need to work out what is safe for them to do, but I've had my 4yo and 18mo both help with doing up screws by hand. It took a lot longer but...
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29th Mar 2019, 04:33 PM
Thread: On the value of craft - a video
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Very good to watch. Thankyou for sharing.
Very good to watch. Thankyou for sharing.
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19th Mar 2019, 07:24 PM
Thread: Where are you getting your rags?
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Paint shop for white cotton rags. Op shop for...
Paint shop for white cotton rags. Op shop for multi coloured.
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31st Jan 2019, 11:43 AM
Thread: Where do I buy the timber?
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Try Bowens.
Try Bowens.
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18th Jan 2019, 09:40 PM
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Bowens will be able to source it for you. Most of...
Bowens will be able to source it for you. Most of their stores probably even stock it in standard sizes, ask for L.O.S.P.
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18th Jan 2019, 10:00 AM
Thread: Why lockable chain window winder??
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If left a little open, they can be pulled open,...
If left a little open, they can be pulled open, with effort. It's how I used to get into Mum and Dad's when I forgot my keys.
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9th Jan 2019, 01:41 PM
Thread: Blue H2 Treated Pine - Removal of Dye
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The blue dye is not deep at all and removing a...
The blue dye is not deep at all and removing a few mm should get rid of it.
I'd say it's safe to use in furniture, but not anything to do with food.
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21st Dec 2018, 12:12 PM
Thread: Old wood siding question
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Sounds more like a ship lap. Try building salvage...
Sounds more like a ship lap. Try building salvage yards.
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16th Dec 2018, 11:20 AM
Thread: Please recommend a bandsaw
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Thanks for the feed back. I'm still not sure...
Thanks for the feed back. I'm still not sure which one as yet, but it's good to have someone with firsthand experience share their thoughts.
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15th Dec 2018, 09:05 AM
Thread: Please recommend a bandsaw
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Hi Spyro, I'm looking at getting a bandsaw soon...
Hi Spyro, I'm looking at getting a bandsaw soon myself.
How have you found the Sherwood?
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7th Dec 2018, 06:46 PM
Thread: Hornbean pumpkin box
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Very, very nice work. Well done.
Very, very nice work. Well done.
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9th Oct 2018, 08:22 PM
Thread: wooohooo my kids are old enough
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Great times ahead. Enjoy the time together and...
Great times ahead. Enjoy the time together and let him loose enough to make his own mistakes, but not so loose that causes injury.
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5th Oct 2018, 02:24 PM
Thread: Trend Airshield filtered visor
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Hi ERN. I'll take it. I'll pm later when I get...
Hi ERN. I'll take it. I'll pm later when I get home.