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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?
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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
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17th Nov 2020, 11:12 PM
Thread: Best hardwood for toy blocks
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I used pine for the blocks I made for the...
I used pine for the blocks I made for the Grandchildren. Small dents, but that is all and they can be replaced every few years if need be.
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17th Nov 2020, 10:51 PM
Thread: Hello from South Gippsland
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Welcome.
Welcome.
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15th Nov 2020, 03:52 PM
Thread: Next issue of Aussie Woodworker
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How did you stabilise it? With a pressure pot, or...
How did you stabilise it? With a pressure pot, or something else.
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11th Nov 2020, 08:48 AM
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Congratulations verawood! And thank you to...
Congratulations verawood!
And thank you to the donor and Neil. -
9th Nov 2020, 01:28 PM
Thread: Glueing Burl
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Thanks Cal.:2tsup: Now to figure out how to do...
Thanks Cal.:2tsup:
Now to figure out how to do the epoxy over the ~300mm join without glueing everything to the bench. :rolleyes: -
8th Nov 2020, 07:57 PM
Thread: Glueing Burl
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100 views and no response? Must be a hard...
100 views and no response? Must be a hard question to answer. :doh:
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6th Nov 2020, 09:50 PM
Thread: Glueing Burl
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Glueing Burl
Hi All,
I had some White Mahogany burl sliced at Boutique Timbers (Mal and Greg) at 20mm thick and now am exploring the possibility of glueing two (2) pieces together end to end, for a ~600mm long... -
6th Nov 2020, 09:25 PM
Thread: Cypress Pine
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Not sure where you are located, but Woodys...
Not sure where you are located, but Woodys Sawmilling Hastings specialises in milling Cyprus.
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5th Nov 2020, 07:52 PM
Thread: G'Day from WA
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Welcome.
Welcome.
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5th Nov 2020, 07:51 PM
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Welcome.
Welcome.