BigFella1956

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I have been a handy man around my home for many years and I'm keen on carpentry, wood working and especially old furniture restoration. I want to learn, particularly the many tricks of the trade. Also, happy to help people out if they need a hand as well as share what I know.

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G'day @Dave-1, Had a look at both photos - well done. The more I think about it, hardwood is probably the best way to go - far more durable. As for th ...

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G'day @Nailbag, good tips about the pine being treated and the gal castors. Makes a lot of sense. Thank you. Regards, Chris

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G'day @EricL, thank you for the feedback and yes, the SpecRite Merbau will work. Regards, Chris

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G'day Everyone, hope this finds you and yours all well. I am making a workshop bench which will be made from 70mm x 35mm pine that is all second hand ...

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Yes, he does. I'm a member of Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters and have been making enquiries. I've had a look at the Laguna models on line and researching ...

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Thank you. Sage advice!

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@r23onHi mate, sorry to bother you with this but I'm a novice at this and I'm probably only going to get this chance to buy me one lathe to last me fo ...

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Thanks mate. Appreciate the info very much. Regards.

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Hi @BigFella1956 My outdoor bench from 2009 is a steel frame with treated sleepers and a Specrite cover - to prevent losing small screws, washers, ...

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Hi Chris (@BigFella1956), As Bunnings doesn't currently sell lathes, you might like to check out this RIKON 315MM MIDI WOOD LATHE - 70-220VSR from o ...

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Typically not, @BigFella1956. Unless there is a film of dirt or grease, sanding will remove contaminants from the surface. You could go over them with ...

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Scroll saw with a rotary tool attachment would be good for you. The rotary attachment will allow you to do the fine engraving etc. The scroll saw will ...

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Hi Chris (@BigFella1956), What great questions which I trust many of our members will be interested in. You might like to check out the topics Begin ...

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Hi @BigFella1956, Many thanks for your question, I trust this will be an interesting topic to cover for our members. I see @Razzer has already giv ...

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Hi @BigFella1956, In addition to the previous discussion that @MitchellMc linked to, here's a couple of others that you might also find useful: Fi ...

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G'day @Dave-1, Had a look at both photos - well done. The more I think about it, hardwood is probably the best way to go - far more durable. As for th ...

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G'day @Nailbag, good tips about the pine being treated and the gal castors. Makes a lot of sense. Thank you. Regards, Chris

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G'day @EricL, thank you for the feedback and yes, the SpecRite Merbau will work. Regards, Chris

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G'day Everyone, hope this finds you and yours all well. I am making a workshop bench which will be made from 70mm x 35mm pine that is all second hand ...

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Yes, he does. I'm a member of Albury Wodonga Woodcrafters and have been making enquiries. I've had a look at the Laguna models on line and researching ...

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Thanks mate. Glad to hear you're enjoying NT. I lived in Melb for 45 years and wanted to get out for 44 years - like I said, now living the dream. Wel ...

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G’day Mike T, thanks for the feedback and you’re welcome. People like me who are jacks and Jill’s of all trades but masters of none are very fortunate ...

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Thanks TedBear. Yes, the door was held on only by the spread of the rivets and it's now bleeding obvious I need to reinforce the area. Chris

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