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Timber wedding wagon
Used to carry a child behind the wedding party, this wedding wagon was built with dowel joints instead of nails or screws. The project This project has been built with no nails or screws. I used dowels for all joints. When finished, it will be used as a wedding wagon to pull a small child behind the wedding party.…
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Finger-jointed jewellery box
A carefully crafted timber jewellery box with an intricate design etched onto the lid. The project I built this jewellery box using Meranti light red timber. I decided to use an airtight lid rather than hinges. The base has thick padding and the lid is lined. I cut the fingers and joined all four sides. The fingers sit…
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How to clean and repair concrete?
over the years dripping water and heavy rain has washed away the top layers of the concrete so resurfacing is not the answer just yet so my question is how do repair this with out cutting out this section which also is out of the question and what cleaning product would I use to clean?
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Jewellery box made with Camphor Laurel
This hand-made jewellery box uses dovetail joints to make the most of gorgeous Camphor Laurel timber. The project A while back I managed to grab hold of some Camphor Laurel with some great colours. I decided to make another jewellery box and handcraft the whole unit where possible. I decided to do dovetail joints and use…
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Expanded pegboard tool holder
Extending a pegboard tool holder can offer more storage for organising tools without taking up wall space. The project I ran out of wall space to hang my tools so I expanded this pegboard tool holder to keep everything organised. How to build a workbench With a pegboard built-in to this workbench, you'll have plenty of…
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How to remove bird poo stains from concrete?
My question is how do i remove bird poo stains from concrete. image to come
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Jewellery box project using camphor laurel
A couple of months ago I managed to grab a hold of some camphor laurel with some great colours. The hardest bit was working out what material I was going to use to finish the job with. The next task was what to do? I have decided to make another jewellery box and handcraft the whole unit where possible. I am going to do…
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Timber jewellery box - new jointing method
My how time flys when yah having fun. I have been trying some new joint methods "Isoloc" So i though I would start with another jewellery box because there is always some off cuts laying around. But I have come to a holt. I need some Meranti and can not find any in the local area (Melb North East) anyone with any ideas? I…
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Grafting lime and orange to a lemon tree
I have never had much luck in grafting and I guess its because I don't know what I am doing. My question is how to graft a lime cutting and an orange cutting to a lemon tree. When looking a youtube I never get to see a close up of what is happening. 1. how to select the cutting to be grafted and when to select the new…
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Cube within a cube - A project to involve the kids
A good project to involve the kids with a Cube within a Cube. The only tools need is Forster bit a drill press if you have one sand paper and some satin. Of course the parent should be doing the drilling and kids get to finish the job. Here is a link on how to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfV_APBk16Q
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Rocking Horse made From Recycled Timber
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Cutting angles with a mitre saw
For those who are not carpenter or engineers or trades that require to cut angles and have wondered why when using a mitre saw your angles do not work out or when you look at the scale on the mitre saw that the scales are different on each side. I was researching some information and come across this youtube on cutting…
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Life changes
When life throws one a number of curve balls that prevent us from under taking the things we like to do, getting out into workshop, gardening, ect we begin to wonder what is left to do. Due to the changes I have to make that prevent me from doing what I like, I took a new direction in my life. I decided to attack what…
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Expanded pegboard storage system
Run Out of Wall Space
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Handmade student desk from recycled materials
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Finger jointing jewellery box
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CNC router
Doesen't time fly I have been kept busy with the construction of a CNC router. A colleague of mine at the shed and I have had our hands full with this construction plus other project. In between I have started and inspired to build a tenor ukulele. In past post someone wanted to know about the building of a ukulele, which…
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Building a wedding wagon
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Fathers day project - tool box
We are about to engage with a group of local Cubs and provide a hands on project for fathers day on Wed night. I though this would be a graet project for any parent to get the kids involved a simple project. Its a tool box which can be used in the garden, tool caddy or what ever you want it to be. I have pre drill the nail…
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Table and chair project
I was not going to share my project as it was undertaken in conjunction with the local men’s shed and a local TAFE. This project was implemented because a large number of us wanted to learn more about joinery. After an audit of skills amongst us we approached the local TAFE to see what could be delivered. Hence the Chair…
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What is this tool?
Do you know what it is, or what it is used for? This tool was made back in the 60's by a tradie to help him in his work as to buy one it would cost him a week wages. To buy one today it would cost around $100 No its not a scraper!
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Starting a new project
I am about to start a new project and the timber I will be using is camphor laurel. The timber has some great colours running through it and I want to bring them out. I am looking for some tips on finishing. I do not want to use satins but enhance the colours. Is there anyone who has used camphor laurel and how did you…
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An attempt to Build a Japanese Bridge
I decided to have a go at building a bridge for the garden the problem was this project needed tooling I did not have. To swing the arc for the bridge I need some extra tooling, clampe big enough to hold the job, a jig to mount it all on, brackets to fit the router and an arm long enough to swing the router. I finished up…
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Patio area
I Built this patio some 16 years ago and like all things they become tired and need some cleaning up and bit of maintenance I planted an apple tree next to the deck and spalired it. During summer it provides a good sun and wind break.
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laminating materials / Clamping
Have you had an issue clamping materials and finding after the glue has dried, removing the clamps and your board were bowed. I know I have, no matter how I clamp with clams top and bottom and the heart of the timber taken into account there was always a bow. after a bit of research I came across a number of ideas all…
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Retrive/Reuse sanding pads
Do you get bugged off with the amount of sanding pads you go through and how much you pay for new pads? Ever though of recovering and reusing them over and over untill there is no material left to sand with. Well there is a way which will save you some money and a little bit of time. Attachet is a series of photos on how…
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Hand Made Antique Wooden Scooter
