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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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BigFella1956
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2 weeks ago

G'day EricL, Thanks very much. Your response was most helpful and I also looked at both the URL's you attached.In your response, you say "Please keep ...

BigFella1956
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G'day Everyone, I have this small oval table (53cm wide at its widest point and 77cm tall) and it's solid timber. It has seen better days but I'd like ...

BigFella1956
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November

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 ...

BigFella1956
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November

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

BigFella1956
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November

Thanks Mike T! I like the idea of a steel plate would help significantly with the reinforcement I need. Chris

BigFella1956
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November

Thanks Eric. I'll check out the Zenith bolts as some reinforcement is required. Chris

BigFella1956
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November

Thanks Dave. Yes, it will be important to reinforce the area. As for the chain, bl**dy good idea - never even considered that. Cheers. Chris

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Hello Everyone!, I have a steel garden shed, 6m X 3m. Today, the left opening door (when looking front on) was caught in strong wind and the door was ...

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Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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September

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 ...

woodenwookie
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August 2020

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
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August 2020

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 ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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August 2020

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 ...

Community Manager Jason
Community Manager
August 2020

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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BigFella1956
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November

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 ...

BigFella1956
Building a Reputation
November

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

BigFella1956
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3 replies
November

Thanks Mike T! I like the idea of a steel plate would help significantly with the reinforcement I need. Chris

BigFella1956
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November

Thanks Eric. I'll check out the Zenith bolts as some reinforcement is required. Chris

BigFella1956
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November

Thanks Dave. Yes, it will be important to reinforce the area. As for the chain, bl**dy good idea - never even considered that. Cheers. Chris

BigFella1956
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11 replies

Hello Everyone!, I have a steel garden shed, 6m X 3m. Today, the left opening door (when looking front on) was caught in strong wind and the door was ...

BigFella1956
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G'day, this question relates to 2 pieces of old furniture I have as follows: one is a 80 year old dining table that used to belong to my mother so it ...

BigFella1956
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September 2020

r23on, thanks for the oil on AutoDesk - I will check it out.In the meantime, I thought I would share with you my improvised attempt at table saw dust ...

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