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woodenwookie
Making a Splash
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a week ago

It has to do with focus. Using a drawing tablet is not like drawing on an iPad screen where you're looking at the screen at what you're drawing. Think ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
a week ago

Ha, man did I read that wrong. I didn't realise you meant SketchBook the drawing app. I thought you meant SketchUp the CAD package originally made by ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
a week ago

So do the legs have the thread and you’re looking to screw into the base you make? If there is only one layer of board between the legs and the base t ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
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a week ago

I know what you mean. I gave up on SketchUp because everything was so counter intuitive. That’s when I moved to Fusion360 but it’s started to get mor ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
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a week ago

Those are old school ones blades. Here in New Zealand our Mitre10 stocks the Renovator brand from As Seen On TV. https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/re ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
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This guide will take you through the basics of designing in FreeCAD. This powerful - and free - software allows you to design anything.MaterialsMac/ ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
November

I like this idea and am wanting to make something similar as my shop space is limited. Where I want to make a change is in the cover for the saw. I' ...

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Herrenovacation
Making a Splash
2 replies
July

Thanks @woodenwookie I'm so glad as a postie you approve I am waiting for my postie to see it I hope it makes him as happy as it makes me.

Herrenovacation
Making a Splash
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I always wanted a new parcel / letterbox and I wanted it to look unique while being functional. I hadn't planned on doing this before I had finishe ...

Lorraine28
Growing in Experience
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My partner built a work bench using leftover fence posts from the fence we built and pallet wood planks for the bench top. He stained pallet wood diff ...

Benskimo
Making a Splash
1 reply
November 2024

Great idea, @woodenwookie , and neat cutaway job Would you consider doing a floating shelf or two above it? That could be cool.

Dave-1
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November 2024

Afternoon @woodenwookie Nice work and especilly like the home page display Dave

Jewelleryrescue
Kind of a Big Deal
October 2024

Hi @woodenwookie this dosnt apply to you more a general comment for other readers The real smart money is to select straightest wood at the time of ...

Jewelleryrescue
Kind of a Big Deal
2 replies
October 2024

Hi @sam3351 like @MitchellMc suggested put in some middle timbers (x3) same 70 x 45 the bow will be removed and this will also support the top t ...

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woodenwookie
Making a Splash
a week ago

So do the legs have the thread and you’re looking to screw into the base you make? If there is only one layer of board between the legs and the base t ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
10 replies

This guide will take you through the basics of designing in FreeCAD. This powerful - and free - software allows you to design anything.MaterialsMac/ ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
1 reply
July

He'll certainly notice it. Just don't plant around it. Plants might look nice initially but people forget plants grow and then they become a hazard ...

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
3 replies
July

As a postie I give my approval. You've chosen a nice wide slotted mailbox that allows us to easily insert large envelopes. 

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
July

These would be a similar equivalent to what we had: Tortora Matt Tile Assuming you're from Australia unlike me.

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
July

We got them from Tile Warehouse in New Plymouth, NZ. I love the look, although being tiles on a concrete floor they are a little cold.

woodenwookie
Making a Splash
2 replies
June

I'd start with changing that switch on top from 1 to 2. Also make sure you periodically pull the drill out to remove concrete dust from the bit. A ...

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Adam_W
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Difficulty: Intermediate Transform your laundry with a custom benchtop, adding both style and functionality. This guide details the process of ...

Codey
Making a Splash
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A supersized Nintendo switch/TV cabinet made from scrap wood.MaterialsPlywood Hinges Paint MDF PineToolsRyobe JigsawRyobe DrillStepsStep 11a. First I ...

Bunnings Team Member MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
28 replies

Difficulty: Expert An arcade cabinet can provide countless hours of fun for all ages. You can play classic video games for a hit of nostalgia or ...

Razzer
Having an Impact
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A workbench with built-in mitre (drop) saw, dust collector and loads of storage including vertical drawers to hold paint cans. The projectBefore and ...

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