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Thanks Peter, we do have Bunnings here. I haven't seen any marine ply there but I will ask next time I go in. Rob
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That's tough. I bet you can't wait. Scrolling is so addictive. Rob
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I would love a ute with a big tray but the wife says "Where will we put the kids and the dog?" apparently in the back is not an option.... Rob
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Sadly Baltic birch ply is not available here in New Zealand nor it seems Australia. I know Marg uses Marine ply as an alternative but I have so far only found marine ply in 8' x 4' sheets at $56 per sheet. Having no way to transport a sheet that size I am a bit stuck so this surfer pattern was cut from an old plywood drawer bottom. It was a bit soft which made things difficult. It might have been better stack cut but I only had one piece large enough. Anyway, here it is: Thanks Russell for another great pattern, Rob
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Seriously cute and the accessories really make it. The door hinges are a bit big though for the scale. Perhaps you could mount them internally or use a pin top and bottom to hinge the door? Just a thought. I hope that is constructive. Rob
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Great job. I must make some of those sometime. You could probably even stack cut a couple. Rob
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Excellent as always Paul. Can't wait to see it lit. Rob
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Very nice Dick. I like that. Rob
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Thanks Frank. The pattern was designed by Grampa though, not me. Rob
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Boy fishing cut from reclaimed rimu finished with 50/50 BLO and Rustoleum semi-gloss spray. Black MDF backer. Pattern is by Grampa and is in the library. Rob
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I don't think you will find a pattern. It is a commercial product sold by notonthehighstreet.com Rob
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Great cutting Monti. Is tha a Steve Good pattern? I'm sure I've seen it somewhere but have never cut it. Rob
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Great find Les. Looking forward to seeing your cleaned up photos but it looks like a bargain to me. Rob
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Thanks Steve, the plank I found at the recycling centre looked rough as guts but I thought it was worth a punt. I have managed to cut three or four pieces from it but the remainder has some bad splits. I will cut it down and salvage what I can from it. Rob
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Spring has finally arrived down here in the Southern Hemisphere! Lambs are frolicking in the fields and blossom is on the trees so I cut this snow drop plaque to celebrate. Reclaimed rimu as usual finished with 50/50 BLO and Rustoleum semi-gloss spray. Painted MDF backer. Rob
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Dick, Why not give the craft show a try? They can be tiring but I'm sure you will enjoy it and people will love your work so you have nothing to lose! Rob
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I feel for you Bobby. That's tough. Rob
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Monti, I use 50/50 BLO and mineral spirits a lot. Dunking is easier than applying with a brush. I bought a cheap metal oven dish a couple of inches deep and put my work-piece in that. I pour over the BLO mix trying to cover all the nooks and crannies and then turn the work over and check from the other side. Once I am happy and it has had a few minutes, I hang it to dry over the dish. When it has stopped dripping I pour the mix back into a jam jar with a lid and keep it for the next job. I also hang the tray over the jar with a funnel to get as much as I can off the tray. You can clean the tray with mineral spirits if you like too. If I use rags or paper towels at all, I soak them in water and dispose of them in an outside bin. I am very careful about that and have not had any problems. If I were you, I would test on a piece of scrap from the work you cut first so you can be sure you will like the result before committing yourself. Rob
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Beautiful job Monti. I love the pattern and your cutting is perfect. Rob
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Great piece Dave. Rob
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That is great Dick. I like the idea of changing the door toppers with the seasons too. Have a great Fall y'all, down here in NZ we are just starting Spring with lambs in the fields and blossom on the trees. Rob
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I know that is a lot of work but you must have got an almighty buzz from having finished it. It's great, well done. Rob
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I love those Merlin. Very interesting design too. Rob
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That looks great Jim. I love the colour of the wood against the black background too. Rob
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Love those. Really nice cutting but as Len said, a little sanding and they will be perfect. Rob
