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  1. John B
    Excellent job on all those.
  2. John B
    I have the same experience Kevin, but with Ryobi and AEG. I have had the AEG for quite a number of years and it has worked it's behind of. A couple of months ago it gave up the ghost (Needed Brushes). While I was waiting for the brushes to turn up in the mail, I bought a Ryobi ROS. The Ryobi does the job and would be an alright tool for the handy man who only uses it occasionally and for short periods. The AEG, although over Double the price, is as smooth as silk and has enough weight to not require any pressure from the user. The old adage, "you get what you pay for" rings true.
  3. John B
    They use flocking for decoys, like ducks etc.
  4. John B
    G'day Dave, I usually have to give my boxes 2 coats of paint. The1st I let dry, then apply a really thick coat, as thick as I can without getting runs, and do it fast. I have the flocking applicator all set up and ready to go, I then place the box in a large clear plastic box and start applying the flocking, All this has to be done at a fairly rapid pace as you want the paint to be as wet as possible so the fibres stick. When I have enough flocking on, I put some more on, carefully place the whole thing to one side, over night. The next day knock of the excess flocking or gently blow it of, not with an air gun. It took me few goes before I got results I was pleased with. Because it is so bloody hot here in the summer, I will only do flocking at night or else the paint dries too quick. Cheers
  5. John B
    A superb idea.. It's things like this that put you a little a head of mob
  6. John B
    There'd be something wrong with them if they weren't pleased with those. Very nice
  7. John B

    Tractor

    John B replied to edward's topic in Bragging Rights

    Great work reminds me of the old Petrol/Kero Fordson-Major we had on the farm when I was a young bloke. I learnt to drive on that old thing. Can still remember the smell coming of that hot engine when working it in the rain.
  8. John B
    A truly nice piece of art Les. I could see that being a great award for our Lions club to give at the end of the year.
  9. John B
    Looking good. I think I'd keep toppling over while trying to cut that.
  10. John B
    Good stuff Kev, but I wouldn't expect anything less. ONYA MATE.
  11. John B
    Nice pattern, great scrolling Rocky.
  12. John B
    Nothing quite like a veranda or patio, to sit on, with a cold beer and contemplate world affairs or maybe just your next job.
  13. John B
    Brilliant piece Ron. There are some mighty fine cuts there. You have set it of beautifully with the matting and frame.
  14. John B
    Nice pattern. I need to enlarge it to about 10m x 3metres so it covers the front of the house.
  15. John B
    Les, I gather that poplar is like pine! I would use an undercoat first, cut it back with fine paper and then apply the gloss finish.
  16. John B
    I honestly can't remember. The Sealer is a no name brand I purchased form Ebay quite a few years ago, I believe I may of bought the shrink wrap from Ebay too.As for the heat gun just grab one from your local hardware.
  17. John B
    Looks like a bit of a challenge. Nice job.
  18. John B
    That's a great idea Dee. If I really get into making and selling my puzzles again, I had thought of placing a small draw string calico bag, in with the puzzles. This I imagined being printed or stamped with a logo and contact info. You can pick them up for less then a dollar a piece and the more you order the cheaper.
  19. John B
    I never use oils on the items that I make, but that's neither here nor there. When I can't find a Tee-shirt of my own with enough holes in to relegate to the rag bag, I visit an Op-shop. Tee-shirts are usually only about 50c a piece or sometimes I can pick up a bag full for a couple of dollars.
  20. John B
    Good stuff Kevin. Your busier than a one armed bricklayer in Baghdad
  21. John B
    Brenda, that cream is magical stuff. My son pulled a hot cup of black tea on himself when he was about 2. It went right over his chest. I held him under a cold shower for about 1/.2 an hour then took him to the hospital. The Dr insisted that the Silver cream be used. The only place they had it was at Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth , 600 kms away. The Royal Flying Doctors flew a tube up the Kalgoorlie for us. Andy is 27 now and no sign of a scar .
  22. John B
    A trivet for hot pots and plates I would finish with boiled linseed oil. Thin the the 1st coat about 50/50 with turps and give a good coating. When this has dried another coat of full strength. Allow to sit for a few days and buff of with a cloth.
  23. John B
    Ouch, Burns there can take a long time to heal. I have a beaut on my right foot where a hot coal got knocked of a burning log into my rain boot. The only good thing about this type of accident is it makes us more aware and possibly able to prevent it happening again. Take care
  24. John B
    I'm sure many a boy would love this on their desk.
  25. John B
    Finished a few stand-up Koala puzzles, I think I'll stick to the mum and joey. Also another couple of tray puzzles
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