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  1. John B
    Les, if you don't intend to use it much, drums on the drill press do the job. All you have to do is alter the hight of the table to use a fresh piece of paper. I used this method for years then built a dedicated drum sander before eventually purchasing an oscillating one. The oscillations are not much, probably only about 1/2" so there is not much advantage over a drum on the drill press. Just my findings.
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    Good on you for not caving in on the price Kevin. I can't quite get my head around some purchasers that think it takes less time to per item to make multiples than it does to make one. Occasionally yep, when you can stack cut etc. but unless you set up and assembly type line and do a hundred or more there is very little difference.
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    I think I probably have about 3 or 4 under my bench somewhere. About as useless as a hip pocket in a singlet
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    We used to get tuppence for the small cool drink bottles, a penny for milk bottles and threepence for the large 750ml bottles. Kept a young fellow in lollies and had enough for a comic every week.
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    If I had a few bob for every time a woman has said to her husband "look at that" or "Isn't that Nice" and the reply is "I can make that", I'd be a rich man. This was common when I used to make my wooden toys.
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    @Scrappile Paul it is only shadow with a white wall behind mate. I cut it from 19mm (3/4") so it is quite deep. thanks heaps.
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    us Loins get everywhere Take it easy John let the shoulder heal mate. Plenty of time to scroll once it;s mended.
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    I used to cut quite a bit of acrylic to use for photo frames and money boxes. It was only 3mm though. I can';t remember the blade I used, but I do know it wasn't a reverse tooth as this tended to grab and lift the sheet. I had to slow the saw down a bit to stop it melting back together. Always leave the protective plastic on while cutting, this also helps to stop it re-joining, not to mention preventing scratches. If the protective sheet is missing use clear packaging tape. Oh and use safety glasses, as the dust eg splinters are hard and being clear it's the devils own job trying to get a piece out of you eye, (Enough said about that )
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    That is a sad fact Scott
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    At last month's markets, I had my goodies on my Daughters Stall. She informed me of a customer (Browser) saying to her how much patience I must have to sand all the burn marks of the edges left by the laser cutter. lol I do have patience for some things but nowhere near enough to do that job.
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    Broke in and worn out all in the same day nice selection
  12. John B
    Very nice cuttings and patterns. The War Office is a dyed in the wool trekie
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    Very nice work Joe, Thanks for showing.
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    Great stuff getting the nippers and their parents together. well done all
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    This one's for Peter @woodduck Scrolling through some photos and I came across this. I made it for my Wife's Primary School as an award for the biggest faux pas . It is handed out to a staff member each month. Started many years ago when at a school concert, one of the teachers squeezed between the podium and the wall and exclaimed, "I'm glad I've got my suck me in Knickers on". Well the mike was on and so was born the "Wood Duck" award. Cheers
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    Very nice Ray, they would make super Easter Presents filled with chocolates, actually great any time presents filled with choccies, nuts etc.
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    I don''t live in an apartment, but have had some experience with sound deadening. First as mentioned above isolate the cause from any surrounding structures by use of rubber feet or pad. Second I would build a box to cover the rear, sides and top of the machine and line the inside of the box with egg cartons. I did this for my compressor and it cut the sound dramatically. Rather than fix the saw to a bench or existing unit that is fitted to walls etc use a separate stand that only contacts the floor. Have fun
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    Welcome. You are sure to like it here and learn a lot. Cheers from Kalgoorlie Western Australia
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    @JTTHECLOCKMAN Thanks John. I do know all about finishes etc such as the poly's and Lacquers. I also know and use wood stains often. OK so the term "Stain" is the misnomer. As they do not in actuality stain the product. Thanks
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    G'day all, I have seen the terms "Clear Stain" and "Natural Stain" mentioned on various forums. Non of these terms make much sense to me? I have never seen either in any shop. Perhaps someone could enlighten me Cheers
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    I have found The Wooden Teddy Bear to be quite reasonable with their freight , mind you this is international.
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    An interesting method, but What is Natural Wood Stain? I have heard it mentioned on forums but have never seen it in a shop. Both pieces look very nice.
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    New Font

    John B replied to Foxfold's topic in Bragging Rights

    That is a really unique look Brenda, That font is sure to make people look twice, I looked a lot more times than that to figure it out. Excellent.
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    Beautiful work Dick.
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    My Latest

    John B replied to lawson56's topic in Bragging Rights

    Superb cutting and the frames truly make the whole thing pop. A big WELL DONE.
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