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The bushfires in Victoria are still burning, although many have now been bought under control, but not before so many homes have been destroyed, and people killed (It currently stands at over 700 homes and 108 people killed (update, now 750 homes, 128 people) – the final total is feared to hit 170 (this has [...]
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Timber of-the-Month: Silky Oak – Grevillea Robusta (or possibly the oft-mistaken Cardwellia sublimis) This month’s timber of-the-month from Brad’s Burls is Silky Oak. It’s not actually an Oak, and is an ornamental tree (still growing up to about 40m), particularly in northern Australia (primarily Queensland). Also known elsewhere in the world as Lacewood. Even in [...]
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The router bit for this month is actually a set of bits. This set is sold by Professional Woodworkers Supplies, and is specifically designed to complement the Incra Fence System, providing the majority of bits you need for the different templates in the Incra Master Reference Library, and Incra Projects and Techniques Book. The Whiteside [...]
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Firstly, after I don’t even remember how long, I got a chance to shoot a couple of new (quick) videos for the site. I’m as rusty as hell (and have a splitting headache), so I doubt they will be masterpieces, but the opportunity was there and I couldn’t bring myself to pass it up! It’s [...]
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“This amazing, fabulous, incredibly versatile broom can be yours for just 5 equal payments of $19.95. And if you buy in the next 10 minutes with your credit card, you get a second one for free!” Yeah, whatever. Back to reality, and here is another (prototype) jig I came up with ages ago for the [...]
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In the process of discovering what makes the Leigh Dovetail Jig tick. It will take a little time, but I will finally have a first hand knowledge of each of the major systems in the country used for dovetailing. The systems are the Incra LS Positioner, the Gifkins Dovetail Jig, and of course, the Leigh [...]
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As mentioned, I’ve been reading through “Stories from the Shed” and have been coming across many truths in it that so resonated with me. Instead of recounting those that did here, get the book and find some gems of your own. The book really speaks the old language of sheds, back before sheds were filled [...]
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I had an idea for a job I am about to do, where I am going to fix some 2×4 lengths to a tin wall, that could really do with a second set of hands to help hold it during mounting. So when you only have 1 set of hands, it is time to see [...]
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