General chit chat thread for mindless dribble.

[bennylaird]

Feel free to hijack. Just say what you like without being offensive.

If mindless dribble is not your scene then don't bother to read any further.

Hope this is ok Mods?

[Cliff Rogers]

I can't see it lasting, you aren't in the purple circle. ;)

[bennylaird]

Chinese was perfect Cliff, with a great chilli paste on the dimmeys. Be sure to check out Williamstown for a day out next time your down this way. Too many nice places to eat.

[Cliff Rogers]

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[bennylaird]

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[Cliff Rogers]

Just testing..... :D

[bennylaird]

As the day drifts slowly by what are you planning shed wise? My weekend is shot for shed time but might get time for some mosaics. Doing a 50cm by 50 cm outside table, wrought iron base with glass mosaic top of scattered flowers.

[Cliff Rogers]

More on the renos, the new ensuite is going to get an exhaust fan with heater lights & a heated towel rail.
Cable is all in hole is cut for the fan.
Arh... I need to get a new tile drill for the towel rail, last one got busted installing ATMs.:(

IF Mick would build my new bathroom cabinet I could install that to but... :rolleyes: :D

No pressure Mick. :D

[journeyman Mick]

IF Mick would build my new bathroom cabinet I could install that to but... :rolleyes: :D

No pressure Mick. :D

:o :o :o Sorry Cliff, almost ready to roll on it, just tidying up loose ends on two jobs and I'll get rolling on yours sometime next week.

Mick

[Cliff Rogers]

... Doing a 50cm by 50 cm outside table, wrought iron base with glass mosaic top of scattered flowers.

We found this behind the shed of the house in Cairns, thinking about doing it up too. It weights a ton.
Not sure if we should give it a glass granite or timber top.
It's 1120 x 420mm.

[silentC]

I'm going bush with the missus. Doing an overnight walk from Tathra down the coast towards Tura Beach. Wont be much shed-related activity going on...

[Cliff Rogers]

:o :o :o Sorry Cliff, almost ready to roll on it, just tidying up loose ends on two jobs and I'll get rolling on yours sometime next week.

Mick

No pressure, I was up the road from you yesteday at FNQ Ind Living looking at a modem problem.

I thought about calling in but I have a sheyety head cold & didn't want to pass it on to you & your's.... The troops at FNQILS can do that for me. :D

[Cliff Rogers]

I'm going bush with the missus. Doing an overnight walk from Tathra down the coast towards Tura Beach. Wont be much shed-related activity going on...

Take ya camera.

[bennylaird]

Just reminded me I need to paint the bathroom roof after the tastic went in, I did plug all the holes etc and sanded them but better get some paint on before it moulds.

I have a good source of bits lately as the son is forever leaving them in his overalls in the laundry. He is an aircon installing plumbers appy.

[bennylaird]

We found this behind the shed of the house in Cairns, thinking about doing it up too. It weights a ton.
Not sure if we should give it a glass granite or timber top.
It's 1120 x 420mm.

Give Mosaics a go on it and leave it outside. If inside I'd like some nice rustic red gum planks on there.

[bennylaird]

Take ya camera.
Luv good coastal pics......

[journeyman Mick]

No pressure, I was up the road from you yesteday at FNQ Ind Living looking at a modem problem.

I thought about calling in but I have a sheyety head cold & didn't want to pass it on to you & your's.... The troops at FNQILS can do that for me. :D

Don't actually get to see Julie and Neil very often, although I drive past there all the time.:rolleyes:

Mick

[bennylaird]

After all the great help on the camera thread I'm off to by a camera somewhere over the weekend, if I can fit it in with everything else.

The pic above is up near Eden, beautiful spot.

[Cliff Rogers]

After all the great help on the camera thread I'm off to by a camera somewhere over the weekend, .....

Well I just hope you learned you lesson & won't be posting any more pictures of animal feet. :D

[silentC]

You mean down near Eden ;)

Went to high school at Eden. One of those misnamed places - was more like hell :D

Looks like one of the wharves down in Twofold Bay. Went there years ago to have a look on one of the subs that came in - HMAS Oxley?

[bennylaird]

Have our ups and down don't we? Actually taken from the lodge over at???? can't remember. Was a logging area, still is. It's the JATO wharf though.

[silentC]

Edrom Lodge. On the south side of the bay near the chipmill. I know the wharf: not the one I was thinking of - it's only been there for a few years. Was down near there a few weeks ago, went to stay at the Seahorse Inn Boydtown for a dirty weekend.

[bennylaird]

Boydtown I think Edrom lodge? Beat me to it........

[bennylaird]

Edrom Lodge. On the south side of the bay near the chipmill. I know the wharf: not the one I was thinking of - it's only been there for a few years. Was down near there a few weeks OK, went to stay at the Seahorse Inn Boydtown for a dirty weekend.

Did you ring the Missus to say what a nice time you were having?:D :eek:

[Cliff Rogers]

Maybe a postcard?

[silentC]

Did you ring the Missus to say what a nice time you were having?
I assure you it was quite obvious to her at the time :p

[bennylaird]

Wine selling time, feel free to dribble on...Catch yuz all later.:D :D :D

[silentC]

Just remember: you're supposed to sell more than you drink.

[HappyHammer]

We found this behind the shed of the house in Cairns, thinking about doing it up too. It weights a ton.
Not sure if we should give it a glass granite or timber top.
It's 1120 x 420mm.

I think a decent burial would be kindest...:D

HH.

[Cliff Rogers]

Thanks HH, I'll let you tell her inside. ;)

[HappyHammer]

In that case a nice floral mosaic, but make sure you put a board or something on it first it they might have trouble sticking to thin air :rolleyes: :D

HH.

[Auld Bassoon]

If mindless dribble is not your scene then don't bother to read any further.



Why do you want to introduce one of my corporate strategic planning sessions in a woodies forum :confused: Confused (i.e. normal)

[HappyHammer]

To enable the introduction of meaningless buzz words ;)

HH.

[Auld Bassoon]

Would that be the equivalent of Wa** Words per chance, HH? i.e. Bingo!

[bennylaird]

Watch out for the new Pommy Spinner.

He's having councilling to prepare him for those nasty Aussie crowds.

Picks up lots of wickets but cant field for nuts and thinks the crowd might mention it to him.

[scooter]

Hi, I just joined the forums and reckon you blokes are unreal :)

I want to get into woodworking and make myself a replica 18th century pipe organ out of large slabs of cocobolo with unobtanium inlay. I have a Reliance hand saw and a blunt chisel. Will I need any other tools?

I like the idea of having a router. Which one is the best and will last me forever?

Thank you for your help. Please reply to this post today so I can get started. :)


You're great.... toodloo....Sean, aspiring to be great too :)

[silentC]

Hi Scooter.

To address your questions in turn: I made a replica 18th century pipe organ last week. I had a bit of trouble with the white keys but managed to find some baby harp seal teeth that did the trick. I got them from Timbecon but Bunnings probably stock them. Unobtainium can be found on eBay, so I suggest you look there.

Regarding tools, I made mine with an adze and a potato peeler but the important thing is to learn how to sharpen them properly. You'll need 17 waterstones in various grits from 1 to 10,000,000,000. I'd recommend you purchase several different honing guides, one for each day of the week is best. Keep your stones flat by storing them under your matress.

Finally, you don't need a router, they are noisy and generate lots of dust. I would recommend a spindle moulder.

Best of luck! Let us know how you get on.

[bennylaird]

Best get a hammer first or a hard rock so you can use the chisel, if it's blunt it's already routed.

Think somone here also has some other tools, will ask around for you.:D

[bennylaird]

Owhhhhhhh a spindle moulder? I must have one of those cos my bread goes mouldy?

[Wongo]

G'day, been lurking for a while and learned a lot. Just wanted share some of my work with you.

[Wongo]

and my first project.

:D

[bennylaird]

Glad your improving, that first prject is atrosious. See what you can do as you improve? Did you make the relica ice cream sticks with a Hammer Combo or did you stick with dark side tools?

[keith53]

We found this behind the shed of the house in Cairns, thinking about doing it up too. It weights a ton.
Not sure if we should give it a glass granite or timber top.
It's 1120 x 420mm.

Cliff,

I've got a mate in Townsville who's a stone mason who could help in the granite area. PM me if you go that way and I'll give you the details.

[silentC]

My first project was a clock:

http://www.funkypancake.com/blog/stuff3/2005/10/DSC02432-thumb.jpg

[keith53]

Did you make the relica ice cream sticks with a Hammer Combo or did you stick with dark side tools?

I carve mine out of a silky oak tree with a tomahawk. I thought everyone did that?;)

[bennylaird]

My first project was a clock:

http://www.funkypancake.com/blog/stuff3/2005/10/DSC02432-thumb.jpg


Nice watch.... Have trouble finding a band?:confused:

[silentC]

Nah it was easy. I just hired They Might Be Giants :p

[Wongo]

My second project

[silentC]

Does it keep the rabbits out?

[Wongo]

:D

Funny Bastard :mad:

[bennylaird]

He's right Wongo, big wabbit problem in China:eek: :eek:

Is it wabbit season?:p

[Felder]

Don't you guys have work to do....:rolleyes:

I'm not here.:cool:

[bennylaird]

Don't you guys have work to do....:rolleyes:

I'm not here.:cool:



Ahhhhh:cool: :cool:


A lurker in our midst?:p

[bennylaird]

Don't have to worry about work, I'll be sacked for being on here to much anyway.

[Wongo]

Benny you are a lonely soul.

[bennylaird]

Nah I have me, myself and I to talk to when not dribbling on here.:D :D :D

Besides busy filling out a new job application.

[MurrayD99]

Don't have to worry about work, I'll be sacked for being on here to much anyway.

Who will defend Australia if they do that. Not an option. You keep on doing what you are good at mate.

[bennylaird]

Who will defend Australia if they do that. Not an option. You keep on doing what you are good at mate.


We have two Kiwis here at the moment, making sure we do good for Protector.

[bennylaird]

I just found a great source of wood for my next project. All good stuff straight from the mill and at a great price.:D :D

Might require lots of good joints, any suggestions?:confused:

[MurrayD99]

Fine, fine looking shed. Think of the machinery one could install in that... four-sider, big, big wood-burning furnace, drop-forge....

[journeyman Mick]

My second project

Wongo,
next bit of retaining wall you build, you might want to use a string line, that one's as crooked as a dog's hind leg!:rolleyes:

Mick