Watcha Dooen @ Dooen GTG 23 - 26 Jan

[crowie]

Some photos from around the property plus some folk doing & learning hobbies.....

It's so great to meet forum folk and find out they are even nicer than your original estimate.....

Got to love this forum and the folk you meet, so many knowledgeable & helpful people.....

[crowie]

Photo's explained thus far........

Dave's new toolbox courtesy of Pete and a special saw for it courtesy of Matt & friends...
Dave teaching Dirk & then Pete to wood turning...
Bob giving lessons on Photoshop...
Ray starting the repair of the treadle lathe....
Pete cooking breakfast...
Bob's wife spinning...
Bob teaching Matt to wood turning...
Ron's toy display...
Keith's train....wow...
Uncle Al's galloping horse....
Bob's wood turning exploits... a whole books worth...beautiful....
And some of the mob enjoying a chat and some refreshments......

[DaveTTC]

Some photos from around the property plus some folk doing & learning hobbies.....

It's so great to meet forum folk and find out they are even nicer than your original estimate.....

Got to love this forum and the folk you meet, so many knowledgeable & helpful people.....

I dont kow how to quote one pic?

I was fraid that when people saw pic two they may think it part of the firewood challenge and start taking my neighbours prestine shed apart 😉


Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

Gee that nice blue Ford deteriorated quickly:roll:
Honestly, thanks for the extra photos. Lots of good memories there.


Dallas you cheeky sod, the heritage of the FORD motor company goes way back with that ute being a fine example of the excellent beginnings; some of them just keep on going......:2tsup:
That blue one of mine is first class ride, just ask ray or for a second opinion you could ask Keith.....:D.....Peter

[crowie]

I dont kow how to quote one pic?
I was fraid that when people saw pic two they may think it part of the firewood challenge and start taking my neighbours prestine shed apart 


Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

my neighbours prestine shed :roflmao::roflmao: :rofl::)) :rotfl: :roflmao2:

[Big Shed]

crowie, thanks for the great photos:2tsup:

If you include the photos in your post rather than having as attachments, as you currently do, you can the comment on each photo in your post.

If you don't know how to do that:

In Advanced Edit mode you will see a paper clip symbol on the top line of edit buttons
Place your cursor the post where you want the photo to go, click on the paper clip and you will get a dropdown list of the photos you have attached, click on the photo you want and it will be inserted in the post where you have placed the cursor.
You now add text to describe that photo.

Keep doing that for each photo.

That way you have photo and description together, easier for you and the people reading your posts.

[Simplicity]

Crowie
There fantastic shots .
Thank you for putting that together .
Top job there.
If you want to come to the next one let me know ? our van has side windows ,aircon ,heater ,seat belts ,radio both am and fm and Bluetooth extra.
Might be a little bit more comfortable than your ute .
Tho she looks cool
I know it took you guys awhile to get there now I understand .
Properly stopping regularly to re fill the radiator [emoji3][emoji3]
Cheers Matt

[crowie]

The last lot of photos for today...ENJOY.....

I'm still getting over both Dooen trip and gymnastics matting setup last weekend...

PS - All the projects are a part of the "Fire Wood Challenge"....
except my first time on a lathe making a 3"x2" piece of rubbish pine into a rolling pin shape w=under Uncle Al's instruction...
[my back locked up & the concentration drained me]

[crowie]

Crowie I've forgotten to put the Dremel stuff onboard :doh: Sorry, I'll get it to you some other way. Just passed a bloody big concrete koala :oo:


I'll send you an email or "PM" and hopefully we can sort something out...thank you

[crowie]

Ray's repair of Dave's "Treadle Lathe" foot arm with recycled timber as part of the "Firewood Challenge".....

Then Dave had a got and it worked perfectly, even with a less then sharp chisel.....

WELL DONE RAY.....
TOP JOB....:2tsup:

You can see the original configuration/bodge in one of the earlier photos using a piece of steel for an old plow....Also my I add that after this days effort of up & down, bending & kneeing, Ray was quite sore; his body yelled at him saying you're not as young as he thought....:rolleyes:.....:C.....:no:.....

[DaveTTC]

Excellent series of pics

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Treecycle]

Looks like Ray was carrying on the same workmanship as Dave's floor job. It came up a treat.
What is that Ray is hammering in in picture 14 and is exposed in pic 15?
Thanks for the WIP Crowie.

[crowie]

Looks like Ray was carrying on the same workmanship as Dave's floor job. It came up a treat.
What is that Ray is hammering in in picture 14 and is exposed in pic 15?
Thanks for the WIP Crowie.

I think the joint is a called mortise & tenon and to secure the new timber tenon in the old mortise, Ray cut some long, thin wedges, added glue, then hammered them in place to firmly secure the joint, one on each side between the old & new timbers.....
Ray please correct me if my explanation lacks anything or correctness....

[DaveTTC]

And thus it is called a weged mortice and tenon. Some may go so far as to say a thru wedged mortice and tenon 😉

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

Sunset in Dooen....

[DaveTTC]

No no no

That means its come to an end

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[rwbuild]

Thanks Treecycle for the compliment. Yes it is a wedged mortise and tenon. I really enjoyed that little project, definitely something different and worth doing to keep such a treasure in working condition. Im even tempted to make one from scratch.
The best photo is the 3rd sunset one with the reflection off the rail lines, that is probably one of the best composed sunset pics I have seen in a loooooooong time. Well done Peter.

[crowie]

No no no

That means its come to an end

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art


NOT AT ALL Dave....That was only the end of Monday, Australia Day is still to come!!!

[DaveTTC]

NOT AT ALL Dave....That was only the end of Monday, Australia Day is still to come!!!
Phew. That was a close one

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Keith_1]

Dallas you cheeky sod, the heritage of the FORD motor company goes way back with that ute being a fine example of the excellent beginnings; some of them just keep on going......:2tsup:
That blue one of mine is first class ride, just ask ray or for a second opinion you could ask Keith.....:D.....Peter

TOP CLASS the XR6 - beautiful ride and economy

370821

[Treecycle]

Dallas you cheeky sod, the heritage of the FORD motor company goes way back with that ute being a fine example of the excellent beginnings; some of them just keep on going......:2tsup:
That blue one of mine is first class ride, just ask ray or for a second opinion you could ask Keith.....:D.....Peter
That would be like asking an ISIS member if they are a role model:roflmao2:
If it got too serious around here everyone would stop coming. I just need some more Holden fanatics for support.

370872

[Treecycle]

Love your sunset shots Crowie, especially the first one with the glistening railway lines in it.

[Simplicity]

Ok I like Holdens over Fords
But please keep this quite .
And now ,I drive a French wagon with style

[DaveTTC]

Great sunset there Dallas

With out a clasic in the foreround it would just be another sunset

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[wheelinround]

Dave looks like the boys & ladies all had a brilliant time. Thanks to all for photos LOML likes the spinning wheel any idea who made it?? Very interesting concept with footman going through the leg, variety of speed ratio changes, bearings, and balance weights?

[DaveTTC]

Dave looks like the boys & ladies all had a brilliant time. Thanks to all for photos LOML likes the spinning wheel any idea who made it?? Very interesting concept with footman going through the leg, variety of speed ratio changes, bearings, and balance weights?
Can you repost the pic of the one you mean. There were two on the go

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[wheelinround]

Dave only saw the one

http://www.woodworkforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=370532&d=1454574756

[crowie]

Dave looks like the boys & ladies all had a brilliant time. Thanks to all for photos LOML likes the spinning wheel any idea who made it?? Very interesting concept with footman going through the leg, variety of speed ratio changes, bearings, and balance weights?

It's Bob's [forgive me, I don't remember her name] doing the spinning;
very clever lady, spun enough alpaca wool over the weekend, then knitted a set of finger-less gloves for one of the other ladies, [Matt's wife I think??] .....
You could shot a note to Bob [aka OldGreyBeard] ... cheers, crowie

[DaveTTC]

It's Bob's [forgive me, I don't remember her name] doing the spinning;
very clever lady, spun enough alpaca wool over the weekend, then knitted a set of finger-less gloves for one of the other ladies, [Matt's wife I think??] .....
You could shot a note to Bob [aka OldGreyBeard] ... cheers, crowie
Maureen

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

And Sally loves the gloves
Just a bit hot to wear them at the moment

[springwater]

And it wasn't called a spinning wheel it was called...ummmm...I've filed it here somewhere...Ummm...named after a bird...or a flower?

[crowie]

Australia Day in Dooen 26/01/2016....:aussie5::aussie5::aussie5:

Only 10 people left at the Get Together, 2 ladies, 3 children and 5 blokes....WHAT SHALL WE DO?????

Ray said the "Firewood Challenge" is still on and Dave needs a work bench; so Ray, Dave, Ron, Uncle Al & I all pitched in under Ray's supervision....

First to collect the timber from one of the piles, denail it, cut it to length...
Plus collect some of the rusty old booker rod from the other pile, repairing the threads & straightening....
Work out how to connect all the pieces of Dave's "Torque Work Centre".....
Attach the circular saw to the Torque Work Centre to square the sides...
Drill & recess the holes for the booker rod....
Glue up next & bolt together....
The next step was to attach the router to the Torque Work Centre to level/true the boards....
Clear away a huge bin of saw dust & shavings; apologies to the blokes who cleaned up the shed, but it's now covered in wood dust....
Finally to oil the old timbers, WOW some beautiful colours and grains in that old timber....

While the legs & braces have been cut ready for fitment, we ran out of time and energy, so Dave & Ron will have to do them another day.....

What a top Australia Day, meat pies for lunch, lots of flies, dust & heat, woodworking with mates, along with doing something very worthwhile......Thank you!!!!

[crowie]

. I just need some more Holden fanatics for support.

370872

FORD's Rock.....Just for you Dallas!!!!
The old FORD's are something special when restored...Can't say the same for the heritage of our beloved Holden's unfortunately.....:D

[Keith_1]

ALL those Fords are beautiful :2tsup:

[DaveTTC]

ALL those Fords are beautiful :2tsup:
Imagine whar trev could recycle them into 😉

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

ALL those Fords are beautiful :2tsup:


BUT what about Dave's new bench... It's come up a treat, especially from what could have been firewood.....

[Simplicity]

Ok I'm sticking with Dallas on this
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[Simplicity]

But Daves bench looks fantastic

[doug3030]

Conclusive proof that Holden drivers are smarter than Ford drivers:

Holden drivers can come up with heaps of acronyms for FORD:

Fix Or Repair Daily
Found On Rubbish Dump
Found On Retard's Driveways,
the list goes on,

But I have yet to hear a Ford driver come up with a similar acronym for HOLDEN.

It just seems to be too hard for them.

Cheers

Doug

[Tritonitis]

Hope Our Luck Doesn't End Now

(a Holden man :))

[Simplicity]

Holes oil leaks dents and engine noises
But I know nothinnnnng

[rwbuild]

Holden together forever
Holden on for dear life @ 350km
Holden out for a better one

I'm a Holden nutter too but dare I say I have to admit that Crowie's SR6 was a pleasure to drive

[Keith_1]

Holden together forever
Holden on for dear life @ 350km
Holden out for a better one

I'm a Holden nutter too but dare I say I have to admit that Crowie's SR6 was a pleasure to drive

Ray - XR6

Regards

Keith

[crowie]

Holden's Common Door....
General Custards Revenge...
General Custards Commode...

I liked the photo's Matt put up...
And I like the "rusty Holden Ute song"..
Plus of course Brocky....a legend of motor sport....

I've owned in the past 43yrs a stack of different cars and all have served me well, some even on the track...
Isuzu Bellet's, hot 1600 Dastun, Saab 99, Mark1 Cortina's [inc GT], 504 Peugoet's, VW Golf, VW Caravelle, Mitsubishi Triton, Ford Panelvan, Toyota Corona GT, Subaru Forester, Ford Falcon's....

Good fun banter, BUT I think hand made wooden toys are the best....

[Treecycle]

Yes, many of us have our elegance to a particular make, but when it's all said and done nowadays they are all very reliable and good to drive. I have to admit, I have even owned a couple of, cough cough, Fords in my time.

[Keith_1]

Yes, many of us have our elegance to a particular make, but when it's all said and done nowadays they are all very reliable and good to drive. I have to admit, I have even owned a couple of, cough cough, Fords in my time.

And I used to own a "Commodore". (always got water in the tail lights ??)

[DaveTTC]

And I used to own a "Commodore". (always got water in the tail lights ??)
Didnt they tell you not to park in the swimming pool 😉

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[doug3030]

Yes, many of us have our elegance to a particular make, but when it's all said and done nowadays they are all very reliable and good to drive. I have to admit, I have even owned a couple of, cough cough, Fords in my time.

I will admit that I owned a decent Ford once. It was made by Nissan (Maverick)

Cheers

Doug

[DaveTTC]

Yeah i got two unregistered fords. One might be worth fixing

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Big Shed]

Perhaps this thread should be moved to Motor Vehicles or the new Drivel forum?

Very little to do with the original subject which has now well and truly finished.

[DaveTTC]

Im hoping uncle Al is yet to load some of his pics

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

Im hoping uncle Al is yet to load some of his pics

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

YES PLEASE - Photos Uncle Al....:2tsup:

Plus I have a few left from the GTG to post...It just takes me time & effort to get it together to make it happen.....:wink:

[crowie]

YES PLEASE - Photos Uncle Al....:2tsup:

Plus I have a few left from the GTG to post...It just takes me time & effort to get it together to make it happen.....:wink:

I found a couple of photos of Ray's repair of the Treadle Lathe close up which he'd asked me to take.....
He's one fine carpenter, the joints are so neat and tight.....I wish I had the where-with-all to do similar....


PS - Just another couple of posts of the photos to come, so I can't wait for Uncle Al's....Thanks Alan, Cheers, Peter

[rwbuild]

These were done on a old GMC table saw, considering everything, they turned out better than I thought they would.

[DaveTTC]

Turned out excellent

Ray ... someone must be using your phone or not answering it. Just tried to call

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

And now for the long trip home or at least as far as Ray's place....

My darling wife had requested I ask Ray if could stop overnight on the way back home and Ray kindly put me up....

Thank you Ray for the bed & breakfast plus a HUGE THANK YOU FOR DRIVING ME TO HORSHAM/DOOEN....A big effort but well worthwhile...

Finally again THANK YOU to all the folk who attended and made the Australia Day weekend a top time...mates all....

I only have one more lot of photos to edit and put up in the thread but I'm hoping others who haven't yet will soon; especially Uncle Al & Bob please, Cheers Peter

[Oldgreybeard]

Dave looks like the boys & ladies all had a brilliant time. Thanks to all for photos LOML likes the spinning wheel any idea who made it?? Very interesting concept with footman going through the leg, variety of speed ratio changes, bearings, and balance weights?

Sorry, I missed this post. It is Peacock brand made in New Zealand. I bought it for Maureen when I was working in New Zealand about 30 years ago. I don't know if they are still made or not.

Can only suggest that you google Peacock spinning wheel made in NZ.

Bob

[crowie]

And finally the gathering ended for me at Woodstock looking around Ray's new house and shed.....

His handle is true "Ray Will Build" and doing a fine job of it with lots of little & some big extras in the building process that could only come from an experience builder....
His garage on the other hand is full with no room for either car.....

I had a top weekend and took some of Dooen home on my boots....
I also made sure I said THANK YOU to my beautiful 24carat gold wife with a big bunch of flowers when I got home.....
Cheers Peter

PS - Hoping Uncle Al will soon have some time to process/edit his photos and add them, thank you....

[Treecycle]

Ray's place looks even more isolated that Dave's judging by that train station photo. Oh the tranquility:U.

[rwbuild]

Shhhh! keep the noise down please

[DaveTTC]

It seem I have a spare 12mm chisel. As it lacks the rust to blend with mine I have three options

1). Soak it in a rusty bucket full of water for a week or two

2). Auction it

3). Find the owner

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/afe1fd9579254eef0262e0acc353e6b2.jpg

Bob is this yours

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160318/ae706ca91e7d8524f4ebc5c80415511e.jpg


Dave

The Turning Cowboy

[Oldgreybeard]

Thanks Dave, That is the missing tool.

Bob

[issatree]

Hi All,
What a great Building The Railway Station Building is.
Do they use it for anything, or do they just look at it.
Make a great Mens Shed or a place to use as a workshop.