Eddy Gordo Posted February 1, 2018 Share Not sure if Stretch supplie Kiaat veneer - if he does, get it from him. Else https://www.boardmaster.co.zaThanks, not necessary have to be kiaat. Was just comtemplating options, similar to it like walnut or ironwood. Edited February 1, 2018 by Eddy Gordo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted February 1, 2018 Share Thanks, not necessary have to be kiaat. Was just comtemplating options, similar to it like walnut or ironwood.This is the hardwood commercial ply we have in stock, sheet size 1220 x 2440 (4 x 8), the finish looks similar to Saligna, or a pink Meranti. Edit: add the pics Edited February 1, 2018 by Stretched@Birth stefmeister, Eddy Gordo, Rocket-Boy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 1, 2018 Share Seems as if everyone is in a rush - I normally avoided small jobs in January, rather trying to get one large project going early in the year. Last year I only made guns, so this year I decided to see if I can rustle up a few small jobs in Jan. Invoiced around R15K in small <R500 jobs for Jan ... and every single one of them was a rush job Quote today, deliver in 2 days max. My boss (in the IT part of my life) has decided to a)short pay me for Jan and b) try and force me to reduce my hours to 3 days per week, with commensurate pay cut. I can understand it from a short-sighted company perspective, and have seen it coming for a while now, but it sucks man. I had an offer at another IT company last year but didn't feel that the move would be right - my skill set is not 100% up to scratch, and I don't intend to brush up on new stuff as IT has lost it's soul somewhere between 2001 and 2005 So, if anyone has some projects to throw Pretoria way, gimme a shout That sucks bro, IT is a pretty soul destroying profession, I have been a linux admin of ~110 odd servers for the last 12 years. Pants Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 1, 2018 Share I've been busy treading water, so a bit late to the discussion. I work plenty in plywood, built a boat, cabinets etc. Good old exterior ply (not shuttershite) is pretty OK for most garage type jobs or the odd cabinet in Pete's room etc. Birch ply in DBN retails about R200-00 per sheet more expensive in thickness than the local pine ply's. In my book that's worth the money, but, is it worth the application? Marine ply for anything other than a marine application is bonkers. The stuff is heavy being mostly tropical hardwoods and the glue spec is also a weight additive. yes, you have a nice idea use it, otherwise, maak 'n plan. However, if Lumber City offers you a marine ply without the BS1088 stamp, decline the offer, its k@k and just heavy, makes splinters galore en just generally screws up your Saturday.Its another one of those times when living in EL is a bit crappy. We have 1 hardwood dealer and the are more of a manufacturer than dealer. I should check with them if they can do birch because none of the usual board companies I have tried stock it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted February 1, 2018 Share This is the hardwood commercial ply we have in stock, sheet size 1220 x 2440 (4 x 8), the finish looks similar to Saligna, or a pink Meranti. Edit: add the picsWhere is this? And thicknesses? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 1, 2018 Share This is the hardwood commercial ply we have in stock, sheet size 1220 x 2440 (4 x 8), the finish looks similar to Saligna, or a pink Meranti. Edit: add the picsDammit Stretch™ why do you have to be so far away? that looks pretty awesome for some ideas I had in mind.I was looking to do something like this but in nicer colours: For the life of me I cant find the video I was looking for. Stretched@Birth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted February 1, 2018 Share Where is this? And thicknesses? Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAlberton, 6, 9 and 12mm available... stefmeister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted February 1, 2018 Share Dammit Stretch[emoji769] why do you have to be so far away? that looks pretty awesome for some ideas I had in mind.I was looking to do something like this but in nicer colours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QTX66dkBSg&t=3sFor the life of me I cant find the video I was looking for.What about your local kitchen manufacturers/board suppliers? Those should be standard items and if they can supply you with melamine/mdf etc they'll have those thinner sheets too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rocket-Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted February 1, 2018 Share Dammit Stretch[emoji769] why do you have to be so far away? that looks pretty awesome for some ideas I had in mind.I was looking to do something like this but in nicer colours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QTX66dkBSg&t=3sFor the life of me I cant find the video I was looking for.I’ve been wanting to do a similar project, have a lot of Meranti offcuts, that I can cut into brick sized slices, it’s just time... Too many projects, not enough time! Rocket-Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted February 1, 2018 Share Check out the furniture on this site - really cool bike storage stuff and dead easy to do - harder to convince my wife.. http://chol1.cl/en/ BSG, Ed-Zulu and Stretched@Birth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted February 1, 2018 Share Check out the furniture on this site - really cool bike storage stuff and dead easy to do - harder to convince my wife.. http://chol1.cl/en/I prefer it less bulky. https://instagram.com/p/BdjKjTkl80D/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 1, 2018 by stefmeister eccc whippet, Ed-Zulu and V12man 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted February 2, 2018 Share Was told I need to add a pic of some cheap wood that i'm working with here Hairy, Pants Boy and Tromp 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 2, 2018 Share So I turned some pulls for the lathe cart, I could have bought them but where would the fun be in that? First prototype which turned out being too big and didnt suit it very well.The final design. I turned a 8mm tenon on the end because I liked the idea of being able to drill a 8mm hole and then glue them in place. I can always use a flush trim saw to cut them off later if I want to change something.Glued in place, I think the size works well because they wont be in the way when I lean up against it and they have plenty of grip for opening. I really like the bluegum they were turned from, will look quite nice when I add a finish to it.Now I just need to make the handle and ledge for storing the small bits then Im finally done. Hairy, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, Pants Boy and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted February 4, 2018 Share my little wood working project not nearly as impressive as some of your guys projects simple Knotty Pine from Builders cut and shaped to sizes. stained with Black Wood Stain, and sealed with Woodoc 20, this is only phase and need to do the other wall with the same conceptsome brackets and legs fitted Edited February 4, 2018 by The New Me carrera4s, mon-goose, Rocket-Boy and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted February 4, 2018 Share Seems as if everyone is in a rush - I normally avoided small jobs in January, rather trying to get one large project going early in the year. Last year I only made guns, so this year I decided to see if I can rustle up a few small jobs in Jan. Invoiced around R15K in small <R500 jobs for Jan ... and every single one of them was a rush job Quote today, deliver in 2 days max. My boss (in the IT part of my life) has decided to a)short pay me for Jan and b) try and force me to reduce my hours to 3 days per week, with commensurate pay cut. I can understand it from a short-sighted company perspective, and have seen it coming for a while now, but it sucks man. I had an offer at another IT company last year but didn't feel that the move would be right - my skill set is not 100% up to scratch, and I don't intend to brush up on new stuff as IT has lost it's soul somewhere between 2001 and 2005 So, if anyone has some projects to throw Pretoria way, gimme a shout Hey man, I feel you, I was also in IT and around the same time felt the same but left the industry then. Before I left I tried various streams in IT but it just didnt do it.All the best with your future endeavors. Maybe making some coffee tables to sell and some other furniture. I always tell my wife I am gonna call myself a carpenter and get chipboard cut up at the stores and then assemble in sight for people Pants Boy, Tuxstir, Amberdrake and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Boy Posted February 5, 2018 Share Hey man, I feel you, I was also in IT and around the same time felt the same but left the industry then. Before I left I tried various streams in IT but it just didnt do it.All the best with your future endeavors. Maybe making some coffee tables to sell and some other furniture. I always tell my wife I am gonna call myself a carpenter and get chipboard cut up at the stores and then assemble in sight for people Thanks man - yeah I already have a good side hustle going with woodworking, time to kick it up a couple of notches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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