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Trust me when I say this, Rick, it's easier than falling over. My only advice, get yourself the right tools and don't tell anyone that you can do it. 👍😉

Thanks for kind words. So glad you liked it and I hope you get as much enjoyment out it as I do. Cheers and thanks for your support. 👍

Thanks Michael, had no choice. Gav turned up and needed them done. 👍

Thank you sir. 👍🍺🇩🇰🇦🇺

Thank you. Didn't think it would turn out so nice. 👍

Thanks Ross. I call the thicknesser the "Aircraft Carrier" due to it's size. But yes, it's an absolute monster. Thanks for watching. 👍

We worked on that for hours, I'll have you know!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks mate. Came up an absolute treat once it was dressed, only wish we knew what species it was. 👍

Thanks Vic. I wasn't going to film it initially, but Gav said, "why not?". So, viola!! 👍

Thanks Wanda, so sorry for the big gap between videos. 👍❤

Thanks Adam, I'm thinking I might have to warm up before I go into the workshop now. Thanks for watching. 👍

Thanks Mark. Great idea. I've dubbed it the "Aircraft Carrier". And nothing seems to bog it down. 👍

Mate, that is an understatement. They are some of the heaviest logs I've ever worked with.

Thanks Eryk, great to hear from you as well. I really am very happy that you are still using the pen. Those logs were very heavy, and the grunting and groaning was real. Not as young as I used to be, you know. Hopefully this will be the first of many videos. I know I've dropped off a bit, but I've been looking after my mental health lately. Thanks again for watching Eryk. 👍

Thanks mate, we've dubbed it the "Aircraft Carrier" due to it's size. It's an absolute monster.

Thanks Trent. It's definitely a monster (I call it the "Aircraft Carrier"), and the dust extraction is a little below par. And once I lower the bed to flip the dust shield, it usually stays there until I need to thickness again. Thanks for watching. 👍

@@BuiltByChris oh cool. I do the same mate. Its sensational being able to joint then thickness a board on one machine upto 400mm Cheers for the video

Great to see your name here Dirk! I have a cup of Earl Grey tea in the pallet coaster you made for me here as I type. I hope you are ok and that your eyes are as good as they can be. Lucky to be alive at all here after an emergency op in April and now I feel years younger - amazing what can build up inside you with you knowing! I hope your workshop is thriving and that you and yours are are fulfilled and happy. I am wondering whether we may see more of you two larrikens on this platform sometime. Take care my friend and Hooroo!!! :-)

Thanks Harry, and thanks for watching. Really appreciate it. 👍

@@erykfreethinker7147 G’day Eryk & a pleasure to yak to you again mate. Chris & Gav are working with some big toothpicks here cobber & it’s grouse to watch. All going good on the home front Eryk but I don’t really dabble in this stuff anymore & rather do more varied DIY things in my job nowadays. These two lads are your new larrikins now & they team up pretty well. Wishing you all the best health & happiness 🇦🇺👍🍻

@@sumosprojects G'day Dirk. You will always be a larrikin my friend. I wish you well in all and everything you do. Working to prepare for, present a video must take up an enormous amount of time. I find it hard to make time to watch the video items that interest me and comment on them but the creating of them needs an extra lifetime! Take care Dirk, onwards and upwards as they say! Hooroo :-)

@@erykfreethinker7147 You’re still a legendary gentleman to Chris & I, see you around Cobber 👍

I know, right. After I did my first one, I wondered what all the fuss was about. Thanks for watching. 👍

I've loaded up the big drawers with over 150kg and they worked like a treat. The smaller ones, I reckon the most I've had in there is about 50-60kg with no issues. Thanks for watching.

Apart from the dust extraction, it's a great saw. As accurate today as the day I got it. 👍

@@BuiltByChris Happy to hear that, want to pick one when I can gather the funds for it. Do you have any videos on the dust cover you mentioned in other comments?

That's what they say.

Thanks for watching Trent. I'm also an old Werribee boy. Lived just off Ballan Road across from the racecourse. And just so you know, I'm still countersinking everything. Cheers mate and thanks for the support. 👍

@@BuiltByChris oh beautiful!!! I live just off that road too :) I will be trying the double countersinks next time myself mate. Thanks for the content. Ive chewed through heaps of your videos already :)

Thank you for your support. 👍👍

@@BuiltByChris no worries! I have a quick question if you don’t mind Chris, I have a small Vauxhall combo van and wanted to make some storage sections with false flooring - no drawers just 2 open sections to place ladders etc (basically the same as this without the drawers!) My plan is to have three long beams sitting upright (one for each side next to the van walls and one for middle section separating the two bays) and then lay the big sheet of ply to on top creating the false floor. My question is - do you think I’d need to make a bottom frame as you did or id be ok just screwing these upright beams directly into the original floorboard/metal? Hope that makes sense! Any help really appreciated, complete beginner here!!! Thanks from London 🇬🇧

@@solinworld632 I suppose it all depends on how big the beams are. If you're using 90x45mm beams, then you'll need a screw that will go through that and into the floor. One thing I didn't show, is I used rivnuts in the floor to secure that bottom piece down. But, in answer to your question, once the beams are in, and you screw a floor to it, I reckon it will be more than strong enough. Hope this helps. Let me know how you go with it. Cheers, mate. 🇦🇺🇬🇧

Cheers Michael, the little band saw is an absolute gem. Granted, I only cut my pen blanks on it, but it's heaps better than using the monster that I have. (blade 3380). 👍👍

@@BuiltByChris Excellent. I like the idea of a little one for jobs like this. Unfortunately with NSW schools sometimes you don't get a say in what you can buy. Basically if it's a big item like a bandsaw, you have to buy the one model that head office has ticked off on. Little things like jigsaw or orbital sander you choose your own adventure. Still I am looking forward to our bandsaw finally being installed over Xmas - in the 18 months since I took over running the shop I've spent $30+k on equipment, but most of it has been sitting waiting to be installed. Finally got approved at 230pm on last day of school so hoping to get sparky in Feb to install the seven bits of gear. Speaking of school - you have been super helpful - I'll add a comment to your pen videos to tell the story...

Thanks Colin. Turned out a pretty neat print, considering I used Tinkercad. I just can't seem to wrap my head around Fusion 360, and that's not from lack of trying. Thanks for watching. 👍

@@BuiltByChris I spent some time with Fusion 360 and just got tired of it. People rate it well although I think it's just overdone for most people. I use Shapr3D, mainly on iPad but it's also cross platform. Really worth checking out. It's a game changer for me.

Hey mate, good to see you on here. How ya been, Harry? 👍🍺

@@BuiltByChris Working hard as usual mate 🤠

Cheers mate, thanks for the feedback. 👍

Thanks Wanda, always happy to hear from you. 👍

Hi, thanks for watching. Those screws are called Allen Head Panhead screws. I got them from Timbecon. Pretty sure you can get them from Bunnings. Unless, of course, you are not in Australia, then I suppose you can get them at any big box store. 👍

Hey Robert, thank you very much. I can take criticism all day long, as long as it's constructive. It's when people leave mean comments or criticise for the sake of it, that's when I turn off. Thanks for watching and for your support. 👍

It will be a handy jig. Thanks for watching.

You are very welcome. 👍

It’s in Melbourne this year.

Hey James, the 3D printer has certainly made a difference. Once you get one, you wonder how you ever did without it. Is there a 3D printer on your horizon? 👍

@@BuiltByChris one day, not in the near future

G'day Eryk, you have no idea how happy it makes me that you are still using the pen that I made for you. And knowing that it brings you happiness just makes the experience that much better. It just seems that the older I get, the further away that floor is getting. I may need to start (dare I say it) exercising, and try to get in some sort of shape. It sends a shudder up my spine just thinking about it. Maybe when I retire (hahaha, might not happen when I wanted it to) I may just join a gym. Also, the closer to retirement I get, the busier I seem to be getting. Along with my pen making, my CNC machine, the chopping boards and other knick knacks, I seem to be getting more and more work. Not really complaining, but it would be nice to just stop and smell the roses every now and then. Anyway, once again, thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching. Cheers for now my old mate. 👍🍺🇦🇺🇬🇧