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  1. 24th September 2018, 11:36 PM #1
    Gus101
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    Default Beginner: needs advice on sourcing blanks NSW

    Hey guys,

    I’m very new to turning and absolutely obsessed! I’ve made a few pens and very slowly I’m learning the basics, plenty of trial lots of error.

    I’ve found the timberbits is the best location to source the pen mechanisms, but I’m finding it difficult to source pen and bowl blanks, without costly delivery.

    Can anyone point me in the direction of affordable (and forgiving) pen and small bowl blanks? I’m from the Central Coast NSW, about 90 minutes north of Sydney, I’d be willing to travel for the right materials. If anyone has any advice that would be awesome! Feel free to send me a PM

    cheers in advance
    Gus
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  3. 25th September 2018, 01:24 AM #2
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    Hi Gus, I've a heap of pen blanks that I can send you if you want? Just send me a prepaid bag 3 or 5kg and I'll fill it for you with a mixed bag of blanks, Sheoaks etc, all will have a nice grain pattern. PM me for my address.
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  4. 25th September 2018, 08:58 AM #3
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    Make contact with the Central Coast Woodturners at Wyong - Central Coast Woodturners – Established 1985
    They are a very active group and will be able to steer you in the right direction for materials and everything related to woodturning.

    Welcome to woodturning and to the forum, enjoy the journey.

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  5. 25th September 2018, 12:36 PM #4
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    Hi Gus,
    I'm cleaning out the shed and I have a heap of hard maple 1"x1" pieces from bowling lane approach infill. Once I plane off the tongue & groove they are about 20 x 20mm square and about 150-180mm between nail holes. It's nice timber to turn, if a little bland visually. I use it for cutting boards, but if you just want stuff to practice on I can probably get 30 odd in a mailman 2kg satchel. You can have them for the cost of postage. I'll chuck in a couple of prettier bits I have lying around with them too.
    Cheers, Robbie.
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  6. 25th September 2018, 01:36 PM #5
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    Hi Gus,
    If you want to PM me and send a prepaid satchel, I can help you out to mate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gus101 View Post
    Legends! I’ve sent you all a message
    theres a few around on this site, and always willing to help out a newby. Welcome to the forum, and I didn't think about doing what you did when I started out, I wished I had now. Best of luck with it all.
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    This is why I always come back to this forum. You mob are awesome
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