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29th August 2021, 09:26 PM
Thread: P&N chisel set
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Put them to use and made a small bowl. Haven’t...
Put them to use and made a small bowl. Haven’t done any turning in about 12 months. Feels good to get back into it.
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29th August 2021, 04:11 PM
Thread: P&N chisel set
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Wow thanks for the info. Honestly had no idea....
Wow thanks for the info. Honestly had no idea. I’ll certainly put them to good use.
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29th August 2021, 03:56 PM
Thread: P&N chisel set
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P&N chisel set
Hi all. I just purchased this P&N chisel set for $20. I can’t find a lot of info online about them. Wondering if they are good quality and if others use them? Thanks. ...
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31st August 2019, 07:14 PM
Thread: Dust Extractor tube arm
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This looks the goods. I recon I could make this...
This looks the goods. I recon I could make this up!!
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31st August 2019, 04:54 PM
Thread: Dust Extractor tube arm
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Dust Extractor tube arm
Hi all. Hopefully this makes sense.... I have just run some dust extraction tube to my lathe and I want some kind of movable/flexible arm so I can move it around where I will be most effective.
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15th July 2019, 08:51 PM
Thread: MC900 belt
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MC900 belt
Thanks Fuzzie, if I know the A22 is close, I can get one off eBay. Just didn’t want to order the wrong size. Thanks heaps for checking them out for me.
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15th July 2019, 06:17 PM
Thread: MC900 belt
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MC900 belt
Hi all. I replaced the pulleys on my MC900 and while moving house have lost the belt. I have searched the forum and so far I have found the following recommended sizes for an MC900:
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13th July 2019, 10:09 AM
Thread: Bowl turning tool parts
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Thanks heaps Neill. That’s exactly what it is....
Thanks heaps Neill. That’s exactly what it is. I’ll look for a sharpening jig as I’ve never sharpened them so that would be the easiest option. Cheers.
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12th July 2019, 10:28 PM
Thread: Bowl turning tool parts
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Bowl turning tool parts
Hi all. I brought this tool a few years ago and need replacement cutting tips. The tool doesn’t have any markings and I can’t remember the name. Would anyone know where to buy new cutting tips?...
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25th February 2018, 09:58 PM
Thread: Fence pailings keep splitting
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Wow, never thought there would be that much to...
Wow, never thought there would be that much to consider. Might go back to the lathe, that seems soooo much simpler now.
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25th February 2018, 08:56 PM
Thread: Fence pailings keep splitting
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I used just a wood glue from Bunnings... guessing...
I used just a wood glue from Bunnings... guessing there are better options.
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25th February 2018, 08:29 PM
Thread: Fence pailings keep splitting
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Thanks for the reply’s all. It is a single layer,...
Thanks for the reply’s all. It is a single layer, I used Tung oil to finish and didn’t do underneath. Starting to see some redesigns coming along to strengthen and seal better.
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25th February 2018, 05:56 PM
Thread: Fence pailings keep splitting
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Fence pailings keep splitting
Hi guys. I posted some pics a while back of some furniture I made from fence pailings. Since then all of the pailings have come apart from each other. Normally I would say the wood was wet, but this...
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16th May 2017, 09:19 PM
Thread: Finish for fence pailing coffee table.
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Hi guys. I went with a wipe on poly. Has come up...
Hi guys. I went with a wipe on poly. Has come up really nice I think. Third coat going on tomorrow....
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15th May 2017, 12:33 PM
Thread: Finish for fence pailing coffee table.
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Finish for fence pailing coffee table.
Hi guys.
I spent the weekend making a coffee table out of fence pailings (picture attached) and I'm torn between giving it an oil finish or a Matt lacquer finish.
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11th May 2017, 05:24 PM
Thread: Jointer/thicknesser advice
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Thanks Bob. Your absolutely right. Figured it out...
Thanks Bob. Your absolutely right. Figured it out late last night. Doesn't look original.
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11th May 2017, 07:42 AM
Thread: Jointer/thicknesser advice
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Thanks guys. I have sent a PM John, really...
Thanks guys. I have sent a PM John, really appreciate it.
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9th May 2017, 07:15 PM
Thread: Jointer/thicknesser advice
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Thanks guys. Don't suppose anyone has seen any...
Thanks guys. Don't suppose anyone has seen any good videos or manuals for these machines?
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8th May 2017, 07:12 PM
Thread: Jointer/thicknesser advice
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Jointer/thicknesser advice
Hi all
I have been using a small thicknesser for many years and I recently picked up a new machine for a bargain (see pictures). I managed to get it off the back of my ute after many hours (didn't... -
28th March 2011, 08:20 PM
Thread: A Few Turnings
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Amazing :oo:
Amazing :oo:
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28th March 2011, 08:18 PM
Thread: Cast Burl Pepper Grinder
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As usual, very nice work :oo::oo:
As usual, very nice work :oo::oo:
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16th November 2010, 12:49 PM
Thread: Huon Rattle
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Huon Rattle
Well uni exams have finished so finally back to the shed. First pics are of a Huon Pine baby rattle I made for my daughters christening. I let her play with it for a while and now its on display as a...
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4th November 2010, 07:47 PM
Thread: searching for wood in the illawarra
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Hi Sturina I live in Albion Park and usually...
Hi Sturina
I live in Albion Park and usually travel up to Trend Timbers at Windsor, its a bit pricey but they have a good range. I did get about a tonne of wood trom Tassi about two years ago and... -
2nd July 2010, 06:08 PM
Thread: Best wood for a Rolling Pin?
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I made one a few months ago out of a bit of Huon...
I made one a few months ago out of a bit of Huon Pine offcut. Just oiled it lightly with some canola oil. Looks great and works fine. About the same dimentions as you want as well, just a bit shorter...
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14th December 2008, 02:11 PM
Thread: More Assorted Turnings
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Some really nice designs and beautiful wood...
Some really nice designs and beautiful wood :2tsup:
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thanks for the great comments guys. I hav another...
thanks for the great comments guys. I hav another purple heart bowl I turned about 3 mths ago and its still realy purple, it must be a gradual reduction in colour over a number of years.
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New Bowls
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Finally got to the lathe after some big months of work and managed to make a few crissy presents. one day ill actually keep some thing i make...:rolleyes:
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2nd July 2008, 09:42 AM
Thread: Some New Burl Bowls
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Nice work. Gotta love burls. I like the thick...
Nice work. Gotta love burls. I like the thick design, might have to try one like that.
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1st July 2008, 04:37 PM
Thread: New Turnings
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Thanks guys, the Huon bowl is 280mm wide and the...
Thanks guys, the Huon bowl is 280mm wide and the purple heart is 210mm wide
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30th June 2008, 08:14 PM
Thread: Burl Bowls
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Super bowls. Love the wavey edges. :2tsup::2tsup:
Super bowls. Love the wavey edges. :2tsup::2tsup:
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29th June 2008, 08:12 PM
Thread: New Turnings
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Thamks Carl, finished with Shellawax cream ...
Thamks Carl, finished with Shellawax cream
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29th June 2008, 08:07 PM
Thread: first hollow form +
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Very very nice :2tsup:
Very very nice :2tsup:
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29th June 2008, 07:46 PM
Thread: New Turnings
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New Turnings
Finaly got to the shed today for the first time in ages, gotta love Uni holidays.
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23rd June 2008, 03:58 PM
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Looks good Toni :2tsup: Benji
Looks good Toni :2tsup:
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20th June 2008, 09:22 AM
Thread: Peppermill and salt mill instructions
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Hi Jim I have been looking for instructions...
Hi Jim
I have been looking for instructions for these as well for a while. Any chance you could email me a copy as well.
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Love it :2tsup:
Love it :2tsup:
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10th June 2008, 12:02 PM
Thread: My first turned pieces
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Nice work mate :2tsup:
Nice work mate :2tsup:
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2nd May 2008, 07:16 PM
Thread: Give something back - a bowl
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Gotta love that grain. Really well done :2tsup:
Gotta love that grain. Really well done :2tsup:
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20th April 2008, 07:39 PM
Thread: What sandpaper do you use for turning ?
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free stuff from work :2tsup: Benji
free stuff from work :2tsup:
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3rd April 2008, 08:38 AM
Thread: HELP: Ryobi Planer Thicknesser
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Spewing, I have has my Royobi thicknesser for...
Spewing, I have has my Royobi thicknesser for around 18 mths now and hasnt missed a beat. I have gone through 2 sets of blades and run a hell of a lot of wood through it, including heaps of hardwood...
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26th March 2008, 08:29 AM
Thread: My first bowl
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nice work, bet your shed smells nice now as well....
nice work, bet your shed smells nice now as well.
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18th January 2008, 11:17 AM
Thread: Inspired from mother nature
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Stunning. :2tsup: Benji
Stunning. :2tsup:
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14th January 2008, 06:31 PM
Thread: Suprise Tassi Trip
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Suprise Tassi Trip
Went out to dinner with my wife and friends on the weekend to be suprised with an early present. A week trip around Tassi on my Motorbike. Two other couples coming and a car as well. So not only do I...
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14th January 2008, 06:11 PM
Thread: Kiama wood show 2008
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Yep, went last year and its a great little show....
Yep, went last year and its a great little show. Will be going back. Begining of March, I think I seen it advertised for.
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23rd December 2007, 07:17 PM
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Get your girlfriend to do it. :tongue2:
Get your girlfriend to do it. :tongue2:
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Really nice, expect to see some really nice bowls...
Really nice, expect to see some really nice bowls in the near future :2tsup:
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21st December 2007, 06:06 PM
Thread: WIP - Log to box
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nice work, just shows you dont need a milling...
nice work, just shows you dont need a milling machine to get nice wood. :2tsup:
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18th December 2007, 06:39 PM
Thread: Timber offer + challenge
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Congrats guys, well deserved :2tsup: Benji
Congrats guys, well deserved :2tsup:
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12th December 2007, 06:29 PM
Thread: Goblet challenge pics, ONLY
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Goblet
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3rd December 2007, 10:23 AM
Thread: Making a flat top (step by step)
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Thanks Wongo, great tutorial. Benji
Thanks Wongo, great tutorial.
Benji