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26th December 2018, 01:36 PM
Thread: Boat cupboard draws go milky
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Yep tried the metho .... no luck Looks like I...
Yep tried the metho .... no luck
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25th December 2018, 08:13 PM
Thread: Boat cupboard draws go milky
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Boat cupboard draws go milky
Hi all,
I have a job to repair the fronts of my grand dads boat cupboard draws. The draws have gone milky. The coating is thick and clear .. like a pour on finish. I’m fairly sure heat affected. I... -
29th May 2018, 07:09 PM
Thread: Mulga
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Mulga Pic
This is a pic of half of the log .. some good bits
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28th May 2018, 09:55 PM
Thread: Mulga
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Mulga
Hi all it’s been some time since I posted.
I have a job for someone at work is make some mulga pens. Just wondering if anyone has worked with Mulga. Knowing it’s hard im guessing it will likely... -
13th August 2017, 09:32 PM
Thread: Epoxy Pen Casting Resins
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Thanks guys for the info ... Been emailing ...
Thanks guys for the info ...
Been emailing ... he's a great bloke ... :)
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10th August 2017, 09:42 PM
Thread: Epoxy Pen Casting Resins
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Epoxy Pen Casting Resins
Hi all,
can someone recommend a decent epoxy resin to cast pen blanks ... clear, hard enough to polish fairly shiny.... pressure cast ok, prefer no post heat cure....., available in Aust...
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23rd June 2017, 08:55 PM
Thread: Vinyl paper problems
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Mod podge
Plaid Mod Podge Gloss $8-9 for 118ml at Ekersley's Art and Craft
Plaid Mod Podge is the original all-in-one sealer, glue and finish. Perfect for wood, paper, fabric and other porous surfaces, such... -
21st June 2017, 09:56 PM
Thread: Vinyl paper problems
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Modpodge
Daryl
I will check and come back to you. Dries clear even with the 2 coats I use ...
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18th June 2017, 09:02 PM
Thread: Vinyl paper problems
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Polyester Resin and the Calayst are very reactive
Daryl<br>
I use the transfers. Why ? I get great detail... I had the same issue esp at the ends ... I used a spray on acrylic .. but with occasional issues .. I then used PVA glue .. not bad ....... -
16th June 2017, 10:18 PM
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Danny, I still do. Horses for courses though .....
Danny,
I still do. Horses for courses though ..
Les from a Red Deer often mentions he uses a dip method ...
I've been using UBeaut Hard Shellac ... Hard, temp resistant, etc ... I like the... -
22nd March 2017, 07:35 AM
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Back to Polyester
Neil
sorry didn't read past posts re: casting with Alumilite.
I see what you mean about filling the tube in moulds and pressure. I got the stuff to do my Goggomobil Decals .. no good now.
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21st March 2017, 10:16 PM
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Neil Thanks for the detailed reply. Looks like...
Neil
Thanks for the detailed reply. Looks like I'll be casting in a decompression chamber with a heater ... wonder if I can get one of those at Bunnos .. mmmmm. No seriously many thanks for your... -
20th March 2017, 09:55 PM
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Alumilite Clear - Polyurethne Resin casting
Hi all
Its been some time since I posted.
Ive been reading lots of posts in the internet space on casting Alumilite Clear - Polurethane one. I brought a litre of the resin and thought I'd give... -
4th March 2017, 09:45 PM
Thread: Molds and 3 D Printer
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Pete You are right. Much easier. Fortunately...
Pete
You are right. Much easier. Fortunately they are quick and easy to print. I will look at how to put the pen type in the mould.
I'm making them for my own use...
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4th March 2017, 09:25 PM
Thread: G'day
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Ted They look fantastic. How did you find the...
Ted
They look fantastic. How did you find the epoxy for final finishing ?
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21st February 2017, 09:09 AM
Thread: Molds and 3 D Printer
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Molds and 3 D Printer
Hi all me again,
A long story but in brief. My 11 year old brought a second hand 3 D Printer and after some time we repaired it and started churning out shapes.
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21st February 2017, 08:48 AM
Thread: Alumilite
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Alumilite
Hi all,
Ive had a bit of spare time so I thought I'd try some Alumilite. I brought the PU Alumilite Clear from Aldax.
Has as anyone used it before ? Do I need to pressure cast ? Or just do a... -
13th February 2017, 10:25 PM
Thread: Calligraphy Pens
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Ta I'll have a look. Obliques are very...
Ta I'll have a look. Obliques are very interesting ... I've also found there are different flanges for obliques. These is one called a Bullock Flange ....
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8th February 2017, 08:58 PM
Thread: Making A Yarn Bowl
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Guys youve got me intrigued. My grand Ma would...
Guys
youve got me intrigued. My grand Ma would love one of these.
how do you do the spiral ?
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8th February 2017, 08:36 PM
Thread: Fly Fishing ....
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Les You made my day. The antique Pewter and...
Les
You made my day. The antique Pewter and Curly maple really go together.
I'm think of doing something similar with a Goggomobil.
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7th February 2017, 07:48 PM
Thread: Calligraphy Pens
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Allan That would be great. Randal
Allan
That would be great.
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4th February 2017, 09:52 PM
Thread: Calligraphy Pens
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Calligraphy Pens
Hi all
As you know I've been working on Calligraphy and oblique calligraphy pens.. dip and non dip.
Ive received some special tools for making Flanges and in the process educated myself ..
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4th February 2017, 09:34 PM
Thread: Honduran rosewood burl
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Peter ive only heard of Honduran Rosewood ......
Peter
ive only heard of Honduran Rosewood ... much better in real,life.
ive never seen that kit before ?.. what is it ?
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4th February 2017, 09:31 PM
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Peter the colours and grain are great. I like...
Peter
the colours and grain are great. I like the way you turned the pen ..its own character.
turning the hard timbers is always tricky ... good result on this one
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3rd February 2017, 10:30 PM
Thread: Swamp Banksia Knife Scales
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Neil youve impressed me ... colours are great...
Neil
youve impressed me ... colours are great along with the banksia ...
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2nd February 2017, 10:18 PM
Thread: Hairy oak
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Peter definely worth the effort.... looks very...
Peter
definely worth the effort.... looks very exotic
What problems did you encounter ?
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28th January 2017, 02:29 PM
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Peter Great colours .. real match with Gold ...
Peter
Great colours .. real match with Gold
Any troubles finishing .. I struggle with burls
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26th January 2017, 08:38 AM
Thread: Turning thin long Spires for pens
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Neil 1-2mm is really skinny ... good looking...
Neil
1-2mm is really skinny ... good looking spider. I'll give you a call .. I'll bring the coffee
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23rd January 2017, 10:14 PM
Thread: Turning thin long Spires for pens
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Fellas Thanks for all of the info and ideas. I'm...
Fellas
Thanks for all of the info and ideas. I'm going to look into all and digest. I'll get back to you
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22nd January 2017, 07:31 PM
Thread: Turning thin long Spires for pens
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Turning thin long Spires for pens
Hi all
im starting on a new venture. Turning thin long pen holders. I'm struggling to get a nice finish and find it a bit of hit and miss. I find I get a lot of vibration and difficult to get the... -
13th January 2017, 09:09 PM
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Danny Do you think the issue is the polishing or...
Danny
Do you think the issue is the polishing or the material ?
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13th January 2017, 08:53 PM
Thread: Nickel Plated .......
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Les i like the nickel and braided finish ......
Les
i like the nickel and braided finish ... mighty fine work mate
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1st January 2017, 10:21 PM
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Left Over blanks
Hi
About 5 years ago I wanted to do something similar using off cuts from acrylic blanks. I tried epoxy, CA with different thicknesses, holding methods, .. for sometime I had no success .. my test... -
31st December 2016, 10:33 PM
Thread: Pen & Pencil
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Les now the prairie rattlesnake really sets off...
Les
now the prairie rattlesnake really sets off the antique bullet pens. Great work.
i like the large scales and different colours on the rattle snake.
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31st December 2016, 10:29 PM
Thread: Pen box ideas?
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More
More with different lids ..
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31st December 2016, 10:24 PM
Thread: Pen box ideas?
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Pics - rouge prototypes
Different boxes
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31st December 2016, 10:08 PM
Thread: Pen box ideas?
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HI all Great boxes... Im no box maker ... a...
HI all
Great boxes...
Im no box maker ... a few years ago I decided to try and come up with a relatively simple way to make boxes since I didn't have too many carpentry skills
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29th December 2016, 07:58 AM
Thread: Blackwood Quilted Tasmania
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Very nice indeed. I often do Tassie Tiger...
Very nice indeed.
I often do Tassie Tiger Myrtle but I really like the lace black wood ...
Peter, do you know where I can get some from in Tassie ..
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26th December 2016, 07:57 PM
Thread: Oblique Calligraphy Pens (holders)
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Ergonomic
Ergonomic any help ?
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26th December 2016, 07:48 PM
Thread: Oblique Calligraphy Pens (holders)
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That' no good..... perhaps I can help I have...
That' no good..... perhaps I can help
I have made ordinary ergonomic pens to suit a friend who has arthritis and broken fingers.
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21st December 2016, 06:35 PM
Thread: Oblique Calligraphy Pens (holders)
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Pic's of Rollerball and B Series Nibs
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21st December 2016, 06:30 PM
Thread: Oblique Calligraphy Pens (holders)
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Ill get some Nibs from a cheap shop and some B...
Ill get some Nibs from a cheap shop and some B series from somewhere .. not sure as most shops are in Brisbane.
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19th December 2016, 09:46 AM
Thread: Oblique Calligraphy Pens (holders)
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Oblique Calligraphy Pens (holders)
Hi all
Happy Xmas Ye all :)
I was recently asked .. can I make an Oblique Calligraphy Pen.
More to the question ' what the .... ?..' never herd ( cow herd) of such a ting !!
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4th December 2016, 07:26 PM
Thread: Which Lathe
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Hi Brian Id go for the Jet. I've always found...
Hi Brian
Id go for the Jet. I've always found lots of compatible add ons, spares, and generally a good machine. Lots of reviews out there ...
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4th December 2016, 04:30 PM
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Thanks I will try some test samples first .... ...
Thanks
I will try some test samples first .... will try Merbau, Ash, and a few others..
This sounds far easier than what I was thinking ....
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3rd December 2016, 05:29 PM
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Cheese Knife Handle - most suitable finish
Hi all
this is my first post on the finishing forum. Hi too all.
Im doing these cheese knives for Grand Ma for Christmas ... The stainless kit type you get from CWS I've made a few over the years... -
6th November 2016, 04:09 PM
Thread: Red Cedar - is there
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I don't have a good set of scales to measure an...
I don't have a good set of scales to measure an accurate density ... might go to the PO next week and get them to weigh ..... I have 2-3 more somewhere in the sheds ... have to dig them out.
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5th November 2016, 09:37 AM
Thread: Red Cedar - is there
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Pics
Which ?
im no expert. Definely not western red Cedar ... I worked on some houses in the 80s with WRC
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3rd November 2016, 10:06 PM
Thread: Red Cedar - is there
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Red Cedar - is there
Hi all,
This is my first time on this Forum I usually post on the turning ones.
I brought a whole stack of timber with some friends ... I usually turn so most of the timber I'll keep. However... -
29th October 2016, 09:26 AM
Thread: had some good days in the workshop
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Chair
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Michael
I use a comfy chair which has one of those telescopic posts. Eg goes up on its own pressure with the handles.
I got a few from the last curb side cleanup. Looks a bit fancy...