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    Yep tried the metho .... no luck Looks like I...

    Yep tried the metho .... no luck

    Looks like I need to strip back and re coat ...
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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...
  3. Thread: Mulga

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    Mulga Pic

    This is a pic of half of the log .. some good bits
  4. 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...
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    Thanks guys for the info ... Been emailing ...

    Thanks guys for the info ...

    Been emailing ... he's a great bloke ... :)

    Randal
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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...

    Not...
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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...
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    Modpodge

    Daryl
    I will check and come back to you. Dries clear even with the 2 coats I use ...

    regards, Randal
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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 .......
  10. 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...
  11. 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.

    I...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
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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...

    I am trying to perfect my...
  15. 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 ?

    Randal
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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.

    Then the brain started thinking....
  17. 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...
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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 ....

    Randal
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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 ?

    Randal
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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.

    Randal
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    Allan That would be great. Randal

    Allan
    That would be great.
    Randal
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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 ..

    I...
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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 ?

    Randal
  24. 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

    Randal
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    Neil youve impressed me ... colours are great...

    Neil
    youve impressed me ... colours are great along with the banksia ...

    Randal
  26. 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 ?

    Randal
  27. Peter Great colours .. real match with Gold ...

    Peter
    Great colours .. real match with Gold

    Any troubles finishing .. I struggle with burls

    Randal
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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

    cheers Randal
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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

    regards Randal
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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...
  31. Danny Do you think the issue is the polishing or...

    Danny
    Do you think the issue is the polishing or the material ?

    Randal
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    Les i like the nickel and braided finish ......

    Les
    i like the nickel and braided finish ... mighty fine work mate

    Randal
  33. 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...
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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.

    Randal
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    More

    More with different lids ..
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    Pics - rouge prototypes

    Different boxes
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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

    Some of the ideas...
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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 ..

    Randal
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    Ergonomic

    Ergonomic any help ?
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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.

    Ive found a few designers on Google who make ergonomic shaped...
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    Pic's of Rollerball and B Series Nibs

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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.

    The Rollerball Oblique seems to have a universal grabber/flange.... good design....
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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 !!

    Three days...
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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 ...

    Check out the VS drive and if Original with machine...
  45. 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 ....

    I don't think many things last in the dishwasher...
  46. 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...
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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.

    My...
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    Pics

    Which ?

    im no expert. Definely not western red Cedar ... I worked on some houses in the 80s with WRC

    Fairly confident it's not the overseas one since I have a piece of that a few years ago...
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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...
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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...
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