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    Thanks again.

    Thanks again.
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    That’s what I do, seems to work well, thanks.

    That’s what I do, seems to work well, thanks.
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    What gloss did you use with the hard wax oil and...

    What gloss did you use with the hard wax oil and how many coats of the danish oil and the hard wax oil.
    Thanks again.
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    Thanks for your informative reply. I will do as...

    Thanks for your informative reply. I will do as you suggest. The timber is very old grape trellis posts, beautiful Red Gum, quite hard but workable.
    cheers Andrew
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    Red Gum pepper mill finish

    Any ideas on a long lasting finish and/or the best method, for a couple of long Red Gum pepper mills.
    Thanks.
  6. Thread: Easywood tools

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    I will try that, thanks

    I will try that, thanks
  7. Thread: Easywood tools

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    Bowls at the moment, I mostly use suitable bowl...

    Bowls at the moment, I mostly use suitable bowl gouges. I find the square
    carbide cutter tool is good for removing the rough stuff, just wondering why I can’t use the round cutter.
  8. Thread: Easywood tools

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    Easywood tools

    Hi I have a couple of easywood carbide cutting tools. I use the square shaped cutter all of the time with a lot of success, but can’t use the round cutter without getting a catch.
    Any suggestions?
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    Which bit is it? Is it a straight edge bit? I...

    Which bit is it? Is it a straight edge bit? I have the bits from Col as well.
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    Yes a lovely box, well done

    Yes a lovely box, well done
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    Thanks, I do use stops and am only taking about...

    Thanks, I do use stops and am only taking about 2mm at a time. I am using a large straight bit. I am using Blackwood however, so that may be the problem. I will put a photo up when I get chance....
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    Routing the feet

    I am having trouble with the wood splitting when routing the feet on my boxes, any ideas?
    Thanks
  13. Thread: Timber for toys

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    Timber for toys

    Hi, it’s probably been asked a few times, but what is the best timber to use for toys. I have used some Bunnings pine, but it tends to break easily. Thanks.
  14. Thread: Warping boards

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    Stupid me, of course I wouldn’t be able to glue...

    Stupid me, of course I wouldn’t be able to glue it.
    Thanks again for the help.
  15. Thread: Warping boards

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    Also wondering would it help if I cut and...

    Also wondering would it help if I cut and machined the wood, then immediately oiled it?
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    Thanks for the help, I will leave them for 3...

    Thanks for the help, I will leave them for 3 weeks, just in time for Christmas.
  17. Thread: Warping boards

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    Warping boards

    I am making chopping boards from some nice 45mm hardwood, which I thought was kiln dried. When I cut the timber in half they warp. My questions are, Will the cut timber get to a point and stop...
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    Moving table saw fence

    Hi, I have an upgraded fence on my Harvey table saw, when I lock the fence down it moves slightly, which if not careful cut unparalleled boards. Is this normal and can it be fixed.
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    They look really good, thanks I have both the...

    They look really good, thanks I have both the original and the Wood Oil, but I don’t know the difference between the two.
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    That makes sense, I’ll go that way, thanks....

    That makes sense, I’ll go that way, thanks.
    Penetrol seems really good on the metal parts of tools etc. My Father in Law used it on a bare timber stair case, not sure of the timber, about 20 years...
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    Maybe, but I am making a trolley and a...

    Maybe, but I am making a trolley and a wheelbarrow, so shouldn’t be a problem.
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    Penetrol/Marine Penetrol

    Has anyone used either Penetrol or Marine Penetrol as a finish on bare timber. I am making some outside toys and furniture.
    Thanks.
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    How to finish pitted burl bowl

    I am making some red gum burl bowls, which have lots of small fissures and small cracks. If I use eee and shellawax, the fissures and cracks fill up with the finish, although I like the finish in...
  24. Thread: Bandsaws Blades

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    Thanks Brett, I have used Henry Bros before for...

    Thanks Brett, I have used Henry Bros before for my little bandsaw, I'll give one of theirs a go. I assume the new bandsaw will be a lot more useful.
  25. Thread: Bandsaws Blades

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    Thanks I was thinking along those lines.

    Thanks I was thinking along those lines.
  26. Thread: Bandsaws Blades

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    Bandsaws Blades

    I have just ordered an 18" Laguna bandsaw. I am not sure which blades to buy. I make pens, bowls, salt and pepper grinders and bit and pieces. Is the Resaw King tct blade only for resawing? Thanks.
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    That's interesting, although I am in NSW and our...

    That's interesting, although I am in NSW and our electricity suppliers give you nothing. I was also wondering if the 3 phase machines are better, ie more powerful, quieter than the single phase ones.
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    Three phase or single phase

    Hi, I am about to retire, (from farming) and will move to a normal house block. I have all 3 phase equipment (contractors saw, planer, thicknesser, 2 lathes).
    Is it worth keeping the older 3 phase...
  29. Thread: Dado blades

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    Thanks for the responses, I have cut lots of...

    Thanks for the responses, I have cut lots of dados with a router and table saw blade, but never a stacked dado blade, I am soon retiring, so will be buying new gear, including a table saw, I just...
  30. Thread: Dado blades

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    Dado blades

    I have a lot of plans-projects needing dados, but my table saw can't take a dado blade. Do I buy a table saw that can take a dado blade (any brand suggestions), or use other methods to cut dados....
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    I am trying to sell it and when moving it Broke...

    I am trying to sell it and when moving it Broke the wheel.
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    Thanks.

    Thanks.
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    Headstock wheel wanted

    Does anyone know where I can get a tailstock adjusting wheel for my MC300 type lathe. I bought the lathe a few years ago from Hare and Forbes. The wheel has a 15mm unthreaded bore.
    Thanks
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    Timber Central Coast

    Does anyone know where to buy timber for small projects (tables, woodturning, etc) on the Central Coast NSW, apart from Bunnings, or Walker Bros.
    Clarky
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    Wow, thanks very much for the great info. I will...

    Wow, thanks very much for the great info. I will be in the shed later to try your advice. I will let you know how I get on.
    Thanks again, Clarky
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    Hi Paul, do you wet or dry sand

    Hi Paul, do you wet or dry sand
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    Hi, I've got one too, very smooth and powerful,...

    Hi, I've got one too, very smooth and powerful, It leaves my cheap Asian MC900 for dead.
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    Finishing Bowls Trouble

    Hi, I am having trouble finishing bowls. With the bowl turning on the lathe,I use a coat of boiled linseed oil, then liquid shellawax, I am ending up with small ridges of wax that I can't remove....
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    I assume you mean me (clarky), Thanks, good idea....

    I assume you mean me (clarky), Thanks, good idea. I have a big dust remover, which is not visible, behind the lathe and going under the bench, not perfect but works well.
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    I've got the same lathe, I mounted it onto my...

    I've got the same lathe, I mounted it onto my very solid bench which stops all vibrations. I have made numerous pens, egg cups, a couple of bowls etc, and have had no trouble at all. I use a supa...
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    holders

    Hi may look a bit rough, but works well for me.
  42. Thread: Camphor Bowl

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    Camphor Bowl

    Hi. This my third attempt at a bowl, I nearly threw away the log, as the camphor pens I have made have been a bit plain.
    Regards, Clarky
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    Makes sense, Thanks

    Makes sense, Thanks
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    Crown Seal Opener

    Does anyone know how to put a crown seal opener, from Carrolls, together. Seems like a square peg to go into a round hole. Thanks, Clarky
  45. Thread: basic pen tool

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    I am new to the pen addiction and have made about...

    I am new to the pen addiction and have made about 50 pens. I use a 1" roughing gouge to round the blank and depending on the wood, I shape the blanks with a small bowl gouge and finish with a 1"...
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    Very nice, when I graduate from the cheapie...

    Very nice, when I graduate from the cheapie inserts, I will be happy with half as good a job.
    How long do you leave between the coats of CA glue,
    regards
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    Great scale and proportion, well done Clarky

    Great scale and proportion, well done
    Clarky
  48. Thread: Olive success

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    Olive success

    After following some forum advice, ie, sharp tools, better gluing and above all patience, I made this pen from some old olive from Wagga. I also made a ciger pen which turned out well, but some one...
  49. Thread: Olive problems

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    thanks Amos, advice gratefully accepted, I will...

    thanks Amos, advice gratefully accepted, I will post a picture if I have any success,
    regards Andrew
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    Thanks, so do you mean lack of attention to...

    Thanks, so do you mean lack of attention to gluing may be a cause of blowouts, I have also had a few problems with burls. I do tend to walk past the shed to do a job and end up trying to quickly turn...
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