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  1. Thread: Blue Tongue

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    I appreciate your point, just a suggestion and...

    I appreciate your point, just a suggestion and not a criticism. But possibly the use of a different finish, or additional application, to one section might just achieve that shading.
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  2. Thread: Blue Tongue

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    Contrasts?

    Just caught up with this thread.
    While I appreciate the workmanship and skill Tony, I wonder whether a contrast between the lizard and the rock might have given a better effect. Not advocating...
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    Make sure that any internal curves are not...

    Make sure that any internal curves are not smaller than the tighest curve that you can cut with the blade/bandsaw that you are using - check this out on a piece of scrap wood first.
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    Tony I think that it is great that you are...

    Tony I think that it is great that you are providing your website to give exposure to the works of some extremely talented and immaginative people who don't otherwise seek recognition.

    Of course,...
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    Another opinion

    Just this week I used a 1/8th" 10tpi blade on a Jet 14" Bandsaw (the 1hp model not the Deluxe 1 1/4hp model) with 6" riser to cut the 6mm thick back off a 210mm high Australian Red Cedar bandsawn...
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    I can only echo the sentiments of those before me.

    I can only echo the sentiments of those before me.
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    Oban, now that is a lovely piece of the...

    Oban, now that is a lovely piece of the world.:2tsup:
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    Triden I have had dealings with Steve at Lumber...

    Triden I have had dealings with Steve at Lumber Bunker and purchased from him at the Newcastle Woodworking Hobbies & Craft Expo last year. I would certainly call into his shop if I was in the...
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    I'll have to have a look where the "pages from...

    I'll have to have a look where the "pages from Oz" box is.:D

    That advert is in a different format but same lathe and chuck deal for same price. If that price is still current then I would...
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    And I thought that it was only Rumpole who said...

    And I thought that it was only Rumpole who said that:? :D
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    Skew I don't think you will find any difference,...

    Skew I don't think you will find any difference, just marketed differently in the USA to Australia.:D

    I dip my lid to you on Jim's price, but I think that once you put the $US in front of the...
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    Docusk I have been keeping my eye out for your...

    Docusk I have been keeping my eye out for your posts and I am glad that you have sorted things out with your lathe and enjoying your passion for woodwork.

    Keep your health and post regularly.
  13. Thread: Introduction

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    Welcome Robyn. I have heard of a chap who...

    Welcome Robyn.

    I have heard of a chap who travelled around Australia with a Jet Mini Lathe in his boot.
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    Now wanting to buy into the "which one" debate,...

    Now wanting to buy into the "which one" debate, just noting that - in the October 2006 Australian Woodworker - Trend Timbers in Sydney were quoting a Nova DVR XP for $2,995. That price included a...
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    Belated congratulations Toni and hubby. Many...

    Belated congratulations Toni and hubby.

    Many years ago my wife and I did not find out she was carrying twins until 7 1/2 months - despite our questioning the first doctor - but medical science...
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    Hi Tiger. To answer your query I will try to...

    Hi Tiger.

    To answer your query I will try to explain how these cuts were explained to me.

    The rotary peeling cut is a cross grain cut and is only used between centres or when a cylindrical...
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    But to use iSpy I have to be logged in and then I...

    But to use iSpy I have to be logged in and then I wouldn't be a lurker:;
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    Courtesy and a welcome is fair enough Wendy, and...

    Courtesy and a welcome is fair enough Wendy, and a bump is appropriate if the post has slipped down the list without being responded to. However when the type of post that I referred to is made...
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    Lurking Members

    There are two types of "lurkers".

    1. Members who are not logged in; and
    2. Non members who are the real lurkers.

    Once I have posted I usually log off. So when I pass across the forum board...
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    At least at Bunnings you get a good day as you...

    At least at Bunnings you get a good day as you enter and there are sales people who give you a smile.

    I find the worst store to [try to] shop at is the larger of the local branch of the national...
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    Can somebody please open a Carba-Tec, MIK...

    Can somebody please open a Carba-Tec, MIK INternational or similar in Newcastle. The pictures aren't the same!
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    Waldo I think that you are referring to a post I...

    Waldo I think that you are referring to a post I submitted under the thread "Hafco BP-16A Upper Guide Twist". It was post #81 on 18/1/07. Would give a link if I knew how:doh: .

    As a matter of...
  23. Thread: The Tower

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    A lot of work in this one Tony. Well done. ...

    A lot of work in this one Tony. Well done.

    For those who will not see it in real life, can we have an idea of dimensions, please?
  24. Thread: Spring Bud

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    Lovely piece Tony. This is the true art sculpted...

    Lovely piece Tony. This is the true art sculpted freeflowing style that I appreciate from your work.

    Top shelf!
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    They don't get much praise on the forum, but I...

    They don't get much praise on the forum, but I have always found that the service from Major Woodworking is first class:2tsup: . Good to see somebody else has been dealing with some lovely people.
  26. Thread: Awtex

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    Amazing, with all of the weekends in the year,...

    Amazing, with all of the weekends in the year, that is the same weekend as the Sydney Timber & Working With Wood Show:oo: .
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    Like the effect and design Tony. It is certainly...

    Like the effect and design Tony. It is certainly a variation to you usual art sculpted style. If my recollection is correct, I have not been aware of you using two different timbers in one piece...
  28. Thread: Nova 1624-44

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    Matt do I take it from these comments that the...

    Matt do I take it from these comments that the problem with your lathe has been rectified?:2tsup: If so, can you give an idea what had to be done?
  29. Thread: Hafco Saw

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    Don once you have received and fitted your new...

    Don once you have received and fitted your new guide kit Google "cool blocks". there is a lot of information and your will be able to see which stock number etc. will fit your bandsaw guide kit.
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  30. Thread: the Jester

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    Certainly different to your usual style Tony. ...

    Certainly different to your usual style Tony. Carving is very effective. Probably took more than a few minutes:roll: .

    What timber and what size is the finished box. Will you be able to use...
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    Poll: The lowest speed of No.1 is too high for off...

    The lowest speed of No.1 is too high for off balance work. It has no swivel headstock, is underpowered, underweight and (as suggested earlier) probably better underwater:; .

    No.2 is still fairly...
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    Jake my comment was based purely upon my personal...

    Jake my comment was based purely upon my personal opinion that, for less than an extra $100, the Jet 14" Deluxe is a better proposition than the comparables, based upon finish, out of the box...
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    So where do you swing the cat

    Of course the old wide angle lens trick.:doh:

    John, my inquiry was a little tongue in cheek:q . I have more room than that but still manage to trip over the dogs. :bump: So where do you have...
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    John, looking good:2tsup:. Might I suggest a...

    John, looking good:2tsup:.

    Might I suggest a shallow 3mm or 6mm MDF sliding draw mounted on battens inside each leg. That way you would be able to slide the draw out to tip the shavings while...
  35. Thread: Nova 1624-44

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    What's her name, what's her name?

    Come on Toni have you named her yet?:U
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    Jake the Deluxe on p.45 is priced at $699.00. I...

    Jake the Deluxe on p.45 is priced at $699.00. I have looked at this machine and used a similar one. There is no comparison with the Jet Deluxe 14" which is in the mid $700 range and has a 1.25hp...
  37. Thread: Hafco Saw

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    Don I can't help you with the problem with the...

    Don I can't help you with the problem with the guides. Could I suggest that you repost this thread in the Bandsaw section under Tools and Machinery. There you might attract the attention of bandsaw...
  38. Thread: Nova 1624-44

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    Read the manual before assembly

    Matt it is a strange comment that you can't put the lock pin in because there is no thread in the bed casting.

    If it is the same as the DVR, then the thread that the locking pin locks into is...
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    Having attended two 6 day hands on courses...

    Having attended two 6 day hands on courses conducted by Richard I think that patient is an understatement. He is an excellent demonstrator, communicator, story teller and able to show you what to do...
  40. Thread: Hafco Saw

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    Hi Don I am not familiar with the MJ 344C...

    Hi Don

    I am not familiar with the MJ 344C bandsaw and, as it does not feature on the Hafco webpage, I assume that it could be an older model. If you could post a photo of the current guide...
  41. Thread: Leady Lathes

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    Thanks for that TTIT. I've been off the board...

    Thanks for that TTIT. I've been off the board for a few days and this was a good way to get a smile :D :D :D early on a Saturday morning when I couldn't get to golf because of other commitments:(( ....
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    Tony I can appreciate the time, effort,...

    Tony I can appreciate the time, effort, craftsmanship, artistry and exceptional talent that this piece displays and I congratulate you on your patience and workmanship. BUT - I don't particularly...
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    Timnbernut, my dusty is also connected with 4"...

    Timnbernut, my dusty is also connected with 4" flexible hose. When finished turning I disconnect that hose and use a long length of 2" flexible hose as a vacuum to clean up what I don't sweep up.
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    Michael that is great news:2tsup: . Have many...

    Michael that is great news:2tsup: . Have many happy hours making sawdust.:D

    As a matter of interest, did you leave the two washers in place or remove them?

    You would probably find that your...
  45. Thread: My first bowl

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    First bowl rubbish. Too good for a first bowl,...

    First bowl rubbish. Too good for a first bowl, you must have a cupboard full that you have been practicing on.

    Good shape and great piece of timber. Congratulations.
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    Matrix, that's better now we only have to scoll...

    Matrix, that's better now we only have to scoll up and down to read your input - notice that it revised your previous posts as well.

    Now lets solve mcchaddy's problem as easily:2tsup: .
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    Hi Michael Are you checking the co-planer...

    Hi Michael

    Are you checking the co-planer between the wheels with the blade on and with a bit of tension? If not I would do that before I started packing out the top wheel with washers as the...
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    Hijacking the thread for a minute. Martrix I...

    Hijacking the thread for a minute.

    Martrix I am interested in reading what you post, but are you aware that your posts (and they are the only ones that I am aware of) overlap the width of the...
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    McChardy - Michael - it was not my intention to...

    McChardy - Michael - it was not my intention to commence a slanging match or trying to say that mine is better than yours. There are many pieces of woodworking equipment and advocates for all of...
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    I probably won't win any friends with this post,...

    I probably won't win any friends with this post, but here I go.

    When the thread started I was not familiar with the H&F range of bandsaws and I assumed:doh: that the BP16A model must have been at...
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