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5th October 2017, 09:31 PM
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if you wanted to do small carvings they sell...
if you wanted to do small carvings they sell sticks of ss for writing on steel or w.h.y. at bunnings.
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29th July 2017, 05:16 PM
Thread: A Huon Spoon
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the exact type of wooden spoon I would've...
the exact type of wooden spoon I would've preferred to be beat with when I was younger.
cheers,
shawn
truth be known: it was a paint stirring stick I'm fairly certain was made out of balsa. I... -
21st July 2017, 01:35 PM
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another vote for huon pine but I am biased. ...
another vote for huon pine but I am biased.
cheers,
shawn
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21st July 2017, 01:33 PM
Thread: set of four fly boxes and surround
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I find myself saving on those pemberton trips to...
I find myself saving on those pemberton trips to venture further abroad. my next trip is to fish the whitebait feeders in tasmania, 22 sept.
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6th July 2017, 07:33 PM
Thread: set of four fly boxes and surround
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been taking my time with this one... 415811 ...
been taking my time with this one...
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6th August 2016, 03:36 PM
Thread: WA Woodshow 2016
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I went yesterday and found all the information I...
I went yesterday and found all the information I needed regarding the wa guild of woodcarvers.
fantastic show and saw some pieces that made me realise I have a way to go...
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28th June 2016, 05:14 PM
Thread: falcon/mallard hiking pole
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you know, there is a market for wading staffs for...
you know, there is a market for wading staffs for fly fishing...
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19th February 2016, 10:07 PM
Thread: Finished set of small carvings.
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things that prevent blobs? cheers mate, shawn
things that prevent blobs?
cheers mate,
shawn -
11th February 2016, 11:00 PM
Thread: My latest carving
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there's no way that isn't a real shell, mate......
there's no way that isn't a real shell, mate... :wink:
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7th February 2016, 07:42 PM
Thread: set of four fly boxes and surround
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set of four fly boxes and surround
only took three years... and I've still four flies to tie.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s224/mitchaka2fish/timber_zpsxrutbblp.jpg
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16th January 2016, 09:32 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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it's been a while... tigerfish ...
it's been a while...
tigerfish
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s224/mitchaka2fish/IMG_0804_zps7wxzbnyp.jpg
grateful dead
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6th September 2015, 02:27 PM
Thread: House number totem - WIP
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as a (long lost) canadian I'd like to say that I...
as a (long lost) canadian I'd like to say that I find this very inoffensive.
especially the beav.
cheers mate,
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26th June 2015, 10:16 PM
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I just got it back from a mate, wiped the dust...
I just got it back from a mate, wiped the dust off it and found it is an ozito. :B
the blades are ryobi, mind.
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19th June 2015, 06:45 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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there were many nights involving a bottle of...
there were many nights involving a bottle of whisky, a robusto and a stack of books... but as for any live tuition, not really.
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18th June 2015, 11:13 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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kind of off/on topic... an example of the...
kind of off/on topic...
an example of the flies I tie for these boxes...
this one is called a nelly bly and it is dressed to a pattern from john p. traherne, 1895.
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17th June 2015, 06:42 PM
Thread: Newbie to carving
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here's something not helpful...
I'm at the other end of the scale.
I started carving maybe three years ago with two palm sets from flexcut.
since that time I have now purchased every single palm tool they have. I do not have... -
13th June 2015, 04:13 PM
Thread: bits n pieces
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the torso is the one for me. and I'll leave...
the torso is the one for me.
and I'll leave it at that before I change my mind (again).
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12th June 2015, 07:22 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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finished carvings... ...
finished carvings...
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s224/mitchaka2fish/IMG_0351_zpsrx4hhuhn.jpg
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4th June 2015, 04:29 PM
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I can't believe I got an answer so quick!
thank you very much, sir!
now I'll go wipe the rest of the sawdust off it and find that number...
cheers,
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4th June 2015, 01:17 PM
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ryobi thicknesser 318mm 2000w manual for blade change?
I was gifted a ryobi thicknesser with a spare change of blades but no user manual.
does anyone have a quick list or a copy of the procedure?
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25th May 2015, 08:00 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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I lied...
but seriously... this is it.
it has been started... 'four corners fulfils the circle'
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s224/mitchaka2fish/b3_zpskoxbogba.jpg
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25th May 2015, 03:45 AM
Thread: The Desolation of Smug
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so clever... yet tells such a great story... ...
so clever... yet tells such a great story...
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24th May 2015, 10:05 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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some of them. that's the other passion (now...
some of them.
that's the other passion (now taking a backseat passenger seat).
answering an earlier question above:
they cost between $250-400US depending on materials. I imagine I've sold a... -
24th May 2015, 03:46 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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couple more... 348034 348035 but I think...
couple more...
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but I think that's it for now.
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24th May 2015, 01:03 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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they are 7"x4.5"x1.5", hand drawn on the timber...
they are 7"x4.5"x1.5", hand drawn on the timber from photos and then chip carved with flexcut palm tools.
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23rd May 2015, 11:53 PM
Thread: some fly boxes
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some fly boxes
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23rd May 2015, 09:07 PM
Thread: perth noob
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perth noob
hello, I'm shawn.
if you want me I'll be down in carving and talking about fly fishing and carving fly fishing accessories.
boring bugger, me.
cheers.