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    one of them looks like the peter child collet...

    one of them looks like the peter child collet chuck . these pre dated the current scroll chucks and were good to use providing that you got all of the measurements pretty right
    jim
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    it's a threading jig which mounts on the lathe in...

    it's a threading jig which mounts on the lathe in place of the tool rest. if you google hope woodturning /threading jig he has a couple of good videos showing how to use his. yours looks home made...
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    QUEENSLAND now SOLD thank you

    now SOLD thank you
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    why are you using a roughing gouge on a bowl....

    why are you using a roughing gouge on a bowl. they are designed for spindle use only. what happened was that the roughing gouge caused a catch. momentarly stopped the machine and caused the chuck to...
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    QUEENSLAND bump

    bump
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    to all those who missed out. mine is still...

    to all those who missed out. mine is still sitting in the shed gathering dust, see the ad in the for sale section dated july 8th
    cheers jim
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    don, contact graham at woodworking solutions in...

    don, contact graham at woodworking solutions in south australia. apparently the are two different belts for that model lathe. i ordered some of him about three months ago. sent return post and cost...
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    QUEENSLAND now reduced to $550. like i said it hs to go...

    now reduced to $550. like i said it hs to go
    cheers
    jim
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    QUEENSLAND yes, sometime over the weekend, i was planning on...

    yes, sometime over the weekend, i was planning on going to fitzgibbon anyway and it is just down the road.
    cheers
    jim
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    QUEENSLAND hi neal, yes it would come apart, that would...

    hi neal, yes it would come apart, that would reduce the height to about 800mm with a weight of approx 100kgs. the stand is only three pieces and would flatpack to about 350 high.
    jim
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    QUEENSLAND yeah bueller, you would be looking at a pallet...

    yeah bueller, you would be looking at a pallet sized crate 1500mm high but if you can find a way i can get it crated
    jim
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    QUEENSLAND what no takers for a good solid working machine,...

    what no takers for a good solid working machine, i can help with shipping if it helps. i need it gone so let me know what you think.
    jim
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    QUEENSLAND woodfast scrollsaw

    woodfast cast iron scrollsaw, three phase with variable speed in good working condition. it's just gathering dust so it has to go.$600 pickup only.
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    yes, there is a commercial one, sold by ayao in...

    yes, there is a commercial one, sold by ayao in brisbane. it was origanally made by them. will cut 350 by350 by1100. it was displayed at the maleny show this weekend now wearing a woodfast brand. if...
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    dave drescher at south east qld woodworking sells...

    dave drescher at south east qld woodworking sells the jsp powercap. at half the weight of the other brands it is a lot more comfortable and easier to use. i have had mine for eighteen months and love...
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    neil, the timber was tipuana, it comes from...

    neil, the timber was tipuana, it comes from south america, is a weed, has yellow flowers and a winged seed.
    jim
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    neil, that challenge piece was 100x100x50. What...

    neil, that challenge piece was 100x100x50. What happened to the rest of the wood
    jim
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    thanks neil, i was going to post the details...

    thanks neil, i was going to post the details tonight but you beat me to it.if anyone is interested let me know.
    jim
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    turn up at tamworth

    i saw in the annoucments and the sticky at the top of this page that there is a turnup happening near tamworth in august. a perfect chance for a lot of turners to get together,turn some wood and have...
  20. Thread: q-turn

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    last chance, the books close in two days...

    last chance, the books close in two days time.this is necessary so that i can organise the caterers.
    jim
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    yep, neil just said it all. bring your own lathe...

    yep, neil just said it all. bring your own lathe (the mini ones are best) and turn to your own pace all weekend. you will also need to bring your own bedding (sheets, blankets pillow) if you plan on...
  22. Thread: q-turn

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    what, no takers for a full weekend of turning. i...

    what, no takers for a full weekend of turning. i am surprised.
    jim
  23. Thread: q-turn

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    q-turn

    hi every one,the invites are out for q-turn on the 17-18-19june and there are still a few places left would you like to come. Who else is coming
    jim
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    what are your bearings like.my lathe was doing...

    what are your bearings like.my lathe was doing the same thing recently, a set of new bearings and things were as good as gold
    jim
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    dexter

    Keith, i have three different sets of plans but none on the computer so i would have to use snail mail to get them to you. i also have two old chairs that are good for patterns. give us a yell and...
  26. broken lathe

    Hi wilkeswood, your lathe is a old moreton. originally made in the early 1980's in the wynnum area of brisbane and later made at helidon near toowoomba. they are no longer made so it may be difficult...
  27. Thread: q-turn

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    Dave, It's a good fun weekend so if you can get a...

    Dave, It's a good fun weekend so if you can get a leave pass i think you will really enjoy it. we have nearly thirty showing interest at the moment and i am hoping to double that by june. i'll flick...
  28. Thread: q-turn

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    q-turn

    the fourteenth q-turn will be held at moogerah dam on the 13th 14th15th june. invites to the regulars are in the mail. if you would like to come to this weekend please contact me so that i can get...
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    Yes I am glad that i got it. have spent the last...

    Yes I am glad that i got it. have spent the last two weekends cleaning up the twenty years of grime that education dept machines acquire and am just waiting for a sparky to arrive in the near future...
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    thanks

    thanks for that guys, thats what i was looking for. Neil i'll follow that tip up with swino
    cheers
    jim
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    vicmarc mechanical variable speed

    last weekend i picked up an old vl200 for a good price and when i got a chance to look at it properly today i realised that the lathe had a mechanical variable speed unit.a few questions, are they...
  32. Thread: q-turn

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    seven weeks to go

    yes thats right only seven weeks to go . spaces are filling fast
    jim
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    8 weeks

    only eight weeks to go, there are still a few places left so if you want to go get in quick to reserve your place. it is being held at moogerah dam just down the road from the dam wall. Should be a...
  34. Thread: q-turn

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    nz carver, yes there is room for a carver or two...

    nz carver, yes there is room for a carver or two and there are some carvers already coming
    jim
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    q-turn

    so who is thinking about going, it should be a good weekend
    jim
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    q-turn

    this years q-turn event is being held at camp moogerah on the 14-15-16th june
    a three day weekend of turning, mateship and sharing all the joys of woodturning
    bring your lathe, some wood and pillow...
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    q-turn

    This tears q-turn event is being held at camp moogerah on the 14-15-16th june.See here for details: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/q-turn-167487/#post1620746thanks jim
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    q-turn

    This years q-turn event is being held at camp moogerah on the 14-15-16th june.

    See here for details: https://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/q-turn-167487/#post1620746

    thanks jim
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    q-turn

    the q-turn event will be held on the third weekend in june near somerset dam. it starts at 1-00pm friday and goes until lunchtime sunday with all meals and accomadation included. The idea is to bring...
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    Neil, don't forget q-turn on the third weekend in...

    Neil, don't forget q-turn on the third weekend in june you know the details.
    Jim
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    photos

    me no, i forget something every year. this year it was the camera however i am trying to chase some up but it could take a few days.
    Jim
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    It is only for invited guests, however i am just...

    It is only for invited guests, however i am just updating the mailing list now. if you would like to come send me a pm so that you can get an invite for next year.
    Jim
  43. ply

    there is a place in bognuda st bundamba that sells ply. it is just near the old burnie board factory.
    jim
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    sicar manual

    does anyone have a manual for a sicar bandsaw or at least a exploded parts diagram. I need to remove the tension adjustment mechanism and would like some idea of what i am doing. ...
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    carve it up

    one for the carvers/ scrollers
    the ipswich woodcrafts club will be hosting the first carve it up this year.
    a three day weekend starting at 1-oopm friday and concluding at lunch time sunday. a...
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    the weekend

    Neil, how did you get photos without any turners. whenever i looked there were people everywhere. A top weekend though, glad you enjoyed it.
    Jim
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    q-turn

    Sorry, it's all sold out and i have closed the books for this year. should have just over fifty people and approx forty lathes. All the indications are for a top weekend. Jim
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    woodies

    Lyle, the ipswich woodies were not at the show. we are currently in a rebuilding phase and it was decided that it would best serve our interests to stay away so that when the next one comes along we...
  49. Thread: Q- Turn 09

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    how did it go?

    Mate, forty four people, thirty six lathes all going full time, everybody solving the problems of the world and really enjoying themselves, shavings knee deep in places. Unfortunately no camera...
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    miniture

    yeah, I did something wrong somewhere. as a computer operator I make a good woodturner
    Jim
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