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30th January 2021, 07:28 PM
Thread: Interesting Old Chucks
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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
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2nd September 2020, 07:11 PM
Thread: What is this tool
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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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12th January 2020, 07:27 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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QUEENSLAND now SOLD thank you
now SOLD thank you
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20th January 2019, 08:06 PM
Thread: Runaway bowl
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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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4th January 2019, 07:15 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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QUEENSLAND bump
bump
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4th January 2019, 07:10 PM
Thread: Woodfast Scollsaw
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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
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23rd October 2018, 07:54 PM
Thread: Woodfast 280 pulley belt
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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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8th July 2018, 07:47 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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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
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4th July 2018, 06:38 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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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.
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1st July 2018, 10:44 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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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.
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1st July 2018, 07:45 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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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
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30th June 2018, 07:53 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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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.
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23rd June 2018, 09:02 PM
Thread: woodfast scrollsaw
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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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7th May 2018, 08:17 PM
Thread: Horizontal Bandsaw for milling
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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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20th July 2017, 07:52 PM
Thread: respirators and such
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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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20th June 2017, 08:26 PM
Thread: Photos from this year's Q-Turn
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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.
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19th June 2017, 07:42 PM
Thread: Photos from this year's Q-Turn
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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
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6th March 2017, 07:47 PM
Thread: Q-Turn 2017
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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.
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21st June 2016, 08:15 PM
Thread: turn up at tamworth
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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...
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31st May 2016, 07:54 PM
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.
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14th May 2016, 07:44 PM
Thread: q-turn
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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...
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13th May 2016, 07:42 PM
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.
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7th May 2016, 04:10 PM
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
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4th February 2015, 10:47 PM
Thread: Viceroy Bowl Lathe
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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
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6th November 2014, 08:04 PM
Thread: Dexter Rocking Chair
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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...
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15th June 2014, 08:23 PM
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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...
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10th March 2014, 08:19 PM
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...
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26th February 2014, 08:36 PM
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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21st August 2013, 07:51 PM
Thread: vicmarc mechanical variable speed
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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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15th August 2013, 08:14 PM
Thread: vicmarc mechanical variable speed
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thanks
thanks for that guys, thats what i was looking for. Neil i'll follow that tip up with swino
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14th August 2013, 07:52 PM
Thread: vicmarc mechanical variable speed
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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...
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21st April 2013, 07:39 PM
Thread: q-turn
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seven weeks to go
yes thats right only seven weeks to go . spaces are filling fast
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15th April 2013, 07:49 PM
Thread: q-turn
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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...
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28th March 2013, 08:02 PM
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
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27th March 2013, 08:05 PM
Thread: q-turn
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q-turn
so who is thinking about going, it should be a good weekend
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9th March 2013, 08:17 PM
Thread: q-turn
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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
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9th March 2013, 08:11 PM
Thread: q-turn
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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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9th March 2013, 08:04 PM
Thread: q-turn
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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
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6th November 2012, 07:46 PM
Thread: Newbie seeking info on U-Turn
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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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3rd October 2012, 09:01 PM
Thread: Big woodturning get togethers
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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.
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23rd June 2012, 07:37 PM
Thread: Q-Turn 2012
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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.
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20th June 2012, 07:36 PM
Thread: Q-Turn 2012
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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.
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31st May 2012, 07:49 PM
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ply
there is a place in bognuda st bundamba that sells ply. it is just near the old burnie board factory.
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7th April 2012, 08:25 PM
Thread: sicar manual
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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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20th August 2011, 08:14 PM
Thread: carve it up
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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.
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7th June 2010, 08:30 PM
Thread: Q-Turn at lake Summerset QLD
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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.
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31st May 2010, 07:42 PM
Thread: Q-Turn at lake Summerset QLD
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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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15th November 2009, 07:56 PM
Thread: Ipswich woodworkers
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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...
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23rd June 2009, 07:57 PM
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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10th June 2008, 09:30 PM
Thread: music stand
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miniture
yeah, I did something wrong somewhere. as a computer operator I make a good woodturner
Jim