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    I'm watching this thread with interest as I have...

    I'm watching this thread with interest as I have to connect my combo machine (saw, moulder, planer, thicknesser) to my cyclone. Not sure about too much, other than I won't be cutting a 150mm slot...
  2. Ratbag, It's too early in the morning to be...

    Ratbag,

    It's too early in the morning to be arguing / debating the merits of tenons v. loose tenons. But I now think I understand what you are trying to say.

    Like you, I try and like to...
  3. It was an interesting read and journey. I don't...

    It was an interesting read and journey. I don't mind being in a different corner, as long as I know that upfront and that you tell us you have an agenda.

    Now sorry to correct you, but an M & T is...
  4. Thread: Plate

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    Christos, I've seen some spotted done in...

    Christos,

    I've seen some spotted done in gloss at a retail outlet. Not sure what the finish was but it sure popped. That nice plate of yours might be well suited for it too.
  5. Thread: Vl240

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    Ted, we all hope you enjoy the new Bulldog. Did...

    Ted, we all hope you enjoy the new Bulldog. Did you get the extension bed too?
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    Mick, the other option with natural edged bowls...

    Mick, the other option with natural edged bowls is to turn a rim or bead on the inside. You can use this to locate on a jam chuck and hold the piece also with screwed wedges when you reverse it and...
  7. For alignment reasons, spend the $ and get some...

    For alignment reasons, spend the $ and get some Front Line clamps. They work a treat.

    Now I own the original Leigh FMT jig, a Powermatic hollow chisel morticer and have a dedicated TS with a dado...
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    Sorry, Pat, no photos either!

    Sorry, Pat, no photos either!
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    Thanks, Jim, I appreciate it. Almost back on...

    Thanks, Jim, I appreciate it.

    Almost back on deck. Annie the wife has retired and company is always good. I turned blanks for top for a Kiddies Festival all day long. Nothing special, but plenty...
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    Ian and Co, t was great being welcomed at the...

    Ian and Co,

    t was great being welcomed at the Northern Club last week and doing the Show and Tell. Thank you. The Wallan crew are a very dedicated group of woodturners!
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    Allan, I don't think I picked up too many bad...

    Allan,

    I don't think I picked up too many bad habits while visiting the Northern Club. You guys are very fortunate - good instructors/demonstrators, warm surrounds, great facilities and even...
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    Fessing up and quite embarrassed

    Last night at the Club I was helping a novice turn a piece to mount a clock on the small Green Peril. I got to her half-way through - she'd already cut a massively wide recess for the small dovetail...
  13. Thread: cone centres

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    Lewis, I unfortunately do not agree with you...

    Lewis,

    I unfortunately do not agree with you on this one. If you apply appropriate tailstock support with either live centre, you will not split the wood. In the usual course - box making for...
  14. Up at 4 am and barely able to breath with asthma...

    Up at 4 am and barely able to breath with asthma and sinus issues.

    I helped two novice turners at the club last night, one of whom was probably turning blackwood. Needless to say, an allergic...
  15. Thread: cone centres

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    Sorry George if I misled you - the larger centre...

    Sorry George if I misled you - the larger centre is indeed useful for the 25mm holes that I bore first before roughing with the grinders. Tail stock not drive end. I suspect that is the marketing...
  16. Thread: cone centres

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    The good one on the left is around $80 or...

    The good one on the left is around $80 or thereabouts, the other one (probably made in China or Taiwan) is less than $50. The larger centre is useful after you have bored a grinder and want to turn...
  17. Geoff, You raise some interesting questions...

    Geoff,

    You raise some interesting questions and issues. For me, the biggest risks / high ticket items are:

    - dust / allergic reactions (I am working on a solution for this one with Bob L and...
  18. Thread: Oval skews?

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    Neil, what do you use on the inside of lidded...

    Neil, what do you use on the inside of lidded boxes? The oval skews as scrapers for the final tool finish? Just interested.
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    Bob, you're a step ahead of me as I haven't got...

    Bob, you're a step ahead of me as I haven't got the cyclone hooked up to the lathes yet. (House renos and 16 redgum chairs isn't helping). I guess the relevant question is who turns with dust...
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    Mick, the last thing I would be doing is wearing...

    Mick, the last thing I would be doing is wearing ear muffs while turning. You need to hear what the wood is telling you - that almost silent tick, tick, tick may be telling you that there is a flaw...
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    Robin, You really have only one decision to...

    Robin,

    You really have only one decision to make - do I buy a VL175 or a VL 240? I have 3 Vicmarcs (plus a 750 Stubby) and can't recommend them highly enough. I turn mostly on my175 - it is a...
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    DUTA was as always a great event. I had a few...

    DUTA was as always a great event. I had a few hiccups with my lathe stand (new, too high) and safety prescription glasses (arm falling off) that Harry Dennis of Albury-Wodonga Woodcrafters fixed (a...
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    Chris, you probably already know (I must have...

    Chris, you probably already know (I must have confused you) that you cannot "joint" on the right side of the blade on a sliding table. You do it on the slider and take as little as possible with the...
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    That's a shame, Brendan. It would have been good...

    That's a shame, Brendan. It would have been good to catch up and have a chat. We'll try to get to you event next year, assuming we are welcome!
  25. Thread: Oval skews?

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    OOPS! The oval skews are the easiest to...

    OOPS!

    The oval skews are the easiest to sharpen (in the Tormek and True Grind jigs). But not the round ones. Can't see a use for those.

    The rounded edges on some brands make rolling beads /...
  26. Thread: Oval skews?

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    Harder to sharpen? I'd like to see the jig that...

    Harder to sharpen? I'd like to see the jig that manages that one! Agree about the P & N's, though the Hamlets are OK too.
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    Not too much new there. Still hasn't resolved the...

    Not too much new there. Still hasn't resolved the half of a degree in error when ripping right side of the blade when the sliding table sits .5mm higher than the right side of the blade. That's just...
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    But you will have a better ripping saw rather...

    But you will have a better ripping saw rather than a true panel saw. I've seen the YouTube DVD and the 2 flip-up stops and the rail look good. I'll be adding it to my SS, even though I have capacity...
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    Yes, Lewis, will be down with the wife again. ...

    Yes, Lewis, will be down with the wife again.

    And I will drop in to say hello - that white jump suit makes you stand out in the crowd. Weather forecast not good Friday setting up!
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    Me too!

    Me too!
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    I get to try my new Vicmarc VL150 this weekend at...

    I get to try my new Vicmarc VL150 this weekend at the Down Under Turn Around at Phillip Island. Will report back on a first use report. Anyone else going?
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    Bob, you are a top fellow. The fact is that I...

    Bob, you are a top fellow.

    The fact is that I have too many machines. This afternoon the wife and I tried to fix the mess in the turning end of the shed, sorry no pics. I am very concerned about...
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    Thanks, guys for helping with this. I am spending...

    Thanks, guys for helping with this. I am spending Father's Day cleaning the shed out and will post some pics tonight. The two cyclones will be inside, but vented outside. Bob, still not clear on what...
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    Thanks, Bob. I think I already knew the...

    Thanks, Bob.

    I think I already knew the answer but I still need a solution. My shed is 25m long, so sticking the VC outside is problematic. What if I ran the VC under various hoods from my...
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    Peter, I have Phillip Island coming up and...

    Peter,

    I have Phillip Island coming up and will get you some drawings on a Ken Wraight tutorial box. Send me your email and I'll send you some pics and dimensions on a 2mm thick box with a...
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    Metabo ASR 2050 vacuum - the bad news

    I have two of these machines and hook-up directly to a number of hand-held sanders and routers.

    Yesterday, my mate replaced a full paper bag filter, then hit the R button, which vibrates the...
  37. I have the small version and have been using it...

    I have the small version and have been using it for some time on a wide range of projects. The big brother is almost on order. You will not look back. My Porter Cable biscuit joiner hasn't seen use...
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    Peter, what box number are you up to now? You are...

    Peter, what box number are you up to now? You are most productive.
  39. What's wrong with using an 8mm parting tool and a...

    What's wrong with using an 8mm parting tool and a set of verniers? Don't even have to turn the lathe off, just peel cut and measure. Simple. An accurate? If you're looking at a standard measurement...
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    Geez, I thought I put some provocative posts...

    Geez,

    I thought I put some provocative posts out there!

    Now.... I had one of my beginner students out here this morning, same time each week. As might be expected, some scraping (on a small...
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    One point that I don't think has been mentioned...

    One point that I don't think has been mentioned is the number of pre-drilled holes in faceplates.

    Most of the 75mm-150mm faceplates (including some expensive ones) only come with 4. More screws...
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    Lyle, I you could stretch the budget a bit...

    Lyle, I you could stretch the budget a bit further, what about VL 175? Great machine.
  43. Thread: 1st Bowl WIP

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    George, it's not clear from your pics how you...

    George, it's not clear from your pics how you held the work. On the small spigot or the larger one? Rough rule of thumb is that the spigot should be 1/3 rd the diameter of the platter / bowl for...
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    And don't forget, a sharpening system.

    And don't forget, a sharpening system.
  45. Safari, thanks for the great link. I did read...

    Safari, thanks for the great link.

    I did read there somewhere that they leave the cyclone running with all the blast gates closed. Is that right? I thought you had to have at least one open so...
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    Pat, I have a WoodWizz but am a long way away!...

    Pat, I have a WoodWizz but am a long way away! PS. Ideal shed size is way bigger than 25m x 9m. Trust me.
  47. Safari, please put some more pics up. I have two...

    Safari, please put some more pics up. I have two cyclones to install in the next month or so (they are here already) and one is a Clearview. Thanks in advance.
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    Thanks, Jim. I've been breaking my boards...

    Thanks, Jim.

    I've been breaking my boards down on the local woodworking club's H & F bandsaw which is fine on most breeds of wood. 100mm cuts, but slowly, slowly.

    Not sure about a 2nd hand...
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    No idea what went wrong with your email, Peter....

    No idea what went wrong with your email, Peter. If you don't have any luck, I'll get the plans from Ken direct. I've been encouraging him to charge (say $5) with instructions but all he wants to do...
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    My turning collection

    It's growing all the time, but I thought some pics of a Stephen Hughes bowl that I bought in 2010 might be of interest. The walls are thin!
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