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10th March 2014, 08:45 AM
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The 25th Annual Ballarat Wood & Craft Show
Yes its on again the Ballarat Wood & Craft show is being held on April 12 & 13.
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10th March 2014, 08:36 AM
Thread: Ballarat Wood & Craft Show
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Ballarat Wood & Craft Show
It's On
Contrary to current rumours the 2014 Ballarat Wood & Craft show is definitely on this year on the weekend of April 12 & 13.
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29th April 2013, 12:33 AM
Thread: Finishing a hollow form
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Finishing a hollow form
Was looking through the conditions of entry in the Australian Exhibition in June and when I was looking at the hollow form I wondered if people put a finish on the inside of the form. I know that...
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2nd December 2012, 05:07 PM
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Thanks Neil.
Thanks Neil.
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2nd December 2012, 11:24 AM
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Ubeaut Sanding Sealer under Wattyl Stylwood (NCL)
Hello,
Finishing is not my strong point so after reading the ubeaut data sheet I am not clearer.
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3rd January 2012, 05:40 PM
Thread: Kiewa turn-on, 27-28 December 2011
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Looks like the video won't load because of a bug...
Looks like the video won't load because of a bug with the Forums software.
So I loaded it to youtube instead. Enjoy :D
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29th December 2011, 11:24 PM
Thread: Kiewa turn-on, 27-28 December 2011
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I had a small video to upload but the website...
I had a small video to upload but the website won't let me upload it. If I find a solution I'll post later.
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29th December 2011, 08:50 AM
Thread: Kiewa turn-on, 27-28 December 2011
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Photos as requested
Photos as requested
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26th December 2011, 10:36 PM
Thread: Kiewa turn-on, 27-28 December 2011
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Cool Bananas
Cool Bananas
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26th December 2011, 10:30 PM
Thread: Kiewa turn-on, 27-28 December 2011
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Jeff, What time is kick-off tomorrow ?
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7th December 2011, 11:37 PM
Thread: Lemon Oil and CA glue
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Lemon Oil and CA glue
I was very interested to read in issue 233 of Woodturning magazine the following tip.
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27th November 2011, 08:26 PM
Thread: Chucks and other grippy things.
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Thanks to Robbo, Jim, Ken and Bruce. Another...
Thanks to , Jim, Ken and Bruce. Another great day.
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10th November 2011, 11:32 PM
Thread: Chucks and other grippy things.
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I'll be there - Plus the other half too :inlove:
I'll be there - Plus the other half too :inlove:
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6th October 2011, 07:20 PM
Thread: Woodturning shops near Newcastle
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Mandrel Arrived. Pens tomorrow :U
Mandrel Arrived. Pens tomorrow :U
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5th October 2011, 03:09 PM
Thread: Woodturning shops near Newcastle
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Thanks Nick, I've already arrived :~ I've...
Thanks Nick, I've already arrived :~
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5th October 2011, 10:43 AM
Thread: Woodturning shops near Newcastle
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Woodturning shops near Newcastle
Does anyone know of a place where I can buy a pen mandrel between Gosford and Newcastle. I'm from Victoria and Have bought everything will me except the mandrel. Bugger !!!
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1st October 2011, 02:40 PM
Thread: 2011 Thompson Lathe Tools purchase
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Hi Nick, You better put me down for a couple...
Hi Nick,
You better put me down for a couple of these tools
1/2V Bowl Gouge made from 15V
U-shaped Bowl Gouge - 1/2"
plus two 12 inch Handles
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24th September 2011, 12:09 AM
Thread: Kiewa turn-on, 27-28 December 2011
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Both Marilyn and I hope to be there but won't...
Both Marilyn and I hope to be there but won't know until its get a bit closer and we work out whats going on around Xmas
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5th August 2011, 10:10 AM
Thread: Astra dot sand paper
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Thank you Peter
Thank you Peter
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1st August 2011, 06:23 PM
Thread: Astra dot sand paper
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Gidday, You guys are talking about bulk...
Gidday,
You guys are talking about bulk purchase and cutting your own discs, but I am of the understanding that you can no longer purchase the astra papers in bulk.
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14th June 2011, 02:26 PM
Thread: I said I wouldn't do it again :-)
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I said I wouldn't do it again :-)
After starting to turn my last piece for the Australian Woodturning Exhibition lunch time on the Monday of the long weekend I promised myself that I would not do that again this year.
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30th December 2010, 09:52 PM
Thread: Kiewa Valley turn-on Xmas-NY 2010/11
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Sorry your right. I keep forgetting. Just Tea...
Sorry your right. I keep forgetting. Just Tea Lady and Ken turning :whistling2:
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30th December 2010, 04:35 PM
Thread: Kiewa Valley turn-on Xmas-NY 2010/11
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In fact she is not cleaning up but is turning on...
In fact she is not cleaning up but is turning on the little Vicmarc (putting the tail stock on the ground).
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30th December 2010, 09:24 AM
Thread: Kiewa Valley turn-on Xmas-NY 2010/11
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As requested. :) Not a lot of turning but a...
As requested. :)
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27th December 2010, 08:29 AM
Thread: Kiewa Valley turn-on Xmas-NY 2010/11
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Gidday, I'm thinking I might come for a visit...
Gidday,
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26th December 2010, 12:25 PM
Thread: In love with my Stubby
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Gidday Narelle, As a Stubby owner myself...
Gidday Narelle,
As a Stubby owner myself (Xmas last year) I only have one bit of advice. Be prepared for a really good year of turning. :2tsup: :D -
8th October 2010, 11:46 PM
Thread: Sharpening Face off.
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Robbo, I'm happy to help re-jig the...
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I'm happy to help re-jig the spreadsheet. I'm no accountant but I am a computer nerd.
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8th October 2010, 11:27 PM
Thread: Induction training for 750 Stubby users
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My advice. (Stubby owner) Get sleep whenever...
My advice. (Stubby owner)
Get sleep whenever you can...
On the way to work, on the way home, on the dunny, in the shower, during tv commercials, etc etc
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9th September 2010, 09:53 PM
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A weekend of turning bogged before it started.
I am attending the Down Under Turn Around on Phillip Island this weekend. I have spent today preparing. Getting timber ready, packing the gear making sure I had everything I needed.
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6th September 2010, 10:47 PM
Thread: Who's going to DUTA.
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I'll be there too. First time !!! Looking...
I'll be there too.
First time !!!
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21st July 2010, 08:25 PM
Thread: handy size lathe
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This might be a silly question but can someone...
This might be a silly question but can someone tell me what the difference is between a "pattern makers" lathe and say a Vicmac or Stubby ?
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17th June 2010, 07:26 PM
Thread: Turning Ironbark
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Turning Ironbark
Any turned wet ironbark ?
Looks like I might have access to a tree that came down in the storm last night.
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15th June 2010, 12:20 AM
Thread: Exhibition
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Yep. I'm entering 3 pieces. Not real happy with...
Yep. I'm entering 3 pieces. Not real happy with any of them. Bascially ran out of time. (e.g. Started turning one midday today and finished about 4pm) would have been earlier but was still putting...
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7th June 2010, 06:55 PM
Thread: Sanding in reverse.
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Poll: I think the poll should have a "Sometimes"...
I think the poll should have a "Sometimes" option. :D Cause thats my answer.
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6th June 2010, 10:58 AM
Thread: Question regarding vacuum chucking
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Thanks for your advice guys. I ended buying one...
Thanks for your advice guys. I ended buying one of those shed vacuum cleaners from Aldi's. A few parts from Bunnys and bingo I have a vacuum system. (I'll take a couple of photo today and post just...
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2nd June 2010, 11:44 PM
Thread: Question regarding vacuum chucking
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Question regarding vacuum chucking
Gidday,
I am looking to use the builtin vacuum system that comes with my stubby. Problem is I've never used a vaccum chuck so I need some help.
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16th May 2010, 06:29 PM
Thread: Design Question
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Thanks for your replies Guys. Ern, I had...
Thanks for your replies Guys.
Ern, I had never heard of a catenary curve, or should I say I didn't know it had a name.:B And thanks for the links extremely interesting.
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16th May 2010, 06:19 PM
Thread: How's your club going?
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As Calm said Up until recently my club...
As Calm said
Up until recently my club was open for use Wed and Thu mornings with admin meeting once a month on Mon nights.
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15th May 2010, 01:32 PM
Thread: Design Question
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Design Question
I have learnt, through the help of many people from this forum, that the shape of a bowl should be one continous curve. Since then, I think, my bowls have improved. But what about platters ?
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15th May 2010, 01:25 PM
Thread: mc 900 broken belt
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I went to my local Bearing Shop and took my old...
I went to my local Bearing Shop and took my old broken belt. They matched it up and it cost me (from memory, which isn't very good these days) about $5.
Catch ya later
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29th March 2010, 10:56 PM
Thread: Turnfest 2010
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This was demo area 6. One of the more scenic demo...
This was demo area 6. One of the more scenic demo areas.
(Sorry you might have a big lathe but this place takes the cake for views) :;
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17th February 2010, 09:14 PM
Thread: 50 years ago yesterday
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Robin, Great video. I enjoyed both the...
Robin,
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17th February 2010, 08:39 PM
Thread: Jepson MC1100 Wood Lathe Switch
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My original lathe was a Jepson and I too had the...
My original lathe was a Jepson and I too had the problem.
I removed the switch and took it to my local machine shop and they had a "real" switch that I replaced myself (is that legal :? :no:).
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2nd February 2010, 11:58 AM
Thread: Melbourne Turn-on 31 January 2010
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T'was my first such event and enjoyed it very...
T'was my first such event and enjoyed it very much. Learnt a lot, met new people, met old people, got a couple of mags to read, and an extremely well hosted event by groggy.
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27th January 2010, 09:15 PM
Thread: Turnfest 2010
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I'm in 2 :2tsup:
I'm in 2 :2tsup:
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14th January 2010, 09:42 PM
Thread: Melbourne Turn-on 31 January 2010
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David, Thanks for the offer of a lift but as...
David,
Thanks for the offer of a lift but as luck would have it I'll be taking my daughter to Melbourne airport early (7am flight) so I'll be in Melbourne anyway.
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9th January 2010, 09:45 PM
Thread: Melbourne Turn-on 31 January 2010
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Gidday Groggy, Yes I would love to come too....
Gidday Groggy,
Yes I would love to come too.
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29th December 2009, 12:17 AM
Thread: Resin to wood glue
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Resin to wood glue
Hopefully this is the right forum to ask this question
Is it possible to glue resin to wood (specifically pen blank to wood veneer) and if yes, what glue ?
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21st December 2009, 11:54 PM
Thread: Another Stubby for Ballarat
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Finally it arrived. Just in time for chistmas. :D...
Finally it arrived. Just in time for chistmas. :D
Almost 2 months after placing the order. Its on the floor and making wood chips.
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17th November 2009, 12:16 AM
Thread: The ultimate turners jacket
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Hi Brendan, Don't think there is a "one size...
Hi Brendan,
Don't think there is a "one size fits all solution".
For example, my long sleeve jacket is great for turning in winter in Ballarat (because Ballarat does cool off a bit in...