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22nd July 2016, 08:40 PM
Thread: New to Pyrography
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Hi Al It depends on the Font Style you want to...
Hi Al
It depends on the Font Style you want to achieve I would use a ball stylus , that way you could emulate writing but if you wanted square boxy letters I would use a suitable sized Skew type of... -
10th September 2013, 03:24 AM
Thread: Sharpening router plane blades
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Thanks Derek Very insiteful I might give it a...
Thanks Derek
Very insiteful I might give it a try , I like the idea of the hollow Grind
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9th July 2013, 12:48 PM
Thread: Box making
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box Bits
Hi Kerry
Try in the library here on WWF under boxbits , quite a good amount of info there
WWF LIBRARY
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2nd July 2013, 10:18 PM
Thread: Slippery slope - my new toy
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Hi Scott I know what you mean , I had a few...
Hi Scott
I know what you mean , I had a few scabby chisels and cheapo plane from Ebay and I found a nice veritas Shoulder plane on ebay {never used} .... anyway many veritas, stanley and LN planes... -
25th June 2013, 11:24 AM
Thread: Questions about Block Planes?
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This is how I went , I brought a block plane kit...
This is how I went , I brought a block plane kit from HNT and went with Gidge as apposed to jarrah , I remembered reading somewhere that terry settled on Gidgee as his favourite wood for planes . {...
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18th June 2013, 08:50 PM
Thread: Another from the cabinet cock-up!
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Thanks Fletty
Thanks Fletty
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18th June 2013, 11:19 AM
Thread: Another from the cabinet cock-up!
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TTIT Just a short question , where did you get...
TTIT
Just a short question , where did you get the smart hinges from? , I've been looking at these but can only find them in the US , was wondering if there is a local distributor
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18th June 2013, 11:02 AM
Thread: Tell 'em they're dreamin...
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Whats wrong with something like this
Hi guys
Abit of track of the pricing structure of businesses , but if you want a compass for the shop why not this , for $45 it worked for me and I got extras
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17th June 2013, 01:49 AM
Thread: Lie Neilsen or Veritas PMV 11 chisels
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Chook when you are considering what the...
Chook
when you are considering what the exchange rate is doing compare this to Carbatecs pm-v11 set $571 or there abouts + freight , still seems like a saving of $200 , I seem to remember derek... -
17th June 2013, 01:05 AM
Thread: Best way of finishing a silky oak box
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Thanks Neil When I looked before Google...
Thanks Neil
When I looked before Google definitely wasn't my friend , after watching the video it does seem much easier with the brush , thanks again for the help
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16th June 2013, 03:21 PM
Thread: Best way of finishing a silky oak box
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Thanks Dengue as a fellow turkey with eagle...
Thanks Dengue as a fellow turkey with eagle aspirations.
I priced the mop as well and was a bit shocked at the cost, I think I will definitely go with your experience and thanks again neil and all... -
8th June 2013, 02:13 PM
Thread: Best way of finishing a silky oak box
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Thanks Neil
Thanks Neil for the invaluable info , I'm starting to move in the shellac direction and you answered a lot of questions that were running around in my head
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20th May 2013, 09:59 PM
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Hi Neil So thats just a maybe thing then LoL
Hi Neil
So thats just a maybe thing then LoL -
20th May 2013, 09:40 PM
Thread: Plane digging in
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Hi Tiger Just a thought, Did you try a...
Hi Tiger
Just a thought, Did you try a different plane? to verify it was the plane and not the tassie , assuming of course you have a spare
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29th March 2013, 08:25 AM
Thread: Critical points for flattening plane
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[QUOTE=Dengue;1628085]Can you tell me about a...
[QUOTE=Dengue;1628085]Can you tell me about a draw file technique to flatten a plane? Haven't seen that mentioned anywhere before.
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Nice ones Mik Do you have a side shot of...
Nice ones Mik
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29th December 2009, 02:20 PM
Thread: Just barrels
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Resinator how are they finished , ? They all...
Resinator
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29th December 2009, 02:17 PM
Thread: Shipping Rant
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I agree but $200 is a bit extreme my whole midi...
I agree but $200 is a bit extreme my whole midi lathe shipment with chucks and bench was only 125 to Gravesend from Melbourne because Sydney didn't have what I wanted
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11th December 2009, 08:53 AM
Thread: wood wood wood
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Might even be able to get 1 or 2 of each species...
Might even be able to get 1 or 2 of each species if your lucky probably need to be slimlines but
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9th December 2009, 09:08 AM
Thread: "Real Stone"
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I like them 11/10 for originality and sheer...
I like them
11/10 for originality and sheer I'm gunna do this:2tsup:
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8th December 2009, 09:22 AM
Thread: A Couple Of Jnr Gents
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Great looking pens MIK , What finish CA?
Great looking pens MIK , What finish CA?
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5th December 2009, 11:07 AM
Thread: The top 100 turning tips (mk 2)
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Don't listen when advised " You can't do that "...
Don't listen when advised " You can't do that " it's just practice and patience { and a few failures in the learning curve }
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4th December 2009, 09:05 AM
Thread: Pens for Company Directors
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Hi Brett Beautiful job on all of them Just...
Hi Brett
Beautiful job on all of them
Just a short question ,
I'm trying out Rustins now and was wondering what you do to get the gloss like that?
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3rd December 2009, 09:33 AM
Thread: Pressing Components
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Pen press from Carrols and can't fault it ,...
Pen press from Carrols and can't fault it , haven't had a failure yet and quick and simple to use
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28th November 2009, 09:36 AM
Thread: New Listing of Kits
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By the look of it it's just the default for the...
By the look of it it's just the default for the dropdown list, there is an option for bushes to be added if needed .
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28th November 2009, 09:33 AM
Thread: New Listing of Kits
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although Ford did do a Nisson or 2 in there time
although Ford did do a Nisson or 2 in there time
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24th November 2009, 12:39 AM
Thread: Back In The Shed....FINALLY!!!!
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MBUMIK I swar by Titebond polyurathane glue {...
MBUMIK
I swar by Titebond polyurathane glue { the black stuff } all I use now , you just have to make sure you give it plenty of time { 24hrs} to go off
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23rd November 2009, 01:51 AM
Thread: Very dissapointed with purchase
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Thanks Neil This equality approach across the...
Thanks Neil
This equality approach across the board is why I come here , its also good to hear there is some heads up given to businesses who do stray , I like to think that if my business was lax... -
20th November 2009, 09:18 AM
Thread: Flat Top Sierra's
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They'e saying 43-45 here I long for winter ,...
They'e saying 43-45 here I long for winter , might have to move to the US
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19th November 2009, 11:09 PM
Thread: Which Finish is best
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I was reading about the Rustins 2 pack and using...
I was reading about the Rustins 2 pack and using a burnishing cream to get the 5" thick mirror look , I wonder if EEE would work after all its basically a cut and polish
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19th November 2009, 11:07 PM
Thread: Which Finish is best
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Is there a special Lacquer ?
Is there a special Lacquer ?
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19th November 2009, 09:04 AM
Thread: Which Finish is best
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Hi Guys Is this the Rustins we are talking...
Hi Guys
Is this the Rustins we are talking about , been curious about it campare to Glow or shellawax / sh&thot wax finish
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11th November 2009, 08:18 AM
Thread: New Pen Display
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Hi HazzaB Were you and your mate looking at...
Hi HazzaB
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11th November 2009, 08:09 AM
Thread: Aspiring Penturner.
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Hi gragian and Welcome . first of all how...
Hi gragian and Welcome .
first of all how are you going to finish them ,Wipe on poly , Friction polish etc
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7th November 2009, 12:51 PM
Thread: Pen Blanks 7mm problems Help
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Titebond Poly {375ml bottle from ideal tools }...
Titebond Poly {375ml bottle from ideal tools } wait 24 hrs before turning , never had a heat or water sanding failure yet , also seems to stabalize softer spongy wood and funky burls
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7th November 2009, 12:29 PM
Thread: townsville - basic course in woodworking
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Spanner69 Try the T'ville woody club they...
Spanner69
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4th November 2009, 04:18 PM
Thread: Pen Blanks 7mm problems Help
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Did the same and replaced all the dodgy bits with...
Did the same and replaced all the dodgy bits with dewalt extreme2's and I'm happy as a pig in
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3rd November 2009, 05:22 PM
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I might be wrong but I think Funky Chicken was...
I might be wrong but I think Funky Chicken was selling a Black TI Jr Gent
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31st October 2009, 11:18 AM
Thread: Computer Virus Warning
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:2tsup: I Agree just make sure linux { fedora in...
:2tsup: I Agree just make sure linux { fedora in my case } is up to date
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27th October 2009, 09:37 AM
Thread: Sanding fast or slow?
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Definitely slow , I normally sand around the 300...
Definitely slow , I normally sand around the 300 to 500 rpm mark, with the occasional with the grain rub {while stopped this allows me to cool it down and clear the paper and the paper seems to last...
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23rd October 2009, 04:41 PM
Thread: Small micromesh group order
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Hi Russell mine arrived today thanks for...
Hi Russell
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20th October 2009, 08:15 PM
Thread: 3 Australiana streamlines
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Nice ones Sam good to see some of Davids ozzie...
Nice ones Sam good to see some of Davids ozzie kits coming up
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4th October 2009, 05:41 PM
Thread: Small micromesh group order
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Russel If you still have room count me in ,...
Russel
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Mark , are you using the Plastic bags to apply...
Mark , are you using the Plastic bags to apply the CA?
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27th September 2009, 05:09 PM
Thread: Cats are the greatest
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Must be something to do with Daylight saving :?
Must be something to do with Daylight saving :?
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16th September 2009, 09:54 AM
Thread: How do you remember what blank you used.
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That goes under the Sumsorta Wood :doh:
That goes under the Sumsorta Wood :doh:
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29th August 2009, 08:18 PM
Thread: Pen disassembly and refill
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I work on you want the quality you pay the price...
I work on you want the quality you pay the price if not go to k-mart and buy some plastic bics
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21st August 2009, 01:51 AM
Thread: Mulga and NG Rosewood pen blanks
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How many NSW RW have you got Neil
How many NSW RW have you got Neil
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21st August 2009, 01:50 AM
Thread: Austrliana pen kits
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I agree they are great looking kits . I hope...
I agree they are great looking kits . I hope david has a few of them I intend to give them a hammering