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3rd September 2012, 12:57 PM
Thread: Aussie Acrylic Blanks - Blowout
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Hi Shoey, the resin used in making the Aussie...
Hi Shoey,
the resin used in making the Aussie blanks is far softer than the steel used in chisels. If the chisel is sharp it will cut the resin . If the chisel is not sharp and pressure is applied... -
12th August 2012, 05:16 PM
Thread: Acrylic block
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I think it's a great concept, I like it a lot. If...
I think it's a great concept, I like it a lot. If the top 2/3 was clear I think it would look even better though to help differentiate the 2 items. In a display cabinet with the LED underneath it...
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24th July 2012, 11:02 AM
Thread: New photos with light tent
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Looks like you've got the hang of it now, well...
Looks like you've got the hang of it now, well done.
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22nd July 2012, 08:43 PM
Thread: New photos with light tent
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What type of camera do you have ?
What type of camera do you have ?
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22nd July 2012, 01:11 PM
Thread: New photos with light tent
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Hi Brad , yeah , the resins look familiar. I...
Hi Brad ,
yeah , the resins look familiar.
I shoot all my photo's using raw format as it allows more latitude (it contains more info.)for manipulating the images, most cameras have this function.... -
21st July 2012, 09:21 PM
Thread: New photos with light tent
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Hey Brad, if I could make a few suggestions ,...
Hey Brad,
if I could make a few suggestions , try taking the photo's in the raw format as opposed to jpeg and adjust the white balance to a more pleasing colour. Other than that they look good. ... -
15th July 2012, 05:41 PM
Thread: casting furniture joints
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Hi Andrew, if you contact Nuplex Composites they...
Hi Andrew,
if you contact Nuplex Composites they do have a flexible resin and you can alter the flexibility by adding some standard casting resin to it . It is generally used for casting architraves... -
6th June 2012, 11:46 AM
Thread: Darn blanks
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As a maker of resin blanks I hate to hear of...
As a maker of resin blanks I hate to hear of people having troubles in drilling and turning the blanks. There is some good advice here and to add my own , if your drill bit isn't sharp don't bother ,...
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26th April 2012, 10:22 AM
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The plate is bolted onto a small faceplate that...
The plate is bolted onto a small faceplate that came with the lathe, about 3''-4'' round I think.
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26th April 2012, 12:39 AM
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Hey Ian, here are some pic's of the faceplate...
Hey Ian,
here are some pic's of the faceplate sharpener I use, I know it's not a convensional way to sharpen but I've been using this to sharpen all my chisels be they turning or butt for many years... -
18th April 2012, 03:26 PM
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I agree with Neil and would add my experience....
I agree with Neil and would add my experience. When using HSS chisels I found sharpening them at the start of a pen AND also half way through it as well helps. Resins blanks are hard and abrasive and...
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6th March 2012, 11:01 AM
Thread: Copper Elegant Beauty
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Hey Ian, that's a beautiful pen and a great...
Hey Ian,
that's a beautiful pen and a great combination of blank and plating, very pleasing to the eye.
BTW the blank looks like Earth Marble.
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9th December 2011, 12:10 AM
Thread: Pearl Opal on Roman Harvest
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Sorry for not getting back sooner to answer some...
Sorry for not getting back sooner to answer some questions but here goes.
Russell you can still get some chipping with the chisel if to much pressure is applied to the blank, only light pressure... -
8th December 2011, 02:10 PM
Thread: Pearl Opal on Roman Harvest
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Yeah , I'm really happy with the chisels too. I...
Yeah , I'm really happy with the chisels too. I was mucking around last night with it and thought I'd try turning a blank between centres without using a mandrel, I know a number of people on the...
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7th December 2011, 02:35 PM
Thread: Pearl Opal on Roman Harvest
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Hi Greg, I'd suggest you try the R2 insert first...
Hi Greg,
I'd suggest you try the R2 insert first as it is a little more forgiving due to the smaller contact patch.
Have fun.
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6th December 2011, 08:42 PM
Thread: Pearl Opal on Roman Harvest
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Thanks for your comments guys, I did paint the...
Thanks for your comments guys, I did paint the tubes on this one and would recommend it for any of the pearly white types and glow in the dark blanks as well. These blanks are a bit translucent by...
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6th December 2011, 12:25 PM
Thread: Pearl Opal on Roman Harvest
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Pearl Opal on Roman Harvest
G'day all,I did this pen the other day for the website and thought I'd share it here as well , I think this is the first pen I've put on the forum . Makes a nice change turning blanks against...
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24th October 2011, 11:08 AM
Thread: Blood Stone Baron II Triv Chrome
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Looks Good , nice choice of kit with blank,...
Looks Good , nice choice of kit with blank,
Cheers Bruce
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3rd October 2011, 11:21 PM
Thread: Spraying lacquer
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G'day Eisbaer, spraying lacquer really is very...
G'day Eisbaer,
spraying lacquer really is very easy . Any air compressor will do even one of those cheapies from Super Cheap. I use a HVLP gravity fed gun with a 1.4 - 1.7mm nozzle and run the air... -
Got a nice selection there Neil, really like the...
Got a nice selection there Neil, really like the She Oak pods , lots of potential there.
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7th September 2011, 04:54 PM
Thread: Weeks work
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From the pics I'd say the forgotten timber is...
From the pics I'd say the forgotten timber is Cocobolo. Beautiful to turn and looks great to boot.
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1st June 2011, 10:45 AM
Thread: phone number
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NEW Phone Number
G,day Box,
sorry for the confusion, as you might be aware we are currently moving premises and the move has not gone so smoothly. The phone number on the website is in the process of being changed... -
28th January 2011, 12:03 PM
Thread: QLD Flood Appeal Pens & Cufflinks
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Neil, Outstanding work, up to your usual high...
Neil,
Outstanding work, up to your usual high standard. Hope they fetch a great price.
Cheers
Bruce -
Great work on the pens, the Lightning Ridge came...
Great work on the pens, the Lightning Ridge came up a treat .
Cheers Bruce
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12th November 2010, 03:12 PM
Thread: Poly Resin Pepper Mills
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Poly Resin Pepper Mills
I have been working on developing a resin pepper mill blank. This has been on my mind for considerable time and now after months of trial and refinement I am pleased that it has finally come to...
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11th November 2010, 05:22 PM
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Yeah, she came up with the idea . Now I have a...
Yeah, she came up with the idea . Now I have a list of colours to do.
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11th November 2010, 04:45 PM
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Not a pen - but made from pen blank off cuts
Thought I would share these as I suspect I am not the only one with a growing number of off cuts from pen blanks. The earrings below were turned with pin jaws holding the blank and turning a slight...
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26th August 2010, 11:55 PM
Thread: Hand made pen boxes
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A well written and inspiring article David ,...
A well written and inspiring article David , congrats.
Bruce
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26th August 2010, 11:50 PM
Thread: Thanks "Bruce"
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You do nice work John, I would imagine you could...
You do nice work John, I would imagine you could find a lot of customers for those steels.
Bruce
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10th August 2010, 12:38 PM
Thread: Crushgrind Insert Rebates
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G'day Neil , I am also toying around with with...
G'day Neil ,
I am also toying around with with the same idea but in resin. On Crushgrind's website under '' Assembly'' they advise to grind of the lugs on the top and bottom mechanism. Have a look... -
Hi Maxine, I'll try to take photos of the others...
Hi Maxine,
I'll try to take photos of the others . The only problem there is it keeps me from making more.
The contrasting lines were done after construction using a shallow table saw blade and... -
With the use of a template and small router/...
With the use of a template and small router/ trimmer the quadrant hinges are easy to use .
Just clamp the template on .
Use a template following guide bush on the trimmer, I use one with an... -
Thanks for your comments guys, ajw , I sell the...
Thanks for your comments guys, ajw , I sell the quadrant hinges in my shop and sponsor this forum.
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3 Boxes
After nearly 6 weeks in the making , on and off , finally finished these 15 boxes.
Sizes are about 225mm,x, 130mm x 60mm.
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23rd April 2010, 10:59 AM
Thread: New Boxes Trialling the Gifkins Jig
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Looks like a beauiful box there , you should be...
Looks like a beauiful box there , you should be proud of your efforts .
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30th March 2010, 10:28 AM
Thread: This weeks boxes
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For these boxes the strength comes from good...
For these boxes the strength comes from good quality glue , Titebond III , but mostly from gluing in the base and top in a rebate . One of the many advantages of using veneered panels , I would not...
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29th March 2010, 11:11 PM
Thread: This weeks boxes
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I normaly use lacquer but thought I'd give...
I normaly use lacquer but thought I'd give Scandinavian Oil a try . Put on several coats to fill the grain then sanded it back and buffed up to a nice shine.
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28th March 2010, 11:30 AM
Thread: This weeks boxes
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Hi guy's, I have run a few classes but being...
Hi guy's,
I have run a few classes but being mostly a 1 man band I don't have much time to commit to it , hopefully in the future I'll be able to do something.
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27th March 2010, 12:48 PM
Thread: This weeks boxes
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Thanks for your kind words guy's . Artme - the...
Thanks for your kind words guy's .
Artme - the Red Bean grows up the eastern seaboard from NSW to QLD ,great to work with and finishes to a deep red / brown colour. It's in the same genus as... -
26th March 2010, 04:59 PM
Thread: This weeks boxes
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Sorry Billy but I'll be closed from thursday arvo...
Sorry Billy but I'll be closed from thursday arvo until tuesday morn . Looking forward to a bit of R & R with the family .
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26th March 2010, 02:27 PM
Thread: This weeks boxes
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This weeks boxes
Here are a few pics of this weeks effort , thought i'd make some smaller un-hinged boxes . Blackwood & Tassie oak Burl , Blackwood & Birdseye Maple , Red Bean & Redwood Burl and Myrtle & Madrone....
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24th March 2010, 10:49 AM
Thread: Pommele Sapele and Red Bean Box
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Hi Jack , the postage around Oz is alot cheaper...
Hi Jack ,
the postage around Oz is alot cheaper , $8.80 regular mail or $12.50 in an express bag and because the weight limit is 3kg. 2 packs can be sent for that price.
Cheers Bruce
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24th March 2010, 10:12 AM
Thread: Pommele Sapele and Red Bean Box
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Hi Cisco , I have sent timber like this to the...
Hi Cisco ,
I have sent timber like this to the States before without any problems , the postage works out to be $38.50 for registered airmail , $33.30 normal airmail and $22.80 by sea.
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22nd March 2010, 10:23 PM
Thread: Pommele Sapele and Red Bean Box
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Hi Jack , I haven't put the Red Bean and Sapele...
Hi Jack ,
I haven't put the Red Bean and Sapele kits on the web just yet , I will do it tomorrow arvo. The kits consist of of 2 sides about 300mm. x 75 x 12mm. and 2 sides 150 x 75 12 mm. sanded to... -
22nd March 2010, 05:06 PM
Thread: Pommele Sapele and Red Bean Box
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Pommele Sapele and Red Bean Box
Just finished this box which is from one of the Box Making Kits we are now supplying ,the same style as the Tamo Ash box from last week . The top and bottom veneered panels are rebated ino the sides...
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19th March 2010, 09:59 AM
Thread: Tamo Ash Box
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Hi Jack , if all else fails you could make a...
Hi Jack ,
if all else fails you could make a false base plate to accept an aftermarket guide bush !
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18th March 2010, 10:32 PM
Thread: Tamo Ash Box
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The only stupid question is an unasked one . I...
The only stupid question is an unasked one . I use the drill press with a fence set up to drill a series of overlapping holes the width and depth required for the stay to function . Just make sure...
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17th March 2010, 12:22 AM
Thread: Tamo Ash Box
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Thanks Cisco. The finish used was a turps based...
Thanks Cisco. The finish used was a turps based sanding sealer followed by several coats of a Scandinavian oil applyed by rubbing it on the timber.
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16th March 2010, 12:27 AM
Thread: Tamo Ash Box
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The centre panel is veneered onto a piece of 6mm...
The centre panel is veneered onto a piece of 6mm ply , top and bottom and rebated into the mitred frame so there aren't the problems associated with solid timber .
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15th March 2010, 05:11 PM
Thread: Tamo Ash Box
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Hi Jack , to rout the recess for the hinges I...
Hi Jack ,
to rout the recess for the hinges I use a 6mm.spiral bit in the trimmer with a guide bush to suit . The guide bush I have is a little bit to small in the outside diameter so I wrapped a...