Search:
Type: Posts; User: GoGuppy
Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.
-
6th April 2024, 04:42 PM
Thread: JJ - Ballaena
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 36
- Views
- 807
Looking great, following the ride with interest...
Looking great, following the ride with interest 🐳🐋🐳❤️
-
22nd July 2022, 11:32 PM
Thread: Tang size for new carving knives
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 3,000
Hi Mikeys, how's the knife making going? Any...
Hi Mikeys, how's the knife making going? Any photos to show? Was there a question hidden in the above quoted post? Cheers
-
21st July 2022, 06:59 PM
- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 262
Vintage coffin style block plane with steel nose
Vintage wooden coffin style block plane with adjustable steel nose.
Both plane body and blade in a good condition, suitable as a user, or for a collection.
Blade and chip deflector are stamped... -
20th July 2022, 08:11 PM
- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 251
Set of two small curved woodcarving adzes.
Set of two small curved sculpting and woodcarving adzes.
Both adzes are in excellent condition with a sharp blade.
The removable handle is made from european beech.
Dimensions (approximate):... -
17th July 2022, 11:35 PM
Thread: Matching 18mm Wooden Planes
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 308
Matching 18mm Wooden Planes
A set of two matching hollow and round planes made by Matthieson of Glasgow are for sale on Facebook Marketplace here.
The plane blades, wedges and soles are in excellent working condition.... -
2nd June 2022, 01:06 PM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: Sold
Sold
-
31st May 2022, 01:14 PM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: SOLD, subject to finalisation.
SOLD, subject to finalisation.
-
31st May 2022, 09:56 AM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: I will post the items offered at cost. The cost...
I will post the items offered at cost. The cost of posting will be additional to the prices indicated.
-
31st May 2022, 09:13 AM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: I will post the items offered at cost. The cost...
I will post the items offered at cost. The cost of posting will be additional to the prices indicated.
-
30th May 2022, 05:44 PM
Thread: Identifying Ebony
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,821
It looks like ebony to me; I've turned some...
It looks like ebony to me; I've turned some ebony, the end of it looked very similar to the bottom end of the carving.
-
30th May 2022, 05:29 PM
Thread: huon pine carvings
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 1,649
Great subjects, well done! :2tsup:
Great subjects, well done! :2tsup:
-
30th May 2022, 09:18 AM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: Fixed :), See above!
Fixed :), See above!
-
30th May 2022, 08:52 AM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: Photos - Hopefully
Hi woodPixel, Yes, $650 the lot, pick up only at this stage. I’ve contacted the administrator for assistance with the photos so hopefully they will be up later today.
Photos:
Tormek sharpening... -
30th May 2022, 08:32 AM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: Hi woodPixel, Yes, $650 the lot, pick up only at...
Hi woodPixel, Yes, $650 the lot, pick up only at this stage. I’ve contacted the administrator for assistance with the photos so hopefully they will be up later today.
-
30th May 2022, 12:45 AM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: Ahh, no, I didn’t :doh: . I’ll think about it….
Ahh, no, I didn’t :doh: .
I’ll think about it…. -
29th May 2022, 11:26 PM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: Prefer not to, Camperdown is not too far from the...
Prefer not to, Camperdown is not too far from the North Sydney area. I can deliver if need be.
-
29th May 2022, 08:43 PM
Thread: Tormek Sharpening System
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 14
- Views
- 1,103
SOLD: Tormek Sharpening System
For Sale: NSW - One Tormek 1200 water cooled sharpening system, comprising the low speed grinder, 200mm grinding wheel, a flat honing wheel, toolbar, contoured leather honing strops (2 off), angle...
-
14th April 2022, 10:59 AM
Thread: Carving chisels
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 645
FREE ANYWHERE: 2090
2090
-
13th April 2022, 06:01 PM
Thread: Carving designs and sketches.
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 957
Following 👍
Following 👍
-
13th April 2022, 05:56 PM
Thread: Dalmatian Puppy
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 1,244
Lovely carving 👍
Lovely carving 👍
-
13th April 2022, 05:50 PM
Thread: The Wall at Derwent Bridge
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 12
- Views
- 1,765
Yes, on my bucket list as well👍
Yes, on my bucket list as well👍
-
13th April 2022, 05:42 PM
Thread: Carvings done for ANZ Bank HQ Melb
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,554
Wow, it looks amazing, can’t wait to see the...
Wow, it looks amazing, can’t wait to see the final carving. Following!
-
13th April 2022, 05:18 PM
Thread: Carving chisels
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 645
FREE ANYWHERE: Hi, I’m with the Sydney Woodcarving Group and we...
Hi, I’m with the Sydney Woodcarving Group and we can always use some extra tools for new starters to use at our carving meetings. Can you give me an estimate for the postage cost?
-
19th September 2021, 01:14 PM
Thread: Where are the woodcarvers???
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 27
- Views
- 4,996
hoi Idefix, heel mooi IDD, van wat voor hout heb...
hoi Idefix, heel mooi IDD, van wat voor hout heb je het gemaakt?
Very beautiful indeed, what kind of wood did you make if from?
Translation:
hi Idefix, very nice IDD, from what kind of wood... -
12th May 2020, 05:39 PM
Thread: Jj - luffy (2020)
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 84
- Views
- 3,728
Nice, a chainsaw carving! Watching this one :)
Nice, a chainsaw carving! Watching this one :)
-
6th May 2020, 06:01 PM
Thread: Another cheese board
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 679
A beautiful board with a lovely, well executed...
A beautiful board with a lovely, well executed carving detail. Well done!
-
6th May 2020, 05:56 PM
Thread: The journey
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 73
- Views
- 6,185
I guess the wheels are now dynamically balanced...
I guess the wheels are now dynamically balanced with the weights added
-
6th May 2020, 05:44 PM
Thread: New to wood carving
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,226
Alec Your best bet would be to give Trend...
Alec
Your best bet would be to give Trend Timbers at Mulgrave (trendtimbers.com.au) a call to see if they're open. They stock a good selection of carving blanks, including jelutong, white beech,... -
28th March 2020, 10:21 AM
Thread: Sufferance
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 1,628
Who would have thought that it started off as a...
Who would have thought that it started off as a chainsaw carving, wow! Love it.
The stand suits it really well, too, great design choice. -
20th February 2019, 05:28 PM
Thread: Hollowing advise, please?
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,311
Hi Clinton1, How are the dishes coming along?
Hi Clinton1, How are the dishes coming along?
-
11th September 2018, 05:30 PM
- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 2,207
Hi John, I know this is an old post, but I have...
Hi John, I know this is an old post, but I have been away for a while and live in Sydney anyway, just now catching up with the woodcarving posts on this forum. My question is How did you go, as it...
-
25th January 2018, 04:39 PM
Thread: help for newbie
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 4,821
Hi Alan, I agree with the previous three...
Hi Alan, I agree with the previous three comments. Although I haven't heard of jelutong being banned in Oz; maybe that's because there's still plenty around at the wood specialists. You may be...
-
5th December 2017, 07:31 AM
Thread: JJ - Rugby (2017)
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 40
- Views
- 2,603
Wow, bravo, excellent work...
Wow, bravo, excellent work :2tsup::clap::brava:clap2:
-
24th September 2017, 05:59 PM
Thread: Spoons & Utensils
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 8,916
Nice.
Nice.
-
24th September 2017, 11:13 AM
Thread: Sydney Woodcarving Group
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 0
- Views
- 743
Sydney Woodcarving Group
Hi all, I'm exited to announce that we have uploaded a completely new website for the Sydney Woodcarving Group! The site now offers Members Galleries with clickable thumbnails to show large size...
-
13th May 2017, 12:32 PM
Thread: New guy needs help!
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 10
- Views
- 1,176
Firstly, welcome to Oz 😀 I agree with others,...
Firstly, welcome to Oz 😀
I agree with others, to meet one or both of the carvers mentioned and get their opinions, or attend a local woodcarving group meeting, that would be very helpful and make... -
1st February 2016, 09:28 AM
- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,584
Arron, the brands of carving tools you mentioned...
Arron, the brands of carving tools you mentioned are all reputable, excellent makes and use quality steel to make these.
Your final comment "I also suspect that the reason the older ones appear... -
13th January 2016, 09:55 AM
Thread: The Cormorant Fisherman
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 15
- Views
- 1,978
Hi Phil, looks great, well executed. What only a...
Hi Phil, looks great, well executed. What only a broken wing...you did very well :D ! To minimise perspect distorsion, the best approach would be to increase the distance between the subject and the...
-
4th January 2016, 09:47 AM
Thread: A little huon pine bone.
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 1
- Views
- 1,183
Beautifully executed and the presentation is...
Beautifully executed and the presentation is stunning; nicest piece of Blackwood I've seen for a long time. Cheers, Peter
-
14th September 2015, 08:08 PM
Thread: How to carving a book
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 1,182
Scary carving...
Well.... I don't know....:o
ziopatrizop's woodcarving technique is pretty scary, lucky he still has all his fingers. -
10th August 2015, 10:12 AM
Thread: marples carving chisels
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 16
- Views
- 2,580
Marples Set
Hi Chuck1, welcome to carving. Marples chisels and gouges are good tools for carving (the flat chisels are mainly used for letter carving), I bought a set on-line and they compare well to my Stubais...
-
5th August 2015, 07:59 PM
Thread: Falco Pulchella
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 2,214
Falco pulchella
HuonPhil
Looks a winner to me.
Cheers, Peter -
15th April 2015, 06:39 PM
Thread: First attempt at a Torso
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 1,753
Hi Coxy, looks like you're on the right track. I...
Hi Coxy, looks like you're on the right track. I have also used plasticene for making a model to sort out the 3D issues of a new project, before starting to carve. In winter the plasticene stays a...
-
12th April 2015, 08:11 PM
Thread: Abstract Dancer
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 1,106
Abstract Dancer
Looks good for a first abstract!
-
15th February 2015, 09:48 AM
Thread: Miniature Cardinal Pair
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,222
A lovely couple! Cheers, Peter
A lovely couple!
Cheers, Peter -
17th January 2015, 12:46 PM
Thread: 2/3 scale Indian Straight Four.
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 1,534
- Views
- 154,463
Sticky: The sidecar mounting point under the seat should...
The sidecar mounting point under the seat should be the ideal lateral support point. I had a sidecar attached to my Chief at that location, it was solid as a rock!
By the by, the 'Four' you built... -
19th November 2014, 09:46 PM
Thread: WIP - Lost his teeth but still smiling!
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 33
- Views
- 5,566
Good call Philip. I agree wholeheartedly. ...
Good call Philip. I agree wholeheartedly. Making pronounced figuring work in a bust rarely works out satisfactorily.
Peter -
18th November 2014, 11:19 AM
Thread: 2/3 scale Indian Straight Four.
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 1,534
- Views
- 154,463
Sticky: Looking great Trev. Pretty well identical in my...
Looking great Trev. Pretty well identical in my book!
I was surprised to see the bare generator belt driven off the Splitdorf magneto driveshaft. I have several photos of '29 Fours with and... -
4th August 2014, 11:05 AM
Thread: 2/3 scale Indian Straight Four.
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 1,534
- Views
- 154,463
Sticky: No worries Trev. I would not get too hung up...
No worries Trev.
I would not get too hung up about year specific detail, so a roughly '29 look would be good. :2tsup:
As you know, the next major changes to the Indian line up were... -
3rd August 2014, 08:55 PM
Thread: 2/3 scale Indian Straight Four.
by GoGuppy- Replies
- 1,534
- Views
- 154,463
Sticky: Trev Another resource I've got (Jerry...
Trev
Another resource I've got (Jerry Hatfield's Indian Motorcycle Photographic History) shows a sales leaflet "Announcing the New Indian 4" with a RHS picture of the Indian 4 (no Ace tag on the...