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8th December 2018, 11:47 PM
Thread: The Wonderful Whittler from OZ
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Thanks. I will have to pick up a booklet next...
Thanks. I will have to pick up a booklet next time I am at Peachester.
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8th December 2018, 02:48 PM
Thread: The Wonderful Whittler from OZ
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I finally got to see this a couple of weeks ago....
I finally got to see this a couple of weeks ago. Apparently what is on display is a third of the total. I have put some pics on Flickr as well as a couple of videos of mechanisms in action. Most of...
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30th October 2018, 08:16 PM
Thread: Wip
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I feel I am over the hump with this now. This is...
I feel I am over the hump with this now. This is the most enjoyable stage. No major areas to resolve, just finishing and defining better what is already basically there. And this is where relief...
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24th October 2018, 07:47 PM
Thread: Wip
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24th October 2018, 07:38 PM
Thread: Wip
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So this is just two Bunnings pine boards glued...
So this is just two Bunnings pine boards glued together to give more carving depth. I was curious to see how the grain will come up once oiled. The vertical stripes help with the theme of water...
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23rd October 2018, 08:56 PM
Thread: Wip
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Going for better 3D now - can’t beat the old wood...
Going for better 3D now - can’t beat the old wood hog with coarse saburr tooth flame burr for speed. It’s almost like sketching. A good bit of advice I once got was that the quicker you are able to...
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19th October 2018, 08:27 PM
Thread: The Wonderful Whittler from OZ
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My in-laws live in Peachester, will definitely...
My in-laws live in Peachester, will definitely visit. Only a few hours drive for us. Thanks heaps.
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19th October 2018, 08:23 PM
Thread: Wip
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Wip
Been a while since I visited. This Work in progress is a commission for a lovely sauna/ bathhouse. Lots of windows and light. Will send pic when installed....
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22nd June 2017, 01:47 AM
Thread: On behalf of Paul Roguska
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On behalf of Paul Roguska
https://www.facebook.com/groups/659101620925754/permalink/861066890729225/?sale_post_id=861066890729225
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8th May 2015, 11:49 PM
Thread: Abstract Dancer
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Well done indeed. Do 200 more for refinements...
Well done indeed. Do 200 more for refinements sake ;)
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8th May 2015, 11:14 PM
Thread: Cypress curing
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That's a take.
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27th October 2014, 09:43 PM
Thread: A New Look For The Walking Sticks
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You oughta throw some of these twisty xmas candy...
You oughta throw some of these twisty xmas candy canes in free with each purchase. I dont think the colour a problem.
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27th October 2014, 09:34 PM
Thread: Sculpture of a woman
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Very well carved. All it needs is to be displayed...
Very well carved. All it needs is to be displayed seen by many.
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8th October 2014, 07:57 PM
Thread: The lady of the lunar eclipse
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The lady of the lunar eclipse
Thought Id just bump her up again seeing as we get a full lunar eclipse tonight
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18th September 2014, 11:15 AM
Thread: Evolution 2
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Thumbs up with Ukibori on white beech. I air...
Thumbs up with Ukibori on white beech. I air dried this with my 320 km hr bunnings leaf blower to get excess mousture off quickly. . http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/18/e8y2ygyg.jpg
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18th September 2014, 08:46 AM
Thread: Evolution 2
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I heard something interesting the other day to do...
I heard something interesting the other day to do with Australians being able to create their own myths more readily due to isolation. I often feel a great debt to Aboriginals because their myths are...
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17th September 2014, 08:28 PM
Thread: Evolution 2
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And here is evolution 1 from a few years ago....
And here is evolution 1 from a few years ago. Will do one more on the theme. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/17/7a2u9yma.jpg
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17th September 2014, 08:23 PM
Thread: Evolution 2
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Just saw Copeau's dragon. May try ukibori on mine...
Just saw Copeau's dragon. May try ukibori on mine tomorrow. See if it works with white beech. I have my doubts.
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17th September 2014, 08:17 PM
Thread: Little dragon head
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Wow.
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17th September 2014, 08:03 PM
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Whoa,,, jealous! 1/2 hp can whoomp it. Be safe...
Whoa,,, jealous! 1/2 hp can whoomp it. Be safe and be mindful that the more hp the more chance of breaking the inner shaft. You might check the cable is heavy duty. They do come in different gauges....
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17th September 2014, 07:42 PM
Thread: Evolution 2
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Evolution 2
I am just finishing this to go with several others in the Nimbin Spring Art Exhibit. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/17/aqu7a5y8.jpg. 60 year cured White Beech
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2nd September 2014, 11:26 PM
Thread: The Kitchen Tool Project Will Not Die
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Yes! The spokeshave option is always a welcome...
Yes! The spokeshave option is always a welcome one.
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25th August 2014, 10:34 AM
Thread: Exhibitionist #3
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Love and fun!
Love and fun!
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24th August 2014, 11:38 PM
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they are very durable. Here is a dremel tungstum...
they are very durable. Here is a dremel tungstum burr
http://www.dremel.com/en-au/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=9901
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23rd August 2014, 08:48 PM
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Very nice. Reminds me of a bone carver's work...
Very nice. Reminds me of a bone carver's work here in Nimbin. Do you use saburr tooth burrs on the dremel?
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23rd August 2014, 08:41 PM
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Agreed. I used to burn and brush furniture in...
Agreed.
I used to burn and brush furniture in a Spanish furniture factory all day to give it that dark mysterious Spanish.
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13th August 2014, 10:29 PM
Thread: Wood burns
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Wood burns
Surreal day with the guts of our town burnt down. A lot of art work went with it, including a carved pole in the front of Nimbin museum... One of four I helped my neighbour do for uprights to shop...
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7th August 2014, 10:29 PM
Thread: Cypress curing
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https://www.google.com/search?btnG=1&pws=0&q=Jange...
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7th August 2014, 08:38 PM
Thread: Cypress curing
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Found this to be extremely helpful....
Found this to be extremely helpful. http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/390288/Seasoning-of-Timber.pdf
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23rd July 2014, 09:20 PM
Thread: Cypress curing
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Thanks. Rob and Mick. Yes, will be hollowing out....
Thanks. Rob and Mick. Yes, will be hollowing out. Thinking of long boiling and submerging in soapy water.. Maybe both at once! ... Some swear by detergent soaking but would prefer non additive...
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23rd July 2014, 09:14 PM
Thread: Cypress curing
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Yeah, i like total submersion treatmeant best....
Yeah, i like total submersion treatmeant best. But the shavings cure works well and is quicker so will probably submerge for a couple of months and transfer to shavings. I hear about adding...
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22nd July 2014, 05:55 PM
Thread: Theo Jansen
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Theo Jansen
https://www.ted.com/talks/theo_jansen_creates_new_creatures
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22nd July 2014, 05:49 PM
Thread: Cypress curing
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Turns out to be himalayan cypress. Carving it in...
Turns out to be himalayan cypress. Carving it in such a way to allow best and quickest release of moisture from timber without checking. Uber fresh. Sweet smell. So far so good ...
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20th July 2014, 06:18 PM
Thread: Cypress curing
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Cypress curing
Anyone carved this type (?) of cypress. I have a little OS comission for a Toltec type madonna. Trouble is its still fresh and Im not sure how far it will cure over a 6-12 month time span... drying...
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23rd June 2014, 03:52 PM
Thread: You Never Know Who You Will Meet.
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Hah! What a beauty. I've been working on...
Hah! What a beauty. I've been working on Juboticaba walking sticks this week and googled yesterday that Juboticaba means "place of the tortoise"
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23rd June 2014, 03:47 PM
Thread: School commission
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Yeh, I guess if I give the thing a 110% effort I...
Yeh, I guess if I give the thing a 110% effort I may end up with something the education department might want to put money into conserving. Some art though is okay as temporary - especially if...
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22nd June 2014, 10:32 AM
Thread: School commission
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With the stump still attached to the soil this...
With the stump still attached to the soil this option is not too feasible, but will check it out some more. In the end its all down to timber not treatment when it comes to outdoor durability. We...
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20th June 2014, 10:59 PM
Thread: Rosette
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Inspired by this to find the time to do some...
Inspired by this to find the time to do some traditional ornate carving. I did a bit once whilst working with an antique restorer. Could do with a refresher. Well done!
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20th June 2014, 10:53 AM
Thread: School commission
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Yes, a ten inch with assorted chains on a Stijl...
Yes, a ten inch with assorted chains on a Stijl miniboss
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19th June 2014, 11:59 PM
Thread: School commission
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School commission
Yeh. There will be a bit of cold steel but I'm thinking more chainsaw carving bar and chainsaw back-blading with. bit of arbortech turboplaning thrown in.
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19th June 2014, 11:12 PM
Thread: School commission
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Auto correct having a ball there read plein air...
Auto correct having a ball there read plein air for pleonasm and submission for suits soon.
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19th June 2014, 11:08 PM
Thread: School commission
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Well after a lot of thought where I was turning...
Well after a lot of thought where I was turning in the direction of removing the thing and slicing diagonally to 4 metres into a wedge shape with a straight back against a wall undercover somewhere,...
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13th June 2014, 07:08 PM
Thread: Timber choices for kitchen utensils
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Pruned a jaboticaba the other day which I will...
Pruned a jaboticaba the other day which I will use for walking sticks. Can keep any off cuts. Tight hard timber with nice close growth. This is 45 mm diameter...
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13th June 2014, 06:26 PM
Thread: Timber choices for kitchen utensils
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Haven't seen very old coffee wood that is...
Haven't seen very old coffee wood that is constantly coppiced though. That may be good. Coppicing kills them usually here. Coffee as a stain is nice.
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13th June 2014, 06:18 PM
Thread: Timber choices for kitchen utensils
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Coffee wood plain as dish cloth. Sent from...
Coffee wood plain as dish cloth.
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13th June 2014, 03:10 PM
Thread: Timber choices for kitchen utensils
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Was at a mates place who showed me carved spoon...
Was at a mates place who showed me carved spoon from the local 'red ash' which has stood up very well. He also said he can source coconut wood from a mates place at Arlie Beach. If I get it I can...
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11th June 2014, 11:08 PM
Thread: Anyone recognise this model foredom.
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Yes am surprised at what load it can take. It's...
Yes am surprised at what load it can take. It's an up to 5/32 bit chuck. It's a bench model but that means it has a variable speed control dial.
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11th June 2014, 08:08 PM
Thread: Anyone recognise this model foredom.
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Anyway I got it for 150 online auction. Could...
Anyway I got it for 150 online auction. Could have payed 1/2 probably but wanted to make sure id get it. And 150 is worrh it for reliable machines. Brand new nearly. cc series motor. Runs at about...
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11th June 2014, 07:37 PM
Thread: Timber choices for kitchen utensils
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A friend of mine from here told me all about the...
A friend of mine from here told me all about the trials and tribulations of coconut wood. He hates working it but loves the results, and results are what we are after. He is exhibiting at the moment....
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11th June 2014, 05:18 PM
Thread: Timber choices for kitchen utensils
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Coconut wood?
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=coconut+wood+serving+spoons&newwindow=1&rlz=1C1CHMD_enAU559AU559&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=yPGXU-zvOoSqkwWHuYCwAg&ved=0CCAQsAQ&biw=1261&bih=704
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