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    I've turned a bit of Cocos Palm, and Bangalow...

    I've turned a bit of Cocos Palm, and Bangalow Palm with some success. Usually only the lower 1m or so of the trunk is solid through the centre - above that it tends to get a bit soft and 'stringy'. ...
  2. A good friend brought, then sold a VL175 earlier...

    A good friend brought, then sold a VL175 earlier in the year - a little older than the one you have - well looked after but not as pristine as yours. The price - $2250. So, on that basis, I'd think...
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    my preferred finish is Kunos Oil.

    my preferred finish is Kunos Oil.
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    I'll be there sometime over the weekend, hope to...

    I'll be there sometime over the weekend, hope to catch up . . .
    Jeff
  5. Thank you David for your kind and encouraging...

    Thank you David for your kind and encouraging words. I'd be tickled pink having anyone say nice things, but from someone so highly skilled and widely regarded, that's a 'wow' for me.
    Regards
    Jeff
  6. Jeff Fraser

    Jeff Fraser
  7. Spoons Gallery in Australian Woodworker Magazine

    The current issue of the Australian Woodworker Magazine has a Gallery page featuring a selection of some of my better spoons.

    I have the Cooroora Woodworkers Club to thank for the exposure - they...
  8. Portland International Airport (PDX) Carpet Spoon

    Recently a fellow spoonmaker friend of mine from France flew into Portland and like so many before him, he took and posted a photo of his feet on the Portland Airport carpet.
    I knew nothing about...
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    The challenge for me when sanding green wood is...

    The challenge for me when sanding green wood is that it clogs the sandpaper so quickly. My approach was to let the top layer of wood dry a bit then sand again. I guess you could continue the sanding...
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    Hi Faulko, I scored some coastal sheoak earlier...

    Hi Faulko,
    I scored some coastal sheoak earlier in the year - the tree had been down for a short time but was still pretty green.
    Usually I would turn green and let the blank dry, then remount,...
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    nothing crappy about that piece of camphor -...

    nothing crappy about that piece of camphor - lovely piece of wood, beautifully turned and carved to make the most of it.
    well done
    Jeff
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    WOODbTURNER is a Darwin local

    WOODbTURNER is a Darwin local
  13. Thread: Maleny 2016

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    I'll be heading up the range tomorrow to have a...

    I'll be heading up the range tomorrow to have a look and buy a few little treasures as well.
    Jeff
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    Hi Christos - the vase is approx 235mm high, the...

    Hi Christos - the vase is approx 235mm high, the base is 59mm across, fairly solid by silky standards, so it sits there OK.

    Jeff
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    Thanks Alan, Just to clarify - no lathe work...

    Thanks Alan,

    Just to clarify - no lathe work done after drinking anything other than coffee.
    The camphor bowl has come up quite nicely - finished using Kunos Oil. Just a couple of coats when...
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    Christmas Turnings

    A bit of spare time on Christmas Day and Boxing Day - between the constant grazing, huge meals and social lubrication - so had a bit of quiet time in the shed and made a couple of trinkets . . . ...
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    lovely bit of turning Smiife, as always. Sweet...

    lovely bit of turning Smiife, as always. Sweet bit of wood too.

    Jeff
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    Ahhhh, you hit the nail on the head there Allan.

    Ahhhh, you hit the nail on the head there Allan.
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    Hi Smiife Same problem, 2 different solutions. ...

    Hi Smiife
    Same problem, 2 different solutions. The little challenges along the way make it interesting.
    I like the mango bowl, should be a good looking piece when finished. The DO should give a...
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    Not such a bugger really Neil, the chisel...

    Not such a bugger really Neil, the chisel sharpened up again OK, and the bowl has an unusual extra feature. Worth an additional $1, at least.

    Jeff
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    Another Found Object

    Luckily I was getting to the last couple of final finishing passes when I heard the not unfamiliar tic, tic, tic, toc, toc, toc, bang, bang, bang, sounds. Turned the lathe off and I’d smoothed the...
  22. Thread: More Spoons

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    Thanks Kidbee I have small displays of my...

    Thanks Kidbee

    I have small displays of my spoons at a couple of galleries in the area -
    * Artisans Gallery, Eumundi http://artisanseumundi.com/
    * Pomona Railway Station Gallery ...
  23. Thread: More Spoons

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    Thanks Simplicity, Gotta say that I had no...

    Thanks Simplicity,
    Gotta say that I had no interest in spoons either (mainly did woodturning) til asked to assist a learner carver source some wood and get started making a spoon. While helping her,...
  24. Thread: More Spoons

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    Thanks RV, I did try doing a conventional shape -...

    Thanks RV, I did try doing a conventional shape - once. But I much prefer the odd and different.
    Jeff
  25. Thread: More Spoons

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    Thanks Phil The wood, for the most part, does...

    Thanks Phil
    The wood, for the most part, does play a lead role in the shape and design, and generally I find that when I follow the wood, I do get better results.
    Jeff
  26. Thread: More Spoons

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    More Spoons

    A couple of the more interesting spoons I’ve made in recent months –

    Camphor Laurel Spoon with a loop handle
    Camphor Laurel Spoon with a small Red Cedar Spoon
    Gardenia Spoon
    Camphor Laurel...
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    Thanks Angela - must have been the finish on it...

    Thanks Angela - must have been the finish on it that made the difference.

    Jeff
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    Thanks for that - for me, it's all about the...

    Thanks for that - for me, it's all about the wood, and luckily I found a really nice piece.

    Jeff
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    Thanks Smiife, love the positivity Jeff

    Thanks Smiife, love the positivity

    Jeff
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    Thanks guys - nice when a very modified plan...

    Thanks guys - nice when a very modified plan comes together . . .
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    Mulberry Bowl that didn't go according to plan

    I usually just lurk in the background but Smiffie's prompting encouraged me to post something. Thanks mate!!

    Funny how things turn out sometimes. . . .
    While I was pretty happy with how this...
  32. Thread: Mango Madness

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    I can see you in the boardies Mapleman, a picture...

    I can see you in the boardies Mapleman, a picture of sartorial elegance

    Jeff
  33. Thread: Mango Madness

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    I've gotta get over there and get some of that...

    I've gotta get over there and get some of that gorgeous stuff - beautiful work Mapleman!

    Should be able to make a swag of spoons from even just one slab

    Jeff
  34. Thread: Paulownia

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    just noticed a guy in Woombye advertising on...

    just noticed a guy in Woombye advertising on gumtree with paulownia for sale

    http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/woombye/building-materials/paulownia-timber-packs/1091976329
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    No secret formulas or mystical ingredients for...

    No secret formulas or mystical ingredients for this lazy boy, I just use
    KUNOS Natural Oil Sealer #244foodsafe according to the manufacturer, easy application and outstanding results (IMO)

    Jeff
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    it has come up a treat Smiffie, your friend will...

    it has come up a treat Smiffie, your friend will be well pleased

    Jeff
  37. Thread: An experiment

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    Lovely work - I particularly like the painted...

    Lovely work - I particularly like the painted leaves one. I might have to have a crack at the technique myself

    Jeff
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    could have put a couple of extra logs across the...

    could have put a couple of extra logs across the bonnet to help balance the load and distribute the weight front to back
  39. Thread: Mango Madness

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    it just keeps getting better

    it just keeps getting better
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    some really beautiful wood coming off the lucas...

    some really beautiful wood coming off the lucas Mapleman, think I'll need to pencil in a trip over to Cedarton

    Jeff
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    Carving tools for newbies

    Hi Newbie. I would suggest that you join a Carvers' Group which has its own chisels so you become more aware of what type of chisels you would like to work with. Working on the tops of small boxes...
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    I brought my proxxon gear from Rob at - My...

    I brought my proxxon gear from Rob at -

    My Tool Store
    P.O Box 210
    Aspley
    QLD 4034
    Australia
    Ph: 0411 605 726

    - excellent service and support
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    W.A.Swap 4 palm blanks ready to go . . . . . . Jeff

    4 palm blanks ready to go . . . . . .

    Jeff
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    W.A.Swap turned this piece green to see how it might look ...

    turned this piece green to see how it might look . . .

    seemed to come up OK; worth perservering with?

    Jeff
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    W.A.Swap Willy, Sounds like a plan - I'll let you know...

    Willy,

    Sounds like a plan - I'll let you know how I go, and when it's cut and dried.

    Jeff
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    W.A.Swap "So, does anyone have any Black Palm, suitable...

    "So, does anyone have any Black Palm, suitable for pen blacks they are will to swap (for far superior WA Timbers or burls) or sell?
    Cheers
    Willy"

    Hi Willy

    I cut a palm tree down last week -...
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    Thanks Tim and Ash Another couple of silky oak...

    Thanks Tim and Ash

    Another couple of silky oak spoons, from the same piece of timber.

    The salad server set was intended to be more of a matching pair however a couple of techo errors...
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    Might also be worth trying the - Camphor...

    Might also be worth trying the -

    Camphor Laurel Initiative
    Lower Mill Rd
    Cooroy
    Phone 07 5447 6198
  49. Thread: small bowl

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    Hi Rod, Lots to like about the bowl. Helpful...

    Hi Rod, Lots to like about the bowl. Helpful critique from the other guys - and my 2 bobs worth concerns the inside bottom of the bowl. My personal preference is for a nice graceful curved bottom,...
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