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    QUEENSLAND 11 boards, Jarrah and other timbers

    I have 11 boards to sell as a single lot for $150 ono. I am located in Jimboomba and pick up is required.

    The boards are as follows:

    Jarrah:
    2200x155x25
    1900x153x25
    1850x153x25
    1740x195x20...
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  3. Thread: Weed pot no. 4

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    You're getting really good at these Jeff. You...

    You're getting really good at these Jeff. You need to call them something else though, weed pot will never cut it. How about spherical based vase form or something like that - suggestions from...
  4. Thread: Mushroom soup

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    The cap could sit on the rim of the box though...

    The cap could sit on the rim of the box though couldn't it? Maybe not on this particular box but might be worth thinking about for the many more you'll no doubt make :;

    My thinking is just that...
  5. Thread: Mushroom soup

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    Luvit :2tsup: I like the bark being on the top...

    Luvit :2tsup: I like the bark being on the top and bottom too.

    Since it's an 'innie', maybe better not to have the ledge in the base, have a smooth line instead but I think that is what you meant...
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    Here's the group photo with Sam's treat box...

    Here's the group photo with Sam's treat box insert cos he's probably chewed it apart by now :U.



    Yep, all secure and guarded by a vicious ghost doggie :U



    Nope, not patience -...
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    Well I made the box for the insert. It is...

    Well I made the box for the insert. It is Cooktown Ironwood and it is #$%^ hard :oo:. I spent lots of time sharpening tools and will have to again before I turn anything else.

    The lid didn't like...
  8. Thread: Rosewood Box

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    Nicely done Tony, nice box :2tsup:

    Nicely done Tony, nice box :2tsup:
  9. Thread: Rosewood Box

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    Interesting. I had to go and get a cube to look...

    Interesting. I had to go and get a cube to look at to work out how it ends up with 3 wings!
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    Thanks for the comments, very much appreciated.

    Thanks for the comments, very much appreciated.
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    The chatter killed my first attempt so I started...

    The chatter killed my first attempt so I started again twice (you're right Tony this method doesn't waste wood which is just as well).

    The jam chuck (for the second set of rings) needs to be...
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    Completely agree though I know it is much better...

    Completely agree though I know it is much better coming from Ken :2tsup:
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    The idea to have a ring cut to depth around the...

    The idea to have a ring cut to depth around the insert came from Tony's thread. In his case the ring was actually on the lid.
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    Keith's lattice insert box

    The idea with this box is to have a lattice insert in the top that contrasts with the rest of the box. This is again inspired by Hans Weissflog.

    Not much idea what I'm doing here so any...
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    If I'd known we were allowed serious answers I'd...

    If I'd known we were allowed serious answers I'd have replied earlier :D

    There is a proportion that is supposed to be pleasing to the eye which is known as the Golden Ratio and is about 1.6....
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    Good job Timber Stacker, that's come out very...

    Good job Timber Stacker, that's come out very well :2tsup:
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    I like the two timbers together but I wonder if a...

    I like the two timbers together but I wonder if a black finial would give a better contrast of forms. That is, a continuous black vertical contrasting with the red rings.
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    If you do, think about drilling pilot holes...

    If you do, think about drilling pilot holes before finishing the box and drilling them out to the required size after finishing it. That would minimise the risk of damaging the finished surface but...
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    I'm pretty sure it is Sassafras. I bought a bunch...

    I'm pretty sure it is Sassafras. I bought a bunch of Tasmanian blanks someone was selling off and it was one of them. The finial (if it counts as such!) is purple heart.
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    We are lucky to have you around - inspirational...

    We are lucky to have you around - inspirational work. Isn't it wonderful that Kanooka and ancient Kanooka go so well together?!

    Are the ends of the cascading rings attached to the bowl/finial...
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    I'm going to be trying something like that for my...

    I'm going to be trying something like that for my next box. Hopefully it will work, I'll post a WIP so you'll know one way or another :D
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    I like it too Sawdust maker :2tsup:

    I like it too Sawdust maker :2tsup:
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    Keith's next box(es)

    I was going to have a go at a lattice top box but decided to do something a bit frivolous first. Inspired by Hans Weissflog.
  24. Thread: Anothe eBay lathe

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    Anothe eBay lathe

    Seeing as you're forumites you can have mine for 10% off what he's asking - sound fair? :;
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    Thanks for all your kind comments. Jeff, we're...

    Thanks for all your kind comments. Jeff, we're going to think about whether to get another dog for a while though getting a pup straight away is tempting :U

    Skew, thanks for the advice. I'll...
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    Just a heads up for anyone who bought one of...

    Just a heads up for anyone who bought one of these and wants a stand. Hare and Forbes are selling off the stands for $24.20 https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=W807
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    Our much loved pooch, Sam, died overnight, quite...

    Our much loved pooch, Sam, died overnight, quite unexpectedly though he was off his food yesterday.

    He didn't have any toys, he couldn't see the point of them. He did however love little liver...
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    This one is made from Pink Gidgee, about 11cm...

    This one is made from Pink Gidgee, about 11cm tall.

    The wood is bone dry but has cracked a bit especially the sap wood - is this to be expected?
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    Nice one :2tsup: That ancient kanooka looks...

    Nice one :2tsup:

    That ancient kanooka looks pretty special to me. Why do you say too flexible for hair sticks?
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    Yes :wink:

    Yes :wink:
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    I'll declare a conflict of interest up front. I...

    I'll declare a conflict of interest up front. I have a midi lathe which I should be selling (according to SWMBO) as I have replaced it with a larger one which turned up on eBay at - for me - a price...
  32. Thread: Box #2 S#&t

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    Same technique is also on Mike Darlow's DVDs.

    Same technique is also on Mike Darlow's DVDs.
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    I think it is fairer to say that turned boxes are...

    I think it is fairer to say that turned boxes are usually made with grain running top to bottom. There are exceptions, probably numerous, but one that springs to mind is the winged boxes like...
  34. Thread: Box #2 S#&t

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    I think this video on YouTube by bobham5 is the...

    I think this video on YouTube by bobham5 is the same technique except he doesn't drill a hole first:
    YouTube - End grain hollowing with a 1/2" spindle gouge
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    The black ring trick is neat. I'm kinda...

    The black ring trick is neat. I'm kinda surprised that the kitchen towel didn't burst into flames though :o
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    And a dumb question from me too - how do you hold...

    And a dumb question from me too - how do you hold the parting tool blade in the handle?
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    I love the contrast between the charred outside...

    I love the contrast between the charred outside and the red inside. I agree with Skew it would be better without the foot. You could think about wire brushing the outside some more, charring with a...
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    They are simple little boxes though TTIT, not...

    They are simple little boxes though TTIT, not like your amazing creation :D.

    How many more I make depends on how complicated the boxes are and whether I get distracted :U. I set out to spend an...
  39. Thread: Slop on tailstock

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    I thought I'd read about a fix for this - here it...

    I thought I'd read about a fix for this - here it is https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=93750&highlight=tailstock+mc900+plate
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    Day 16, inlay

    I have a piece of pink gidgee with a few borer holes in it. This is the end and has two badly placed holes so I thought I'd use the middle as an inlay. Hot melt glued to a piece of wood in the scroll...
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    I would plan the whole box first, finial and all...

    I would plan the whole box first, finial and all to get the proportions right and curves playing together.
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    Thanks Eliza. This top has to be spun with...

    Thanks Eliza.

    This top has to be spun with the bit at the top of the finial - the thin bit is too thin. A thicker stem with a ball would certainly work much better. I was aiming for a continuous...
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    Day 15, another top that's a top!

    I was tempted to get more fancy with the finial but even this one is much harder to use for spinning the top than a thicker one so I'm glad I didn't.

    There's some bright red in the middle of this...
  44. Thread: Solomons Ebony

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    Brian, I for one - can only speak for myself...

    Brian,

    I for one - can only speak for myself - appreciate your comments. I have never been to the Solomon Islands but I have travelled extensively elsewhere and believe that sensible harvesting...
  45. Thread: Finial box

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    Nice work Eliza :2tsup: I'm starting to get...

    Nice work Eliza :2tsup:

    I'm starting to get finial envy :yikes:
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    You can beat me to doing one with a tippe top as...

    You can beat me to doing one with a tippe top as a lid :U
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    Other things learned so far: A light that can...

    Other things learned so far:

    A light that can be moved around is really handy whilst hollowing. I ended up getting an angle poise style one pretty cheaply from Ikea which is fixed to the wall...
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    Day 14 A top that's.. a top!

    Another little silky oak box. No WIP as it is just the standard method except the top is an innie and a top as well :wink:
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    Do a box with 48 of them - the practise would...

    Do a box with 48 of them - the practise would help no end :D
  50. Thread: Box failure no 3

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    You should have made a little top for the 'weed...

    You should have made a little top for the 'weed pot' (which I like by the way!) and called it a box :U

    What wood is the box?
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