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1st February 2023, 10:35 PM
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Wow this is a old post revived :U True...
Wow this is a old post revived :U
True quarter sawn is with the growth rings at right angles to the cut face. That diagram is for how to get only true quarter sawn boards from a log, and so... -
31st January 2023, 12:11 PM
Thread: Ebonizing with Iron Acetate
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What steel wool did you use? If using course...
What steel wool did you use? If using course steel wool you may not be able to see the steel dissolving. I use the ultra fine steel wool, XXXX or 0000 (depending on brand)
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28th January 2023, 12:06 PM
Thread: *macassar ebony*
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SOLD: How sure are you it's Macassar Ebony? Just...
How sure are you it's Macassar Ebony?
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22nd September 2022, 11:54 AM
Thread: Brazilian Rosewood
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WANTED:QLD. I have some, plus other Rosewoods. What size are...
I have some, plus other Rosewoods. What size are you after?
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7th July 2022, 10:45 AM
Thread: Tea tree
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Depends on which Tea Tree, there are a few, but...
Depends on which Tea Tree, there are a few, but they do take a long time to dry due to the oil content (similar issues with Olive). Take some photos
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24th June 2022, 12:05 PM
Thread: Macadamia timber
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Seal them well, both love to crack
Seal them well, both love to crack
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24th June 2022, 11:48 AM
Thread: Purple Heart or Osage Orange
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WANTED:QLD. I have dry Osage Orange in log form (150-300...
I have dry Osage Orange in log form (150-300 ida) and although cracked, you should be able to get what you need from them. I do not have Purpleheart, but have Pink Gidgee instead. It may get...
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6th February 2022, 06:15 PM
Thread: Soon I'll be leaving the forums.
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So sorry to hear Peter. Don't get on here that...
So sorry to hear Peter. Don't get on here that much anymore so miss quite a few of the announcements. A lot of us old Forumites are getting to that age where we are all vulnerable to all the crap...
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18th January 2022, 04:04 PM
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Must have missed this thread. Looks definitely...
Must have missed this thread. Looks definitely like Ironwood to me, same species as Cooktown Ironwood, except this is usually called NT Ironwood :D
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7th January 2022, 08:44 PM
Thread: Sherwood Cyclone Dust Separator
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SOLD: How fast do you need it gone? I'm interested,...
How fast do you need it gone? I'm interested, but won't be down in Melb for another month
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1st January 2022, 04:55 PM
Thread: PM 10V tool steel in low angle jack
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I have a few 10V woodturning chisels. Here's a...
I have a few 10V woodturning chisels. Here's a link with info on the steel and how to sharpen Cindy Drozda, Tool Steel
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26th December 2021, 12:54 PM
Thread: White timber types please.
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After flattening post casting and sanding to 400...
After flattening post casting and sanding to 400 I tend to do a float coat of self levelling clear coating epoxy (warning - if both parts are not clear, then it's not clear coat. Maybe fine on dark...
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24th December 2021, 07:23 PM
Thread: White timber types please.
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Sorry Matt I missed this thread but I see you got...
Sorry Matt I missed this thread but I see you got what I consider to be the whitest timber in Aus NIH.
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24th December 2021, 06:28 PM
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Blackwood or one of the many other Acacias
Blackwood or one of the many other Acacias
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20th December 2021, 11:28 AM
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There are many trees that have medullary rays,...
There are many trees that have medullary rays, but I can't say any of the palms have them, so I tend to agree that description is a memory error.
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11th December 2021, 07:39 PM
Thread: Ironwood hot plate stand finish
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Depends on timber species, size and how dry it is...
Depends on timber species, size and how dry it is to start with. I use my dehydrator or my smoker oven on low temps to start with when green for reasonably stable timber. I often start at 30 for a...
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10th December 2021, 12:41 PM
Thread: Ironwood hot plate stand finish
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Actually no, it stinks but only lasts a day, then...
Actually no, it stinks but only lasts a day, then again I like it :rolleyes:
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8th December 2021, 10:06 PM
Thread: Ironwood hot plate stand finish
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I've been applying inside the house in the lounge...
I've been applying inside the house in the lounge room with the aircon on if it's too hot or humid.
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5th December 2021, 02:03 PM
Thread: Ironwood hot plate stand finish
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I use Rustins Plastic Finish, water/heat/chemical...
I use Rustins Plastic Finish, water/heat/chemical resistant and you can achieve flat/satin/gloss finish.
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2nd December 2021, 12:25 PM
Thread: Grinding Wheel?????????
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Got to ask, why 1/4" ???
Got to ask, why 1/4" ???
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9th November 2021, 11:33 AM
Thread: wadkin CC cross cut radial arm saw
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Wow if only I had the room, beautiful old beast...
Wow if only I had the room, beautiful old beast of a saw
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9th November 2021, 11:20 AM
Thread: Goblets
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+1 Rustins Plastic Finish
+1 Rustins Plastic Finish
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9th November 2021, 11:19 AM
Thread: Timber ID
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Sheoak, not sure of which one
Sheoak, not sure of which one
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30th October 2021, 01:45 PM
Thread: Teak Vanity
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I'm making 2 bathroom basin/bowls at the moment...
I'm making 2 bathroom basin/bowls at the moment out of timber and resin. One out of Aus Red Cedar with Turqoise resin, the other Budgeroo with Antique Copper resin, both inside size diameter 400 x...
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21st October 2021, 09:17 PM
Thread: Jacaranda
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WANTED:A.C.T. Ah crap, didn't see that. You could try and talk...
Ah crap, didn't see that. You could try and talk to him, he may post some of it
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19th October 2021, 11:00 AM
Thread: Jacaranda
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WANTED:A.C.T. That's what post is for. Not much difference to...
That's what post is for. Not much difference to me on the Gold Coast or Mapleman used to be. I buy timber from around the world
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18th October 2021, 06:10 PM
Thread: Jacaranda
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WANTED:A.C.T. See Jacaranda slabs...
See Jacaranda slabs
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15th October 2021, 07:06 PM
Thread: Best finish for Blackwood Lazy Susan
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It's available from Carrols CWS Store - Rustins...
It's available from Carrols CWS Store - Rustins Plastic Coating
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15th October 2021, 07:01 PM
Thread: Jacaranda
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WANTED:A.C.T. Short answer is yes. What are you after?
Short answer is yes. What are you after?
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14th October 2021, 12:16 PM
Thread: Can this still be milled?
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Cherry can easily spalt, like a lot of timbers,...
Cherry can easily spalt, like a lot of timbers, the is the start of rotting
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14th October 2021, 12:07 PM
Thread: Best finish for Blackwood Lazy Susan
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I use Rustins Plastic Finish, as it doesn't stain...
I use Rustins Plastic Finish, as it doesn't stain nor mark easily, and is food safe once set. You can achieve satin or full gloss. You put on a number of coats just 1 hr apart (check instructions...
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8th October 2021, 09:04 PM
Thread: Drying Musk Burl
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If it I tight grain I just leave it in a...
If it I tight grain I just leave it in a sheltered but ventilated area to dry. Burl has grain going in all directions, so there is no point sealing any of it, indeed being that wet you run the risk...
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4th October 2021, 09:32 PM
Thread: Jacaranda
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To be honest I don't remember, but most of my...
To be honest I don't remember, but most of my stuff gets a lacquer finish, these days clear car lacquer, but back then it may have been Nitro Cellulose Lacquer (satin)
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1st October 2021, 03:08 PM
Thread: Jacaranda
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Great score :cool: You will find the older trees...
Great score :cool: You will find the older trees have a dark honey colour once seasoned, in lieu of the normal lighter colour, and as you have found full of figure.
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25th September 2021, 06:39 PM
Thread: You're gonna need a bigger lathe
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Definitely bolted down, with M20 chemset bolts...
Definitely bolted down, with M20 chemset bolts into the concrete slab
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25th September 2021, 11:18 AM
Thread: Is Ubeaut into camping now???
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HEADS UP Is Ubeaut into camping now???
Just saw this in one of my camping groups
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25th September 2021, 11:11 AM
Thread: VALE - Bruce Talbot
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DEATH NOTICE He will be missed. Was only talking to him a...
He will be missed. Was only talking to him a week or 2 before he passed.
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25th September 2021, 11:05 AM
Thread: You're gonna need a bigger lathe
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I have a Woodfast3040 and it can turn up to 800mm...
I have a Woodfast3040 and it can turn up to 800mm dia bowl blanks and 600 diameter x 1m long spindle blanks. Here is one of my latest blanks being lifted onto the lathe, a 750mm long 600mm dia Silky...
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12th September 2021, 11:11 AM
Thread: Bauhinia Cunninghamii
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LOL ok. I did find one photo of the White...
LOL ok. I did find one photo of the White Bauhinia I scored. Mind you the ends, bleeding with sap, just painted with PVA at the time
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10th September 2021, 11:39 AM
Thread: Fiddlewood (Cytharexylumspinosum)
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FREE: NSW Shame your in Sydney, I would have loved some
Shame your in Sydney, I would have loved some
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10th September 2021, 11:35 AM
Thread: Bauhinia Cunninghamii
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Got to remember Red and White Bauhinia grow in...
Got to remember Red and White Bauhinia grow in the same area, so others growing around doesn't necessarily mean that's what you have. My thoughts of White Bauhinia is based on the timber sapwood...
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9th September 2021, 10:55 AM
Thread: Bauhinia Cunninghamii
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Unfortunately I put my White Bauhinia in a steel...
Unfortunately I put my White Bauhinia in a steel drum of water to cure slowly whilst I was away for 13 moths travelling. The water went acidic and reacted with the steel drum effectively making...
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8th September 2021, 05:32 PM
Thread: Bauhinia Cunninghamii
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Hi FW, the timber and bark do not look like Red...
Hi FW, the timber and bark do not look like Red Bauhinia, the Red Bauhinia (Lysiphyllum carronii) has a thick sapwood and a relatively small dark hardwood. It looks more like White Bauhinia...
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8th September 2021, 04:52 PM
Thread: Ebony for sale
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Ive got quite a few species of Ebony and can fix...
Ive got quite a few species of Ebony and can fix you up with something. I'm on Nerang on the Gold Coast and have a heap of other species. So if your up for a drive your welcome to call in. Best to...
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28th June 2021, 07:10 PM
Thread: $130 (3x Aus made) Vacuum Clamps
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SOLD: I'll take them if acejas doesn't take them
I'll take them if acejas doesn't take them
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23rd June 2021, 01:20 PM
Thread: Stabilising small pieces for CNC
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Only totally encapsulating it, but the...
Only totally encapsulating it, but the encapsulating medium needs to be strong/flexible enough for the timber's movement. Stabilising removes movement due to moisture but nothing removes the...
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21st June 2021, 11:24 PM
Thread: Stabilising small pieces for CNC
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Ok to stabilise properly you need to dry the...
Ok to stabilise properly you need to dry the timber to 0%MC (drying at over 100C until it stops losing weight, and then a few more hours). You then cool in sealed bags so they don't take on...
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14th June 2021, 10:53 PM
Thread: Pepper grinder blanks
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SOLD: Hi David, long time no see due to COVID. I'll...
Hi David, long time no see due to COVID.
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27th April 2021, 10:44 PM
Thread: Tree removed
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Very nice. Like all fruit and nut trees, it...
Very nice.
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20th April 2021, 04:17 PM
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I've had many a vegetable oil go rancid in the...
I've had many a vegetable oil go rancid in the cupboard. Not sure about Olive Oil, my understanding is it too has a use by date once opened, most don't last that long to worry about.
Used to be a...