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10th March 2019, 08:29 PM
Thread: Show us your 2019 Pen Swap
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Yes. It is the metal polish Brasso. The same...
Yes. It is the metal polish Brasso. The same process works well on Acrylics.
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8th March 2019, 09:46 PM
Thread: Show us your 2019 Pen Swap
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Thanks Brainstrust The finish is CA. I sand...
Thanks Brainstrust
The finish is CA. I sand the blank to 600 then give it a coat of boiled linseed oil. Wipe off the excess and then give it ten coats of thin CA. I am using Starbond odorless.
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29th January 2019, 05:21 PM
Thread: 2019Australia Day Pen Swap Pairings
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PM sent.
PM sent.
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24th January 2019, 07:25 PM
Thread: Australia Day Pen Swap 2019 Registration
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BamBam53 / New Zealand / 1 pen / New Zealand or...
BamBam53 / New Zealand / 1 pen / New Zealand or overseas
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16th November 2018, 08:01 PM
Thread: Fast drying gap filler type glue
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I got my Black Starbond from Timberly Wood...
I got my Black Starbond from Timberly Wood Turning in New Zealand. Star bond Black supa glue wood filler
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11th September 2018, 07:48 PM
Thread: Teknatool Lathe Manuals
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Teknatool Lathe Manuals
I was looking for a a manual for my Nova Mecury lathe and came across a Teknatool support web site. It is a gold mine if you are looking for Teknatool manuals. It even has the manual for the original...
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17th June 2018, 06:57 PM
Thread: Gorilla Glue
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I use gorilla glue for all my wooden blanks,...
I use gorilla glue for all my wooden blanks, epoxy for everything else.
Sand the outside of the tube, wipe with lacquer thinner and plug the ends of the tube with a ball of tissue. Run a bead of... -
2nd April 2018, 07:04 PM
Thread: Mini drill
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That's interesting. I have a Jacob brand drill...
That's interesting. I have a Jacob brand drill press, made in Taiwan. I bought it in Australia in 1988 and it has no safety interlocks on the cover.
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31st March 2018, 08:46 PM
Thread: Show us your 2018 Australia Day pens
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I received my pen from Simplicity two weeks back...
I received my pen from Simplicity two weeks back and have been a bit slack in posting the pictures. The pen is a Sierra in King Wood and a selection of blanks.
Great work on the pen mate.
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14th March 2018, 07:47 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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11th March 2018, 07:58 PM
Thread: Huon Pine and CA glue
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I have had the CA on a couple of pens crack...
I have had the CA on a couple of pens crack recently. I put it down to the old CA I was using. It was a year old.
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11th February 2018, 08:10 PM
Thread: Blank and Kit ID
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Penn State Industries sell an 8mm circuit board...
Penn State Industries sell an 8mm circuit board blank about that length. https://www.pennstateind.com/store/WXCB8R.html.
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16th January 2018, 08:00 PM
Thread: Australia Day Pen Swap 2018 Registration
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BamBam53. New Zealand. 1 pen. Overseas ok.
BamBam53. New Zealand. 1 pen. Overseas ok.
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4th October 2017, 07:33 PM
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Poll: It has not done that much work really. I bought a...
It has not done that much work really. I bought a 16mm and a 10mm at the same time, they both sat unused for 15 years. The 16mm in the photo is dirty from roughing out some green bowls last weekend....
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3rd October 2017, 08:21 PM
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Poll: I have the same P&N bowl gouge. I bought it about...
I have the same P&N bowl gouge. I bought it about 1994 I think. The box it came in describes it as a 16mm bowl gouge M2 HSS. I am not sure how to describe the flute but it works for me.
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4th September 2017, 09:00 PM
Thread: hollow form ..... oooopppsss
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If it's any consolation, I saw Phil Irons do the...
If it's any consolation, I saw Phil Irons do the same thing during a demonstration a couple of years back.
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11th July 2017, 08:27 PM
Thread: Brand new Titan plane iron!
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Chris On a Windows computer , if you hold down...
Chris
On a Windows computer , if you hold down the Alt key and enter 0163, you will get the £ character.
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Nice lot of pens there MIK. Every pen turner...
Nice lot of pens there MIK.
Every pen turner should have a Which Pen Will I Use Today collection. You can make a lot of sales by just carrying a good looking pen with you.
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2nd June 2017, 07:59 PM
Thread: Extended mandrel for sanding - 6mm ?
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I tried 1/4" silver steel and as Dallas said,...
I tried 1/4" silver steel and as Dallas said, slimline tubes will not fit over it. Some bushings will fit but they are a very tight fit.
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4th April 2017, 08:51 PM
Thread: Copper ferrule - coating?
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Incralac is the way to got. It is formulated to...
Incralac is the way to got. It is formulated to work on brass and copper and is harder than the White Night lacquer. It also comes in a spray can.
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1st March 2017, 08:11 PM
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My Mother sold her house is Sydney by auction in...
My Mother sold her house is Sydney by auction in late 2014.
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24th February 2017, 07:03 PM
Thread: Australia Day 2017 Show us your Pens!!
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Sticky: This is the third year I have taken part in the...
This is the third year I have taken part in the pen swap and the third time I have been paired with a Michael. Go figure.
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16th February 2017, 07:34 PM
Thread: Australia Day 2017 Show us your Pens!!
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Sticky: This is the pen I received from Grommett. It is a...
This is the pen I received from Grommett. It is a PSI Vertex kit in Queensland Red Bean. Thanks Michael for the fantastic pen and blanks. Your pen is on its way.
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14th February 2017, 06:50 PM
Thread: Australia Day 2017 Show us your Pens!!
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Sticky: Australia Post has done well. Michael's pen...
Australia Post has done well. Michael's pen arrived today. My pen will be on it's way tomorrow. Let's see what New Zealand Post are like.
I will post some pictures tomorrow.
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17th January 2017, 07:46 PM
Thread: Extras from 2016 Pen Swap
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Extras from 2016 Pen Swap
I was partnered with MIK in the 2016 pen swap. As well a receiving a fantastic pen, I also got some blanks from MIK. The photos below are the pens made from some those blanks.
Michael
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17th January 2017, 07:29 PM
Thread: Australia Day Pen Swap 2017
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Sticky: I'm in. BamBam53 New Zealand 1 pen Overseas...
I'm in.
BamBam53
New Zealand
1 pen
Overseas Yes
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22nd September 2016, 09:30 PM
Thread: Latest batch of the finest WA timbers
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A very nice batch of pens there Willy. I have...
A very nice batch of pens there Willy.
I have also given up on a pen mill with the larger pens. The steel cutter I have won't hold an edge and clogs. I have an old Carbatec pen mill with a carbide... -
22nd September 2016, 08:53 PM
Thread: Refreshing CA finish
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With my CA finish, I just use use car polish as...
With my CA finish, I just use use car polish as the last step after Brasso. I let it haze dry on the pen, then polish with a soft cloth on the lathe. It seems to resist finger prints pretty well.
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5th September 2016, 08:48 PM
Thread: Bill Jones videos
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Thanks for sharing Robin. I used to enjoy his...
Thanks for sharing Robin.
I used to enjoy his articles in Woodturning magazine. I bought both books back in 1998 for $25 each at Dymocks in Sydney. The prices on Amazon are a lot higher now.
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24th August 2016, 08:30 PM
Thread: Vicmarc lathe config questions
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Hi Robin Have you tried contacting Wood...
Hi Robin
Have you tried contacting Wood Working HQ? They are the New Zealand agents for Vicmarc and have them on sale at the moment.
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19th July 2016, 08:12 PM
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You could try a bolt with the same thread as your...
You could try a bolt with the same thread as your mandrel rod and a large flat washer.
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10th June 2016, 08:00 PM
Thread: 4 new elements Nh, Mc, Ts and Og
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I believe it it the first time they have named...
I believe it it the first time they have named new element after a living scientist. Oganesson recognises Yuri Oganessian.
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28th May 2016, 09:13 PM
Thread: Aussie Oil - FINALLY AVAILABLE IN U.S.A.
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Hi Neil When will it get to New Zealand?
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15th April 2016, 08:09 PM
Thread: Mushroom clocks
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What about adding some ears and calling them...
What about adding some ears and calling them "Mickey Mouse Club" clocks.
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27th March 2016, 09:07 PM
Thread: CA Finish with Zap CA
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I use Starbond CA and accelerator though I try to...
I use Starbond CA and accelerator though I try to avoid using accelerator on the final coats. I always leave the CA overnight to fully cure, wet sand with 1200 to remove any ridges, then polish...
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19th March 2016, 07:09 PM
Thread: Turnings - what do you do with yours?
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I have given a lot of pens and bowls away to...
I have given a lot of pens and bowls away to family and friends over the years and that outlet is now flooded.
The club I belong to runs a stall at the local farmers market every week. Members can... -
16th March 2016, 07:38 PM
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I bought a second hand Nova Mercury before...
I bought a second hand Nova Mercury before Christmas. They are a great little lathe. Mine already has the bed extension on it, otherwise I would have been interested.
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13th March 2016, 06:38 PM
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This is the pen and goodies I received from...
This is the pen and goodies I received from MBUMIK. The pen is fantastic and I really like it.
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10th March 2016, 08:29 PM
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MIK I should have included some details on the...
MIK
I should have included some details on the pen in the package. http://d1r5wj36adg1sk.cloudfront.net/images/smilies/blush-anim-cl.gif
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6th March 2016, 08:06 PM
Thread: WIP ... Jim Beam
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You have to experiment if you want to grow your...
You have to experiment if you want to grow your skills.
I have never tried casting but the CA should stabilise the charcoal layer and help keep it in place.
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2nd March 2016, 06:35 PM
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I have finished my pen, a bit later than I...
I have finished my pen, a bit later than I thought. It will be on it's way to MIK tommorrow.
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Four places that sell lathes in New Zealand that...
Four places that sell lathes in New Zealand that come to mind are:
Machinery House
Timberly Woodturning
Carbatec New Zealand
Woodworking HQ
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20th January 2016, 07:26 PM
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BamBam53, New Zealand, 1, overseas ok.
BamBam53, New Zealand, 1, overseas ok.
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18th January 2016, 06:38 PM
Thread: Masters to close
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It would be a shame if they shut Masters down....
It would be a shame if they shut Masters down. There may be some bargains to be had but a lot of people will loose their jobs.
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13th December 2015, 08:39 PM
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I have got a rotary adjuster on my Jacob drill...
I have got a rotary adjuster on my Jacob drill press bought in 1988. As BobL says, they have been around for a while.
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23rd November 2015, 08:00 PM
Thread: Cheap Biscuits
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Cheap Biscuits
I was looking around the local Mitre 10 Mega store at the weekend.
They now stock a range of Bosch drill bits and among these were Bosch No 20 biscuits. $7.04 for a bag of 100. The last time I... -
12th November 2015, 06:07 PM
Thread: The end of my world as I know it.
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This could lead to his and hers lathes, then an...
This could lead to his and hers lathes, then an even bigger shed, then ...
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12th November 2015, 05:49 PM
Thread: 5yrs is to long
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Drill a hole in the lump and glue a tube in. Five...
Drill a hole in the lump and glue a tube in. Five year minute epoxy should be ok. :)
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South Auckland Woodturners Guild have plans for a...
South Auckland Woodturners Guild have plans for a wooden pen press on their web site. http://www.sawg.org.nz/tipsnjigs/
I use my bench vise to press my pens together.
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13th October 2015, 06:15 PM
Thread: Rotating handles for rolling pin
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We have an old rolling pin with rotating handles...
We have an old rolling pin with rotating handles that was handed from my mother in law. It is made the way China describes with an axle through the middle.