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    Ironwood that's one beautiful pen you have made....

    Ironwood that's one beautiful pen you have made. Now that I know what the timber looks like and not just the slender tree that the timber came from I will have to see if I can find some myself.
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    The common name of Tasmanian Oak is actually a...

    The common name of Tasmanian Oak is actually a Eucalyptus species. It's better to use botinacal names so confusion doesn't run riot.
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    Exactly and some "Silky Oak" aren't even of the...

    Exactly and some "Silky Oak" aren't even of the same genera let alone the same family. Tasmanian Oak for instance is a Eucalyptus species.
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    No worries Ironwood. I have been a member of...

    No worries Ironwood. I have been a member of three different Society for Growing Australian Plants including Townsville which is where Grevillea pteridifolia grown, north and west of the city of...
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    No worries Ironwood. I have also been a member of...

    No worries Ironwood. I have also been a member of three different Society for Growing Australian Plants and that's what I know what this particular Grevillea species looks like.
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    Sorry it's very difficult for me to see exactly...

    Sorry it's very difficult for me to see exactly what is on the thread because I only have an Android phone. The description of the shrub matches exactly how Grevillea pteridifolia is. This shrub...
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    The tree that has the common name of Silky Oak is...

    The tree that has the common name of Silky Oak is Grevillea robusta because of its robust nature. Most Grevillea species are shrubs with the exception of Grevillea pteridifolia which is a large tree...
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    I forgot to add that I'm back in beautiful...

    I forgot to add that I'm back in beautiful Toowoomba now as sadly my dear old furry friend Charlie Brown Maine Coon X cat had to be put to sleep when his chronic asthma worsened overnight to the...
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    I'm still here at least.

    I haven't been able to do any pen 🖋 turning since my life was turned completely upside down when on the 8th. August 2014 at 2.30 pm I was diagnosed with a brain tumour that proved to be cancer. I had...
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    Least toxic glue for brass pen tubes

    Hi I'm Penqueen. 😀 Does anyone know what is the least toxic glue for brass pen tubes that go into the drilled pen 🖋 blanks. Super glue doesn't agree with me so I would really appreciate some feedback...
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    QUEENSLAND Powerball3 do you still have some Burdekin Plum...

    Powerball3 do you still have some Burdekin Plum timber suitable for pen blanks left?
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
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    Amos sent me a goodbye message on Facebook...

    Amos sent me a goodbye message on Facebook messager a few weeks ago. 😢

    Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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    Amos

    Did anyone else know that our dear friend Amos is in the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane? His wife has told me that Amos has a bowel obstruction.
    Sincerely Penqueen aka Marg
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    Amos is a Facebook friend of mine. He's a lovely...

    Amos is a Facebook friend of mine. He's a lovely man who goes out of his way to help anyone. He's not in Palliative Care at the moment. 😀 As far as I Amos is back with his son in Brisbane. He's...
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    Does anybody have experience with brain cancer...

    Does anybody have experience with brain cancer and trying to turn pens? The large tumour that's on my left frontal lobe can't be removed. I also now have cortical dysfunction of the right parietal...
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    Thank-you all very much everyone. 😀 I really...

    Thank-you all very much everyone. 😀 I really appreciate your moral support. I am hoping the local Mens Shed works out for me. It's been recently taken over by a local nursing home and nothing is...
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    Thanks old1955

    Thanks old1955
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    Penqueen

    Hi everyone Penqueen here. I have not been to this forum or done any woodwork for ages due to health issues regarding my balance. I still went out to the Toowoomba club to help out wherever I...
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    Stunning Burl.

    OMG Peter that was a stunning piece of burl. :2tsup:

    Marg.:)
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    :2tsup:Very noice pen....so glad that you rescued...

    :2tsup:Very noice pen....so glad that you rescued it and I bet your friend is too.:2tsup:

    Marg.
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    Perfection Plus.

    Amos, what can I say but stunning pen blank and pen kit then all resulting in an incredible looking pen with your expertise. :2tsup: Congratulations.:2tsup:

    Marg.
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    Amazing Pen

    :2tsup:Pete congratulations on turning such an amazing pen, it it beautiful. :2tsup: I bet your doctor was very appreciative.:2tsup:

    I wish you and Wilma all the best with your health issues in...
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    Beautiful work :-)

    Wow beautiful work there. :-)

    I have to get my workshop area sorted and then I aim to start having a go at some intarsia.

    Marg.
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    'The prevailing act for currency is Section 19(1)...

    'The prevailing act for currency is Section 19(1) of the Crimes (Currency) Act 1981....but for those who incorporate Australian coins in wooden artworks, the following may also be of interest....
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    Hopefully a speedy recovery

    I wish you a speedy recovery Amos and hope you are as well as you can be.

    Marg.
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    I hope to be over your way next year and would...

    I hope to be over your way next year and would love to drop in.:)

    Marg.:)
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    Stunning Pen :-)

    Wow a stunning pen you have there. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: I have been fortunate enough to buy some Huon Pine birds eye recently from the Gold Coast area.:D The ends are waxed so I'm assuming...
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    Reason for Queen's visit to Oz

    The Queen and Prince Phillip came to Australia for HM to open the Commonwealth Head of State meeting in Perth. As the Commonwealth Head of State, she is likely to do this for as long as she is...
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    Lookin' good.... :-)

    :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:Yep it's lookin' good, just like 'the man' :D:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

    Marg.
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    Hey DCooper, thanks for the tip re the black...

    Hey DCooper, thanks for the tip re the black backing board as opposed to painting a piece of ply with black paint. :) I found some place online in Brisbane northside but thought I would try up here...
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    Thanks Pete :-)

    Thank you very much Pete for your input and advice, it's very much appreciated especially the tips about the ply. :) I asked about thin ply because of the portrait that I wish to make for my eldest...
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    Confidence....

    I reckon reading this thread with all the positive posts should help with the confidence. :)

    Marg.
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    Thanks for your valued input DCooper:) Yes I...

    Thanks for your valued input DCooper:) Yes I intend ordering from Helen Harris and I will certainly ask about (and probably order some of ) the 'new' spiral blades. I feel that purchasing my Trupro...
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    The WOW factor....

    WOW! They are stunningly beautiful rose photographs :) Congratulations on your excellent photography. :)

    Marg.:)
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    Yeah I lived in Ipswich for two and a half years...

    Yeah I lived in Ipswich for two and a half years and was a club member there for around 18 months.
    Due to chemical sensitivites I can't do the CA finish but I don't like shiny timber anyway. I use...
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    Neat dolls house

    Wow cool one neat dolls house, great job. :D I bet you are one popular Grandad :D
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    Eisbaer, I hope your wife does keep turning pens...

    Eisbaer, I hope your wife does keep turning pens ect and not so she gets to be better than you but I think it is wonderful that women are doing woodwork now.....

    The bloke (from Ipswich club) who...
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    "Marg, I'm not exactly sure of the final design...

    "Marg, I'm not exactly sure of the final design but I like something like the pic attached. Because of the layout of the area I have to work with the cabinet will be extended to the right hand side...
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    Duh to me ;-)

    Yeah duh to me :rolleyes:.....sorry fellas I got a bit carried away with my love for my Jet lathe and did not notice the post was about a metal lathe ....oops....:D

    Marg.:)
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    I agree with Tea Lady... :-)

    I agree with Tea Lady ... I think myrtle is too pink to go with the bhs and yes I have some myrtle here too......:)
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    What doors, sliding, hung...

    Corbs I was wondering about what doors are you putting on the entertainment cabinet. The reason being is I think what you already have would make absolutely beautiful doors that should be...
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    I can't handle CA for finishing so will never use...

    I can't handle CA for finishing so will never use it. I have used the hard pen wax sticks from Carbatec and flannellette held against the turned pen blanks to burnish them. I've had no problem with...
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    Could not resist....

    :laughing1:I just had to drop that one in there re someone I know teaching his wife to turn :q weg

    They are both incredible woodturners and turn out some amazing stuff, very fine work....:)
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    Jet mini Lathe

    I paid $340 for my Jet Mini Lathe four and a half years ago and Jenevene is the dream machine. :D She is smooth as and hums along like a quiet little bee. :) I went to QTurn in 2007 and there were 10...
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    I would leave the beautiful log as it is and go...

    I would leave the beautiful log as it is and go find a burl :D..... I love fungi.....:)

    Marg.
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    Wow factor

    Wow this work has the WOW factor. :D I am definately interested in the tutorial as I have a grandson who loves dragons. :)

    Marg.
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    Dont sell your lathe....

    There is NO WAY I would ever sell my lathe and I'm a woman. :D I had to sell my pottery wheel years ago and still regret it....... we were moving into a caravan and it would not fit in the door, also...
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    I know someone who after twenty years of wood...

    I know someone who after twenty years of wood turning had his wife ask him to teach her to turn.......now when they enter competitions together, sometimes she beats him....:D

    Marg.
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    Jet Mini lathe

    My choice of a lathe for a beginner was a Jet Mini lathe which I am very happy with. :D I love how smooth my Jenavene is and how smoothly she hums along. :D You may prefer something larger but there...
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