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    Thanks for the replies. Bendigo Bob, sorry...

    Thanks for the replies.

    Bendigo Bob, sorry about your leaks.
    Like others I thought marine ply used a (more) waterproof glue. It does have a more solid feel and weight to it.
    Looks like I'll...
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    Do I need to seal/varnish Marine Ply

    I bought some 9mm marine ply to replace the original 9mm unsealed MDF shelves. These are the lock together metal shelves with MDF boards that drop into the metal frames. Looks like I have a leak in...
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    043Turning also have Comfort pencil kits, copper...

    043Turning also have Comfort pencil kits, copper and gold.
    I also have some Comfort pencil couplers from WoodTurningz, I could part with one. They only come in gold though.

    BTW Comfort and...
  4. Thread: Offset costs

    by switch62
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    If you come into Adelaide then you could go to...

    If you come into Adelaide then you could go to Carba-tec for NCF or AMCS for Zip Kicker . I buy the 8oz bottle of Zip Kicker and fill up a small spray bottle.
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    Nothing wrong with those bushings but once you...

    Nothing wrong with those bushings but once you add in frieght from the US, not worth it. I bought an off cut of round HDPE rod for $4 and turned my own. They work fine. The CA builds up slightly but...
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    To remove the nib you'll need a steel rod the...

    To remove the nib you'll need a steel rod the same or slightly less than the large diameter of the refill, 3mm. I don't know how small the transfer punches got to. You slide the rod through the top...
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    Thanks for the help Jarrad. I know about...

    Thanks for the help Jarrad.

    I know about George as he is a member of IAP and often posts on that forum. I wasn't sure if he was the one that Jerms was refering to near Goolwa. George seems to sell...
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    Got some green wood, what do I do now?

    Following from my last thread, https://www.woodworkforums.com/f14/buying-timber-adelaide-163184/ , I happened to go by a school oval yesterday where they were cutting down a gumtree. I stopped and...
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    John, I went to Western Woodworkers on Saturday...

    John, I went to Western Woodworkers on Saturday and met some of the people there. I'll be joining them in the new year. Thanks.

    I might try contacting my the local councils and see if they will...
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    Jerms, could you be a bit more specific? Is it...

    Jerms, could you be a bit more specific? Is it on the Victor Harbour to Goolwa Rd or the Strathalbyn Rd? I appreciate the information but it is a bit of a trip to try and find the place :)

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    Thanks for the responses dai and john. John, I...

    Thanks for the responses dai and john.

    John, I don't think I'll ever be ready to turn $500 worth of ebony (at least my wallet won't) :oo::D

    You can't (or you can) imagine how I keep eyeing all...
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    Buying timber in Adelaide

    Could anyone suggest places in Adelaide where I can buy wood slabs and/or pieces suitable for making bowls. I started pen making last year and I'm now thinking of going further. I've only got a small...
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    If you really want the bushings try Bear Tooth...

    If you really want the bushings try Bear Tooth Woods they have a Flat Top Pen that looks like your kit. They have the bushings and their freight charge is about $18-$20 for USPS Flat Rate Box. I know...
  14. Thread: Happy pen ?

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    Happy pen ?

    I just made this pen from Hairy Oak.

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    Nice pen, if I do say so my self, but when I turn it to the front........



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    Looks like Hairy Oak aka Stringy Bark Sheoak. ...

    Looks like Hairy Oak aka Stringy Bark Sheoak. Could be another variety of Sheoak, several have that type of grain pattern.

    materials

    Exotic Wood sheoak
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    Avery I think you missed something on the...

    Avery I think you missed something on the Timberbits site. David sells Bock Nibs in 5 and 6 mm sizes. The 5mm nibs will fit the Sedona. So if your friend wants to change the nib, any 5mm nib should...
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    Hi Ian It's a great set of videos, I've watched...

    Hi Ian
    It's a great set of videos, I've watched them several times over the past few months.
    If you find that interesting, you should go to skiprat's website, his tips & tricks section has some...
  18. I'll admit I'm no expert and it's the first time...

    I'll admit I'm no expert and it's the first time I've dried wood.

    The blanks had stopped loosing weight in the oven and actually gained slightly once cooled overnight. I'd say that they just...
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    That looks great. The colours and design go...

    That looks great. The colours and design go really well with the sierra. :2tsup:
  20. Yes, CA does set with moisture. But both blanks...

    Yes, CA does set with moisture. But both blanks were dry and one went off in 3 to 4 hours in it's bag. The other didn't, even after 20 hours.

    I suspect that the first blank still had accelerator...
  21. Here's an update on my attempts to stabilise...

    Here's an update on my attempts to stabilise these blanks. I decided to glue the inclusions with some CA to stop them falling out while the blanks were drying. The idea was to use minimal CA so as to...
  22. Thanks for the reply Neil. I wasn't sure if CA...

    Thanks for the reply Neil. I wasn't sure if CA was the way to go, but I will give it a go once the blanks are dry. Would a vacuum help the CA penetrate the wood or would it just set it off quicker?
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  23. Should I stabilise, cast, CA soak, all of the above ?

    I bought 8 blanks of Tasmainian Eucalypt Burl from an aussie supplier on ebay a while back. They were sold as a little green. I started to air dry them inside but noticed that the beautiful dark bits...
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    Hi, I've got a set you can borrow to make your...

    Hi,
    I've got a set you can borrow to make your pen. They've been used a few times but are still good.

    I'm in Highgate SA, just down from Cross Rd/Fullarton Rd intersection. If you are coming...
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    Though I haven't been pen turning for very long,...

    Though I haven't been pen turning for very long, I might offer my thoughts. Barring any gluing or drilling problems, my novice experience might help. I've done a few of these and yes I have had some...
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    Hi Arry, I know exactly what you mean. I...

    Hi Arry,

    I know exactly what you mean. I started pen turning about 9 months ago had the same problems, so much that once I had to hammer a bushing out of the tube. The thin CA had flowed between...
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