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2nd October 2012, 11:10 PM
Thread: Upgrading my Lathe
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Thanks for the advice.:U
Thanks for the advice.:U
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2nd October 2012, 11:08 PM
Thread: Upgrading my Lathe
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Adjustable frequency drives (also known as...
Adjustable frequency drives (also known as variable frequency drives) adjust a motor's speed to closely match output requirements, resulting in a typical energy savings of 10 to 50 percent. I dont...
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2nd October 2012, 09:35 PM
Thread: Upgrading my Lathe
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Upgrading my Lathe
Hi All
I have a teknatool 1624-44 lathe which I am happy with but I was thinking of fitting it with VFD. I have read what others have done but I am not sure if I can do it to my lathe. Has anyone... -
6th September 2012, 09:10 PM
Thread: CA Success
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CA Success
:UHi all
I had written in previous threads that I was looking for ways to use CA for finishing on a budget. I was very lucky that Mark from 043 Turning - Location Choice put me onto a product called... -
30th August 2012, 12:33 AM
Thread: FREEBIES @ Timberbits
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Hi all :doh:Bummer I was thinking of placing my...
Hi all
:doh:Bummer I was thinking of placing my first order tomorrow hoping to try out these free blanks. Should of got my but in gear. Great to hear they have great delivery service. Im looking... -
23rd August 2012, 11:03 PM
Thread: Tonights efforts
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Hi John, thanks for the advice about el cheapo...
Hi John, thanks for the advice about el cheapo kits, when I bought my firsy kits I knew nothing about the great online sites, but now I am finding some great pen kits to give a go.
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23rd August 2012, 11:00 PM
Thread: Tonights efforts
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Thanks for the comments Ian. I am not a fan...
Thanks for the comments Ian. I am not a fan :no:of the small centrebands either, I had 3 left to get rid of. That pen is for a friend who liked the small band even though I tried to suggest a bigger...
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23rd August 2012, 09:37 PM
Thread: Tonights efforts
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Tonights efforts
:UHi All
Nothing on the box so I thought I would knock up a couple of pens. Just a slimline and a stylus slimline, I hope you like all comments welcome.
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22nd August 2012, 08:49 PM
Thread: Drlling Blanks
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:2tsup:Thanks Peter Cheers Skewturn
:2tsup:Thanks Peter
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21st August 2012, 09:11 PM
Thread: Drlling Blanks
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Thanks Peter That set up looks good and I will...
Thanks Peter
That set up looks good and I will give your ideas a go. I have a lot to try next time I hit the shed. One question do you cut your blanks a bit bigger for better tolerances if the drill... -
20th August 2012, 10:41 PM
Thread: Drlling Blanks
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Thanks John I am finding the wandering or...
Thanks John
I am finding the wandering or bending drill a little frustrating but it seems that by following your plan It might not happen as much.
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19th August 2012, 09:29 PM
Thread: some shed time 19/08/12
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:2tsup:Nice haul Micheal. Great to see you on the...
:2tsup:Nice haul Micheal. Great to see you on the lathe.
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19th August 2012, 09:25 PM
Thread: zircote sedona
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:2tsup:Love those pens awesome!!!
:2tsup:Love those pens awesome!!!
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19th August 2012, 09:15 PM
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They are beautiful pens the twins will love...
They are beautiful pens the twins will love them.:2tsup:
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19th August 2012, 08:59 PM
Thread: Stylus Streamline
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:2tsup:Nice couple of pens. Cant wait to give my...
:2tsup:Nice couple of pens. Cant wait to give my stylus sets a go.
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19th August 2012, 08:56 PM
Thread: Drlling Blanks
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Thanks Great idea I will give it a go. I tried...
Thanks Great idea I will give it a go. I tried drlling some blanks out on the lathe with the chuck, didny do to bad. I had a couple go a stray.
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18th August 2012, 09:39 PM
Thread: Drlling Blanks
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Thanks for all the different ideas, I look...
Thanks for all the different ideas, I look forward to giving them ago and not blowing a heap more blanks. Thanks for the pics to it is always easier to see examples.
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17th August 2012, 10:34 PM
Thread: Drlling Blanks
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Drlling Blanks
Hi all I need a little help.:C
How do you drill the centre out of varying sized blank. Most of my blanks are cut out of offcuts from my bigger projects. I try to get them square 20x20, 15x15 but its... -
17th August 2012, 09:03 PM
Thread: 2nd weekend of practice and pen making
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Awersome pens you have really been busy.:2tsup:...
Awersome pens you have really been busy.:2tsup:
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17th August 2012, 08:59 PM
Thread: weekend of practice and streamlines
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Nice Pens:2tsup:It makes me want to have a go at...
Nice Pens:2tsup:It makes me want to have a go at some streamlines (something different from the slims Ive been doing.
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17th August 2012, 08:54 PM
Thread: blank gloat
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Some interesting blanks:2tsup:nice haul!!
Some interesting blanks:2tsup:nice haul!!
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17th August 2012, 08:50 PM
Thread: A few Jnr Gents.
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Great pens:2tsup::2tsup:
Great pens:2tsup::2tsup:
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15th August 2012, 11:14 PM
Thread: "Goldfields" Red Gum FP Roman Harvest
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:2tsup:Good save I like it.
:2tsup:Good save I like it.
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15th August 2012, 11:08 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: :doh:Sorry I thought because there were other...
:doh:Sorry I thought because there were other photos of what people had taken out of the box that this was ok. I realize what is in the actual box is a mystery. I still cant wait till the next...
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15th August 2012, 10:39 PM
Thread: Lacquer finish
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Hi Tony I am new to turning but I have learnt...
Hi Tony
I am new to turning but I have learnt from another turner who does pens how to lacquer finish. I brush the finish on the wait 10min then buff 5sec then repeat first step two more times. I... -
15th August 2012, 10:03 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: Can anyone post some more pics Its great seeing...
Can anyone post some more pics Its great seeing what your taking out of the box as it travels around. I will have to take part in the next mystery swap.
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14th August 2012, 10:05 PM
Thread: my kit stocks
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:2tsup:Strewth Micheal I know you said you had a...
:2tsup:Strewth Micheal I know you said you had a couple of kits but that will keep you busy for a while.
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12th August 2012, 10:46 PM
Thread: Hot & Fresh
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:2tsup:Love the pens.
:2tsup:Love the pens.
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10th August 2012, 10:28 PM
Thread: My First Pens Take 2
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Thanks Steve Im keeping that one for myself....
Thanks Steve Im keeping that one for myself. First pen and all that. Got a case and everything.
Plantagenon thanks for the info on the lacquer. Once Ive mastered the CA finish Im going to give the... -
10th August 2012, 09:54 PM
Thread: Some from the last few days
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Very nice pens, you must wrapped:2tsup:
Very nice pens, you must wrapped:2tsup:
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10th August 2012, 09:04 PM
Thread: Roman Harvest Red Gum FP
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Thats one really nice pen :2tsup: Cheers Skewturn
Thats one really nice pen :2tsup:
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9th August 2012, 10:41 PM
Thread: Another experiment
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Nice piece:2tsup:
Nice piece:2tsup:
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9th August 2012, 09:09 PM
Thread: Skew ( curved) advice / practical help
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I agree with APD contact Northern Turners on one...
I agree with APD contact Northern Turners on one of the Saturdays always people willing to help.
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8th August 2012, 11:07 PM
Thread: My First Pens Take 2
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Thanks John I enjoyed making them. Skewturn
Thanks John
I enjoyed making them.
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7th August 2012, 11:25 PM
Thread: CA finish on a budget
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Hi Micheal Youve turned me to the CA side and I...
Hi Micheal
Youve turned me to the CA side and I am having trouble getting my lacquer smooth so I thought I would give it a go.
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7th August 2012, 09:08 PM
Thread: CA finish on a budget
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Cheers thanks for the info I will have a look.:U
Cheers thanks for the info I will have a look.:U
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7th August 2012, 12:15 AM
Thread: CA finish on a budget
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:2tsup:Ive got plenty of this stuff (rug rats)...
:2tsup:Ive got plenty of this stuff (rug rats)
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6th August 2012, 11:54 PM
Thread: CA finish on a budget
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Thanks Fly Is the craft foam just the regular...
Thanks Fly Is the craft foam just the regular stuff from spotlight?
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6th August 2012, 11:27 PM
Thread: CA finish on a budget
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Thanks we have a Reject shop here, I will have to...
Thanks we have a Reject shop here, I will have to try them.
Does anyone know what brand paper towels to use. I just watched a video
were they ignited.:no:
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6th August 2012, 11:18 PM
Thread: CA finish on a budget
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I can buy 8 tubes for $3 so It will be cheap....
I can buy 8 tubes for $3 so It will be cheap.
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6th August 2012, 11:07 PM
Thread: One repair 2 new bullet pens
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:2tsup:Nice pens John, cant wait to get to your...
:2tsup:Nice pens John, cant wait to get to your level.
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6th August 2012, 10:57 PM
Thread: CA finish on a budget
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CA finish on a budget
Hi all
I am interested in having a go at CA finishes. The problem I have is that I am on a budget. Can I get away with the cheap CA bought a cheap shops and hardware stores or does it need to be the... -
6th August 2012, 09:25 PM
Thread: York Gum Burl
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:2tsup:Thats a real nice set of pens Burls always...
:2tsup:Thats a real nice set of pens Burls always look nice.
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6th August 2012, 09:19 PM
Thread: Four More For Then Armory
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:2tsup:Nice bullet pens
:2tsup:Nice bullet pens
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6th August 2012, 09:09 PM
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Great piece Ad Like the WIP pics always good to...
Great piece Ad Like the WIP pics always good to see the process
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:2tsup:Love the pen and huon pine is always nice,...
:2tsup:Love the pen and huon pine is always nice, I turned my first piece a couple weeks ago I loved the smell as well. Hope its not toxic.
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6th August 2012, 08:52 PM
Thread: streamline in cocobolo
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:2tsup:Great bit of timber. I might have to keep...
:2tsup:Great bit of timber. I might have to keep an eye out for some is it expensive.
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6th August 2012, 08:49 PM
Thread: Two new ones
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:2tsup:Very nice
:2tsup:Very nice
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6th August 2012, 08:48 PM
Thread: Only got 2 done today :(
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:2tsup:Nice pens Love the jarrah burl
:2tsup:Nice pens Love the jarrah burl
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6th August 2012, 08:32 PM
Thread: My First Pens Take 2
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Thanks for all the great comments, I am really...
Thanks for all the great comments,
I am really enjoying the challange of turning pens.
Cheers Skewturn