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    Thanks for the advice.:U

    Thanks for the advice.:U
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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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    Upgrading my Lathe

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    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...
  4. 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...
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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...
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
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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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    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.
    Slimline is olive root
    Stylus is weeping...
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    :2tsup:Thanks Peter Cheers Skewturn

    :2tsup:Thanks Peter
    Cheers Skewturn
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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...
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
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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.
    Cheers Jake
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    :2tsup:Love those pens awesome!!!

    :2tsup:Love those pens awesome!!!
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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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    :2tsup:Nice couple of pens. Cant wait to give my...

    :2tsup:Nice couple of pens. Cant wait to give my stylus sets a go.
    Cheers Skewturn
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
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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...
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    Awersome pens you have really been busy.:2tsup:...

    Awersome pens you have really been busy.:2tsup:
    Cheers Skewturn
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
  21. Thread: blank gloat

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    Some interesting blanks:2tsup:nice haul!!

    Some interesting blanks:2tsup:nice haul!!
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    Great pens:2tsup::2tsup:

    Great pens:2tsup::2tsup:
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    :2tsup:Good save I like it.

    :2tsup:Good save I like it.
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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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    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...
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
  27. 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.
    Cheers Skewturn
  28. Thread: Hot & Fresh

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    :2tsup:Love the pens.

    :2tsup:Love the pens.
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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...
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    Very nice pens, you must wrapped:2tsup:

    Very nice pens, you must wrapped:2tsup:
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    Thats one really nice pen :2tsup: Cheers Skewturn

    Thats one really nice pen :2tsup:
    Cheers Skewturn
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    Nice piece:2tsup:

    Nice piece:2tsup:
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
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    Thanks John I enjoyed making them. Skewturn

    Thanks John
    I enjoyed making them.
    Skewturn
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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.
    Cheers
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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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    :2tsup:Ive got plenty of this stuff (rug rats)...

    :2tsup:Ive got plenty of this stuff (rug rats)
    Thanks fly
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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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    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:
    Cheers
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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.
    Thanks John
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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.
    Cheers Skew
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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...
  43. 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.
    Cheers Skew
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    :2tsup:Nice bullet pens

    :2tsup:Nice bullet pens
  45. Great piece Ad Like the WIP pics always good to...

    Great piece Ad Like the WIP pics always good to see the process
    Cheers Skew
  46. Thread: Huon pine

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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.
    Cheers Skew
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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.
    Cheers Skewturn
  48. Thread: Two new ones

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    :2tsup:Very nice

    :2tsup:Very nice
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    :2tsup:Nice pens Love the jarrah burl

    :2tsup:Nice pens Love the jarrah burl
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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
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