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    It looks like there is a nut behind the spur that...

    It looks like there is a nut behind the spur that you can put a spanner on I would try to remove the spur then using a piece of hardwood drill a hole to the size of the thread minus a bit then screw...
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    Or a jam chuck

    Or a jam chuck
  3. I use woodcut for most of my turning rough out...

    I use woodcut for most of my turning rough out with a 16mm and finish with ether 10 or 12mm once you get a wood cut handle you can make your own shafts a fit the tips I hone regularly while turning...
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    Just looking at the photo it has only come out on...

    Just looking at the photo it has only come out on one patch looks to me you may have a bit of run out ( wobble ) as well as what Jim just said take it slower stop and measure often
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    Hi do you belong to a club that would be a good...

    Hi do you belong to a club that would be a good start they will be able to assist with your wood some of the members may have small bits you can use for practice, bt any of the harder wood that will...
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    I don't see the problem with wearing the face...

    I don't see the problem with wearing the face shield over glasses I wear a UVEX and it is so clear when I first got it I tried drinking my coffee with it on (didn't work ) They are only about $100 at...
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    Pop's page shows he is out of stock.

    Pop's page shows he is out of stock.
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    If you get a chance have a chat to John Hodson...

    If you get a chance have a chat to John Hodson from Scotland He makes great knives. Thanks for the photos it is great to see what is happening on the cruise get well soon
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    The reason I said No4 should not be used on a...

    The reason I said No4 should not be used on a bowl is it is fitted into the handle with a tang that can snap with a catch a bowl gouge is made from a bar of steel not pressed from flat steel
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    Join a club the help you will get is more than...

    Join a club the help you will get is more than the cost and could be cheaper that the doctor's bill. There is nothing wrong with older type steel tools they just don't hold an edge as long as the...
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    I'm presuming that you used the same block of...

    I'm presuming that you used the same block of wood in both chucks so may be when you turned the block in spindle mode with the right sized spgit did you also make sure the face of the block that goes...
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    1/4/2/3 in that order as said No1 flows very...

    1/4/2/3 in that order as said No1 flows very nicely where as No 3 looks as if I was an atfer thought
  13. Thread: Grinders

    by ian thorn
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    Nice grinders and I like the way you have used 2...

    Nice grinders and I like the way you have used 2 different woods for salt and pepper
  14. What part of our good country are you in you may...

    What part of our good country are you in you may be better to look at a good used lathe there are usualy some good ones on sale if you check Terry Scott out.
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    Hi Willy I like the idea of the resin just make...

    Hi Willy I like the idea of the resin just make sue it is for use with wood as some have seen, have not for use on wood on the label . Also most need to cure at a min of 20dg c. That may be a...
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    Nova make an m2 that fits in the tailstock for...

    Nova make an m2 that fits in the tailstock for their chucks to go on for the reason above and it doesn't have the add on shown
    . Sorry if that is not clear I mean for putting your chuck with bowl...
  17. Thread: TOOL GLOAT

    by ian thorn
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    And if you want the stand to be a bit more ridged...

    And if you want the stand to be a bit more ridged screw a piece of ply to the back and onto the rails helps for a bit more storage space as well. if in the future you get a chuck needing an adapter...
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    Just a thought how about a short piece of copper...

    Just a thought how about a short piece of copper pipe that will fit in your chuck spit it length ways and spigit inside and tighten no crushing .
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    I have the same starting prob with my hedge...

    I have the same starting prob with my hedge trimmer a homlite to day in desperation I gave it a spray of detol antiseptic spray as that is hydrocarbon pressured and it worked a treat it maybe no the...
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    After the hollowing to get the bottom square use...

    After the hollowing to get the bottom square use the Soren Berger tool you don't get catches with it

    Ian
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    The Carba tec one in the link shown is about the...

    The Carba tec one in the link shown is about the best you will find I have one it fits great and is comfy and light anti mist, replaceable shield easy to adjust . the best part is it protects you...
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    Just my 2 cents worth but if it was mine I would...

    Just my 2 cents worth but if it was mine I would forget about the colour difference. lift the lathe up from the stand on blocks and check if the rust has gone between the 2 o t your Bunnings or 10...
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    Well do they look great. Ian

    Well do they look great.

    Ian
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    My go to is a woodcut I buy the tip 12mm, and...

    My go to is a woodcut I buy the tip 12mm, and fit it on a bright steel shaft then it fits in the woodcut handle or crown revelution .
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    A lot of pen blank swaps there Willy good find...

    A lot of pen blank swaps there Willy good find but you may need more than the trusty steed to take them away.

    Ian
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    I would go with the double sided tape but a good...

    I would go with the double sided tape but a good quality one. I put the two together then clamp to get good stick take light cuts.
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    You go play I have one as well pays to watch the...

    You go play I have one as well pays to watch the video first.

    Ian
  28. Thread: MC900 Pulley

    by ian thorn
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    Just going a bit off thread I had one of those I...

    Just going a bit off thread I had one of those I screwed ply to the back and the leg rails it really made the lathe more stable.
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    So you don't drink proper beer then. the scenery...

    So you don't drink proper beer then. the scenery and activitys are great but it is very expensive .

    Ian
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    You are right there is a lot of cheap stuff from...

    You are right there is a lot of cheap stuff from there and if you shop in the Galleries it is probly over priced in Q twn should have come to Dunedin but then you have to look in the right places If...
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    It was a pity you weren't here In Dunedin when...

    It was a pity you weren't here In Dunedin when the woodturning shop was open for 12 days before Christmas about 27 turners and over 1600 Items on sale my first time selling sold 50 of the 75 entered...
  32. I will Start doing Photos when they make it as...

    I will Start doing Photos when they make it as easy as Face book and you don't have spend time on sizing

    Ian
  33. Good to see you made it back ok time was short...

    Good to see you made it back ok time was short but good to meet up and do the swap. I have sent Bam Bam half plus some of mine and you are right your blanks are fairy hard but turned and finished...
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    That's a very nice lot of fruit they will look...

    That's a very nice lot of fruit they will look god in the bowl now a pic of the mango.

    Ian
  35. I have meet up with Willy today in between His...

    I have meet up with Willy today in between His days tours of Dunedin a nice fellow turner and had a swap of wood.

    Ian
  36. I am aware of the customs regs so all pieces will...

    I am aware of the customs regs so all pieces will be ok and clean with the wood types marked.

    Ian
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    I really like the selection of woods you have...

    I really like the selection of woods you have used very nice grinders well finished.

    Ian
  38. And you would have plenty from the Ruby Cabinets...

    And you would have plenty from the Ruby Cabinets that don't get used any more
  39. If you are coming though Dunedin let me know we...

    If you are coming though Dunedin let me know we can have a quick get together as I know time is tight and I will have some pen blanks for you I just need a bit of notice. No cost

    Ian
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    Proxxon

    Thanks to all that have looked at this post it has now been sorted
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    Proxxon Grinder

    I have been looking for a proxxon grinder or the merlin kit ,trying to find a reasonable deal but I'm not getting any replies from the Australian sites I have Emailed this is a genuine enquiry for a...
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    If you Google Carba Tech they have a jig for...

    If you Google Carba Tech they have a jig for making that type off thread
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    A very nice handle I do the same but sometimes...

    A very nice handle I do the same but sometimes it is nearly as cheap with the handle here.
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    Inline skates or skate board wheels work well. I...

    Inline skates or skate board wheels work well. I like your shape for the vase keep the wip coming.
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    I have made a jig to cut them on the bandsaw...

    I have made a jig to cut them on the bandsaw don't cut right through leave 1mm glue in the filet let dry then repeat drill on the lathe slow speed and feed clear often. I use a 6.9 twist bit and in...
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    When mine broke on another lathe I drilled a bolt...

    When mine broke on another lathe I drilled a bolt put a piece of 6mm rod though and swedged the ends worked better than the fancy one. you could do that and turn 2 ball s for the ends.
  47. Thread: First Lathe

    by ian thorn
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    As has been said join a club if you can the...

    As has been said join a club if you can the members will be only too happy to show you the basics and most clubs only charge a small fee for young members. I have a copy of the south Auckland clubs...
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    You have made a very nice blank into an even...

    You have made a very nice blank into an even better bowl well done.
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    yes his comment I would have considered as spam....

    yes his comment I would have considered as spam. the only thing I would add to the thread is to use good straight grain wood.

    Ian
  50. Thread: Mango Bowl

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    those 2 shots are far better and really show off...

    those 2 shots are far better and really show off the wood nice bowl Scot.

    Ian
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