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  1. Sharpening Jig

    This jig may be of interest to you !

    http://www.garypye.com/Sharpening/GPW-Deluxe-Sharpening-Jig-p775.html

    Regards,
    Cam
  2. Thread: Rack em up!!

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    Racking

    This may be of help -- www.dexion.com.au

    Cam
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    Stunning pens

    Mate,
    Those are awesome -really like the JD and Coke one !!

    Cam
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    Good save!!

    Neil,

    that is an awesome save !!

    Cam
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    Stuck Bushes

    Wolf bunny,

    I suggest you rub a bit of wax over the mandrel before each session, this will help the bushes to slide freely even if CA glue has been used.

    Regards,
    Cam
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    RIP John

    Thanks for sharing the news about John, my condolences to Shontara.

    I only met John once at Broadbeach markets, one of the most pleasant and helpful men I've had the good fortune to meet. He will...
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    Gmc Lathe

    Any chance of a photo of the lathe and tail stock ?

    Cam
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    Old Table

    G'day,

    that's a lovely idea to refurbish their table !

    its a harder job than you may realise though. I suggest you cut off the broken areas of particle board and attach new moulding/ edging...
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    Starting help!

    Mate,

    PM me, tangoman, I live just south of you at Banora Point. You might like to pop down for a chat and a turning session.

    Regards,
    Cam
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    Vibrations

    Luke,The above answers suggest,IMHO, that there isn't a problem here,it's quite normal for timbers density to vary throughout a piece hence the vibes.I do suggest you bolt the lathe to the floor if...
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    Sanding grooves

    Tightly folded over sandpaper will do the job - but sand lightly as it will quite easily change the shape of the grooves.

    I would suggest that in future using a skew chisel will leave the surface...
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    GP Lathe

    I have one of these and highly recommend it !

    It has all the features I want and is very well built, incredible value for money. Also GP is great to deal with.

    Cam
  13. Thread: Four pens

    by Tangoman
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    Very nice work !

    Dalboy,

    I only wish my first attempts where as good as yours ! The Ali powder used in the last Sierra really works well!

    Regards,
    Cam
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    Thanks John, it's a big learning curve for sure...

    Thanks John, it's a big learning curve for sure as there are no dimensions or shapes dictated by any parts other than the section! Polishing the threads is an area I need to look at next !
    ...
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    Thanks Labr, that was what I was hoping for, a...

    Thanks Labr, that was what I was hoping for, a bit understated, just like me !!:U
  16. OMG ! What a lovely surprise !

    G'Day Folks,

    Here is what Peter, USNR'03 sent me in the Pen swap.

    I am unsure of the pens kit name as its the first I have seen over here, it has lovely solid feel to it and is now a regular in...
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    A few recent pens

    G'Day Folks,

    Hers a few recent pens I have made. They are my first attempts along the kitless route, they all use the section from a Churchill FP and have 13mm triple start thread for the cap to...
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    Back to it !

    G'Day Folks,

    At last I have got back to it !!! Had quite a spell of not touching the Yak due to visitors, Christmas, changing shifts etc etc !!! Its coming along nicely again with the deck being...
  19. Thread: Lidded box

    by Tangoman
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    Lidded Box

    Jim,

    That's absolutely stunning !

    Cam
  20. Pen swap

    Peter,

    many thanks for your kind words ! Glad you liked it and the spider roll stopper :U !
    unfortunately my camera is broken and I don't have any other pictures :~

    Cam
  21. Thread: small bowl

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    Small bowl

    Rod,
    That's a very nice bowl, I particularly like the thinness and the flowing shape !!

    Regards,
    Cam
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    Pen swap

    Peter,

    Your parcel is on its way !!

    Cam
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    Pen swap

    Thanks Peter !

    Yours should be on its way by Saturday.

    Regards,
    Cam

    p.s Hope you don't mind Spiders !!
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    Pen swap

    Contact made with Peter, USNR'03, addresses exchanged, brain in gear and lathe spinning !

    Cam
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    Old lathe

    I too started on one of these, badged "Clark" in the UK. It's thread was 3/4x16.
    IMHO, they make excellent boat anchors, don't spend any money it !

    cam
  26. Thread: tool chatter

    by Tangoman
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    Tool chatter

    G'day,

    +1 for what Dai Sensei describes, I find a spindle gouge ground at about 30 degrees best and presented to the work at an angle gives me the best cut. I also use a carbide cutter (pen pro)...
  27. Thread: Beech Bowl

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    Beech bowl

    Beautiful work, love the way the textured area is highlighted with the dark lines !
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    Thanks for the ideas

    Fella's thanks for your input.

    I think it's just a brittle blank - shame it's a stunner when polished!

    I've poured a couple of blanks using 2/3rds of the recommended catalyst (Diggers) and I'll...
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    Stuck screws

    As Dalboy and PommyPhil suggest.

    Drill the head off with a 6mm drill,the angle on the drill will detach the bolt head, remove the jaw and the remains will unscrew by hand. I've done it a few...
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    Help with Thread cutting

    G'Day Folks and Happy New Year to you all !

    I need some help with cutting the external threads on pen bodies where the cap screws onto.

    I got a lovely Christmas present from SWMBO of a 13mm...
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    Lathe

    I had an identical looking lathe until last year, sold under the Axminster PowerTools label (uk), bought it about mid nineties. The castings had been made abroad (Taiwan,china?) and it was outfitted...
  32. Thread: Lathe Spindle

    by Tangoman
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    Rose engine

    I am no expert but the idea seems good ! Keep us posted as to how it goes !
  33. Oz day 2015

    Tangoman, Australia, 1, yes
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    First attempt at deep hollowing

    G'Day Folks,

    Having challenged myself with some hollow forms, i thought I'd have a try at deeper hollowing and share some of what I've learnt !

    I went fishing at Fingal head and noticed a nice...
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    Noice !

    Steve,

    You've done the timber justice ! Very nice indeed.
    Cam
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    A couple of recent ones

    G'Day Folks,

    Heres a couple I've made recently.

    This a blank I made trying to emulate the red and gold colour of the Urushi Lacquers. This has a real depth and swirl to it, am pleased with it...
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    Re The Cougar

    G'Day,

    I too went through the "good lathe hunting" recently. I had a good look at the Nova DVR and decided against it, due in no small part to the very poorly set up one that their agents where...
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    Awesome work !!

    Brendan,

    That's a fantastic piece, love the thought and imagination that went into it !

    Cam
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    Rootballs !!

    Stunning, stunning stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well done,
    Cam
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    Thickness

    George,

    I've hollowed this one out to about 10mm thickness, give or take 2mm. I have really been concentrating on getting the inside smooth and even rather than going for thin walls. I am still at...
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    Thanks Folks

    Fella's,

    Thanks for all your comments, much appreciated.

    Artful Bodger - the Burr is a piece of burr (Burl) timber sizeto fit internally in the hole, glued in place then finish turned. Cant...
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    Another Hollow Form

    G'Day Fols,

    Heres another hollow form I've made. Didnt go for the big spout :U
    Its Myrtle with a burr collar. Dont know what type of burr but its rock hard and exceedingly pretty..

    What do...
  43. Thread: Hollow Form

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    Tools !

    George,

    At last the info on tools. I have four for hollowing but really use two mainly.

    The top two are an Exocet and a Woodcut (proforme?), both of these cut beautifully when set up correctly...
  44. Thread: Hollow Form

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    Hollow Form

    George,

    No, I am not a member at Gold Coast, in all honesty I shy away from Clubs in general.

    I forgot to answer your query about tools from earlier on, I'll try to take some photos later...
  45. Thread: Hollow Form

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    Thanks to you all !

    Folks,

    Thank you all for your feedback and comments, constructive criticism is always welcome, especially when coming from those whose work is known and respected. I've got another piece ready to...
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    Lathes

    Danny,

    I have a couple of lathes that I really like and recommend. You might like to consider the models that Gary Pye sells - ...
  47. Thread: Hollow Form

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    Hollow form

    George,

    I managed to get the walls down to about 8 mm, they are fairly even but it's only the third one ive done. More practice needed and I will make a laser guide to help with the even walls. ...
  48. Thread: Hollow Form

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    Hollow form

    Brendan,
    Thanks for your feedback, much appreciated ! I primarily went for the longer spout section to give it some height but I see your point.
    LOL, I'll just have to make another and perhaps fit...
  49. Thread: Hollow Form

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    Hollow Form

    G'Day Folks,

    Heres a hollow form I made last week, New Guinea Rosewood and a piece of scrap for the spout. It was a @#$#@#@# to hollow out as you can see from the shape ! I am very pleased with it...
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    Flame Oak Churchill

    G'Day Folks,

    Heres a Churchill fountain pen dressed in a beautiful piece of Flame Oak. Sanded, sealed and waxed for a natural feel.
    I never cared for the look of the churchill until I saw one...
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