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17th August 2015, 09:25 PM
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Sharpening Jig
This jig may be of interest to you !
http://www.garypye.com/Sharpening/GPW-Deluxe-Sharpening-Jig-p775.html
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1st August 2015, 07:05 AM
Thread: Rack em up!!
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Racking
This may be of help -- www.dexion.com.au
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8th July 2015, 05:44 PM
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Stunning pens
Mate,
Those are awesome -really like the JD and Coke one !!
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5th July 2015, 07:00 AM
Thread: Jacaranda disaster bowl
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Good save!!
Neil,
that is an awesome save !!
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24th June 2015, 06:14 PM
Thread: bushes stick to the mandrel
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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,
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12th May 2015, 06:22 AM
Thread: Passing of pen maker Gawdelpus John
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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... -
28th April 2015, 06:13 PM
Thread: GMC lathe tailstock
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Gmc Lathe
Any chance of a photo of the lathe and tail stock ?
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25th April 2015, 07:36 AM
Thread: Fixing my parents old wooden table :)
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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... -
14th April 2015, 10:05 PM
Thread: Starting from scratch
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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,
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14th April 2015, 06:27 AM
Thread: Strange Vibrations...
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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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12th April 2015, 07:51 AM
Thread: sanding/polishing into tight v-grooves
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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.
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11th April 2015, 07:36 AM
Thread: Gpw 25-30 wood lathe
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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.
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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,
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13th March 2015, 05:30 AM
Thread: A few recent pens
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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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12th March 2015, 08:18 PM
Thread: And so it begins !!!
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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
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12th March 2015, 05:31 PM
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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... -
12th March 2015, 05:18 PM
Thread: A few recent pens
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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... -
10th March 2015, 08:20 PM
Thread: And so it begins !!!
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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... -
1st March 2015, 06:51 AM
Thread: Lidded box
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Lidded Box
Jim,
That's absolutely stunning !
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28th February 2015, 07:07 AM
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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 :~
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19th February 2015, 05:28 AM
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,
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11th February 2015, 08:07 PM
Thread: 2015 Australia Day Pen Swap partner list
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Pen swap
Peter,
Your parcel is on its way !!
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5th February 2015, 05:22 AM
Thread: 2015 Australia Day Pen Swap partner list
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Pen swap
Thanks Peter !
Yours should be on its way by Saturday.
Regards,
Cam
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28th January 2015, 08:26 PM
Thread: 2015 Australia Day Pen Swap partner list
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Pen swap
Contact made with Peter, USNR'03, addresses exchanged, brain in gear and lathe spinning !
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19th January 2015, 04:42 PM
Thread: Help with a new (really old) lathe
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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 !
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18th January 2015, 07:09 AM
Thread: tool chatter
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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)... -
16th January 2015, 08:29 PM
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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7th January 2015, 09:13 AM
Thread: Help with Thread cutting
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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... -
7th January 2015, 09:07 AM
Thread: chuck screw...screwed !!
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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... -
6th January 2015, 09:39 AM
Thread: Help with Thread cutting
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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.
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26th December 2014, 08:06 PM
Thread: Wood Lathe restoration
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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...
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6th December 2014, 06:34 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle
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Rose engine
I am no expert but the idea seems good ! Keep us posted as to how it goes !
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6th December 2014, 06:29 AM
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Oz day 2015
Tangoman, Australia, 1, yes
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3rd December 2014, 09:11 PM
Thread: First attempt at deep hollowing
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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 !
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22nd November 2014, 06:43 AM
Thread: Jnr Gents in Hairy Oak
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Noice !
Steve,
You've done the timber justice ! Very nice indeed.
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19th November 2014, 08:37 PM
Thread: A couple of recent ones
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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... -
17th November 2014, 06:15 PM
Thread: Nova DVR XP Lathe
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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... -
11th November 2014, 04:20 PM
Thread: New Vase for Exhibition
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Awesome work !!
Brendan,
That's a fantastic piece, love the thought and imagination that went into it !
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31st October 2014, 06:53 PM
Thread: Olive rootball hollowform
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Rootballs !!
Stunning, stunning stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well done,
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29th October 2014, 04:04 PM
Thread: Another Hollow Form
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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... -
28th October 2014, 07:53 PM
Thread: Another Hollow Form
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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... -
27th October 2014, 07:34 PM
Thread: Another Hollow Form
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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..
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20th October 2014, 07:22 PM
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... -
18th October 2014, 06:44 AM
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... -
15th October 2014, 07:58 PM
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... -
15th October 2014, 07:52 PM
Thread: New mini/midi lathe
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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 - ... -
14th October 2014, 10:47 PM
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. ... -
14th October 2014, 09:37 PM
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.
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13th October 2014, 09:15 PM
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... -
13th October 2014, 09:03 PM
Thread: Flame Oak Churchill
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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...