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13th October 2008, 05:18 PM
Thread: Some more Barons
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Some more Barons
G'day all,
A couple more Barons I did a week ago. Timber is from rodl (pen swap) black walnut and Zankara (??? It was difficult to read the name). Kits are black ti from Brett (luvem !! they go... -
13th October 2008, 05:00 PM
Thread: Red Ironbark rollerball
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Nice pen bdar. I like the closed pens as well...
Nice pen bdar. I like the closed pens as well and have the luxury of mandrels (although I have done them without). keep up the quality work :2tsup:
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11th October 2008, 07:47 PM
Thread: 1st JR in Acrylic
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Beautiful pen :2tsup: I'm not normally an...
Beautiful pen :2tsup: I'm not normally an acrylic fan but I like this one. Well done.
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30th September 2008, 10:14 PM
Thread: Titanium Junior Gent II in Silky Oak
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G'day Toasty, Beautiful pen :2tsup: Gotta love...
G'day Toasty,
Beautiful pen :2tsup: Gotta love those natural finishes :D. Who cares about the grain alignment with that much figure going on!!! Great work:2tsup: -
24th September 2008, 05:09 PM
Thread: Free Nova Chucks
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thanks for the heads up BS. :2tsup:
thanks for the heads up BS. :2tsup:
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24th September 2008, 08:59 AM
Thread: Brown Malee Stretch roller
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Excellent pen Sam :2tsup:. I'm gunna try that...
Excellent pen Sam :2tsup:. I'm gunna try that WOP soon!
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24th September 2008, 08:56 AM
Thread: A couple o' cups and saucers.
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Beautiful TL :2tsup:. My wife wants a set now :-.
Beautiful TL :2tsup:. My wife wants a set now :-.
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23rd September 2008, 03:50 PM
Thread: Cliff has 4 lathes
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hehehehe ya funny bugga. Is the Tully shed...
hehehehe ya funny bugga. Is the Tully shed watertight? Wettest town in Australia I believe. Are you trying to introduce spalting? Does having diverse storage locations provide any benefits?
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23rd September 2008, 03:13 PM
Thread: Bluegum Baron Fountain Pen
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Thanks Toasty and others for your kind comments,...
Thanks Toasty and others for your kind comments,
Rustins friction polish. Haven't had a chance to put my hands on our dearly beloved benevolent dictators product yet but I have an eye open when... -
21st September 2008, 09:12 PM
Thread: Bluegum Baron Fountain Pen
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Bluegum Baron Fountain Pen
G'day All,
A bluegum Baron fountain pen with black Ti kit (from Brett) for a friend who has been pestering me for a while. He's offered to pay but I won't take his money (I did tell him a million... -
21st September 2008, 08:46 PM
Thread: Door prize
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:o:brava:2tsup::brava:2tsup: Excellent finish....
:o:brava:2tsup::brava:2tsup:
Excellent finish. Great timber. Well done. -
21st September 2008, 03:48 PM
Thread: What's wrong with Friction polishes?
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Hear, Hear. Thankyou Neil. Good advice as...
Hear, Hear. Thankyou Neil. Good advice as always.
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20th September 2008, 06:40 PM
Thread: Starting up - progress report
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No :no:. Proper protection at a MINIMUM is...
No :no:.
Proper protection at a MINIMUM is safety glasses. Face shield provides more coverage :doh:. Create a (good) habit, never go into the workshop without minimum eye protection. I've never... -
20th September 2008, 04:00 PM
Thread: Starting up - progress report
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G'day Russell, Latex gloves (when using CA). ...
G'day Russell,
Latex gloves (when using CA). Eye protection :cool:. Burnishing oil. Friction Polish. A stubborn constitution regarding failures (they happen). -
15th September 2008, 11:06 AM
Thread: help with chuck
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Oh Yeah! Wait till Cliff gets here :oo:
Oh Yeah! Wait till Cliff gets here :oo:
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10th September 2008, 04:02 PM
Thread: Mounting one's lathe
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G'day Alan, What ever size/height you make it...
G'day Alan,
What ever size/height you make it (the bench) try to leave a LARGE gap under the bed so your shavings fall to the ground .... maybe not such a big deal with your midi ... but makes... -
So, and all metal "spring" end and no plastic...
So, and all metal "spring" end and no plastic thread :doh::- Like an Emperor?
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9th September 2008, 10:38 PM
Thread: Tiger Myrtle JR Gent
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G'day Timberbits, Excellent timber, excellent...
G'day Timberbits,
Excellent timber, excellent pen! Gotta love those "capped" pens :2tsup:
Hijack .... Stirlo, silver medal in what?
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9th September 2008, 10:14 PM
Thread: Exhibition Entries
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G'day Fredo, I saw them live!! :2tsup: Ya...
G'day Fredo,
I saw them live!! :2tsup: Ya clever bugga. Well deserved awards. -
G'day Funky, Why? Closed ends perhaps :wink:....
G'day Funky,
Why? Closed ends perhaps :wink:. What's your cunning plan? -
9th September 2008, 02:34 PM
Thread: Pen turning spindle gouge
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G'day Donny, Buy the best you can afford. ...
G'day Donny,
Buy the best you can afford. Make sure it is high-speed steel. Keep it sharp. Don't forget that skew works well too. It seems that people have different preferences for tools and... -
9th September 2008, 02:14 PM
Thread: Wooden BOBS Balls - Help to find/buy
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How about a drawing ?????? Some visual...
How about a drawing ?????? Some visual representation !!!! Anything!!! I'm with you guys, interested yet unable to visualise the end product :rolleyes: A simple indoor game requiring physical...
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2nd September 2008, 02:16 PM
Thread: ooOOoo! Now I know why!
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:2tsup: Very Nice pens NL
:2tsup: Very Nice pens NL
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2nd September 2008, 02:12 PM
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I had made something to do .... sort of ... the...
I had made something to do .... sort of ... the same thing. Much better idea than mine Cliff :2tsup: and I'm off to the shed .............................. ahhh any copyright or residuals on that...
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25th August 2008, 12:26 PM
Thread: My first buckeye burl
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:iagree: and :exactly: I think a gold kit...
:iagree: and
:exactly: I think a gold kit would highlight the similar colour in the blank. For me the silver contrasts too much. My 2 cents. -
25th August 2008, 12:09 PM
Thread: ToolBuster: SoapStone Cigar in Black Ti
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Great project NL :2tsup::cool: A special pen as...
Great project NL :2tsup::cool:
A special pen as well. Keep pushing those boundaries :D , perhaps stone pens are the next extreme sport for adrenalin junkies :rolleyes: -
23rd August 2008, 08:51 AM
Thread: My 1st Baron
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G'day SM, NICE Pen :2tsup: I like the finish...
G'day SM,
NICE Pen :2tsup: I like the finish as well. It's about the timber for me and I like the way your pen hhhmmmmm ..... doesn't look plastic :wink:. I also like the shape but as BS said,... -
16th August 2008, 07:01 PM
Thread: What would you do with this burl?
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I agree DJ. Big piece in my experience though. ...
I agree DJ. Big piece in my experience though. I try to cut them out before they get too big :D Vern will know :2tsup:.
Steck, as Pat said. Trim and seal till dry. -
G'day Josh, Don't use glue :no: You need to...
G'day Josh,
Don't use glue :no: You need to step drill the handles blade end for the blade shank. Use a ferrule to prevent the handle splitting when you fit the blade. Plenty of diagrams and... -
2nd August 2008, 07:19 PM
Thread: Closed End Baron in Black with Pearl
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Sweet pen BS :2tsup: Luv your closed ends. Great...
Sweet pen BS :2tsup: Luv your closed ends. Great pearl end! Inspiring :D
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28th July 2008, 10:18 AM
Thread: Another Closed End Baron
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Thanks for the kind replies. :cool: I don't...
Thanks for the kind replies. :cool:
I don't think closed ends are the new way but, perhaps, a style that can suit a capped pen. I don't much care for closed ends in a twist pen. It's something... -
27th July 2008, 08:02 PM
Thread: Pressure pot
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Nice Blank BS. Why aren't you going to finish it?...
Nice Blank BS. Why aren't you going to finish it? Maybe a bit unbalanced with the veins but I think would still make a nice pen. Do you have a good supply of spare tubes?
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27th July 2008, 06:07 PM
Thread: Another Closed End Baron
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Another Closed End Baron
Another step in the learning process :rolleyes:
Black Titanium Baron (from Brett). Stringy Bark (sanded to 1200 w&d) with 5 coats of Rustins Friction Polish.
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27th July 2008, 02:49 PM
Thread: Today's haul
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Why isn't everything oval :?:wink:
Why isn't everything oval :?:wink:
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27th July 2008, 02:37 PM
Thread: The ones that bring you back!
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G'day Jenny, I've only every turned one...
G'day Jenny,
I've only every turned one acrylic blank (still not finished) so all comments relate to timber only.
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26th July 2008, 06:59 PM
Thread: The most amazing thing happened..
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:hpydans2: :clap2: happy turning :2tsup:
:hpydans2: :clap2: happy turning :2tsup:
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26th July 2008, 06:49 PM
Thread: The ones that bring you back!
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G'day Jenny, Ain't it great when pens work out...
G'day Jenny,
Ain't it great when pens work out :D. I really like the Silky Oak :2tsup::2tsup: and although I'm not a big Sierra fan the acrylic looks good in that style as well.
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26th July 2008, 06:36 PM
Thread: Pressure pot
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Top Post !!
Top Post Big Shed !!! Thankyou.
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24th July 2008, 10:19 PM
Thread: What a disaster!!!
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G'day Jenny, I don't think it's frivolous to...
G'day Jenny,
I don't think it's frivolous to make up the pen. I do it too, and for the same reason :2tsup: I've got a dozen "phone" pens I keep in a take away container :- Just as examples for... -
23rd July 2008, 04:22 PM
Thread: Closed End Pen
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NL, I've glued (CA) it back together and will...
NL, I've glued (CA) it back together and will trim back to a standard pen before turning. Hate to see it go to waste :no:
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23rd July 2008, 12:26 AM
Thread: Closed End Pen
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Some more closed ends
Big Shed, I had the same idea :2tsup: 7mm and 10mm pens below with 12mm (Baron closed cap) on the way :D. The diamond wood just broke :~, the 10mm (Carbatech 101) snapped after test turning the cap...
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22nd July 2008, 11:00 PM
Thread: Sometimes things work out..
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Does this signal an end to the lathe alignment...
Does this signal an end to the lathe alignment problems??? :?
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17th July 2008, 08:19 PM
Thread: My pens come out oval..
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:o :welldone:
:o :welldone:
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17th July 2008, 07:56 PM
Thread: Gotta love that skew
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G'day Matt, Sure does hurt :censored2: and...
G'day Matt,
Sure does hurt :censored2: and your post is :2tsup: I use the skew for all my pens now and I'm building up the gumption for larger projects :cool:.
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13th July 2008, 02:38 PM
Thread: My first pen
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The first of many I think. Great pen :2tsup:. ...
The first of many I think. Great pen :2tsup:. Well done! Yeah, those barrel trimmers can be savage with a bit of grunt behind them. I don't use it any more, instead I rough the blank (cut long)...
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12th July 2008, 09:57 AM
Thread: My next Sierra
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G'day Jenny, Loverly pen :2tsup:. I've never...
G'day Jenny,
Loverly pen :2tsup:. I've never made a Sierra or used Silky Oak. How was the timber to work with? What finish did you use? Is the grain similar on the other side?
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6th July 2008, 09:09 AM
Thread: Another Clock
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G'day Chipman, Very nice clock :2tsup: I'm...
G'day Chipman,
Very nice clock :2tsup: I'm still learning to combine curved and straight lines :-.
$25 :oo: it's missing a zero at the end !!! Perhaps it's a symptom of our throw away... -
4th July 2008, 11:39 PM
Thread: Sierra Willow Leaf Hakea
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Nice pen Amos, I like the glitter :2tsup: not...
Nice pen Amos,
I like the glitter :2tsup: not too much etc. Any pen save is a good save :cool: -
4th July 2008, 09:35 PM
Thread: Simple Insert Clock
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G'day Carl, It stands :wink: hhhmmmm should...
G'day Carl,
It stands :wink: hhhmmmm should have taken a photo of the back :( Flat spot in first photo is the base. I was a bit concerned about the "balance". not too much timber, not too much... -
4th July 2008, 09:04 PM
Thread: Simple Insert Clock
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Simple Insert Clock
G'day everyone,
My first turned clock. A gift going overseas. A (cheap) 60mm insert in blue gum surround turned on lathe. sanded to 800 w&d and natural oil. mob for scale :D
waddaya...