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    Beautiful Beetroot Recipe

    Some years back a recipe for pickled beetroot was posted on this forum.It was posted as beautiful beetroot.
    It was the best pickled beetroot recipe I have used but because of computer failures etc I...
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    Thanks again.I am now sure that I have the wrong...

    Thanks again.I am now sure that I have the wrong ink pumps.They came with the kit but when I push them on to the nib unit they go right home but do not seat onto anything and are still loose.Also the...
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    Thanks for your replies.Tried again with no...

    Thanks for your replies.Tried again with no results.May work out how to use my pen press to get the ink pumps in.If they are destroyed then nothing lost as they dont write now anyway
    Thanks and...
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    Fountain pen Ink Pumps

    I have built two Jr Gent fountain pens.How do I get the Schmidt ink pumps to work.try as I can I cannot get the pumps to anchor onto the nib units.Am I supposed to glue them in.Any info I can obtain...
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    Cucumber will ease the burning from hot...

    Cucumber will ease the burning from hot chillies.Just peel and rub it on.
    Robert
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    Good to see some simple and elegant ones.I like...

    Good to see some simple and elegant ones.I like the bowl with the nail holes.Often pieces of timber with defects are thrown away and not...
  7. Thread: Rain Tree Pen

    by Sprancis
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    hello all I like that slimline and would like to...

    hello all I like that slimline and would like to see the rain tree wood on some better pen kits.By the way the true raintree is albizia canascens.How do I know because 4 years ago i got seeds from a...
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    Fantastic Thanks for sharing with us. Robert

    Fantastic Thanks for sharing with us.
    Robert
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    The Economic Downturn

    I am told that the economic downturn is worse than a divorce.


    Why?


    Because you lose half your savings but you've still got the Missus.


    Sorry Ladies.
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    31 degrees here in Central Queensland Maybe you...

    31 degrees here in Central Queensland Maybe you should join the crowd and move up here
    Regards Robert
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    All the best for the eye tests Wolfie(Mrs...

    All the best for the eye tests Wolfie(Mrs Wolf).You can also catch a bus from RBH back to Queen Street and then catch a bus that goes to Carindale and alight at Coorparoo,Harries Road is adjacent to...
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    Bunnings have these but if you want quality and...

    Bunnings have these but if you want quality and Australian made get Fallshaw.Most bearing supply houses stock them or will get them for you.
    Robert
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    Hello FC.Acetone from Bunnies @ $12 per...

    Hello FC.Acetone from Bunnies @ $12 per litre.Rinse out the brush in acetone thoroughly and then wash in hot water with laundry or dishwashing detergent.Also use a good artists brush about 19 mm...
  14. Hello Toni That is a good start.There is just a...

    Hello Toni That is a good start.There is just a sequence of drilling and turning to follow.My experience is that it gets simpler every time and I know you will get better.Robert
  15. Toni You just use an ordinary 1 inch or 25mm wood...

    Toni You just use an ordinary 1 inch or 25mm wood bit to drill the 215mm depth.If you mount the 38mm drill in a Jacobs chuck in the tailstock and run the lathe at its slowest when drilling you will...
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    Sorry I have just finished my fourth set of mills...

    Sorry I have just finished my fourth set of mills and did not know Jim had instructions for them.Just shows you the wealth of this forum.Thanks. Robert
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    Hello Toni I have bought four sets of these...

    Hello Toni
    I have bought four sets of these without instructions.If you google the name of the grinders you will get a wealth of instructions from over the world.This is a bit like the ABC and I...
  18. Thread: New Arrival

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    Congratulations on your purchase Mrs WP.I recall...

    Congratulations on your purchase Mrs WP.I recall talking to you at the stand whilst you were looking at the lathe and I am pleased you made the right decision.Your yellow machine makes me green with...
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    My tickets for 3 days arrived in the mail and I...

    My tickets for 3 days arrived in the mail and I am looking forward to my first TWWW show.I am keen on the seminars and have a small buying list.How do you keep to your small list.
    Robert
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    Hello Paul I do a lot of work with Mackay Cedar...

    Hello Paul I do a lot of work with Mackay Cedar but I know it as red sirius.
    I use a two part epoxy called Techniglue have not had a failure.It is available from Carbatec or Lincoln Sentry who have...
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    Good one! on a par with crocodile dundee's...

    Good one! on a par with crocodile dundee's knife.Robert
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    I would not use pvc unless it is the blue pvc...

    I would not use pvc unless it is the blue pvc designed specifically for high pressure air lines.Alternately use a high pressure poly water pipe and fittings I think it is class 6 or class 12.Robert
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    Thanks simomatra the Rustins site also uses...

    Thanks simomatra the Rustins site also uses shellac sealer I wonder if it is standard shellac mix.Amos Iwill check with Brett on nitro cellulose sealer I have Feast Watsons sealer here but I think...
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    Rustins for Crushgrinds

    Hello all I want to use Rustins to finish Crushgrind salt and peppermills that I have made from Mackay Cedar.Does any one have any suggestions for surface preparation and sealing.Thanks Robert
  25. Thread: Where To buy

    by Sprancis
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    Toni I bought an adjustable mantrel from Carbatec...

    Toni I bought an adjustable mantrel from Carbatec in Brisbane.

    Robert
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    Thanks to you all for your help.I am not sure if...

    Thanks to you all for your help.I am not sure if this gets to the forum.When I learn how to include pictures I wil do so.

    Robertl
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    Suitable glue for pens.

    Hello to all this is my first venture into the forum for help.
    I have only had a lathe since last September and have been dabbling in platters and the odd bowl.
    Now I am starting on pens and have...
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    Good work TTIT.Rosewood is bleeding hard.You want...

    Good work TTIT.Rosewood is bleeding hard.You want to try some old rosewood with no bark next time.Almost like HSS.Congrats.
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