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26th July 2016, 11:52 AM
Thread: Pressure Pot for Resin Casting
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Pressure Pot for Resin Casting
Hi all,
I am looking for a pressure pot for resin casting. Does anybody know where I can purchase a good quality pressure pot in Australia?
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13th June 2016, 05:18 PM
Thread: Shop Made Wooden Hinges
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Shop Made Wooden Hinges
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I have been busy designing and making joint templates for making boxes using Autocad and a waterjet cutter. Using this technology it is easy to create accurate custom joints that look... -
17th June 2015, 08:34 PM
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That finial box and spinning top are amazing...
That finial box and spinning top are amazing !!!!!!
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17th June 2015, 08:32 PM
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Thank you for your answers. The pepper grinders...
Thank you for your answers. The pepper grinders are looking excellent. I am still unsure of weather I will polish them with EEE or steel wool at the end?
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15th June 2015, 07:01 PM
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Advice on finishing with Minwax wipe on poly
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Could you please give me some advice on finishing using Minwax Wipe on Poly - Gloss. I have made a set of Black Wood salt and pepper grinders and I have put about 10 coats of Minwax on... -
3rd October 2014, 03:57 PM
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Phillip Island Down Under Turnaround - Motivating experience
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I recently attended the Phillip Island Down Under Turnaround and it was absolutely fantastic! I came home full of great ideas and totally motivated. Guilio taught me how to turn spheres... -
12th July 2014, 08:52 AM
Thread: SWAP - Cooba Wattle
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N.S.W.Swap SWAP - Cooba Wattle
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I have a heap of Acacia salicina AKA Cooba Wattle or Sally Wattle, most sawn into 225 x 110 x 3m boards. I was wondering if someone wanted to swap some (coastal) Camphor Laurel with some... -
12th July 2014, 08:43 AM
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Wanted to swap, Acacia salicina AKA Cooba Wattle, Sally Wattle
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I have a heap of Acacia salicina AKA Cooba Wattle or Sally Wattle, most sawn into 225 x 110 x 3m boards. I was wondering if someone wanted to swap some (coastal) Camphor Laurel with some... -
10th July 2014, 09:11 AM
Thread: Suitable timber for turning miniatures
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Thank you for the replies. I have used dry area...
Thank you for the replies. I have used dry area rosewood for larger projects. The timber was hard on my saws. However, I have never turned a miniature from it. I will try :)
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8th July 2014, 09:59 AM
Thread: Suitable timber for turning miniatures
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Suitable timber for turning miniatures
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I enjoy turning miniatures and the timber I have been using is Osage Orange because it is flexible, dense and holds detail well. However, I have used all of my seasoned Osage Orange and... -
20th May 2014, 06:27 PM
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Tormek T7 Vs one way wolverine/ Woodcut true grind system
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I am looking at buying a new sharpening system for my wood turning tools. I have been looking at the Tormek T7 and the Wolverine/trugrind system and would like your thoughts on which one I... -
21st August 2013, 06:58 PM
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Woodturning is one of my weak points, can anyone help?
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I would like to further develop my woodturning knowledge/skills and was wondering if there are any experienced woodturners around the Sydney area who would be able to spend a few hours... -
17th August 2013, 06:49 PM
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Well we have touched the jobs with our hands. We...
Well we have touched the jobs with our hands. We put the jobs away into a hessian bag when at the end of each day. At first I thought the stains were mould, however I soon ruled mould out because it...
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17th August 2013, 02:04 PM
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Thanks for the reply. The stains are random,...
Thanks for the reply. The stains are random, covering around 15% of the entire project. I used a clean spray bottle. I have not used steel wool or clamps. The only metal that has been near the...
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17th August 2013, 09:45 AM
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Silicone carbide paper causing timber staining?
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I have been using garnet paper for some time to prep my projects for a finish. In recent times I have switched to silicone carbide paper, however I have noticed some black staining...