Search:

Type: Posts; User: vk4

Page 1 of 22 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.09 seconds.

  1. Thread: Return to group

    by vk4
    Replies
    1
    Views
    6,755

    Return to group

    I have been away for a while, sold the house , broughtva caravan and car , now gypsies, but still doing a bit of pyro , here and there, see if i can upload a pic or 2 ,
    Edit:
    How do we upload...
  2. Replies
    7
    Views
    2,593

    very nice ,

    very nice ,
  3. Thread: My Teardrop

    by vk4
    Replies
    16
    Views
    4,830

    to remove the paint , i would recommend an...

    to remove the paint , i would recommend an abrasive disc , called a CLEAN & STRIP from 3M and most other Abrasive companies also make a similar product.
    but you must use it on a sander polisher ,...
  4. Thread: First works

    by vk4
    Replies
    3
    Views
    1,643

    if this is what you can do with a cheap soldering...

    if this is what you can do with a cheap soldering iron type pyrography tool , i really want to see what you can do with a good machine and hand piece.
    the car is really good the out door scene is a...
  5. Replies
    15
    Views
    5,441

    Guys, don,t buy from the big green shed, look...

    Guys,
    don,t buy from the big green shed, look around for a plywood supplier in your area , I buy my plywood for $55.00 a sheet, bc grade , AB slightly dearer.
    Although I find that 12mm is good ,...
  6. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,672

    looks very good , wish i could do as well. I...

    looks very good , wish i could do as well.
    I concentrate on key holders , and plaques.

    jeff
    VK4
  7. Replies
    15
    Views
    5,441

    i have a small market doing key holders and ham...

    i have a small market doing key holders and ham radio station plaques.
  8. Thread: decoration

    by vk4
    Replies
    1
    Views
    4,303

    the burning does fad out in direct sunlight and...

    the burning does fad out in direct sunlight and weather , even when varnished,

    Jeff
    vk4
  9. Replies
    2
    Views
    2,609

    I have seen some soldering irons that have a...

    I have seen some soldering irons that have a threaded tip, and will take a patterned tip .
    Have a look on the net, ebay , cart100, are 2 to look at , I recently brought a soldering iron type tool...
  10. Thread: Pyrography

    by vk4
    Replies
    1
    Views
    2,034

    very nice , clean lines and looks nice Jeff...

    very nice , clean lines and looks nice

    Jeff
    Vk4
  11. Thread: A few pictures

    by vk4
    Replies
    2
    Views
    1,786

    finally got a few pic"upload, Hope you like...

    finally got a few pic"upload,
    Hope you like them.
    The Box was done as a commission for a friend who is the Chaplin for this Army unit , it was made to hold the Unit Bible.

    Jeff
    vk4
  12. Thread: help needed

    by vk4
    Replies
    5
    Views
    1,990

    the commercial units are all pretty good, I made...

    the commercial units are all pretty good, I made mine from a computer power supply, BUT YOU MUST KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
    shop around, is the best advice , contact your nearest wood working club and...
  13. Thread: help needed

    by vk4
    Replies
    5
    Views
    1,990

    the commercial units are all pretty good, I made...

    the commercial units are all pretty good, I made mine from a computer power supply, BUT YOU MUST KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.
    shop around, is the best advice , contact your nearest wood working club and...
  14. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,814

    good start ,I've been doing it for about 18...

    good start ,I've been doing it for about 18 months , and it takes awhile to pick up all the techniques.
  15. Thread: A few pictures

    by vk4
    Replies
    2
    Views
    1,786

    A few pictures

    As I said in another thread I have been away in fthe caravan for 7 months, then when we got home it was another 2 months puting in a new kitchen , .
    So I thought I should do a post of some of my...
  16. Replies
    2
    Views
    2,061

    room to do pyrography

    I do mine in the office next to the lounge room , my wife doesnt complain , because she can see me , when she's not in her art room painting.

    I Have been away from the forum for a while as we went...
  17. Thread: Bible box

    by vk4
    Replies
    4
    Views
    2,119

    Thanks Crowie, yes I thought you had posted , and...

    Thanks Crowie, yes I thought you had posted , and I had posted a reply, seems that the forum is editing out some posts , as same thing happened to me in the Boat Repair " threads.

    Well I had to...
  18. Thread: Bible box

    by vk4
    Replies
    4
    Views
    2,119

    well the mate loves the Box, but I have to adust...

    well the mate loves the Box, but I have to adust the lining , as too much padding in the ends, well this is my first effort at this sort of thing , so it is a bit of suck & see.

    Jeff
  19. Replies
    10
    Views
    11,562

    Thanks, the Douglas conversion is too big , I...

    Thanks, the Douglas conversion is too big , I have found that Unimat 4 motors will fit, but the price tag is ridiculous , at over $300 Australian.


    I am hopeful that we can rebuild the old motor....
  20. Replies
    10
    Views
    11,562

    Hi All , Thanks for the reply's, I am unsure...

    Hi All ,
    Thanks for the reply's, I am unsure about the repair-ability of the motor, a friend is looking into it at the moment,

    I would not mind the Unimat4 motor , I will look into the cost....
  21. Thread: Yippy, I hope

    by vk4
    Replies
    16
    Views
    11,358

    I agree with PAR, sand & recoat where possible,...

    I agree with PAR, sand & recoat where possible, and use a varnish with high UV inhibitors, .

    The hull looks to be a Hartley design , and if so will be a good sea boat,

    Good luck

    Jeff
  22. Thread: Bible box

    by vk4
    Replies
    1
    Views
    1,101

    Bible box

    Hi all,

    i am a turner and pyrography dabbler, I have been asked to create a BIBLE BOX for a friend , who happens to be the Padre for an Army unit.

    So here are a few Pic's hope you like it.
    ...
  23. Replies
    10
    Views
    11,562

    EMCO UNIMAT #3 replacement motor

    Hi All,

    I have a Unimat 3 , which is I suppose 30 years old , the motor has died with low impedence and internal damage due to wear.

    I am after a replacement motor if possible.

    Does anyone...
  24. The light box idea is great to dry a small area...

    The light box idea is great to dry a small area around the defect, and yes leave it a couple of days to stabilize, do not get too tied up in 10% -20% moisture content, if it is dry to touch and you...
  25. Replies
    25
    Views
    9,410

    I haven't been on the shooting scene for many...

    I haven't been on the shooting scene for many years, however I do remember that a rifle calibre has an optimum length, at which it is most accurate, due to the rifling twist and projectile length.
    ...
  26. Thread: Bible box

    by vk4
    Replies
    4
    Views
    2,119

    Bible box

    Hi All,

    I have been busy for the last few months and we are getting ready for some caravan adventures.

    However I have been asked to make a Bible Box for an Army unit, I have attached a few...
  27. Thread: perless 310

    by vk4
    Replies
    7
    Views
    1,089

    blades won't be an issue, however parts may be,...

    blades won't be an issue, however parts may be, being an old machine these were built like brick outhouses, and parts could be made by any competent fitter & turner.

    vk4
  28. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,379

    ! disassemble the fence, see how the components...

    ! disassemble the fence, see how the components connect
    2 look at the wear on each section, and if it is excessive
    3 look at how it can be bushed to take up slack, this may be just replacing the...
  29. Replies
    5
    Views
    2,003

    If you look at the spec's for the DRILL DOCTOR' s...

    If you look at the spec's for the DRILL DOCTOR' s motor , you will see the watts/ amps , that the motor requires, you can the buy the step down transformer, that will suit , I would buy a unit that...
  30. Replies
    7
    Views
    2,051

    A stroke sander will do the job, , but the...

    A stroke sander will do the job, , but the footprint is large and they are not that user friendly, the drum sander will do what you need and has better dust extraction.

    With a coarse belt the...
  31. Thread: Blades

    by vk4
    Replies
    3
    Views
    1,215

    Bosox, your blade cost in the USA is much...

    Bosox, your blade cost in the USA is much cheaper than in AUS, as are a lot of products.

    $30.00, is a little on the high side I think, mid $20's would be more to the price. what are your...
  32. Thread: Farm Gate

    by vk4
    Replies
    7
    Views
    2,108

    love it , very good work, keep it up. wish I was...

    love it , very good work, keep it up.
    wish I was this good
  33. Thread: Bandsaw wobbles

    by vk4
    Replies
    3
    Views
    1,023

    If the blade is not behaving and you have done...

    If the blade is not behaving and you have done all the alingments on the machine then the blade is out of wack, take uit back to the supplier and request a replacement /refund .


    jeff
  34. Thread: Hovecraft

    by vk4
    Replies
    2
    Views
    1,774

    try BBV Hovercraft , in England, owned by a...

    try BBV Hovercraft , in England, owned by a cousin of mine . I don't know if they sell plans , kits, or just completed units.

    However this is all they deal in.

    Jeff
  35. Replies
    0
    Views
    787

    Maleny wood woring show

    For all of us who play with wood.

    Maleny wood show is on 4-5 of may at the maleny show grounds queensland


    vk4
  36. Thread: My Sharpening's.

    by vk4
    Replies
    15
    Views
    2,299

    Greg, use the trueing stone to profile the...

    Greg,

    use the trueing stone to profile the pink stone, they are reasonably hard , but will need to be touched up now and again.
    you can also get the small cylindrical sharpening stones for the...
  37. Replies
    21
    Views
    3,083

    Just a thought , what condition are the tyres in...

    Just a thought , what condition are the tyres in , are they worn ?? if they are then check to see that the back edge of the blade is not fouling on the wheel rim .

    This could cause the blade to...
  38. Thread: My Sharpening's.

    by vk4
    Replies
    15
    Views
    2,299

    An interesting thread, I usually re sharpen my...

    An interesting thread, I usually re sharpen my blades as well, because of tight budget.

    I own a dremel tool and use a pink grinding stone that I have profiled to the tooth shape. I then just touch...
  39. Thread: Putt putt rebuild

    by vk4
    Replies
    47
    Views
    10,213

    looking good, I agree with your decision, to...

    looking good, I agree with your decision, to glass the hull,. Once Glassed the hull will no longer need to be in the water all the time to remain water tight. I would consider at least epoxy...
  40. Thread: Cell Caravans

    by vk4
    Replies
    4
    Views
    5,287

    on the brochures they look good, I think that the...

    on the brochures they look good, I think that the sides are pacific maple plywood, rather than framing,.
    I have a 12Ft boat made from Pacific Maple /Luan Plywood, and have no problems with it, the...
  41. Sorry about late reply , i haven't been on the...

    Sorry about late reply , i haven't been on the site for a few weeks, I know of 2 power/sail canoes in the dayboro / caboolture area , if it's not too late for you.

    jeff...
  42. Replies
    47
    Views
    19,295

    LOOKS like I started a new frenzy, building your...

    LOOKS like I started a new frenzy, building your own Pyro Machines, well done people, it took me several months to get mine started and working , good to see that you have started and finished &...
  43. Thread: Bergin Bandsaw?

    by vk4
    Replies
    2
    Views
    3,557

    It is a generic brand, and several years old,...

    It is a generic brand, and several years old, parts may be an issue if it's in very good condition , and not too expensive (less than $200)then grab it, but also if you look at Craftmaster, they...
  44. Thread: bandsaw advice

    by vk4
    Replies
    6
    Views
    1,664

    I have a 9" , which gets a lot of use and ABUSE ,...

    I have a 9" , which gets a lot of use and ABUSE , by doing cuts it is not really suited for, a 14"will be far better larger capacity, more power, save your money and buy new if you can,.
    Jeff
    vk4
  45. Thread: Cigarbox guitars

    by vk4
    Replies
    39
    Views
    5,059

    The tops are 4mm thick, as are the backs, they...

    The tops are 4mm thick, as are the backs, they are strung and the grand children love them , .

    as for sound , well I cannot play either , but they sound ok to me, they have been strung with nylon...
  46. Replies
    10
    Views
    3,202

    Keep an eye on E-Bay & Gumtree, there are 14"...

    Keep an eye on E-Bay & Gumtree, there are 14" band saw's for sale n both all the time , there is also a wanted section in this forum,.

    I would not really go below 14" and 1 hp, I have a 9"...
  47. Replies
    21
    Views
    2,790

    I thought that the Yanks had done that with their...

    I thought that the Yanks had done that with their star wars program , I was of the opinion that they had placed a massive solar powered LASER platform in space in geosync orbit above the US of A.
    ...
  48. Replies
    61
    Views
    4,379

    The man has another reason besides relieving his...

    The man has another reason besides relieving his conscience, I think he's been a fool , but that's just me.

    vk4
  49. Replies
    17
    Views
    1,919

    All good advise , if you do not use the router a...

    All good advise , if you do not use the router a lot then the less expensive bits will do to start with and practice with, as you gain experience and your needs grow with in the hobby,(remember it is...
  50. Replies
    11
    Views
    2,090

    The cost and effort to convert the Meat saw to...

    The cost and effort to convert the Meat saw to be useful on timber would be in excess of the cost of a wood band saw ,
    it would cost another 2-300 dollars to convert the Meat saw to do what the...
Results 1 to 50 of 1073
Page 1 of 22 1 2 3 4