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    hmmmmmm, me like lots I think I'll have to...

    hmmmmmm, me like lots

    I think I'll have to get mself one of those blanks, Very nice pen, good job
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    i like the blank, very nice indeed

    i like the blank, very nice indeed
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    Sorry about the delay, had a few problems over...

    Sorry about the delay, had a few problems over here lately, but I've just sent you a PM
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    I'm in too O/S or Domestic Aussie

    I'm in too

    O/S or Domestic
    Aussie
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    If you've got a tile roof, you can probably get...

    If you've got a tile roof, you can probably get away without puting in the vents. They would make the ventilation more efficent but hey will still work anyway... Stick you head up in the roof space,...
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    very nice indeed...

    very nice indeed...
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    Without knowing what type of glue your using, but...

    Without knowing what type of glue your using, but it sounds a it like the glue might not be sticking.

    As the other guys have said roughen up the brass with a little sandpaper.

    If your in a...
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    Very Nice pen, Well done...

    Very Nice pen, Well done...
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    I went in to Athletes Foots, and told them what I...

    I went in to Athletes Foots, and told them what I wanted to do and they gave me a couple of different shoes to try on and find the ones that I liked.

    The brand I ended up getting was "Mizuno",...
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    I prefer using pencil and paper, much easier to...

    I prefer using pencil and paper, much easier to make changes and adjustments as you go, and you can always do little scribble ideas in the corner as they come to mind without having to figure out how...
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    Bloody White ants

    :ranton:
    Was in my shed the other day finishing off my pen for the Pen Swap.... Went to have a try at sharpening my chisel and noticed some sort of residue on the side of the wooden pedistal that I...
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    Thats one very nice pen.. I think i might...

    Thats one very nice pen..

    I think i might have to have a try at casting, (or find someone willing to send a few blanks my way for a couple of $$ :cool:)
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    :U:U:U Look what I got :U:U:U ...

    :U:U:U Look what I got :U:U:U

    http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~lackie/WWF/Pen.jpg

    Its a magnificent Statesman in Rhodium and Black Titanium wrapped in a blank called Burnt Copper. The pen...
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    hippies

    hippies
  15. Have a look for WoodWriteOz as a user name , i...

    Have a look for WoodWriteOz as a user name , i belive he may actually be Chuditch
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    :2tsup: Count me in too :2tsup: Fireguard,...

    :2tsup: Count me in too :2tsup:

    Fireguard, OS/Dom, Aussie
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    I'm always interested in Pen swaps, its always...

    I'm always interested in Pen swaps, its always interesting to see what other guys are producing..
  18. Thread: "Real Stone"

    by Fireguard
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    Definately different, I never would have though...

    Definately different, I never would have though of trying to turn rock into pen.... Very Nice Work
  19. Thread: The others

    by Fireguard
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    very nice work

    very nice work
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    Mayby try Carbatec, they've got a stack of...

    Mayby try Carbatec, they've got a stack of different types of wood in the back room.
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    When applying a finish with a cloth, use a small...

    When applying a finish with a cloth, use a small "pad" and not a whole cloth wrapped around your hand/fingers... because the cloth and your hand/fingers could get wrapped around your work .:upset:
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    I've just had the replace the pullys on my MC900,...

    I've just had the replace the pullys on my MC900, The bearings were knacked so i replaced them but in the process i found both sets of pullys were either cracked or broken. It was probaby a good...
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    The wife and I really like the red one.. Well...

    The wife and I really like the red one.. Well Done :2tsup::2tsup:
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    WA - Timber Auction

    I found this whilst trolling around the net, It's a little bit too far away for me, But if anyone lives near Lake Clifton or Mandurah it might be worth a look :cool:
    ...
  25. Thread: mc 900 belt

    by Fireguard
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    I paid $10 for a belt from Carbatec, Probably...

    I paid $10 for a belt from Carbatec, Probably could have found one cheaper but couldn't be bothered with the hastle of looking :cool:
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    Cheers for all the replys, I'm starting to...

    Cheers for all the replys,

    I'm starting to lean towards the Vicmarc VM100, But after having a troll around various woodturning shops online I've got a feeling I might be sending away for one...
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    It's almost show time.......... The minister of...

    It's almost show time..........
    The minister of war and finances has Ok'd me getting a chuck, so bring on the weekend :2tsup::2tsup:
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    Which Chuck Should I get ?????

    G'day All,

    The minister of war and finances has finally caved in to my constant nagging and is allowing me to get myself a chuck for my lathe at the Woodworking show in Perth this weekend......
    ...
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    Welcome to the wonderful world of pen...

    Welcome to the wonderful world of pen turning..... Definately a job well done.
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    Finally got a chance to change the bearings........

    Finally got a chance to change the bearings..... The main shaft is now spinning nice and smooth now...

    And as luck 'wood' have it I pulled the speed selector apart and gave it a good cleanout,...
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    I've just stripped my lathe down, It's quite an...

    I've just stripped my lathe down, It's quite an old version of the MC900 that I inherited from my Grandfather.

    Well looks like the 2 bearings in the headstock have pritty much had it... After a...
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    I came across this bloke by chance one day...

    I came across this bloke by chance one day wondering around through some of the arcades in Perth, Among other wood stuff he also sells completed pens and some kits and blanks.

    Becasue he does the...
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    Probably should clarify "I've spent plenty of...

    Probably should clarify "I've spent plenty of time on the beach", and as soon as it gets home it gets driven up onto the car ramps and throughly hosed off underneith.

    We've got a pretty good...
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    here's another option you can try; ...

    here's another option you can try;

    http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4a3cb1021296ef5c2740c0a87e010685/Product/View/T4514

    Then if you can't fit the bit and handle into the hole I've...
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    Well I went out and finaly got myself a Patrol. ...

    Well I went out and finaly got myself a Patrol. 05 GU4 ST 3L TD.

    Goes really well so far, spent plenty of time on the beach and after I fitted the new rubber (BFG's) it just cruises along.
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    I use sandpaper to 800 then micromesh through the...

    I use sandpaper to 800 then micromesh through the whole set and then give it a go with Rustins Burnishing cream.

    Gives a really nice shinny finish :2tsup::2tsup:

    ...
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    I'm planning on going. Not going to have much to...

    I'm planning on going. Not going to have much to spend this year. I'm hoping my tax cheque will be here in time :cool::cool:

    Mainly going to be looking a wood slices for making clocks and...
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    I've always had great service from Brett Too........

    I've always had great service from Brett Too.....
    I've just got to wait to next pay day so i can put my next order through :cool:
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    not again :doh:

    not again :doh:
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    toad

    toad
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    Another thing to take into account is the initial...

    Another thing to take into account is the initial start temperature and the Ambiant temp in the room where your brewing. If your starting at a lower temp this could be effecting your yeast and...
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    Just checked the bank account and my $900 has...

    Just checked the bank account and my $900 has finally arrived :2tsup::):2tsup:
    I was beginning to think they had forgotten about me.

    And for those who are intersted I'm an "L" living in a "Q"...
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    drop a car

    drop a car
  44. Thread: First Pen

    by Fireguard
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    Well done on your first pen and let the addiction...

    Well done on your first pen and let the addiction begin :2tsup::2tsup:
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    use the force young skywalker

    use the force young skywalker
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    what was the question again ?

    what was the question again ?
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    Cheers for the suggestions guys, I'm looking for...

    Cheers for the suggestions guys,
    I'm looking for a Manual Diesel.
    The one's i have been looking at are the 3L Turbo Diesel, I'm not intersted in the Petrol and from what I've read the 4.2 is OK but...
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    What should I get Patrol or Cruiser ?

    G'day All,

    I'm hoping for a bit of unbiased advice.. I'm looking at getting myself a 'Propper' 4x4. By a process of elimination I've narrowed my choices down to Cruisers or Patrols.

    Now...
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    Thanks for the lessons Robbo, Now I'm sitting...

    Thanks for the lessons , Now I'm sitting here eagerly awaiting the next installment :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::brava
    :thewave::thewave::thewave:
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    I've tried a few different glues, If I want to...

    I've tried a few different glues, If I want to turn a pen quickly I use Thick CA, But if I have plently of time, and I want to limit the chance of a blow out I use Polyurethane Glue, the brand I use...
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