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1st September 2007, 04:44 AM
Thread: Mounting Systems!
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Sorting some of the mess...!
Hi everyone,
I will try to respond to everyone following the thread order.
Ashore - Allow me to clarify the situation we in. I was not aware, nor did I thought you got so offended about my... -
31st August 2007, 11:37 PM
Thread: Mounting Systems!
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Back to the start...!
Thanks Scooter,
Yeah, lets go back to my original request.
My own quote;
The point of this thread was to bring as much information and SPECIALLY pictures (they are capable to provide... -
30th August 2007, 10:11 PM
Thread: Mounting Systems!
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Good to know!
Hi Ashore,
The fact that the suggestion to use the Advanced Search has been implied more than once, in this thread, that doesn't change the fact that it doesn't answer my original question, nor... -
30th August 2007, 05:39 PM
Thread: Mounting Systems!
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Hi guys, I've been quite about this one, not...
Hi guys,
I've been quite about this one, not forgotten.
The reason why I open this thread, is very much alive, irregardless of some large stones thrown into it. So lets hope that people keep... -
30th August 2007, 04:48 PM
Thread: Couple of pics
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Looks ok to me...!
Hi GeorgeK,
Some good stuff you got there, intriguing shapes, smooth finishes.
Well done.:2tsup:
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30th August 2007, 04:24 PM
Thread: New with pics this time
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Official measurement technique!
Hi littlebuddha,
An interesting combination of timbers and colours, good finish.
How many "mintys" can you fit on it? :oo: hahahahahhahahha
Well done, mate:2tsup:
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30th August 2007, 04:13 PM
Thread: PLease help
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Reverse is OK!
Hi anderspv,
Is my believe that any lathe with a reverse option, is a good thing. There are many reasons why (some already mentioned), I'm certain you will find some applications for it,... -
30th August 2007, 02:24 AM
Thread: What Timber??
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Another mystery timber...!
Hi Bruce,
I like your recently turned box, but I don't recognise the timber log, you made it from. I thought that Walnut was a darker colour, the grain and the easy to work part, it would suggest... -
29th August 2007, 11:30 PM
Thread: new turnings
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Always clean, why not...!
Hi robyn2839,
I like the wood you used on the plate, (black bean), why is it nasty to work with? never used such wood.
I had seen your workshop before, and I admire it, and the way you always keep... -
29th August 2007, 11:08 PM
Thread: Natural edge bowl in Osage Orange
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Not bad for a first...!
Hi scooter,
No doubt, Allan gave you a nice piece of timber, but you brought it to life very nicely. I'm not familiar with that timber species, but I'm surprised to the amount of bark, still... -
29th August 2007, 01:35 AM
Thread: Coolibah Burl Bowl - Pic
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It worked for me...!
Hi Lumber Bunker,
I like that burl you turned, I don't remember to have ever since that timber blueprint.
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29th August 2007, 01:02 AM
Thread: What to do with a good root!
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Devil's horns...!
Hi TTIT,
Now, that is a decent piece of timber you got there!
Very unusual design, well accomplished, but very intriguing...!
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29th August 2007, 12:35 AM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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The final pics
The final 4 pics
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29th August 2007, 12:32 AM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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Glad you find it useful!
G'day everyone,
Thank you for your comments, they are most welcome.
I have no doubt of how many of you, will find this tool a really helper and are ready to make one. I'm glad this simple tool,... -
27th August 2007, 11:46 PM
Thread: Help requested - Black Heart Sassafras
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Beautiful but unfriendly timber...!
Hi Sebastiaan56,
Shame that some timbers are a total mongrel to work with, and we have to spend so much time with them, in your case it did turn out pretty nice.
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27th August 2007, 05:23 PM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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I'm glad is all over...!
Well, these are the last 3 pics, making it 28 and not 29 as I mention:no:
Everybody likes to see pics, so these are all the photos in the camera from this metal frame. I've tried to use it on... -
27th August 2007, 05:15 PM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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and another 5.
and another 5.
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27th August 2007, 05:06 PM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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I hope you like pictures...! another 5.
I hope you like pictures...! another 5.
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27th August 2007, 05:02 PM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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5 more pics!
5 more pics!
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27th August 2007, 04:59 PM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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Another 5 pics!
Another 5 pics!
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27th August 2007, 04:55 PM
Thread: My set of steel, helping "arms".
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My set of steel, helping "arms".
Hi all,
I have been building this idea, as a result of various reasons, not having a bandsaw, is one, the rest isn't difficult to work out, including the safety advantages. I have used all sorts... -
26th August 2007, 10:46 PM
Thread: Do you do wood-turning at night?
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Poll: Turning, best times?
Sure lubbing5cherubs,
I do most of my turning, in the peace and quietness of the night time. There are no such thing as the correct times for turning, irregardless if during the day or at night. ... -
22nd August 2007, 04:15 AM
Thread: Mounting Systems!
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Old problem
Thanks Ashore,
I wish that searching for the right information in the forum archives, was as easy as you say, you obviously don't use it. If I only could have a "buck" for everyone that complained... -
22nd August 2007, 12:43 AM
Thread: Your first ever turned piece!
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what a laugh!
Wild Dingo, mate
I nearly s@ht myself, reading your story, hahahahahaah
Nice one, indeed...!:D :2tsup:
Cheers
GV -
Good try!
Hi thefixer,
I haven't done one of those yet, so I think I should.
If mine comes up, half as good as that, I will be happy.
Cheers
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21st August 2007, 11:57 PM
Thread: recommendations needed
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Being generous...!
There you go Fraggles, problem solved, as I was expecting!
Good choice indeed.
Thanks , for your generous offer.:2tsup:
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21st August 2007, 11:40 PM
Thread: Mounting Systems!
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Talking Zebrish!
As explained on my thread, searches do not work well for me, nor they do for most people coming into the forum, as the issue is very much fragmented as per so many other subjects. Some searches...
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21st August 2007, 04:47 PM
Thread: Mounting Systems!
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Mounting Systems!
Hi everyone,
The subject of safe/unsafe, effective/ ineffective mounting systems and techniques, has been approach in previous threads, but all very fragmented and near impossible to refer to with... -
21st August 2007, 03:55 PM
Thread: more from Scotland
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Different but pretty...!
Hi Zedster,
I like your work, and the way you resolve one of the old turners enemy, the large cracks or defects. I have a couple a questions for you to which I would appreciate the reply;
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21st August 2007, 03:02 PM
Thread: recommendations needed
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Easy job..!
Hi fraggles,
I would do it for you, no problems, at no cost. The problem is I'm in SA, Melbourne has lots of turners, with many of them being members of this forum, so you should get a better... -
21st August 2007, 02:46 AM
Thread: Talking about unusual...?
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Secret revelation
Hi everyone,
Thank you all for giving some opinions to what you thought this timber was.
OK, according to the locals, they call it White Acacia, because the wood is white(ish). They are right... -
21st August 2007, 12:58 AM
Thread: New supervisor
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Wissling ducks...!
Yeah sure Ray:; , I tent to believe your mate Max wouldn't lie, huh? :fart2:
Whatever it was, something did come from that way, and I'm not sure if the mask did help much!:fart:
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21st August 2007, 12:26 AM
Thread: Is Campher To Soft For Lace Bobbins
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What ever it takes...!
Absolutely Dick,
I'm a Pine species fan, in more than one way. Nothing beats to keep the wife happy, than with a simple smell of "pinusmaximus":wink:.
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19th August 2007, 11:29 PM
Thread: Scotland's One Armed Turner
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something new, every day...!
Hi Zedster,
An interesting concept you got there. I've tried lots of things to hide and or to make timber cracks as an added feature, but I admit, never thought of that! The difference will be, in... -
19th August 2007, 11:14 PM
Thread: Talking about unusual...?
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Boomerang
Ahahahaah, absolutely...! nevertheless, sounding like one is not as bad as behaving like one, huh? hahahahahahah:2tsup:
Be patient Baz, was always my intention to tell what it is (come from), on... -
19th August 2007, 06:43 PM
Thread: Talking about unusual...?
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You get what you get, huh?
This was one of those pieces where you just happy that something did stay together, irregardless of shape. Indeed, the shape (form) was basically the way the small lump of wood, guided me to follow...
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19th August 2007, 02:13 AM
Thread: Grinding Jig MkII
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Tools special...!
G'day Stu in Tokyo,
I agree, I coat of pro's-paint, and would look like factory made!
I believe, that one is going to last you a bit longer than the wood one, huh?
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Poll: crawling bug...!
I should say that my introduction to wood turning, and the first time I ever touched one, was at school in the early 70's. The next 30 odd years were spent around timber (carpenter/cabinet...
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18th August 2007, 10:43 PM
Thread: Minimalist hollowing rig
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Gadgets...!
Hi everyone,
Yeah, I agree with Frank about the professional quality of Fredo's hollowing jig. Is a fair amount of work and brains involved into fabricate a jig like that, and appears to works... -
18th August 2007, 10:11 PM
Thread: A couple of turnings
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Some nice work...!
Hi Sebastiaan56,
Pleasant lines on all pieces, good selection of timbers and nicely finished.
I'm impressed with that EEE and Glow, I have to find somewhere close where I can buy some, and have... -
18th August 2007, 09:56 PM
Thread: Your first ever turned piece!
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That's a very unusual lathe you got there. Do...
That's a very unusual lathe you got there. Do you still use it, or is no longer?
Cheers
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18th August 2007, 09:45 PM
Thread: Help with timber??
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products options
Yes, it does to a point, I only have to use the sending sealer now, on maybe 15% of the original use. Some resilient timbers still require a second coat of sending sealer, to completely seal the...
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18th August 2007, 06:50 PM
Thread: You're never too old to learn
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The things we ALL do...!
Yeah, I understand your point, Grumpy John, do I ever...?
Actually I remember to read that thread, with fireworks flying in all directions, huh?.
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18th August 2007, 06:31 PM
Thread: Electric drills for power sanding
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Sending options!
Hi everyone,
I've found something that I believe is going to work well for my sending needs. Mine is on back order, unless you find a store that has one on the shelve. GMC Right Angle Drills (not... -
18th August 2007, 05:48 PM
Thread: Help with timber??
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Half done...!
Yeah, sure, I have to forget the most important bit, didn't I, hahahahaha.
Here it goes,
FeastWatson - FUNGISHIELD
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18th August 2007, 05:44 PM
Thread: Help with timber??
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The cracking problem...!
Hi DoctorBobski
Shame that I'm so far, I could cut all those trees for you, in exchange for some mixed wood. Anyway, I have been using a product that works pretty well and quick on most timbers... -
18th August 2007, 05:16 PM
Thread: It's "BOWL", not "BOWEL"
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Ears getting pretty red, up here...!
Hi everyone,
I can see that some guys do still use the method of throwing punches when a fellow is down. Is a name for that, but I feel unnecessary to mention it. Is within my right to say... -
18th August 2007, 04:30 PM
Thread: You're never too old to learn
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Hold on... a secret? right!
G'day Grumpy John,
I've no doubt having some, one to one lessons from a pro, beats any Tafe course, any time. Now, and am sorry about my curiosity, would you share that grinder "trick" with us... -
18th August 2007, 02:00 AM
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Fancy knife handles
Hi Wild Dingo,
Those are going to be some fancy knives, huh?
You mention Durian, is that timber known by some other name? I'm not familiar with it, but looks OK, does it turns well?
Cheers... -
18th August 2007, 01:43 AM
Thread: Your first ever turned piece!
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Your first ever turned piece!
Hi everyone,
I was inspired to open this thread, after I responded to Allan's new thread titled, Lolly bowel (for dieters).
It took me back to 2001/2, when I got my first wood lathe the GMC. I...