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11th May 2015, 09:47 PM
Thread: Passing of pen maker Gawdelpus John
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I still can't believe it. John was the first...
I still can't believe it.
John was the first dedicated "penmaker" I met on my Woodturning journey. He seen me on here asking for help and told me to meet him at the broadbeach markets one Sunday.... -
16th April 2015, 12:16 AM
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Thanks Fly, i should have been a bit clearer,...
Thanks Fly,
i should have been a bit clearer, pearlex can be bought from a lot of places (some a bit cheaper then artshed online too)
but this isn't a pearlex product, just mica powder
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15th April 2015, 11:23 PM
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Coastal Scents no longer selling Mica Powder
Hey all,
just a heads up
as my title suggests I have seen through a Facebook post that Coastal Scents are no longer selling Mica Powders, but as a company they have set up a website for someone to... -
14th January 2015, 12:35 AM
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Hopefully there is a few more takers yet to put...
Hopefully there is a few more takers yet to put their names down
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7th January 2015, 11:28 PM
Thread: Last minute xmas pens +
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Happy new year John, you know, In the week...
Happy new year John,
you know,
In the week leading up to Xmas, I was at work haveing smoko,
And one of the things I was eating was a nectarine, when I was done & I was about to throw the... -
19th December 2014, 11:36 PM
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If i I could work out how to post multiple quote...
If i I could work out how to post multiple quote replies on my iPad i would, but I can't,
so I will thank everyone here,
Thanks all for the kind words in my favour,
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19th December 2014, 09:31 PM
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Help needed with Spotted Gum Outdoor Table finish..
Hey everone,
I am in need of help with what product to use as a finish for my Spotty gum out door table,
I am somewhat impatient so I am after something that dries quickly so I can continue to use... -
14th December 2014, 01:20 AM
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Apologies
Hey All,
As much as I would love to participate, I am sorry to say I am ineligible for next years swap,
I had two partners in this years Aus Day Swap and I am one of those guys that no one wants... -
3rd November 2014, 11:02 PM
Thread: Bring out your dead!
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I'm 29, been turning for about 2 years, at our...
I'm 29, been turning for about 2 years,
at our local club there is a few members under 30 and a few more in the 30-50 bracket but there is a lot that are older, I thinks it's more that younger... -
1st October 2014, 10:40 PM
Thread: All the way around Aus
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Hey Neil, do u think you will head off before the...
Hey Neil, do u think you will head off before the weekend is over?
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I worked for a shop fitting company a few years...
I worked for a shop fitting company a few years back, an there we used 320 & 400g velcro abranet pads to sand our 2 PAC painted items in between coats, awesome stuff especialy on something that was...
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1st October 2014, 10:26 PM
Thread: 3 Free packs
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Id like to think that Chris has just been...
Id like to think that Chris has just been indisposed, as some of the above comments had mentioned earlier,
I have purchased blanks from him before and he had put them in the mail before any of my... -
25th September 2014, 11:21 PM
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It depends on the size of the item being turned...
It depends on the size of the item being turned but i prefer to use steb centres now for spindle turning, i find i get a good bite into any timber i have tried with them..
cheers Ben -
24th September 2014, 09:09 PM
Thread: Elegant Sierra Pod Cast
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Hey Brad, Im not a huge fan of the colours in...
Hey Brad,
Im not a huge fan of the colours in this one, but great job anyways.
BUT.... That photography is unreal as well, care to share some tips :rolleyes:
Cheers Ben -
24th September 2014, 09:02 PM
Thread: Mangrove Cedar Eagle
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Very nice Brad, I really like the kit, except...
Very nice Brad,
I really like the kit, except for maybe the little step at the thread end on the cap, I'm not sure about that bit..
cheers Ben -
24th September 2014, 09:00 PM
Thread: "Tiger" Mango
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I have a bit of mango from Mapleman and yea the...
I have a bit of mango from Mapleman and yea the tear out can be a pain, i found the skew to be a great use on turning those blanks,
nice pen too :D
Cheers Ben -
24th September 2014, 08:57 PM
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very nice Neil, interesting concept, how long...
very nice Neil,
interesting concept, how long did it take to glitter all the holes?
cheers -
7th September 2014, 11:29 PM
Thread: Woodchuck pen pro in Australia?
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Hey Bassman, I haven't used the pen pro, but i...
Hey Bassman,
I haven't used the pen pro,
but i do turn a lot of acrylic pens, and so far i have only had one explode, and that was due to a crack that was already in it and i thought i had glued it... -
1st September 2014, 08:14 PM
Thread: Customised Tycoon
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hey cam, looks like a good save What method do...
hey cam,
looks like a good save
What method do you use to do the closed end on the lids.
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17th August 2014, 11:26 PM
Thread: hollowing technique help!!!!!!
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Hi there, there has been some good advice given...
Hi there,
there has been some good advice given on here and the main one I agree with the most, is get someone to show you in person, videos are good but real life is better,
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3rd August 2014, 12:28 AM
Thread: Watch Parts and Aluminum
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Very Nice, As usual Mik!!! Cheers
Very Nice,
As usual Mik!!!
Cheers -
26th July 2014, 12:38 PM
Thread: Chrome Jr Gent II's ?
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What about the ones from timber bits, or is...
What about the ones from timber bits,
or is that not the type of JR gent you are after?
i think they are a nice simple design that is cheaper then most and usually fairly durable?
Cheers Ben -
26th July 2014, 12:32 PM
Thread: Football colour pens
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Hey there, What about normal acrylic blanks..?...
Hey there,
What about normal acrylic blanks..?
thats what I use, GPW has quite a range of the 16mm blanks that cover nearly all teams but nearly all the other pen kit suppliers have a range of... -
26th July 2014, 12:17 PM
Thread: On the subject of glue
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Hi all, I prefer to use Araldite or similar...
Hi all,
I prefer to use Araldite or similar epoxy glues for glueing any blanks with acrylic or resin in them, and I use a poly glue for timber blanks, I used to use Sika poly from bunnos and had no... -
11th May 2014, 10:13 PM
Thread: Midi Lathe suggestions.
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Hi Brad, I have a GPW lathe but not the VS...
Hi Brad,
I have a GPW lathe but not the VS model,
and I make a lot of pens, In relation to pen turning it has been a good lathe, not great a great lathe but is has done the job. But pens are about... -
5th April 2014, 12:56 AM
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I Love timber that has a story! and that one is...
I Love timber that has a story!
and that one is a beauty.
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26th March 2014, 07:31 PM
Thread: A mixed bunch
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Nice bunch John, i like that black palm blank....
Nice bunch John,
i like that black palm blank. Looks very interesting,
have to catch up again soon
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26th March 2014, 07:26 PM
Thread: LED Pen Lights
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Nice mate, I might put these on my shopping list...
Nice mate,
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24th March 2014, 11:59 PM
Thread: 2 Cigars and a Baron all Meched Up
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Looking good Mik, i have done one of my cigars...
Looking good Mik,
i have done one of my cigars up in black chrome, they look awesome,( yea yea I know I need to post pics)
i realy like the baron,
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23rd March 2014, 11:23 AM
Thread: Lathe Spindle Height
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Hey Mik, my lathe from floor to centre height is...
Hey Mik,
my lathe from floor to centre height is actually 1500mm
because it is on a bench that is sitting over a bar fridge on a concrete step. Now that height is not really workable but it was... -
21st March 2014, 12:14 AM
Thread: PVC Edging for melamine
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Thats the one:doh:, I was trying to remember the...
Thats the one:doh:,
I was trying to remember the name of them when I posted before, I just had a mental blank,
Surteco supply just about all the other companies out there, not sure what their... -
20th March 2014, 10:40 PM
Thread: PVC Edging for melamine
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There is also Laminex industries, I'm pretty sure...
There is also Laminex industries, I'm pretty sure they have branches in Melbourne,
they used to sell 10m roles
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20th March 2014, 08:29 PM
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That is the main reason I decided to do the swap...
That is the main reason I decided to do the swap again,
We have pairings from all over the world and both this year and last year I was lucky enough to have one of my swap partners live less then... -
19th March 2014, 11:47 PM
Thread: CBN Wheels
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hey all, Can somebody please PM me the details...
hey all,
Can somebody please PM me the details of this supplier please I'm in the market for a wheel (or two:;) and wouldn't mind checking this out
Cheers Ben -
19th March 2014, 11:33 PM
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My Score From TdRumnut
Hi All,
Firstly, Sorry Trev, I received my swap weeks ago but i only just got round to taking photos of my score,
Secondly, I Received my swap parcel from Michigan Mike on my birthday (4th of... -
19th March 2014, 09:59 PM
Thread: Clutch Pencil Kit
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Perfect Pens and Pencils
Hey Dave,
Hopefullly Tony might pop his head in and correct me if Im wrong but one our newer forum sponsors have these... -
17th March 2014, 10:15 PM
Thread: flesh tunnel stretchers organic
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Well done Chuck Personally I don't like the...
Well done Chuck
Personally I don't like the idea of these things, but I don't have to wear them, and it is none of my business if someone chooses to wear them, as someone who has tattoos I find it... -
Well it looks like pen turning has you hook line...
Well it looks like pen turning has you hook line and sinker, :2tsup:
Great job so far,
I have only used glen 20 once with same result and I won't use it again, I use the pump spray bottle of... -
27th February 2014, 11:38 PM
Thread: Turnfest on Gold Coast
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It's a bit of a shame that single day passes are...
It's a bit of a shame that single day passes are not available.
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27th February 2014, 09:37 PM
Thread: Need some prices on a cast / decals
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Need some prices on a cast / decals
I know I could have put this in the casting section, but I thought it would see more traffic here :rolleyes:,
Now on to the topic,
I need a price for a casting or decal and cast to be done,
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21st February 2014, 10:20 PM
Thread: A couple of pieces
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I love over the timber in these pieces, ...
I love over the timber in these pieces,
personally I don't like finials at all, but you have done a great job on the turning aspect of it, I guess if I was to put something on the lid I would have... -
21st February 2014, 09:25 PM
Thread: My Box Turning Learning Journey.
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Id say Kwila looking at it, or merbau as it is...
Id say Kwila looking at it, or merbau as it is also known,
did you end up with black hands. I do whenever I turn it:((
This is a great thread to follow btw, :2tsup:
Cheers Ben -
21st February 2014, 08:30 PM
Thread: How do I make my purple Gidgee purple?
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It does look like PH on the outer surface, (I had...
It does look like PH on the outer surface, (I had a small off it I compared it to) but the end grain difference is like chalk & cheese, I'll try to post a pic tomorrow,
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21st February 2014, 08:27 PM
Thread: How do I make my purple Gidgee purple?
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Well, I tried a little bit of sunlight, ...
Well,
I tried a little bit of sunlight,
Problem was, I got sidetracked and forgot all about it:doh:,
it sat in the sun all day on a 35+ deg day, when I remembered it I found it had a nice big... -
20th February 2014, 08:10 PM
Thread: 10 x clickers
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i like the Myrtle Burl and the spalted myrtle...
i like the Myrtle Burl and the spalted myrtle best I think,
nice group thats for sure
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15th February 2014, 06:36 PM
Thread: How do I make my purple Gidgee purple?
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Thanks guys. I will try sunlight. And I will look...
Thanks guys. I will try sunlight. And I will look at those links when I get back inside.
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15th February 2014, 12:47 PM
Thread: How do I make my purple Gidgee purple?
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How do I make my purple Gidgee purple?
Hey all,
at last years working with wood show I picked up a few pen blanks out of purple Gidgee,
They had a deep purple look to them, and I have just tried to use my first piece of it to make a... -
14th February 2014, 11:32 PM
Thread: blackwood- roman harvest wedding set
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Beautiful set there, I think I like the one at...
Beautiful set there,
I think I like the one at the back in the first photo best, seems to have a bit more figure in it,
I'm sure the set will be well recieved,
Cheers Ben -
13th February 2014, 12:34 AM
Thread: Californian Redwood Executive Clicker
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What is CFP? Still yet to try a WOP finish,
What is CFP? Still yet to try a WOP finish,
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5th February 2014, 12:00 AM
Thread: burl bowl with lid
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I love the bowl, red mallee burl is one of my...
I love the bowl,
red mallee burl is one of my favorite timbers to turn,
but as a personal preference I don't like finials so any comment I make on it wouldn't be be objective at all :D,
but it...