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1st July 2017, 02:21 PM
Thread: Return to group
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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 ,
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20th December 2014, 08:17 PM
Thread: South Australian Dingo on Jacaranda slab
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very nice ,
very nice ,
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16th November 2014, 07:04 PM
Thread: My Teardrop
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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.
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16th November 2014, 12:15 PM
Thread: First works
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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.
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2nd November 2014, 10:15 PM
Thread: Commissions peoples dogs
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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.
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2nd November 2014, 10:08 PM
Thread: Watching you A wood burn of an owl
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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.
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22nd October 2014, 09:29 PM
Thread: Commissions peoples dogs
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i have a small market doing key holders and ham...
i have a small market doing key holders and ham radio station plaques.
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22nd October 2014, 09:22 PM
Thread: decoration
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the burning does fad out in direct sunlight and...
the burning does fad out in direct sunlight and weather , even when varnished,
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3rd August 2014, 10:44 PM
Thread: Pyrography Pen as branding iron.
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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... -
23rd July 2014, 08:06 PM
Thread: Pyrography
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very nice , clean lines and looks nice Jeff...
very nice , clean lines and looks nice
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22nd July 2014, 08:17 PM
Thread: A few pictures
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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.
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22nd July 2014, 08:11 PM
Thread: help needed
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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.
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22nd July 2014, 06:33 PM
Thread: help needed
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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.
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18th July 2014, 09:30 AM
Thread: Some wood burning projects
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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.
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15th July 2014, 11:56 PM
Thread: A few pictures
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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 , .
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15th July 2014, 11:22 PM
Thread: Room for Pyrography
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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.
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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.
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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.
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16th August 2013, 08:08 PM
Thread: EMCO UNIMAT #3 replacement motor
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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.
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15th August 2013, 08:15 PM
Thread: EMCO UNIMAT #3 replacement motor
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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,
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11th August 2013, 11:35 PM
Thread: Yippy, I hope
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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,
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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.
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11th August 2013, 02:20 PM
Thread: EMCO UNIMAT #3 replacement motor
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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.
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10th August 2013, 11:05 PM
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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...
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10th August 2013, 10:58 PM
Thread: Sporterising a Swedish Mauser
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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.
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Bible box
Hi All,
I have been busy for the last few months and we are getting ready for some caravan adventures.
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1st June 2013, 09:39 AM
Thread: perless 310
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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.
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26th May 2013, 10:25 PM
Thread: Reducing fence play
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! 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... -
26th May 2013, 10:11 PM
Thread: Drill Doctor transformer
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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...
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26th May 2013, 10:04 PM
Thread: 600mm+ wide sander?
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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.
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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... -
love it , very good work, keep it up. wish I was...
love it , very good work, keep it up.
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1st May 2013, 10:57 AM
Thread: Bandsaw wobbles
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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 .
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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.
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27th April 2013, 07:49 PM
Thread: Maleny wood woring show
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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
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29th March 2013, 08:33 PM
Thread: My Sharpening's.
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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.
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28th March 2013, 11:20 AM
Thread: Bandsaw Tracking Problem
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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 .
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28th March 2013, 11:12 AM
Thread: My Sharpening's.
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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... -
14th March 2013, 09:20 PM
Thread: Putt putt rebuild
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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...
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8th March 2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: Cell Caravans
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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... -
14th February 2013, 09:15 AM
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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.
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13th February 2013, 08:38 AM
Thread: Pyrography machine home built
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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 &...
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30th January 2013, 08:58 PM
Thread: Bergin Bandsaw?
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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...
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26th January 2013, 10:26 PM
Thread: bandsaw advice
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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,.
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20th January 2013, 08:07 PM
Thread: Cigarbox guitars
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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 , .
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20th January 2013, 07:56 PM
Thread: Budget Bandsaw for Small Basement Workshop?
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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,.
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16th January 2013, 03:16 PM
Thread: plane(flying type) vapor trails
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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.
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16th January 2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: Lance Armstrong....
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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.
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16th January 2013, 09:14 AM
Thread: Vintage Craft Man Router bits
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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...
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16th January 2013, 09:03 AM
Thread: A meat band saw for timber cutting .?
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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...