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    Dust Extraction

    I am in a similar position. I have one half side of a double garage (if the car is outside). I have a big double door and a side man door which I keep open. I also use a powered dust mask when...
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    finishing

    How on earth did you apply EEE and Shellawax to that without slashing off your arms to the knee? I have just tried two natural edged bowls ( pretty average) and used Danish oil. Would have loved to...
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    Tea set!

    I turned some handles for a potter once with no idea of the final product. Now I see. I am new at this but seeing your work with wood and pottery (I trust this is yours) makes me envious indeed. I do...
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    An Idea for this Creation

    I am speechless. The work in this vessel is amazing. True, the eye of the beholder rules, but the hours of effort it must take! Why raffle it in just a club? May I suggest that such effort could be...
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    Very White

    There are a couple of items (or there were) at the Bribie Art Centre turned by a chap. I initially thought they were plaster or ceramic or something till I got close. Very pale, faint grain but...
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    Skew

    All I can say is "gently, gently". Put the bevel on the work and "gently" turn the edge on. Move it "gently". Still get some bites. One of those "things" that takes time especially for me.
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    Yes! I have a new respect for my little Nissan...

    Yes! I have a new respect for my little Nissan Pulsar. Also still shaking a bit and looking for nerve medicine - I have some Wolf Blass Cab Sav here somewhere....
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    Visited today and met some lovely people. Thanks...

    Visited today and met some lovely people. Thanks for the blanks. Monday will be busy turning green and starting to dry. The coffee was great and you make a GOOD cookie!

    Rick
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    Newly bought Jet 1220 Midi lathe. Fits in my very...

    Newly bought Jet 1220 Midi lathe. Fits in my very limited space in the garage and I love it. Changing speeds is not a problem. Comes well equipped. I am new at this and feel very comfortable with it....
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    I wish my first bowl was as nicely finished!...

    I wish my first bowl was as nicely finished! :2tsup: I have one on the lathe at the moment and tear out is killing me. I am also trying for a thin wall and have visions of a lid for it. Like you new...
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    Many thanks. I'm going to try that. I was just...

    Many thanks. I'm going to try that. I was just chatting with my neighbour and he pulled an old vacuum cleaner out of his bin that was heading to the tip in the morning. Works ok and I will try that...
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    I have seen the term "Differently Abled" used. No...

    I have seen the term "Differently Abled" used. No indication of disability just a different approach. How about "Woodies with a Difference" or "Woodies-Thinking Outside the Box?" (sorry.) "A new...
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    Rush of Blood to the Head

    Was sitting last Sunday surfing and found a a Jet 1220 midi lathe at GPW. Been dreaming of my own lathe for a while. I use the big ones at my club but am always pressed for time (bit slow you see)....
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    I had another go today with Camphor Laurel. A you...

    I had another go today with Camphor Laurel. A you can see in the pics I got the sides better (only about 2 mil difference between top and bottom). Also got the bottom neater by using a narrow bowl...
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    The Dremel! (Slaps forehead!) Got one when I was...

    The Dremel! (Slaps forehead!) Got one when I was doing carving and never thought of it. Thanks mate! That will get a workout as well if needed.

    Rick
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    Thank you both for taking the time to answer. I...

    Thank you both for taking the time to answer. I shall try the stabilising with sanding sealer and sharpening the tools before I start and before I get the bottom going. I'll have a look at that...
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    Lidded Container Advice

    The pics are of my first lidded container. Got the basic instructions from a book (Creative Woodturning by Dale Nish). The problem is the bottom of the container. i was able to widen the opening with...
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    Welcome. I am new too and the place is great....

    Welcome. I am new too and the place is great. What is your interest? Turning? Carving?

    Rick
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    Yes it is Camphor Laurel. Beautiful but can be...

    Yes it is Camphor Laurel. Beautiful but can be difficult. The big bowl has lots of natural fissures in the wood that I found a bit unnerving initially but looks nice. Love the smell when I work...
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    Well here is a pic of my first attempt. Big thick...

    Well here is a pic of my first attempt. Big thick sides and a "few" toolmarks. But practice is fun. Don't have my own lathe but use one at the club a day a week.
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    G'day-from an old beginner

    Hello, a 60+ new turner who has never made anything with his hands in his life. In 3 months I can now make a bowl (not bad either). Practicing on getting thinner sides now. Good fun, relaxing and a...
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