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    Wadkin Bandsaw B700

    Hi

    I have finally joined the Wadkin owners club with this B700 Bandsaw.

    I purchased it from Nowra NSW last weekend from a deceased estate sight unseen.

    The machine works but the top guides...
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    Folks, I had a great time today reviewing the new...

    Folks, I had a great time today reviewing the new Triton WX7.

    Have a look at my first video below:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_LXrb0FmXs

    360758360759

    Let me know if there is...
  3. Having trouble removing your factory fountain pen nib?

    Anyone having problems pulling out a nib from a fountain pen kit?

    I did a little video on how you can remove the stubborn nib.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PPGSPKdeA8
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    No specific customer, it is a prototype for a...

    No specific customer, it is a prototype for a small batch run for a gallery that I want to make in the near future.

    DavidxLim
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    That is what they look like with the suede...

    That is what they look like with the suede flocking applied to the insert.

    Also a photo of the bottles fountain pen ink that sits in the box.


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    Box for pens, wax seal and stationary

    Its been a while since my last post.

    Started making boxes again and though you guys would be interested in what I have made.

    Its a prototype for a small production run.

    Very happy with the...
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    That is one fine looking pen. I love the grain...

    That is one fine looking pen.

    I love the grain on the blank. I don't think I have seen grain like that on Hairy Oak.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits
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    Nice one MIK. Can't believe how much goes into...

    Nice one MIK.

    Can't believe how much goes into one blank. Your a very patient man.

    Do you cast with a vacuum or pressure pot?

    Timberbits.
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    That is going to make some really nice pen...

    That is going to make some really nice pen blanks!

    Don't tell me the previous owner was going to toss it out because he didn't know what to do with it.

    Thanks for making me drool.

    Timberbits.
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    Nice looking pair. I like the photography as...

    Nice looking pair.

    I like the photography as well.

    Yeah like Brad has said, you better keep them apart.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits.
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    Nice pen John. Can't believe all the effort...

    Nice pen John.

    Can't believe all the effort you put into it to finish the pen.

    Well worth it in the end.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits.
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    Another fantastic pen. You got to be happy...

    Another fantastic pen.

    You got to be happy with that.

    Timberbits
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    That is a fantastic looking pen. Thanks for...

    That is a fantastic looking pen.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Timberbits
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    Yes, all are finished with 20 coats of CA.

    Yes, all are finished with 20 coats of CA.
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    I'm broke as. Can't afford to buy gold, go any...

    I'm broke as. Can't afford to buy gold, go any made out of aluminum or iron?
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    Big corporate order

    Putting together another great corporate order. This lot is going to a gallery. Was a bit frustrated when making some of the pens because I dropped the tray on the floor and all the blanks got...
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    Man that is one awesome looking pen. You can...

    Man that is one awesome looking pen.

    You can put a price tag of $2,000 on it, and when someone asks you why is it so expensive? Must be made of Gold?..... you can say Yes, it is made of Gold.
    ...
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    That is a smashing blank and a good looking pen...

    That is a smashing blank and a good looking pen too.

    I like the Cigars as well - especially in the workshop. The Cigars have a real weight and character to them that I like.

    Thanks for sharing....
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    Our farmers do it tough. Great to see that they...

    Our farmers do it tough. Great to see that they are getting assistance in the tough times.

    Great pens Todd, I am sure the bride and groom will be happy with the pens.

    Thanks for sharing.
    ...
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    Don't forget with our special, you will receive...

    Don't forget with our special, you will receive FREE postage to anywhere in Australia as well.
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    Though that I would just jump in to reply to...

    Though that I would just jump in to reply to issues about the website.

    Apologies if you are unable to access the website 24 x 7, sometimes the website will be down.

    As most of you guys already...
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    Hi Amos I have been to the Vicmarc factory and...

    Hi Amos

    I have been to the Vicmarc factory and done the inspection myself so I am talking with first hand experience.

    Yes some parts are made overseas, like the motor is made in Italy and the...
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    1st. Before I get accused of being a liar, you...

    1st. Before I get accused of being a liar, you can get cheaper shipping options to Overseas destinations especially the US and UK than within Australia. It is more expensive for me to ship a parcel...
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    Thanks for the suggestions guys. I already put...

    Thanks for the suggestions guys.

    I already put a coat of CA on the paper before I cast, might put another 2 or 3 coats of CA to fully seal the paper before I cast and see if that makes a...
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    Hi MIK Great looking lathe! I have now...

    Hi MIK

    Great looking lathe!

    I have now owned my Vicmarc for 7 years and it's still so enjoyable to use! You made the right decision, I would still strongly recommend a Vicmarc.

    The pen...
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    Nice Job Corbs, I love the wood. I am sure she...

    Nice Job Corbs, I love the wood.

    I am sure she is going to remember your family everytime she uses or sees that pen.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Timberbits
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    Chiyogami Paper Executive Clicker

    We had a massive thunderstorm roll over the weekend which meant that I was workshop bound again

    Did some more castings, this is a Chiyogami Paper Executive Clicker.

    Does anyone know how I...
  28. Thread: 10 Cigars

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    10 Cigars

    Like in a previous post, I needed to make 10 Cigars to go to a high end wood gallery.

    Timber on the pens are (top to bottom) Huon, Huon, Tiger Myrtle, Burl Red Mallee, Burl Red Mallee, Burl...
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    That is a fantastic set. The recipients will...

    That is a fantastic set.

    The recipients will be really pleased with that!

    Thanks for sharing, you have inspired me to make some more boxes.

    Timberbits.
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    Like John said - Digger's Clear Casting Resin.

    Like John said - Digger's Clear Casting Resin.
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    Very nice. I like the look of those. Thanks...

    Very nice.

    I like the look of those.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits
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    Hi Amos I have heard that others use CA on top...

    Hi Amos

    I have heard that others use CA on top of the M3 blanks but I wouldn't.

    M3 blanks just needs to be buffed up with MM or M3-PMP. Once it has been buffed the finish is amazing on them.
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    Thanks for the encouragements guys. Bill,...

    Thanks for the encouragements guys.



    Bill, I have never even see this type of paper before. Wow, you have just blown my mind away. Looks like I have to add them to my "to do list"

    David
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    First time Chiyogami Paper Castings

    Was a wet weekend last weekend, so the Cricket was cancelled. Stayed home and had fun doing some casting. Raced to the art shop to get some Chiyogami Paper and to Bunnings to get some Clear ...
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    Sorry about the delay in response. I was up in...

    Sorry about the delay in response. I was up in Brisbane on a factory tour of Vicmarc and only returned last night.

    Now I am no tailor so use the figures as only a guide.

    I am a Size "M" and I...
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    10 x clickers

    Made 10 Clickers that is going to a high end wood gallery. Next on the list is 10 Cigar Pens. Timber on the pens are (top to bottom) Huon, Huon, Tiger Myrtle, Tiger Myrtle, Burl Red Mallee, Burl...
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    Monster Cigar

    Was making some Cigar pens over the weekend and ended up with a monster in one of them.

    20 thin coats of CA as usual for the finish. The blank is Brown Mallee.

    I am thinking about keeping it,...
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    SN Gent Wedding Set

    A friend of mine is getting married!
    This is a pair of SN Gent kits in Red Mallee Burl that is heading his way.
    Hope he likes it and uses it for the Marriage Certificate.
    Finish is 20 Thin...
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    Hi Peter Wow! that is another fantastic pen. ...

    Hi Peter

    Wow! that is another fantastic pen.

    You know how much I love Huon.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits.
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    Woodworking Smocks

    Hi Folks,

    We've finally got in woodworking smocks in navy blue and green. Sizes available are Medium up to 5X Large.

    Check them out on our website:

    Green:...
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    Your passion shows through your pens Ian. ...

    Your passion shows through your pens Ian.

    Always looking great. Thanks for sharing.

    David.
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    I like the contrast you have there. Thanks for...

    I like the contrast you have there.

    Thanks for sharing.

    David
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    Yeah! I like. Definitely unique. Thanks...

    Yeah! I like.

    Definitely unique.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits.
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    Hi John. Its about 16" long. Regards ...

    Hi John.

    Its about 16" long.

    Regards

    Timberbits
  45. Hi Peter Great to hear your doing well and...

    Hi Peter

    Great to hear your doing well and that your back in the workshop.

    Mate that is a fantastic bit burl - wonderful colour and grain.

    You have really made that into a special pen.
    ...
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    Pendulum Clocks

    We got in the mini Pendulum movements not too long ago and thought it’ll be a good time to get cracking on a few of my own.

    Featured here is a mix of Tasmanian Blackwood and Huon Pine versions. ...
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    Hi Ian I love the Choc Strawberry colour. ...

    Hi Ian

    I love the Choc Strawberry colour.

    You think it is hot now, wait till Jan and Feb.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Timberbits.
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    Hey John. Nice pens Wow a great day of...

    Hey John.

    Nice pens

    Wow a great day of sales. It was pouring down with rain here in Sydney over the weekend - so sales would be been really slow here.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits.
  49. Nice work MIK. Thanks for sharing ...

    Nice work MIK.

    Thanks for sharing

    Timberbits.
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    I like the custom finial too. Be careful...

    I like the custom finial too.

    Be careful because if you drop the pen, the finial may chip or crack.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Timberbits.
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