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11th February 2011, 03:17 AM
Thread: Fire Ribbon Acrylic Sierra
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hmmmmmm, me like lots I think I'll have to...
hmmmmmm, me like lots
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11th February 2011, 12:38 AM
Thread: My First Acrylic Pen
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i like the blank, very nice indeed
i like the blank, very nice indeed
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2nd February 2011, 09:47 PM
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Sorry about the delay, had a few problems over...
Sorry about the delay, had a few problems over here lately, but I've just sent you a PM
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7th January 2011, 02:45 PM
Thread: 2011 Australia Day pen swap
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I'm in too O/S or Domestic Aussie
I'm in too
O/S or Domestic
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1st December 2010, 02:20 AM
Thread: Whirlybird Ventilation
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If you've got a tile roof, you can probably get...
If you've got a tile roof, you can probably get away without puting in the vents. They would make the ventilation more efficent but hey will still work anyway... Stick you head up in the roof space,...
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31st July 2010, 11:17 PM
Thread: A pen selection
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very nice indeed...
very nice indeed...
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8th June 2010, 03:12 AM
Thread: Newbie question
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Without knowing what type of glue your using, but...
Without knowing what type of glue your using, but it sounds a it like the glue might not be sticking.
As the other guys have said roughen up the brass with a little sandpaper.
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17th May 2010, 02:18 AM
Thread: First Jr Victor
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Very Nice pen, Well done...
Very Nice pen, Well done...
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6th March 2010, 08:22 PM
Thread: sports shoe help please
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I went in to Athletes Foots, and told them what I...
I went in to Athletes Foots, and told them what I wanted to do and they gave me a couple of different shoes to try on and find the ones that I liked.
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21st February 2010, 04:29 AM
Thread: Old school Vs. New school
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I prefer using pencil and paper, much easier to...
I prefer using pencil and paper, much easier to make changes and adjustments as you go, and you can always do little scribble ideas in the corner as they come to mind without having to figure out how...
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19th February 2010, 03:31 AM
Thread: Bloody White ants
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Bloody White ants
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Was in my shed the other day finishing off my pen for the Pen Swap.... Went to have a try at sharpening my chisel and noticed some sort of residue on the side of the wooden pedistal that I... -
19th February 2010, 03:19 AM
Thread: Carbon Fiber Ultra Cigar
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Thats one very nice pen.. I think i might...
Thats one very nice pen..
I think i might have to have a try at casting, (or find someone willing to send a few blanks my way for a couple of $$ :cool:) -
18th February 2010, 04:28 PM
Thread: 2010 Australia Day SWAP PENS
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:U:U:U Look what I got :U:U:U ...
:U:U:U Look what I got :U:U:U
http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~lackie/WWF/Pen.jpg
Its a magnificent Statesman in Rhodium and Black Titanium wrapped in a blank called Burnt Copper. The pen... -
2nd February 2010, 02:21 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.IX
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hippies
hippies
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27th January 2010, 03:34 PM
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Have a look for WoodWriteOz as a user name , i...
Have a look for WoodWriteOz as a user name , i belive he may actually be Chuditch
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30th December 2009, 01:07 PM
Thread: 2010 Australia Day PEN SWAP!
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:2tsup: Count me in too :2tsup: Fireguard,...
:2tsup: Count me in too :2tsup:
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28th December 2009, 01:17 PM
Thread: Pen swap 2010?
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I'm always interested in Pen swaps, its always...
I'm always interested in Pen swaps, its always interesting to see what other guys are producing..
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9th December 2009, 02:53 AM
Thread: "Real Stone"
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Definately different, I never would have though...
Definately different, I never would have though of trying to turn rock into pen.... Very Nice Work
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30th November 2009, 07:29 PM
Thread: The others
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very nice work
very nice work
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2nd October 2009, 02:42 AM
Thread: Looking for teak supplier WA
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Mayby try Carbatec, they've got a stack of...
Mayby try Carbatec, they've got a stack of different types of wood in the back room.
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2nd October 2009, 01:40 AM
Thread: The best 100 turning "tips"
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When applying a finish with a cloth, use a small...
When applying a finish with a cloth, use a small "pad" and not a whole cloth wrapped around your hand/fingers... because the cloth and your hand/fingers could get wrapped around your work .:upset:
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29th September 2009, 04:38 AM
Thread: How a 13c Grub Screw broke my Lathe
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I've just had the replace the pullys on my MC900,...
I've just had the replace the pullys on my MC900, The bearings were knacked so i replaced them but in the process i found both sets of pullys were either cracked or broken. It was probaby a good...
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4th September 2009, 02:30 AM
Thread: Elegant Beauty Pine Cone-Aussie Design
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The wife and I really like the red one.. Well...
The wife and I really like the red one.. Well Done :2tsup::2tsup:
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26th August 2009, 11:10 PM
Thread: WA - Timber Auction
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WA - Timber Auction
I found this whilst trolling around the net, It's a little bit too far away for me, But if anyone lives near Lake Clifton or Mandurah it might be worth a look :cool:
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12th August 2009, 10:52 PM
Thread: mc 900 belt
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I paid $10 for a belt from Carbatec, Probably...
I paid $10 for a belt from Carbatec, Probably could have found one cheaper but couldn't be bothered with the hastle of looking :cool:
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5th August 2009, 02:40 PM
Thread: Which Chuck Should I get ?????
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Cheers for all the replys, I'm starting to...
Cheers for all the replys,
I'm starting to lean towards the Vicmarc VM100, But after having a troll around various woodturning shops online I've got a feeling I might be sending away for one... -
5th August 2009, 12:06 AM
Thread: Perth wood show
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It's almost show time.......... The minister of...
It's almost show time..........
The minister of war and finances has Ok'd me getting a chuck, so bring on the weekend :2tsup::2tsup: -
4th August 2009, 10:53 PM
Thread: Which Chuck Should I get ?????
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Which Chuck Should I get ?????
G'day All,
The minister of war and finances has finally caved in to my constant nagging and is allowing me to get myself a chuck for my lathe at the Woodworking show in Perth this weekend......
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4th August 2009, 02:47 PM
Thread: First pen post
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Welcome to the wonderful world of pen...
Welcome to the wonderful world of pen turning..... Definately a job well done.
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3rd August 2009, 08:33 PM
Thread: MC900 maintenance
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Finally got a chance to change the bearings........
Finally got a chance to change the bearings..... The main shaft is now spinning nice and smooth now...
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28th July 2009, 01:05 PM
Thread: MC900 maintenance
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I've just stripped my lathe down, It's quite an...
I've just stripped my lathe down, It's quite an old version of the MC900 that I inherited from my Grandfather.
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19th July 2009, 12:14 PM
Thread: service kudos
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I came across this bloke by chance one day...
I came across this bloke by chance one day wondering around through some of the arcades in Perth, Among other wood stuff he also sells completed pens and some kits and blanks.
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21st June 2009, 06:33 PM
Thread: What should I get Patrol or Cruiser ?
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Probably should clarify "I've spent plenty of...
Probably should clarify "I've spent plenty of time on the beach", and as soon as it gets home it gets driven up onto the car ramps and throughly hosed off underneith.
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20th June 2009, 08:53 PM
Thread: Looking for Spanner Head Screwdriver
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here's another option you can try; ...
here's another option you can try;
http://www.dse.com.au/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/4a3cb1021296ef5c2740c0a87e010685/Product/View/T4514
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20th June 2009, 04:47 AM
Thread: What should I get Patrol or Cruiser ?
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Well I went out and finaly got myself a Patrol. ...
Well I went out and finaly got myself a Patrol. 05 GU4 ST 3L TD.
Goes really well so far, spent plenty of time on the beach and after I fitted the new rubber (BFG's) it just cruises along. -
20th June 2009, 03:08 AM
Thread: acrylic pen finishes
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I use sandpaper to 800 then micromesh through the...
I use sandpaper to 800 then micromesh through the whole set and then give it a go with Rustins Burnishing cream.
Gives a really nice shinny finish :2tsup::2tsup:
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16th June 2009, 12:15 AM
Thread: Perth wood show
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I'm planning on going. Not going to have much to...
I'm planning on going. Not going to have much to spend this year. I'm hoping my tax cheque will be here in time :cool::cool:
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24th May 2009, 04:43 AM
Thread: Service at Addctive
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I've always had great service from Brett Too........
I've always had great service from Brett Too.....
I've just got to wait to next pay day so i can put my next order through :cool: -
8th May 2009, 11:25 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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not again :doh:
not again :doh:
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5th May 2009, 09:55 PM
Thread: Word association :)
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toad
toad
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5th May 2009, 09:49 PM
Thread: Problems with when to bottle beer
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Another thing to take into account is the initial...
Another thing to take into account is the initial start temperature and the Ambiant temp in the room where your brewing. If your starting at a lower temp this could be effecting your yeast and...
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30th April 2009, 04:06 AM
Thread: Who's got their $900 yet?
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Just checked the bank account and my $900 has...
Just checked the bank account and my $900 has finally arrived :2tsup::):2tsup:
I was beginning to think they had forgotten about me.
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24th April 2009, 01:45 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.VIII
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drop a car
drop a car
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Well done on your first pen and let the addiction...
Well done on your first pen and let the addiction begin :2tsup::2tsup:
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22nd April 2009, 08:41 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.VIII
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use the force young skywalker
use the force young skywalker
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21st April 2009, 03:37 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MK.VIII
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what was the question again ?
what was the question again ?
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21st April 2009, 03:34 PM
Thread: What should I get Patrol or Cruiser ?
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Cheers for the suggestions guys, I'm looking for...
Cheers for the suggestions guys,
I'm looking for a Manual Diesel.
The one's i have been looking at are the 3L Turbo Diesel, I'm not intersted in the Petrol and from what I've read the 4.2 is OK but... -
21st April 2009, 02:52 PM
Thread: What should I get Patrol or Cruiser ?
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What should I get Patrol or Cruiser ?
G'day All,
I'm hoping for a bit of unbiased advice.. I'm looking at getting myself a 'Propper' 4x4. By a process of elimination I've narrowed my choices down to Cruisers or Patrols.
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31st March 2009, 12:56 PM
Thread: Tips for beginners.
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Thanks for the lessons Robbo, Now I'm sitting...
Thanks for the lessons , Now I'm sitting here eagerly awaiting the next installment :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::brava
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28th March 2009, 02:33 AM
Thread: Drilling Blanks
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I've tried a few different glues, If I want to...
I've tried a few different glues, If I want to turn a pen quickly I use Thick CA, But if I have plently of time, and I want to limit the chance of a blow out I use Polyurethane Glue, the brand I use...