Thread: Melb mid-week Ern-turn June 30 or July 1

Well an interesting day as always. Most enjoyable. Thanks to Letzzzgo and Steck for edibles and drinkables.

We did a comparo of the results of the Easy Wood Finisher and a polished scraper, on Blackwood. The polished scraper performed better by a whisker but then its test area was lower on the bowl inside so less end grain. The EW Finisher however wins in my book, for ease of use.

Pic 1, left to right: Letzzzgo, Steck and Sturdee
Pic 2, l to r: Joe, Steck and Sturdee
Pic 3, l to r: Letzzzgo, GJ and Joe

Ern, thanks for another enjoyable & informative day at your place. I thought the
'Easy Wood Tools' perfomed really well and were a pleasure to use.
Good to catch up with a couple of familiar faces.
Cheers John

Thanks Ern for hosting the day and for the good tips you passed on. Great company and a great day.


Peter.

Pleasure as always John and Peter.

Yes, for 'scrapers' the EWTs performed very well on plantation pine. Though as the edges wear the finish quality diminishes. Then again, they're intended for medium density woods or higher. GJ's freshly ground (80 grit) forged spindle gouge left a clearly better finish on the Radiata by way of another comparo.

I think the sales pitch of EWT of ease of use and durability of tip is justified.

Thanks again Ern for your hospitality. Even though it was a small turnout that gave everyone a chance to try out the various tools and discuss the pros and cons of each tool. Gourmet pies and champagne for those so inclined, a top day .

Sorry i couldn't make it. I had intended too but was obligated to help an old couple that had done me a good turn. Of course they had to pick the only day i had something on.

Maybe next time - glad to hear it was all quality

cheers
David

David, I was glad you couldn't make it; didn't have to have the roof lifted.

GJ, good to have your trained mind at these events. I always learn something from you.

Originally Posted by rsser

David, I was glad you couldn't make it; didn't have to have the roof lifted.

GJ, good to have your trained mind at these events. I always learn something from you.

Ummm, did I say something intelligent this time, the meds must be kicking in .

Thanks Ern for sharing your shed and house with us. It is good to try out the tools and the small but "quality" attendance gave us plenty of time. I will be interested to see what these Easywood tools will cost in Oz.
Nice to put faces to a couple more Forum faces, too.
Thanks GJ, for the excellent navigation and the lift! (We won't mention the police car!)

Sounds ominous!

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I spoke to Grahame Waterson of Home several weeks ago and he was about to put in an order for the EWTs. Be worth giving him a call re prices.

Hello Ern,
This was very informative and the advise given about the new tools is very much appreciated. Many thanks for lunch and refreshments.

Regards
Joevan

Pleasure Joe.

I went back to that Deodar bowl roughout today to finish it off.

Trued the inside spigot, remounted it with some hassle. Being deepish I had to hack an allen key several ways to tighten the jaws on the spigot.

Not paying enough attention to shaping the outside I got a dig and ripped the bowl out of the chuck. Sigh.

Finally, remounted, a got a line I liked. First time in yonks. There may be hope for ole pharts

Will tackle the inside tomorrow. My turn to cook tonight.

Bleddy Deodar dust is ripping into the olfactories. Seems capable of corroding capillaries.