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    SOLD: Aaaand sold to "aarrgh". thanks for watching !

    Aaaand sold to "aarrgh".

    thanks for watching !
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    SOLD: Shopsmith multi purpose machine

    Greetings all,
    Our club has inherited a Shopsmith multipurpose machine from a deceased member. Whilst we believe it is (or was) in working order, we would like to offer it to any interested party as...
  3. VICTORIA too tempting....

    I can no longer resist - "I'll take it!"

    pm'ing shortly
    :)
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    Doing a similar small table soon. Some good...

    Doing a similar small table soon.
    Some good suggestions here - thanks all !
    I was thinking when the column is finished, I would tape some sanding paper to the column and shape the edge of the legs...
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    SOLD: 26 minutes from go to whoah - it's the quick and...

    26 minutes from go to whoah - it's the quick and the dead 'round here !
    :q
  6. Thread: Kirikiri

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    Beautiful piece ! :2tsup:

    Beautiful piece !
    :2tsup:
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    Keep in mind you can get $17 off with ebay+...

    Keep in mind you can get $17 off with ebay+ .......
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    SOLD: Thanks for the heads up - grabbed !

    Thanks for the heads up - grabbed !
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    alternatives?

    I note that David from Timberbits recommended Glen20 at one point....

    I have used this with some success - I wonder what their secret ingredient is ?
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    DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    NEW INFO I'm in.

    I'm in.
  12. VICTORIA Aline kit

    Hi!
    I'll take the A-Line-It Deluxe kit please.
    pm'ing shortly

    phil
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    Lovely piece/s of work !

    Lovely piece/s of work !
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    Now that's wood with character ! Great stuff.

    Now that's wood with character !
    Great stuff.
  15. Thread: Round & Round

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    Beautiful work - great design !

    Beautiful work - great design !
  16. Thread: Zebrano Bowl

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    Simple and beautiful !

    Simple and beautiful !
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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Hi Jodie, As a suggestion, try a local...

    Hi Jodie,
    As a suggestion, try a local woodturning group. If it's like mine, they have a few different brands (Vicmarc, Omega Stubby, Woodfast,...) and models of lathes and you could see which...
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    SOLD: I take it that's not me....

    I take it that's not me....
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    SOLD: I only count nine... If it's the ten, then "I'll...

    I only count nine...
    If it's the ten, then "I'll take it"
    :U
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    SOLD: me me me me me I mean "I'll take it "

    me me me me me

    I mean "I'll take it "
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    DRAWN 1 CLAIMED 1 UNCLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Therefore - a square or rectangle platter ? Glue...

    Therefore - a square or rectangle platter ?
    Glue sacrificial wood to the edges, turn a round platter of a size to include all of the HP then bandsaw off the extra bits.

    phil
  24. Thread: Jarrah finish

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    Thanks Neil ! However Smith & Arrow only seem to...

    Thanks Neil !
    However Smith & Arrow only seem to have up to 800 grit (in 125mm size), and Sandpaperman tops out at 1500 in hook&loop. Is foam-backed ok to get to 2000 ?
    cheers
    phil
  25. Thread: Jarrah finish

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    damn - top bloke....

    damn - top bloke....
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    I take it that the resin coming out is from the...

    I take it that the resin coming out is from the inside of the shells? If so, you're probably right about the oil.
    Maybe soak them in an acetone solution for an hour then dry - I have no idea of the...
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    For prevention, try inserting a suitably sized...

    For prevention, try inserting a suitably sized nylon or plastic washer between the spindle and your chuck. This stops the grip.
    I've even used a cut piece of ice cream container lid.....
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    SOLD: Looks like a very good package deal for some...

    Looks like a very good package deal for some lucky person - they really are great lathes.
    Good luck with the sale !

    phil
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    I believe they are probably the same - the "7mm"...

    I believe they are probably the same - the "7mm" version is used to make a pen with 7mm barrels (the standard for slimline twist pens), and the actual shaft is likely thinner. Someone can correct me...
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in.

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    Poll: A.C.T. kumiko woods

    I'm interested and have voted.
    Mix of woods, big pack, any and all lengths to 2400mm.
    Like the Chief, I have the Wigwood jigs.
    I have the Des King books - an excellent reference and guide....
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    New Listing Mine too - well wrapped and looking good !...

    Mine too - well wrapped and looking good !
    thanks Wiggy !

    (now to find some good timber to practice kumiko on....)
  34. DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    Hi Durham, Been following this and I'd also like...

    Hi Durham,
    Been following this and I'd also like to try some basswood.
    I've also tried calling some of the nominated sources without success or calls returned. But I note they are Melbourne based...
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    New Listing and ordered - thanks Wiggy !

    and ordered - thanks Wiggy !
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    New Listing Good enough for me - I'm in !

    Good enough for me - I'm in !
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    New Listing Looks very nice ! Any discount for forum members...

    Looks very nice !
    Any discount for forum members ?
    (asking for a friend....)

    :U
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    My small stock is just limb pieces - wouldn't...

    My small stock is just limb pieces - wouldn't even get your 6x6 cube from them....
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    Sorry mate - that's much bigger than the bits I...

    Sorry mate - that's much bigger than the bits I have.
    Good hunting !
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    What sort of sizes are you looking for ?

    What sort of sizes are you looking for ?
  42. Thread: Blackwood vase

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    Absolutely beautiful work! Wood, shape and finish...

    Absolutely beautiful work! Wood, shape and finish are all wonderful.
    Thank you for sharing.
    phil
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    N.S.W. Carter tools

    Hi Ruddy,

    (woohoo - got in before they were snapped up !)

    I'd like to take -
    Detail Spindle Gouge $110
    7/8" Spindle Roughing Gauge $170

    will pm for deposit details.
    cheers
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
  45. I've been happy with "The Tool Post" for pricing...

    I've been happy with "The Tool Post" for pricing and delivery (pre-apocalypse) times...
    Also "The Turners Workshop" had fair pricing.

    Happy shopping !
    phil
  46. Thread: stubby lathes

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    My 2 cents.... I've turned wood on three...

    My 2 cents....
    I've turned wood on three different Omega Stubby lathes - 2 x club owned S750s and a F600 bowl lathe. All were rock solid though more than 15 years old. The S750s are the only ones in...
  47. Thread: Latest Steampunk

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    Beautiful job Mik !

    Beautiful job Mik !
  48. Thread: Kumiko timber?

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    Good question - I have had similar thoughts.......

    Good question - I have had similar thoughts....
    You can get basswood via Amazon but, if you've looked, it isn't cheap. On the plus side kumiko doesn't use a great deal.
    Some people suggested...
  49. Thread: Mango Tree Stump

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    FREE: QLD Well, okay I guess. But my trailer's in...

    Well, okay I guess. But my trailer's in Melbourne....
    :D
  50. Thread: Pen blanks

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    WEST AUST I'll take it ! will pm for bank details....

    I'll take it !

    will pm for bank details.
    cheers
    phil
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