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Just advising that these two pieces of equipment have been sold, pending pickup.

This is the best I can do, Rob.

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Evening Rob. Yes, the machine was complete & operational when purchased, with one bobbin only. I have a poor quality video I took of it when purchased but can't see a way to upload here. I can try to...

Understood DJ. I have posted a new thread in Marketplace for the machinery with pricing etc - no phone number. Please delete this thread assuming the new post is all OK.

Following 7+ years of procrastination and non-availability of 415v power supply to my property I have reluctantly decided to sell the following equipment. Everything was well maintained and observed...

Admins - Any issue/s with my post from this morning? Not visible?

Morning Hughie. I haven't had the downsizing problem yet... in fact I've just extended my shed. However, it looks like your shed has a single external metal cladding. Does this ever give you any...

I think the consensus from all is that a combination of tools & techniques will be required to produce the bevelled top on the Ironbark posts. In addition to the top bevel I would liked to add a...

G'day Riverbuilder.

You caught my attention when you mentioned your mate's place at Somersby. That's where I'm located. I would be interested to have a look at the finished posts if it was OK to...

Morning Gents.

I'm wondering what is available in the way of general woodworking power saws with an extra deep cut here in Australia? I still have my old Makita 9 1/4" power saws which will cut a...

Thanks Barramonday. Not sure why I coudn't find this dealer. I'll send them an email to see if they can assist.

Hi Rod. Yes, I'm well aware of the quality & reputation of Martin machinery - quality German engineering at it's best. I'm virtually at the end of my career as a carpenter/builder so I'm not...

Morning Gents.

I have an older Martin panel saw which requires some restoration. It's a beautiful German machine which was being used in a working joinery, and was then stored outside under a...

Nice quality turning job, Jim.... as usual.

Very impressive. I haven't seen anything like that as a wood piece.

That's some fine turning there, Smiife (Mick). :)

Yes, not a problem to come and have a look Arron (no obligation) - it would be a perfect setup for your proposed joinery work. It will need to be a big ute as it weighs a tonne - literally. As...

Morning all. Not sure if this is the right forum but I've decided to get rid of my big Martin panel saw and the 12" Hafco bench saw from my shed. Both of them need some minor attention but everything...

Many thanks Rosewood. Its been a long time in the planning. :)

Yes, thanks Rusty. That is exactly the intention, and its a sort of a chicken and the egg thing. I would have built the skillion roof before I brought the mill home, but I needed it set up because I...

So I finally rationalised the purchase of a Lucas Mill and took a drive down to Wooragee VIC to pickup the mighty machine directly from the Lucas Mill facility. I got the biggest mill available - the...

As a novice segmenter your works are always something to aspire to, Jim. Very impressive.

Nice work on these, Dalboy. I'm a fan of spalted timber generally - always unpredictable in finish. That burr-bowl looks like it would have given you some trepidation in the final stages.

Looking good Smiife. I intend to have a bit of a play with some resin when I eventually get back to some turning time. It seems to be awfully messy. I'm assuming it's not recyclable or compostible as...

Thanks for your note, Toomnus. The bandsaw and the thicknesser will definitely be for sale shorty, as will the other equipment. I am heading off to Japan for a short holiday in a couple of weeks and...

Thanks H. I'll send you a PM.

Evening Vann - thanks for your thoughts.

A combination of an industrial accident and a subdivision project gone bad has brought about a change in priorities. Nothing tragic, just a different...

Thanks for your note Rob. I've sent you a PM in response.

Evening Gents.

This is just a heads up for those who may be interested, and before I actually list anything for sale.

For a number of reasons including health, age and finances it's become...

Very nice work Ted. I too would like to know how you cut the threads into both sections. Most interesting.

It seems that resin is now allowing us more and more possibilities in all woodworking...

Thanks Redbeard. I'm glad to be finished with this one and hand it over to the wife.

You like the cleavers? I've collected them from all over the world and from many famous makers. I particularly...

I decided to finish this project a little short of my original scope to keep it within a reasonable time frame. I had originally intended to fill all of the termite holes and and cavities with clear...

Can I have the remaining two, thanks?

Useful post Dalboy. Nice setup.

I too have had (and have) far too many tools of various types laying around in different containers, never being able to find what I want. Putting them into racks...

Nice use of simple materials, Bob.

Nice work Redbeard. Was the timber very green? Or hard? Hope the bark edge stays attached as it dries.

Once the pyneboard was gone I was able to start cleaning up the inside of the bowl and thinning down the walls. The intention is to get it thin enough to see light coming right through clear resin in...

So I got to spend a little time on this bowl project over the weekend. Again, I'm determined to keep my time to a minimum and spent around 45 minutes on Saturday and another 30 minutes on Sunday.
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Yes, it's a nice big shed Skot - long time coming. It was supposed to be fully fitted out with 415V power and bathroom + amenity room by now, but I've had a little subdivision project which has been...

Interesting. Something I must turn (pun?) my attention to shortly. The correct use of scrapers and angle options, sharpening etc. Just now getting pretty good with sharpening and using my bowl...

Thanks Skew. And yes, I think "coax" is probably the right word in getting this to a finish. Although, the improvement in stability is quite miraculous since the Aus Cedar rim had been affixed to the...

Hard to find a piece of timber like that, I think. Very nicely turned. Personally, I think it would be a shame to have it distort too much. How do you finish the base, by the way?

Beautiful work on this piece Smiife... not a blemish to be seen in the images. Now THAT'S a nice piece of timber!

Very nice Dalboy.

Particularly impressed with the artwork. Did you do the painting etc straight onto the piece or is it a removable ring? Interesting effect with the little feet as well. Haven't...

So I got the chance to spend another 20 minutes on the crappy bowl this afternoon. I cut a forstner-mortise into the formply base plate and mounted it onto the chuck with the spindle centre drawn up...

G'day Jim - nice to hear from you.

I've taken great pleasure in your posts over the years, particularly your segmented works of art. I can remember meeting you once at one of the forum...

I decided to hollow out the piece somewhat to see how deep the termites had tunnelled. Yep, pretty much all the way by the look of it. I stopped digging there and flattened off the top for the next...

Yes, this piece of pine is pretty bad, Smiife and Bodger - just a reminder of our previous residence, really. I'm treating it more as a training exercise than anything else and without any real...

Thanks Alan - nice to see you're still around.

It somehow feels a little guilty to be indulging in some turning with so many other things still on the agenda, but bugger it. And yes, the shed...

Thanks for your concern Matt. Caution is definitely required with this one.

Thanks also Drillit. Some form of stabilisation is a must before proceeding with any further turning, otherwise there...