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1st February 2010, 12:12 PM
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If I use two gouges will the wood come off twice...
If I use two gouges will the wood come off twice as quick ???
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31st January 2010, 06:58 PM
Thread: Melbourne Turn-on 31 January 2010
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Well I had a great day, thank you Greg and Karen....
Well I had a great day, thank you Greg and Karen.
The demos were excellent and informative, some of the best displays I have seen.
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11th January 2010, 07:22 PM
Thread: Melbourne Turn-on 31 January 2010
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I'll do my best to attend.... assuming nothing...
I'll do my best to attend.... assuming nothing changes in the next couple of weeks
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20th March 2008, 12:53 PM
Thread: Woodturning Cleanout
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Try a 30/30 I'm sure that will be big enough to...
Try a 30/30 I'm sure that will be big enough to send it to Rat Hell..... and every other direction too :U
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7th March 2008, 06:56 AM
Thread: Chuck jaw stuck
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Silverglade
I have a can of Silverglade that I use on my cast iron tools to stop rust and make them slide easier, is this the same stuff you are talking about or is there another silverglade product??
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6th March 2008, 06:57 AM
Thread: Trees of Australia
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Thanks for the book names Bleedin Thumb, I...
Thanks for the book names Bleedin Thumb, I searched for those books all over the internet and the best I could get was just over $100 for a used copy
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4th March 2008, 06:32 PM
Thread: Trees of Australia
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Is there good web page or book that will help me...
Is there good web page or book that will help me identify trees I see around Victoria?
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17th February 2008, 03:38 AM
Thread: Something Different
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That all depends on how hard you could throw it :U
That all depends on how hard you could throw it :U
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I can help you out, if you send me half a...
I can help you out, if you send me half a sh^tload then you wont have so much to worry about.
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13th February 2008, 08:30 AM
Thread: Which chisel first?
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I have been following this thread, and others,...
I have been following this thread, and others, with interest. I am also upgrading my tools and have been making a list and checking it twice.
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13th February 2008, 04:10 AM
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Poll: The end of March would be better, the local...
The end of March would be better, the local football starts on the 5th of April, but if it has to be April I'll go for the 12th, we are playing Reservior in Reservior that day anyway.
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11th February 2008, 06:00 PM
Thread: chisel brands
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So I would be pretty safe to purchase all P & N...
So I would be pretty safe to purchase all P & N Tools?
I'm not a good turner so I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between good and average.
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10th February 2008, 05:41 AM
Thread: chisel brands
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Glad you started this thread I'm in the same...
Glad you started this thread
I'm in the same situation as Weisyboy.
I need to buy at least a good Roughing gouge and a good Spindle gouge, to start with anyway, eventually I need a full set.
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10th February 2008, 05:26 AM
Thread: Critique pictures. Read 1st post
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Sticky: Nice bowl David
Nice bowl David
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6th February 2008, 03:27 PM
Thread: Next Vic turnfest?
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Poll: And only 5 minutes from my place, gotta love it :U
And only 5 minutes from my place, gotta love it :U
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5th February 2008, 12:02 PM
Thread: 5 sided rope pen
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How did you do that
Kruger,
The twist looks fantastic.
Is there some instructions somewhere on how to do that, I couldn't even imagine where to start
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1st February 2008, 07:07 AM
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I love pine in on the lathe, I pick it up off...
I love pine in on the lathe, I pick it up off building sites and use it for all my practicing :)))
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30th January 2008, 11:45 PM
Thread: Mojitas Anyone?
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Belgrave is in Melbourne in the might Dandenong...
Belgrave is in Melbourne in the might Dandenong Ranges
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30th January 2008, 06:55 PM
Thread: I need a Band saw -please
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Thanks for your help guy's At least I have...
Thanks for your help guy's
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29th January 2008, 07:44 AM
Thread: I need a Band saw -please
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The way I worded the question was way to general....
The way I worded the question was way to general.
I guess what I'm asking is what should I look for when buying a band saw?
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28th January 2008, 08:32 PM
Thread: I need a Band saw -please
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I need a Band saw -please
I think I need to purchase a Band Saw.
What do you think would be the best and how much should I expect to pay for it
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24th January 2008, 09:18 PM
Thread: Problems with my nova chuck
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Just to update my adventures over the last week,...
Just to update my adventures over the last week, I have tried everything to work out my problem, well everything I can think of.
When I run the shaft on it's own I can not see any movement, nor... -
24th January 2008, 08:36 PM
Thread: Floaties required for lathe!
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I agree, If I was within driving distance I would...
I agree, If I was within driving distance I would have been happy to relocate the stubby to my place for safe keeping..... not sure when you would have got it back though :)
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21st January 2008, 10:23 PM
Thread: Problems with my nova chuck
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Thats just amazing Jim, I have just ordered the...
Thats just amazing Jim, I have just ordered the Supernova 2 off your website and asked you the exact same question about the difference between the BSW and UNC:)
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21st January 2008, 08:20 PM
Thread: Wood lathe running costs?
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I think your losing sight of the big picture. ...
I think your losing sight of the big picture.
We turn wood because we enjoy it, it's an outlet from the stress of life, all hobbies cost money, but you have to measure the cost's against the... -
21st January 2008, 08:12 PM
Thread: Problems with my nova chuck
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Problems with my nova chuck
I have just purchased a new second hand lathe, a Mao Shan MSL-3815, this is a stepping stone till I can afford a DVR.
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18th December 2007, 06:45 AM
Thread: Elite cigars with a twist
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I think they look a lot better all the one...
I think they look a lot better all the one colour, very nice finish on the third pen, what is it finished with ??
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5th December 2007, 01:20 AM
Thread: Triton Wet Dry Sharper
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Bunnings
Ordered mine from Bunning's today
Seeing as it's not a stocked item they ordered it in, they work on cost price plus 10%, got it for $192.50. Anybody else that wants one, this is the way to go.
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5th December 2007, 12:13 AM
Thread: I need a new Lathe
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Thank you all for your advice. I was pretty...
Thank you all for your advice.
I was pretty well sold on the Nova 1642.... That was until I saw the leady, as suggested by orraloon, it just looks so strong and solid and I really like the... -
3rd December 2007, 06:57 AM
Thread: I need a new Lathe
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I need a new Lathe
My darling wife has agreed to buy me a new lathe for Christmas.
I have been using a GMC for the last two years turning pens, goblets, bowls and spindles... just about everything I guess.... quite... -
8th August 2005, 07:20 PM
Thread: Newsletter
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Thanks very much for your help guys... most...
Thanks very much for your help guys... most appreciative... as promised :)
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8th August 2005, 05:40 PM
Thread: Newsletter
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I happened to miss a couple issues in the high...
I happened to miss a couple issues in the high resolution format. If anyone email me the April Edition (Issue 29) and the July Edition (Issue 33) I would be most appreciative :)
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31st October 2004, 07:30 AM
Thread: Green Red Gum Slab
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The slab of wood is 5 inches think now, my plan...
The slab of wood is 5 inches think now, my plan was to let it dry then cut it down to 2 inches thick because I assumed it would warp out of shape.
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29th October 2004, 06:08 PM
Thread: Green Red Gum Slab
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6 years to dry ???? Are you sure it's going to...
6 years to dry ????
Are you sure it's going to take that long, damn, I was thinking early in the new year sometime. 6 years hardly makes it worth the trouble, better off just buying a slab already... -
27th October 2004, 09:24 PM
Thread: Green Red Gum Slab
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Green Red Gum Slab
Hi guys
I have been given a freshly cut slab of Red wood that I plan on turning into a bar top, it's about 7' long 2' wide and about 5 inches thick. My problem is how to treat this wood until it... -
23rd September 2004, 08:51 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun MKIII
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Rosanne
Rosanne
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6th October 2003, 06:03 PM
Thread: Timber & Working With Wood Show Melbourne
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I got to see the Makita girl up close too, that...
I got to see the Makita girl up close too, that was my mistake, from 10 feet away she was an angel, up close you could see all the wrinkles the 100's of hour in the solarium had caused.... not that I...
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2nd October 2003, 02:49 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Hard on Well some idiot had to say it :)
Hard on
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30th September 2003, 07:55 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
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29th September 2003, 10:14 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Hot plate
Hot plate
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25th September 2003, 02:05 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Mine hangs way over the belt... I'll have to have...
Mine hangs way over the belt... I'll have to have another beer and think about dieting :)
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25th September 2003, 02:02 AM
Thread: Bring on the Melbourne Woodworking Show
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I'll be dropping by to donate some of my hard...
I'll be dropping by to donate some of my hard earned to Neils retirement fund :)
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24th September 2003, 03:34 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Pizza with extra beer
Pizza with extra beer
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23rd September 2003, 04:19 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Flat broke
Flat broke
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15th September 2003, 09:29 PM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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The Excitement State
The Excitement State
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23rd August 2003, 02:04 PM
Thread: Bench Grinders
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Thanks for the info, I did look at getting a...
Thanks for the info, I did look at getting a normal grinder and changing the wheel to the white ones but I was under the inpression that the 2000 odd rpm they turn at might be to fast. I was looking...
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20th August 2003, 09:09 PM
Thread: exotic timbers in melbourne - where?
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I too would like to know of an unusual wood...
I too would like to know of an unusual wood suppliers in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, I enjoy making pens and other small items but I cannot seems to find anyone that sells anything other than...
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20th August 2003, 08:59 PM
Thread: Bench Grinders
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Stinky, I have looked at the GMC sharpening...
Stinky,
I have looked at the GMC sharpening grinder at Bunnings and I just cant work out how you can use the white wheel effectivly when it is on the back of the machine and there is no room to... -
8th August 2003, 08:24 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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My Wife
My Wife
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7th August 2003, 07:35 AM
Thread: Not a joke. Just a bit of fun. MKII
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Red Baron
Red Baron