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27th September 2017, 01:07 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Hi All Thanks to all for the thanks and...
Hi All
Thanks to all for the thanks and support.
Posted by his son Matthew De Pasquale
DE PASQUALE, Fortunato Amos Passed away peacefully 20th September 2017so dearly lovedso sadly missed... -
8th April 2017, 05:12 AM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Thanking You All for your kind remarks
I would like to thank you ALL, once again for the kindness of your thoughts and remarks and prayers.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:. Recently I had radiation treatment on my lower bowel to stop bleeding, thus...
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23rd February 2017, 03:15 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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THANK YOU Greg
Many thanks Greg for doing all this on my behalf;
Appreciate your efforts and kindness.
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22nd February 2017, 04:43 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Thank you, Johanna, your well wishes are deeply...
Thank you, Johanna, your well wishes are deeply appreciated. And Fred, great to hear from you, thanks for all you have done for me over the years, :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::) Amos
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22nd February 2017, 12:17 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Thank you
My dear fellow Pen Turners and woodworkers, I have received your words of encouragement and thanks, after I read the posts I went to look in the mirror--was this the fellow they are talking...
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21st December 2016, 05:02 AM
Thread: Oblique Calligraphy Pens (holders)
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Sometimes you can make a Calligraphy Pen out of...
Sometimes you can make a Calligraphy Pen out of the cheaper fountain pens by using the nibs out of a $2 shop! Amos:)
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20th December 2016, 05:44 PM
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Thank you Peter:), Amos
Thank you Peter:), Amos
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20th December 2016, 06:59 AM
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Thanks for poiting that out.
Thanks for poiting that out.
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20th December 2016, 12:12 AM
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Josh, would centrifugal switch interfere with...
Josh, would centrifugal switch interfere with Induction Speed Controller? Amos
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19th December 2016, 02:58 PM
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I ask because I am making a SPEED CONTROLLER, so...
I ask because I am making a SPEED CONTROLLER, so will get one for Induction motor.
See Jaycar catalogue number KC5509
OR
Altronics numberK6032 Same thing but $100 dearer.
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18th December 2016, 10:58 PM
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After searching the net, this is the simplest...
After searching the net, this is the simplest explanation.
What You Must Know About Motors - Popular Woodworking Magazine
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18th December 2016, 07:37 PM
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VicMarc VL850 Lathe does it have standard motor? OR Induction Motor?
Hello Folks,
I am still alive!
I need to know if the VICMARC VL850 uses an Induction Motor or Non Induction Universal motor:?:?. I know it is Single Phase, but need to know what kind of motor??... -
30th August 2016, 08:35 PM
Thread: Happy with this one!
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Lovely, Amos:2tsup::)
Lovely, Amos:2tsup::)
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30th August 2016, 04:42 AM
Thread: An assortment of magnificent WA timbers
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beautiful collection of pens and timbers....
beautiful collection of pens and timbers. Amos:2tsup::)
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30th August 2016, 04:38 AM
Thread: From the deck of HMAS Moresby
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Good work, turned nicely. Amos:2tsup::)
Good work, turned nicely. Amos:2tsup::)
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18th August 2016, 08:25 PM
Thread: Need someone to repair or make pens
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Email sent, Amos
Email sent, Amos
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17th August 2016, 08:33 PM
Thread: Need someone to repair or make pens
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Shontara, I think I can help do the...
Shontara, I think I can help do the repairs/replacement parts, Amos:)
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11th August 2016, 10:49 PM
Thread: Dogwood Eagle
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Beautifully done, Amos:2tsup::2tsup::)
Beautifully done, Amos:2tsup::2tsup::)
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11th August 2016, 04:13 AM
Thread: My latest handiwork
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thanks KB, now that means you send me good health...
thanks KB, now that means you send me good health so I can turn it!:):D Amos:)
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9th August 2016, 05:27 AM
Thread: My latest handiwork
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do I qualify? I mean I am new to that...
do I qualify? I mean I am new to that blank??:rolleyes::):D Amos:)
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7th August 2016, 04:13 AM
Thread: Special Identification Needed
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And to think I lived two and a half years at...
And to think I lived two and a half years at Leopold on Melaleuca Road, on a farm near the railway station. Thanks Dallas
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5th August 2016, 02:26 PM
Thread: Special Identification Needed
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The Pen Itself-Roman Harvest
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/WoodenInk/Roman%20Special%20Blank/Roman12%20Custom_zpsmp4ifevs.jpg...
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2nd August 2016, 02:38 PM
Thread: 4 Special Pen Blanks
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Meant to put this in the Market Place, sorry, Amos
Meant to put this in the Market Place, sorry, Amos
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2nd August 2016, 01:49 PM
Thread: Special Identification Needed
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Special Identification Needed
A long while ago I purchased some beautiful blanks, this is one of them, I cannot help thinking it is very special, but maybe it is not, just need some help identifying the blank or pattern???...
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2nd August 2016, 01:34 PM
Thread: 4 Special Pen Blanks
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4 Special Pen Blanks
4 Special PEN Blanks | eBay
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1st August 2016, 12:19 AM
Thread: Polymer Clay - some good sites
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Don't know about the others but Toni Ransfield is...
Don't know about the others but Toni Ransfield is superbly talented.!
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28th July 2016, 09:50 AM
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Amos is going to sell off high end blanks and kits
Hello my fellow turners, when we moved, I gave hundreds of blanks to the Knox Woodworking Club.
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3rd July 2016, 07:59 PM
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Steve, instead of standing over your pen to...
Steve, instead of standing over your pen to photograph, get on the same level as it, to get a good side view; and as close as your camera allows, you don't need all the background, just enough to fit...
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30th June 2016, 09:36 PM
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Steve, experiment with the smart phone, holding...
Steve, experiment with the smart phone, holding it the other way round may give upright pictures, also the camera section usually has a close up function. Amos
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28th June 2016, 09:40 PM
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386172386171 Steve, what camera do you use?, A...
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Steve, what camera do you use?, A grey background helps with white balance, close ups allow more detail. Amos
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25th June 2016, 11:56 PM
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See if these are any better, Amos
See if these are any better, Amos
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25th May 2016, 02:17 PM
Thread: Laser Engraver
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Jim. go to the link below, it is a USA site and...
Jim. go to the link below, it is a USA site and the people are very helpful re Engravers. Amos
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22nd April 2016, 01:18 PM
Thread: Latest Pens
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Thank you very much,...
Thank you very much, beautiful.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Amos:)
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13th April 2016, 06:04 PM
Thread: Deer horn steampunk
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Yes Peter, can see what you aiming at, very...
Yes Peter, can see what you aiming at, very rustic appearance.:):2tsup: Amos
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13th April 2016, 11:30 AM
Thread: Cigar Americana in WW
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Dayacom have this available through their retail...
Dayacom have this available through their retail sight, Amos
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5th April 2016, 07:51 PM
Thread: Beginners Bungles
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And if its not cracked up- send it to me-I'll fix...
And if its not cracked up- send it to me-I'll fix it! Amos
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4th April 2016, 08:01 PM
Thread: Beginners Bungles
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Bruce, just checked out TimberBits, and the...
Bruce, just checked out TimberBits, and the largest size they have is 3/4" x 3", that is $30 and I would need 2 of them, Also I am a bit wary with the larger kits I would prefer a slightly larger...
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4th April 2016, 07:53 PM
Thread: Beginners Bungles
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Bruce, Thanks for that info, I will check it out.
Bruce, Thanks for that info, I will check it out.
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3rd April 2016, 03:18 PM
Thread: Baron II Rollerballs- Gold
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Just looked at the Baron you mentioned and it...
Just looked at the Baron you mentioned and it does look very similar to the Jnr Gent that was mentioned. Amos:)
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2nd April 2016, 11:43 PM
Thread: Beginners Bungles
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Yes Neil, I checked the website before posting!
Yes Neil, I checked the website before posting!
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2nd April 2016, 08:17 PM
Thread: Beginners Bungles
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Just some pictures of the original....
Just some pictures of the original. Amos:)375849375848375847
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2nd April 2016, 08:08 PM
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My Pen TO Peter Wright
A double Closed end Churchill with invisible clip in Birds Eye Huon Pine. Amos:)
This was sent to Peter earlier but he has been unable to post it.
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2nd April 2016, 05:41 PM
Thread: Beginners Bungles
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Beginners Bungles
This Imperial Lotus was about 8 or so years ago, the blank is M3 Classic Mokume Gane from MetallicBlanks.com in the States.
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2nd April 2016, 05:21 PM
Thread: Karelian birch burl
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Lovely timber and a great pen.:2tsup::2tsup:...
Lovely timber and a great pen.:2tsup::2tsup: Amos:)
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1st April 2016, 11:05 AM
Thread: Spalted maple
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Peter, another beauty, the spalting is always...
Peter, another beauty, the spalting is always unique.:2tsup::2tsup: Amos:)
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30th March 2016, 09:31 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Huon Pine burl blank
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I thought there was a special contraption to do...
I thought there was a special contraption to do the Hexangonal sides?!:? Amos:)
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30th March 2016, 09:29 PM
Thread: Tasmanian Huon Pine burl blank
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It looks like Birds Eye Huon pine.
It looks like Birds Eye Huon pine.
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28th March 2016, 05:16 PM
Thread: Anyone selling molds at the moment?
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Borand, thanks for the info, I think Timberbits...
Borand, thanks for the info, I think Timberbits is Australian supplier so postage would be cheaper. Amos
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28th March 2016, 05:14 PM
Thread: CA Finish with Zap CA
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Sometimes if the CA is applied too thickly, there...
Sometimes if the CA is applied too thickly, there will be the ridges develop when you use accelerator, I think it is best if you can let it go off by itself for a minute or so. NCF is my choice if I...
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Wow! Sam
A few beauties there Sam.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Thank you for all the organizing and effort you are putting into it, I think I have about 5 more kits from you that need completing, hopefully I will...