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15th October 2020, 09:56 PM
Thread: Six months without a single sale!
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Things can only get better from here. I live in...
Things can only get better from here. I live in Melbourne
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15th October 2020, 09:45 PM
Thread: Red malee box with finial
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Very nice piece mate but i have to agree with...
Very nice piece mate but i have to agree with with the other guys . the burl section very nice . Getting the correct balance with the stem and finial is not always easy. Still try to make a perfect...
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12th September 2020, 11:18 PM
Thread: Chuck sizing jig ...for free !!!
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Too easy. Well done. Cheers mick
Too easy. Well done.
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16th August 2020, 01:18 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED Im in
Im in
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20th July 2020, 08:58 PM
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Gday mate if you want to pieces out quicker use...
Gday mate if you want to pieces out quicker use the freezer method.
Turn the piece double thickness place in plastic bag then in freezer.
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25th May 2020, 09:53 PM
Thread: Gidgee urn with threaded lid
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Beautiful work as usual. A constructive...
Beautiful work as usual.
A constructive criticism/opinion
I the reason the lid appears to be a much better polished finish is.
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11th May 2020, 04:10 PM
Thread: Catalpa / Indian bean tree
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Catalpa / Indian bean tree
Hello woodies does anyone know if this timber is worth turning etc
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13th April 2020, 12:35 PM
Thread: Camphor winged box ....Finally finished!
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Looks great. So you ran the bowl through the...
Looks great. So you ran the bowl through the bandsaw then finished sides?
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13th April 2020, 12:22 PM
Thread: Sheoak platter
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Nice work as per usual. Cheers mick
Nice work as per usual.
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3rd December 2019, 10:59 PM
Thread: AWTEx 2020
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Thanky ou for the kind words. The facts are ...
Thanky ou for the kind words.
The facts are
Its was not a secret that the exhibition will not happen next year emails were sent all woodworking clubs in the country asking for support.
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29th September 2019, 11:16 PM
Thread: A wing and a prayer
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Nice work
Nice work
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11th August 2019, 03:47 PM
Thread: Resin burl box
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Gday that looks good. The thread appears to be...
Gday that looks good. The thread appears to be fairly course what tpi is the cutter you are using?
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28th July 2019, 11:24 AM
Thread: Opinion poll
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Yes they are minitures
Yes they are minitures
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24th July 2019, 11:23 PM
Thread: Forest edge experience
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Forest edge experience
Forest edge is a woodturning wood carving scroll sawing woody type weekend a credit to the " PINK LADY" and whoever help's makes "FOREST EDGE EXPERIENCE" Happen. Its was a very relaxing weekend...
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24th July 2019, 11:02 PM
Thread: Opinion poll
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Opinion poll
I would like opinion of you turners(politically correct).
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11th July 2019, 07:46 AM
Thread: Thank you from a thank you
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Nice work Michael
Nice work Michael
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1st July 2019, 08:07 AM
Thread: AWTEX package arrived safely !!!!!
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Well done. Cheers Mick
Well done.
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28th June 2019, 07:46 AM
Thread: Australian wood turning exhibition
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49mm square. It's a mixture. Cheers mick
49mm square. It's a mixture.
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25th June 2019, 08:03 AM
Thread: Australian wood turning exhibition
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There you go mick
There you go mick
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25th June 2019, 07:59 AM
Thread: Miniature gidget box WIP
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Thanks Gidgee I forgot to spell check
Thanks Gidgee I forgot to spell check
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24th June 2019, 08:11 AM
Thread: Miniature gidget box WIP
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Miniature gidget box WIP
Here is the process I follow turning this style of box.
Sorry I didnt take pics of jamb chucking to finish the base and base of lid
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24th June 2019, 07:51 AM
Thread: Hollow form .....oooppss... candy bowl !
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That's a shame. Design opportunities happen...
That's a shame. Design opportunities happen occassionally
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24th June 2019, 07:49 AM
Thread: Chuck jaw rack
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Good job
Good job
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19th June 2019, 02:21 PM
Thread: Hollowing tools - which?
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I totally agree with you Neil. it's not...
I totally agree with you Neil. it's not woodturning
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19th June 2019, 11:59 AM
Thread: Australian wood turning exhibition
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Hey Hughie did you hand carve the outside of your...
Hey Hughie did you hand carve the outside of your vases?
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19th June 2019, 11:54 AM
Thread: Australian wood turning exhibition
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No worries I didn't take many pics I was a bit...
No worries I didn't take many pics I was a bit busy. Burl didnt make the cut. Isn't finished. Need to use a friend's stubby to finish the base .
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18th June 2019, 07:04 PM
Thread: Australian wood turning exhibition
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These are my three this year.
These are my three this year.
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18th June 2019, 06:33 PM
Thread: Australian wood turning exhibition
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The first two pics are of German ring turning by...
The first two pics are of German ring turning by Simon Begg who did two demonstrations and also judged the Novice and junior entrants.
The small bowl is my son's entry.
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18th June 2019, 06:30 PM
Thread: Australian wood turning exhibition
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Thanks for the kind words about the set up up I...
Thanks for the kind words about the set up up I will let Dianne and stuart know.
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4th June 2019, 11:54 PM
Thread: Repeat Sizing tool
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Open ended spanner is the easiest. Go a mm over...
Open ended spanner is the easiest. Go a mm over then test or use skew.
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20th May 2019, 11:19 PM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
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Great I and the committee appreciate your...
Great I and the committee appreciate your support. Good luck .
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16th May 2019, 12:12 AM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
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I am sorry to hear that Jim . I love your wor the...
I am sorry to hear that Jim . I love your wor the skill required to do your laminated pieces is amazing. I appreciate your efforts and support with the previous exhibitions
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15th May 2019, 09:51 PM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
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Hello fellow turners for those who use snail mail...
Hello fellow turners for those who use snail mail you need to post your entries tomorrow THURSDAY. For those who can use a computer email your by this midnight FRIDAY.
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15th May 2019, 09:47 PM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
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Well said smiife I will pass your words on the...
Well said smiife I will pass your words on the committee.
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13th May 2019, 10:44 PM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
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Hello just a heads up for those that were a bit...
Hello just a heads up for those that were a bit tardy about getting your entries in you have until this friday no later if you are using snail mail please post by last mail Thursday.
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13th May 2019, 01:17 AM
Thread: The tallow wood bowl
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Nice I can see the crotch in it I am sure it...
Nice I can see the crotch in it I am sure it looks even better in real life.
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11th May 2019, 12:48 PM
Thread: Next Project: Natural edge bowl
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Would you do the same (glue a disc )with a 600mm...
Would you do the same (glue a disc )with a 600mm diameter burl?
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11th May 2019, 09:42 AM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
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Hello so it looks like only three people on this...
Hello so it looks like only three people on this forum are entering the competition including myself that's pretty sad:C
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9th May 2019, 10:54 PM
Thread: lathe drive belt
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Sort of I had to crank up the speed and take fine...
Sort of I had to crank up the speed and take fine cuts.
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9th May 2019, 09:03 PM
Thread: lathe drive belt
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Rydell do have a belt for the 280 but it's a...
Rydell do have a belt for the 280 but it's a fraction big.
I got one last year. I also got the correct one from woodfast I think.
Cheers Mick
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8th May 2019, 09:40 PM
Thread: Entries Awtex
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Thank you from the committee
Thank you from the committee
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7th May 2019, 10:56 PM
Thread: Entries Awtex
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Entries Awtex
Hello fellow woodturners who on this forum is planning to enter and support the exhibition.
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7th May 2019, 09:24 PM
Thread: Almond boxe
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That's a very nice piece. Cheers Mick
That's a very nice piece.
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7th May 2019, 09:19 PM
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Good job just a tip when doing the burn Mark's...
Good job just a tip when doing the burn Mark's get some laminate sample cards from the hardware or kitchen suppliers and hold that against the wood. Using wire is not as safe.
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7th May 2019, 07:16 PM
Thread: Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
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Australian Woodturning Exhibition AWTEX
Hello everyone just letting you all know Exhibition entry forms need to be submitted oby Monday the 13th of May.
That's next Monday how time flies😀
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26th April 2019, 09:33 PM
Thread: Scroll chuck
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Ok the update is I have the I bought the new...
Ok the update is I have the I bought the new pinion for wor perfectly except without the new pinion in place
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26th April 2019, 08:50 PM
Thread: Scroll chuck
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Thanks sturdier I got one working YEAH. I am...
Thanks sturdier I got one working YEAH.
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25th April 2019, 08:43 PM
Thread: Scroll chuck
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Thanks mick . That's not the problem I have even...
Thanks mick . That's not the problem I have even reversed the order to see if that was the problem no it still wont lock in with the scroll in alignment.
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25th April 2019, 05:44 PM
Thread: Scroll chuck
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Scroll chuck
Hello I decided to clean this chuck up a bit.
Now I cant get the scroll to click in with the jaws in alignment.
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23rd April 2019, 10:15 PM
Thread: african ebony burl ???
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I dont know what the timber is mate but that's a...
I dont know what the timber is mate but that's a lovely piece of timber and final as well
Cheers Mick