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  1. Thread: Salmon Gum

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    great save, great wood :2tsup:

    great save, great wood :2tsup:
  2. Thread: "Relic"

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    The more I look at it the more impressed I am.:)

    The more I look at it the more impressed I am.:)
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    Sierra Pens

    The Sierra twist pens seem to be very popular. Initially part of it for me was it's price. The price seems to have substantially increased.
    I must say, although costing a tad more, the Sierra Click...
  4. Thread: "Relic"

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    Amazing piece and the skill required blows my...

    Amazing piece and the skill required blows my mind :2tsup:
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    pagoda tree

    Just had a pagoda tree cut down (pretty sure it is).
    Anyone know if it turns any good?
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    people live there???????? more then just a rest...

    people live there???????? more then just a rest stop hey!
  7. It is nice though to bringing it back to the wood...

    It is nice though to bringing it back to the wood as the focus.
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    The last pic is my preferred one!

    The last pic is my preferred one!
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    wow wow and wow. That is one work of art.

    wow wow and wow. That is one work of art.
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    Miracle click pen

    Does anyone use these?
    I like these for their price and good display of wood/resin but I have a lot of dramas with them working correctly. :~
  11. Thread: Sand paper

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    Happy to pay extra for it to come in hook n loop...

    Happy to pay extra for it to come in hook n loop disc but just after something that is better then the cheap stuff I get from China or is that just the same!?
  12. Thread: Sand paper

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    Sand paper

    Yes I know probably mentioned a mill times!
    Keen to know good sanding hook/loop discs (for turning) available in Australia.
    I just buy OS stuff but happy to spend more for something better.
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    Did you end up getting one? Theres a few kits...

    Did you end up getting one?
    Theres a few kits around, are you looking to make it or buy one?
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    how'd you go??????

    how'd you go??????
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    did you have any dramas? i just get refills from...

    did you have any dramas?
    i just get refills from the same places that sell the kits.
    Do you find Parker any better?
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    nice work. Maybe restaurants or cafes might be...

    nice work. Maybe restaurants or cafes might be interested though they prob just want the cheapest possible.
  17. hmmmmmm a curved base would be my preference...

    hmmmmmm a curved base would be my preference but fantasmo none the least!
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    looks super dry, get that turning!!!!! i guess...

    looks super dry, get that turning!!!!!

    i guess your original one could be just about anything in a morphed stage. the beauty of wood:C
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    some sort of root ball :?

    some sort of root ball :?
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    Cigar boxes

    Only sightly off topic! By default I have been buying old wooden cigar boxes with the thought of offering a cigar pen in them!
    Some of these boxes are very well made with dove tailing.
    Does...
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    as others have said flood and leave is the...

    as others have said flood and leave is the answer. Especially if deeps ones. Don't rush unless you need to :U
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    great wood for a resin combo though :U

    great wood for a resin combo though :U
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    Some I find too large, impracticable and I like...

    Some I find too large, impracticable and I like to keep sharp tools for bigger things because I hate sharpening. I have a separate pen turning lathe and set up so it would be nice to have a set of 3...
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    Whats tools

    Those who turn pens but also bowls (what else is there!!!!) do you have a set of chisels you use just for pens? if so what!!!!

    I've just bought a carbide set with a round stem I plan on using...
  25. a weird mix of product there!

    a weird mix of product there!
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    Very nice. I've only had/used the more basic...

    Very nice.
    I've only had/used the more basic form but it is up there with my favs. Such a creamy light feel, luv it :U

    I have a chunk but I'm waiting till I master my bowl saver so I can get...
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    Yes that delicate carving, i'd sneeze and ruin...

    Yes that delicate carving, i'd sneeze and ruin it. I don't know how you keep your nerve and your hand must be as steady as a surgeons!!! :U
  28. Thread: Cigar box

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    Cigar box

    Hi all, I have some cigar boxes I want to put some cigar pens in.
    Those of you who have done this or if you just have a good idea, what's the best way to hold the pen in place so it doesn't...
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    Saw the first set of pictures, wasn't interested,...

    Saw the first set of pictures, wasn't interested, didn't really read what you said but...........................................hold on, there's some bloody works of art in the creation here. I'm...
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    hmmmmmmmm maybe you need to do a trial...

    hmmmmmmmm maybe you need to do a trial production line!
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    Wow those prices are beyond me!!! I see the...

    Wow those prices are beyond me!!!

    I see the JSP Powercap is a rebrand of the Axminster one I'm looking at. I might hunt around for the best price on that one.

    Anyone used the Powercap or...
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    powered face shield

    Thinking of paying the bucks and buying a battery powered air face shield. Any recommendations?
    I like the Axminster APF 10 Evo, tho it looks tricky to buy in oz :doh:
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    damn nice, keep those updates coming :2tsup:

    damn nice, keep those updates coming :2tsup:
  34. Thread: "art deco"

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    very nice, I don't think too glossy, maybe a tad...

    very nice, I don't think too glossy, maybe a tad in the lower neck bit but thats being fussy :2tsup:
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    loving the green one, friggin awesome :2tsup:

    loving the green one, friggin awesome :2tsup:
  36. Thread: Salmon Gum

    by brainstrust
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    wow fantastic wood. Maybe a bit glossy for me...

    wow fantastic wood. Maybe a bit glossy for me but that might just be the images.
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    I have 2, short and long sleeve :U

    I have 2, short and long sleeve :U
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    It's well know and good. All comes down to...

    It's well know and good. All comes down to technique though I reckon. Like most finishes its how you do it that dictates the quality. Find what works for you whatever it is!
  39. Thread: "art deco"

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    that is outstanding. A little less glossy of a...

    that is outstanding. A little less glossy of a finish maybe but thats just personal choice :B
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    That is an amazing work of art. Not my thing...

    That is an amazing work of art. Not my thing wood wise but I'd give my left you know what to be able to stare at that every day while relaxing doing nothing but staring at it :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
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    How the beeswax go? I guess unlike other...

    How the beeswax go? I guess unlike other items we need something that will last with constant touching by dirty fingers!
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    Like some have said.......... It's much like...

    Like some have said.......... It's much like anything else, especially collecting. Has it's high points, low points and hopefully high again.
    These days I guess the measure is by how much...
  43. Thread: Ellipse

    by brainstrust
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    Stunning, I've done a few of the discs as flower...

    Stunning, I've done a few of the discs as flower holders or just ornaments but nothing nearly as grand as that :2tsup:
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    gees i was about to agree with that wise person...

    gees i was about to agree with that wise person then i realized................... :U

    what did you end up using?
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    wow, you need to frame that, well done :)

    wow, you need to frame that, well done :)
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    SOLD: good buy :2tsup: what are your plans for it?

    good buy :2tsup:

    what are your plans for it?
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    damn looks pretty nice to me. The contrast is...

    damn looks pretty nice to me. The contrast is :2tsup:
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    i'm not convinced on a sprays. I think a wipe on...

    i'm not convinced on a sprays. I think a wipe on poly type thing is better.
  49. yes, that scares me! though not as efficient...

    yes, that scares me! though not as efficient but maybe safer, try off lathe chiselling out.
  50. yes bring on the enjoyment :U

    yes bring on the enjoyment :U
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