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27th April 2024, 09:10 PM
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Couldn't agree more. Pleasing to the eye is...
Couldn't agree more. Pleasing to the eye is number one unless you are making bowls to use and hold in your hand. Is anyone doing that these days?????
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15th April 2024, 08:26 PM
Thread: epoxy resin
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I used to use Platinum which was good enough for...
I used to use Platinum which was good enough for me and a decent price. I've changed two or three times since but can't remember the brands, I'll check!
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12th April 2024, 07:32 PM
Thread: epoxy resin
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epoxy resin
Howdy, its a shame resin is so expensive to buy. I'm all about the wood but resin can save pieces you couldn't necessarily use (I most do bowls). Do correctly it can be a fantastic addition. I've...
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22nd March 2024, 06:35 PM
Thread: Salmon Gum
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great save, great wood :2tsup:
great save, great wood :2tsup:
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23rd February 2024, 10:49 PM
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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23rd February 2024, 10:39 PM
Thread: Sierra Pens
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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.
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21st February 2024, 07:22 PM
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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29th December 2023, 09:47 PM
Thread: pagoda tree
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pagoda tree
Just had a pagoda tree cut down (pretty sure it is).
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29th December 2023, 08:22 PM
Thread: Mike Darlows new sharpening book
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people live there???????? more then just a rest...
people live there???????? more then just a rest stop hey!
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29th December 2023, 08:20 PM
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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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17th October 2023, 07:15 PM
Thread: "King Nammu's Decanter"
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The last pic is my preferred one!
The last pic is my preferred one!
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17th October 2023, 07:01 PM
Thread: "King Nammu's Decanter"
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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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17th October 2023, 06:40 PM
Thread: Miracle click pen
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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. :~ -
1st September 2023, 08:36 PM
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!?
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27th August 2023, 09:11 PM
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.
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27th August 2023, 09:04 PM
Thread: Mechanical Pencil
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Did you end up getting one? Theres a few kits...
Did you end up getting one?
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27th August 2023, 09:00 PM
Thread: Pen kits for smaller hands?
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how'd you go??????
how'd you go??????
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27th August 2023, 08:59 PM
Thread: Ink refills for pens
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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.
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27th August 2023, 08:46 PM
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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.
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27th August 2023, 08:43 PM
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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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27th August 2023, 08:42 PM
Thread: Unknown Timber
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looks super dry, get that turning!!!!! i guess...
looks super dry, get that turning!!!!!
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21st August 2023, 08:35 PM
Thread: Unknown Timber
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some sort of root ball :?
some sort of root ball :?
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7th July 2023, 10:38 PM
Thread: Cigar boxes
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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.
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26th May 2023, 09:06 PM
Thread: CA cure time
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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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26th May 2023, 09:02 PM
Thread: Bowl explosion
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great wood for a resin combo though :U
great wood for a resin combo though :U
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6th April 2023, 09:40 PM
Thread: Whats tools
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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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2nd April 2023, 10:02 PM
Thread: Whats tools
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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!!!!
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2nd April 2023, 09:54 PM
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a weird mix of product there!
a weird mix of product there!
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21st February 2023, 09:10 PM
Thread: Huon Pine bowl / platter
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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
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23rd January 2023, 04:17 PM
Thread: Let there be dragons
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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
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18th January 2023, 05:53 PM
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... -
11th January 2023, 09:38 PM
Thread: Let there be dragons
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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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31st December 2022, 04:07 PM
Thread: powered face shield
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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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25th December 2022, 09:32 AM
Thread: powered face shield
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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.
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23rd December 2022, 08:19 PM
Thread: powered face shield
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powered face shield
Thinking of paying the bucks and buying a battery powered air face shield. Any recommendations?
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1st December 2022, 08:06 PM
Thread: Deco II Section 3
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damn nice, keep those updates coming :2tsup:
damn nice, keep those updates coming :2tsup:
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18th November 2022, 09:08 PM
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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18th November 2022, 09:05 PM
Thread: A couple of resin hybrid bowls.
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loving the green one, friggin awesome :2tsup:
loving the green one, friggin awesome :2tsup:
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18th November 2022, 09:02 PM
Thread: Salmon Gum
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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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15th November 2022, 07:37 PM
Thread: wood turning smocks
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I have 2, short and long sleeve :U
I have 2, short and long sleeve :U
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4th November 2022, 11:53 PM
Thread: finishes O.B's shine juice
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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!
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4th November 2022, 11:44 PM
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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17th October 2022, 01:39 AM
Thread: "Tangaroa's Bowl"
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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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17th October 2022, 01:33 AM
Thread: Pen brass tube glue
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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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16th October 2022, 11:24 PM
Thread: Whats happening to wood turning Oz?
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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.
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10th September 2022, 10:54 PM
Thread: Ellipse
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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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2nd September 2022, 10:39 PM
Thread: Spray Finish.
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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
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2nd September 2022, 09:54 PM
Thread: Letter of appreciation
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wow, you need to frame that, well done :)
wow, you need to frame that, well done :)
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19th August 2022, 11:52 PM
Thread: Western red ceder. 200 slats
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SOLD: good buy :2tsup: what are your plans for it?
good buy :2tsup:
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19th August 2022, 11:50 PM
Thread: Lidded Vessel
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damn looks pretty nice to me. The contrast is...
damn looks pretty nice to me. The contrast is :2tsup: