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4th December 2023, 07:37 PM
Thread: Hummer model.
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Very cool. Lucky Kids! :U
Very cool. Lucky Kids! :U
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4th September 2023, 04:13 PM
Thread: Luci Clear casting resin
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That sounds like you have a casting pour resin...
That sounds like you have a casting pour resin good for deep pours over 15mm, rivers tables etc.
I use a fast 24hr cure epoxy like "platinum 360+ FAST" for the smaller jobs which will set in under... -
24th June 2023, 02:56 PM
Thread: Personal EV journey.
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Great write up Bob. I know I can look up images...
Great write up Bob.
I know I can look up images on the Tesla site but they look rather AI refined.
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18th May 2023, 04:54 PM
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That looks better Dengy. I also used draped...
That looks better Dengy.
I also used draped cloth. I find that darker background colours look nice too - seems to bring the warmth of the timber out
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17th May 2023, 12:06 PM
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Very nice box and worth the time put into it....
Very nice box and worth the time put into it.
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27th April 2023, 10:28 PM
Thread: Fish n flowers
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Thanks for sharing. Is that a mako shark?... and...
Thanks for sharing.
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24th April 2023, 12:35 PM
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Hhaha - yes. I was surprised this thread hadnt...
Hhaha - yes. I was surprised this thread hadnt been archived.
Gluing issues ? Does this wood split long after drying ?
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23rd April 2023, 10:52 PM
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Turned Cheesewood
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Adding to the only thread relating to Nauclea Orientalis I could find here
I got around to turning some Leichardt Pine that I had in the shed for about 6 months.
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6th April 2023, 08:45 PM
Thread: I’m totally lost for words(Idiot)
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Little doubt it was staged but that image is what...
Little doubt it was staged but that image is what I was reminded of after reading Mobyturns points and illustrates a few others.
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6th April 2023, 11:23 AM
Thread: I’m totally lost for words(Idiot)
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524657 I wonder how many of these guys were...
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I wonder how many of these guys were labelled idiots back in the day?
Yes, many died and thats how stuff got done back then... Rhetorical questions but, did they have a WHS rep? Did they... -
4th February 2023, 09:32 AM
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This is good. It would be pretty simple to teach...
This is good. It would be pretty simple to teach this at school and actually provide some useful life skills.
That just sucks. I think you have hit one of the nails on the head; most people... -
3rd February 2023, 01:55 AM
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Glad you found this book Bob. When I was less...
Glad you found this book Bob.
When I was less than 10yrs old I witnessed a younger sibling die traumatically. This came, as I learnt much later in life, at a time when the brain was still... -
15th January 2023, 09:43 AM
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Thanks for posting Nathan. Was it poor welding of...
Thanks for posting Nathan. Was it poor welding of the wheel support or lack of steel thickness on the frame that caused the wheel to buckle?
I was going to order the laguna wheels but they were... -
14th January 2023, 11:11 AM
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After many months and 3 failed attempts from the...
After many months and 3 failed attempts from the suppliers to get the new dust extractor working it was finally fixed.
Over the Christmas period there was a deal too good to pass. A post covid... -
23rd November 2022, 09:09 AM
Thread: CBN wheels
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I use a 320 Timbecon CBN - works well A much...
I use a 320 Timbecon CBN - works well
A much better final sharpening grit than the 180 I used to use. 320 stays sharp longer especially when working with hard woods
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9th September 2022, 11:46 PM
Thread: New Monarch
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Yep, here ya go... How Prince Charles helped...
Yep, here ya go...
How Prince Charles helped revive a dying art in Jordan
Prince Charles tries to save forgotten art of wood carving after warning it could be lost for future generations
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13th July 2022, 04:37 PM
Thread: A bit of eye candy
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Where was the pallet wood?
Where was the pallet wood?
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4th June 2022, 04:24 PM
Thread: lab grown trees
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Dunno about lab grown timber but genetics have...
Dunno about lab grown timber but genetics have come a long way. Ethical considerations aside I cant see why it wouldn't be possible to grow a square tree with some modification.
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30th May 2022, 04:34 PM
Thread: Website creation
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Have a look at Etsy Etsy - Shop for handmade,...
Have a look at Etsy
Etsy - Shop for handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts for everyone
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27th May 2022, 11:44 AM
Thread: Website creation
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Hi Log Dog. Also check GoDaddy.com...
Hi Log Dog. Also check GoDaddy.com for web domain, self website builder and much more.
Pricing, including .com.au domains, much cheaper here than other sites. Worth the comparison.
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4th May 2022, 04:20 PM
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Epoxy pattern
Hi Cava
I used Composite Warehouse 'River Set' with their pearlescent cobalt blue pigment for this one
I have also used Luciclear casting resin with good results. Both of these as well as many... -
4th May 2022, 12:32 AM
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To follow up with a few pics of a finished board...
To follow up with a few pics of a finished board it occurred to me some may be interested where this timber came from.
Controlled burns are conducted up here from April to June.
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2nd May 2022, 05:50 PM
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Emmjay - I have recently purchased a C-Flux3....
Emmjay - I have recently purchased a C-Flux3. There is discrepancy over Amp ratings. Suppliers website says 15A, plug supplied with machine 15A, owners manual says "Full Load Amperage Draw at 230V...
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20th April 2022, 07:15 PM
Thread: Turner No 4 Plane
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SOLD: I'll take it thanks Robert. PM on the way
I'll take it thanks Robert.
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16th April 2022, 11:12 PM
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Hi Rod, Not yet. Had a few expenses that took...
Hi Rod,
Not yet. Had a few expenses that took priority with upgraded dust extraction being one of them.
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6th March 2022, 09:40 AM
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Fascinating! I also hear cicadas in my head...
Fascinating! I also hear cicadas in my head although I am most fortunate in that it is not constant. My mother also suffers tinitus. I never considered to seek medical help as I have never heard of...
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20th February 2022, 03:43 PM
Thread: Impeller blade burrs
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Thanks for the quick reply Bob :2tsup: I'll...
Thanks for the quick reply Bob :2tsup:
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20th February 2022, 03:25 PM
Thread: Impeller blade burrs
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Impeller blade burrs
Started assembling a 3HP dust extractor.
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I noticed the machine finish on the inner side entry and exit ends of each blade had about a 0.25mm burr at most.
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12th February 2022, 12:01 PM
Thread: How to re-coat a 2 pac board
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Those pics really help Doesnt look like it was...
Those pics really help
Doesnt look like it was fisheye however those appear to be some significant divets remaining.
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12th February 2022, 09:38 AM
Thread: How to re-coat a 2 pac board
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It doesnt have to be silicon per sey, anything...
It doesnt have to be silicon per sey, anything with an oil, wax or grease or emulsion that gets airbourne can do it.
However, if the timber hasnt had a prime coat at all that would most likely be a... -
12th February 2022, 08:10 AM
Thread: How to re-coat a 2 pac board
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Without seeing an image of the finish, it sounds...
Without seeing an image of the finish, it sounds like it could possibly be fisheye. If there was any silicon or oil over spray from an aerosol or anything airborne that landed on the timber before or...
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11th February 2022, 08:31 PM
Thread: Chainsaw oil.
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Thanks Bob Thats good to know that canola will...
Thanks Bob
Thats good to know that canola will eventually gum up if not flushed out.
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11th February 2022, 11:43 AM
Thread: Chainsaw oil.
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Resurrecting this old thread as its the only one...
Resurrecting this old thread as its the only one I can quickly find that discusses plant based oil alternatives for bar and chain lubrication.
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10th February 2022, 10:38 PM
Thread: Fine Grain Ironwood Pen Blanks
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WEST AUST Hi Auscab Nope - these were cut specifically for...
Hi Auscab
Nope - these were cut specifically for pen blanks in mind. Another member suggested that the fine grain or figure may be desirable for pen turners. I spent considerable time selecting... -
9th February 2022, 10:41 PM
Thread: Fine Grain Ironwood Pen Blanks
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WEST AUST Thats fantastic information and most useful....
Thats fantastic information and most useful.
Your suggestions of using these for marking knife handles or box corners/handles is great.
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9th February 2022, 08:52 PM
Thread: Fine Grain Ironwood Pen Blanks
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WEST AUST Thanks Ian. Great feedback :) It does raise some...
Thanks Ian. Great feedback :)
It does raise some quick questions
20mm blanks would be preferred for pens?
Would most pen turners have a bandsaw?
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8th February 2022, 09:56 PM
Thread: Fine Grain Ironwood Pen Blanks
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WEST AUST Fine Grain Ironwood Pen Blanks
I have 3 lots of semi-dried Ironwood (Erythrophleum chlorostachys)
These blanks have been sourced from a tree burnt down June-July 2021
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7th February 2022, 10:34 PM
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Thanks for enquiring about this Jim. Interesting...
Thanks for enquiring about this Jim. Interesting that he is somewhat undecided over the two methods.
I've seen plenty of Ytube vids, namely Blacktail Studios mostly, who takes his epoxy tables to an... -
7th February 2022, 10:13 PM
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Hey thanks Ian, thats not a bad idea :U. Although...
Hey thanks Ian, thats not a bad idea :U. Although this slab is about 400x400x50mm thick it might end up tearing off the wall and putting a hole in the floor. I'd bandsaw it in half if it would fit...
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6th February 2022, 10:01 PM
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Built a test-and-see router sled this weekend. It...
Built a test-and-see router sled this weekend. It worked well. Thanks to those who suggested it for this grain :U
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3rd February 2022, 08:05 PM
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Thanks Jim Is there any risk of the router bit...
Thanks Jim
Is there any risk of the router bit catching the epoxy and chipping it out?
Another great tip
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3rd February 2022, 08:03 PM
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Great feedback thanks Peter What model do you...
Great feedback thanks Peter
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3rd February 2022, 09:26 AM
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Thanks Brad. That sounds like a great option,...
Thanks Brad.
That sounds like a great option, especially for those table tops
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2nd February 2022, 07:33 PM
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Thanks MT - yep, got the same email alert from...
Thanks MT - yep, got the same email alert from Carbatec.
Last year Carbatec sent my lathe to Sydney tools in Darwin freight free :U
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2nd February 2022, 04:53 PM
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Drum Sanders: Sherwood 20" vs Laguna Supermax 19"
I would like a drum sander for flattening hardwood boards. I can source the below with reasonable freight to remote location
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2nd February 2022, 10:02 AM
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Great stuff. Thanks for all the suggestions and...
Great stuff. Thanks for all the suggestions and shared experiences gents. This has been most helpful
So, to sum up for a numpty:
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1st February 2022, 04:23 PM
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Hi Rusty - I have some E. Miniata too. Not quite...
Hi Rusty - I have some E. Miniata too. Not quite as bad but still suffers tear out.
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1st February 2022, 04:21 PM
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What did you have in mind? If I have something of...
What did you have in mind? If I have something of suitable size and quality I'm happy to post it to you just for the cost of postage.
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31st January 2022, 11:07 PM
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Thanks everyone for the quick replies - great...
Thanks everyone for the quick replies - great stuff
Thanks Rusty. Yes, I will finish those 50mm pieces with a sander unless I source a plane soon.
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31st January 2022, 04:55 PM
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How to deal with Interlocked Grain
Im not sure of this is the right area for this thread - please move if there is a more appropriate forum
I've got a load of Ironwood (Eryhrophleum Chlorostachs) and Woolybutt (E. Miniata). Not...