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Very cool. Lucky Kids! :U

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...

Great write up Bob.
I know I can look up images on the Tesla site but they look rather AI refined.

Are there any production flaws you have noticed? Some have reported the gaps between doors,...

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
Happy to post some pics here but dont want to...

Very nice box and worth the time put into it.
Curious how this was photographed? The background and shadows make the images look like a Sketchup design

Thanks for sharing.
Is that a mako shark?... and what sort of fish is that?

Hhaha - yes. I was surprised this thread hadnt been archived.
Gluing issues ? Does this wood split long after drying ?

Im not too worried as the few blanks I have were given to me but would like...

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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.
The timber is very...

Little doubt it was staged but that image is what I was reminded of after reading Mobyturns points and illustrates a few others.
I wonder if any of them did wear a safety line during normal work....

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

I have the 180 for the other...

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
He has...

Where was the pallet wood?

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.

I recall reading...

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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.

Also, worth...

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...

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.
Many of the...

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...

I'll take it thanks Robert.
PM on the way

Hi Rod,

Not yet. Had a few expenses that took priority with upgraded dust extraction being one of them.
Only just got the dusty working in the past few weeks after the switch box was replaced...

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...

Thanks for the quick reply Bob :2tsup:
I'll give them a quick rub down just to get the burr off

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.
Easier to feel than...

Those pics really help
Doesnt look like it was fisheye however those appear to be some significant divets remaining.
The risk of painting topcoats over that is the divets, and what ever caused them...

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...

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...

Thanks Bob
Thats good to know that canola will eventually gum up if not flushed out.
I looked up Tru Blu oils but they dont appear to sell online. Did you purchase direct from their warehouse?

Resurrecting this old thread as its the only one I can quickly find that discusses plant based oil alternatives for bar and chain lubrication.
I understand this has been done to death on arborist...

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...

Thats fantastic information and most useful.
Your suggestions of using these for marking knife handles or box corners/handles is great.
I might make some marking knives for myself if these dont go...

Thanks Ian. Great feedback :)
It does raise some quick questions
20mm blanks would be preferred for pens?
Would most pen turners have a bandsaw?
What approximate price range would you suggest as...

I have 3 lots of semi-dried Ironwood (Erythrophleum chlorostachys)
These blanks have been sourced from a tree burnt down June-July 2021

Having little idea what pen turners would value these at,...

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...

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...

Built a test-and-see router sled this weekend. It worked well. Thanks to those who suggested it for this grain :U
Used a 1200W plunge and a timbecon surface planning router bit...

Thanks Jim
Is there any risk of the router bit catching the epoxy and chipping it out?

Another great tip
Keep them coming :U

Great feedback thanks Peter
What model do you have and how old is it?

Thanks Brad.
That sounds like a great option, especially for those table tops
I do plan to use epoxy with these boards so after an initial flattening I would fill (slightly overfill) voids and...

Thanks MT - yep, got the same email alert from Carbatec.
Last year Carbatec sent my lathe to Sydney tools in Darwin freight free :U
I only paid $100 freight to get my lathe from Darwin to where I...

I would like a drum sander for flattening hardwood boards. I can source the below with reasonable freight to remote location

I wonder if anyone has either of these machines or anyone could share...

Great stuff. Thanks for all the suggestions and shared experiences gents. This has been most helpful
So, to sum up for a numpty:
1. Use a planer only for small pieces or for initial flattening of...

Hi Rusty - I have some E. Miniata too. Not quite as bad but still suffers tear out.
Is any of the above suggestions not appropriate for ironwood?

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.
If you like the grain in the first 4 pics I can send you that...

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.

Thanks for the practical tips Derek. 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...