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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    VICTORIA VL300 Long Bed Lathe

    The time has come to sell my Vicmarc VL300 Long Bed lathe. Manufactured in 2003. It has done quite a bit of work and will need some TLC but is still in good working condition. It has EVS and a...
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    AWTEx 2020

    I was very disappointed to hear the commttee of AWTEx has needed to POSTPONE the 2020 exhibition. This decision is a result of the very few that are prepared to volunteer for the committee and to...
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    VICTORIA Wood Review Magazines

    I have a complete set of Australia's best wood magazine from #1 throught to #60 plus a few others up to #80. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fantastic resource.

    $350 + POST

    Contact...
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    WANTED:VIC Did you get your dust extractor? If not I have a...

    Did you get your dust extractor? If not I have a Jet twin bag DE for sale. If interested email me on [email protected] or phone 5384 6324
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    Tool sale

    I am selling off a lot of the turning tools (and related stuff) I no longer need. All details are on my You Turn with Brendan Stemp Facebook page.
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    Thanks Neil. I appreciate you mentioning it on...

    Thanks Neil. I appreciate you mentioning it on this forum. There has been quite a lot of interest already. BS
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    I hopped onto this forum to let you all know what...

    I hopped onto this forum to let you all know what is going on with me...for those interested... and saw this thread. Good timing.

    Basically, I have retired. My wife took on a bigger job and I was...
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    VICTORIA It's yours. Thank you DK

    It's yours. Thank you DK
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    VICTORIA Sold bs

    Sold bs
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    Sale of lathe

    G'day All,

    I am downsizing in the workshop so I will be selling off a lot of my excess tools and machines. So, this is a Heads Up for anyone looking for some good quality 2nd hand tools. Keep an...
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    VICTORIA Vicmarc VL150 Wood Lathe

    The VL150 is unquestionably the best mini lathe in the world. This lathe is in excellent working condition. Included is a face plate, 2 x tool rests, spur drive, live centre, knock out bar and...
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    VICTORIA Vermec Ultimate Deep Hollower

    The Vermec UDH is one of the best deep hollowers on the market. Australian Made. The shaft of the tool is captive which makes for effortless hollowing of projects up to 300mm deep. The tool is in...
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    Make sure you have the bevel rubbing on the...

    Make sure you have the bevel rubbing on the timber. Often these types of marks are a good indicator that the bevel wasn't in contact with the wood.
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    Yep, I agree; an ambiguous comment. What I meant...

    Yep, I agree; an ambiguous comment. What I meant to say was this bowl, made by Greg Coburn was one of my favourite pieces at AWTEx.
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    My piece of the show

    This was one of my 'pieces of AWTEx'. Made by Greg Coburn (Ararat Woodturners), it caught my eye because of its originality. An interesting design and very well made. The bottom is semi-spherical...
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    It's a simple fix. Coat the end grain with a...

    It's a simple fix. Coat the end grain with a thin layer of resin first. Let it cure and this will seal the pores of the timber which is the cause of the air bubbles. When cured do the rest of your...
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    I think the main issue with the hot glue is how...

    I think the main issue with the hot glue is how hot it is when it comes out of the gun. The hotter it is the better is will stick. Problems arise when too big an area is being glued and the first...
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    I may be wrong but it seems Bruce was best known...

    I may be wrong but it seems Bruce was best known the the NSW turning circles and not very well known elsewhere. I only became aware of him when I bought a 2nd hand Leady lathe. A well built lathe...
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    RIP Peter Hewitt

    Peter died on Friday after a long bout with lung disease. He was (until recently) the owner of Woodcut Tools in New Zealand but had to had over the reins to his son Dan. I had an excellent...
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    Your question is a little ambiguous. "do I turn...

    Your question is a little ambiguous. "do I turn down the speed to stop..." no you don't need to turn the speed down to stop the lathe. Most EVS lathes have an electronic break on them so turning...
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    I like the Wood Working Solutions callipers the...

    I like the Wood Working Solutions callipers the most: https://store.youturn.tv/collections/chisels-for-turning/products/woodfast-bowl-callipers
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    Like a lot of things in life, we appreciate them...

    Like a lot of things in life, we appreciate them when they're gone.
  24. I know this is taking a long time but the TC bowl...

    I know this is taking a long time but the TC bowl gouge idea is not dead. I have been exploring a partnership with a manufacturer and these things can take some time. Hughie, Dai Sensai and Willy...
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    It is the same concept as the Woodcut Pro Forme...

    It is the same concept as the Woodcut Pro Forme deep hollower. Nothing "revolutionary" about this tool. I find these tools work well on soft and green timbers. Not so good on harder timbers.
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    Great idea. Thanks for sharing. BS

    Great idea. Thanks for sharing. BS
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    Nice

    Nice
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    How big do you need the boxwood. I have lots of...

    How big do you need the boxwood. I have lots of small off cuts.
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    Nice job on your first bowl. The timber is Silky...

    Nice job on your first bowl. The timber is Silky Oak, Grevillia Robusta. It is a very nice turning timber if you aren't allergic to it (I am) and has a waxy feel when machined. This is why it was...
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    Now I have an internet connection in the workshop...

    Now I have an internet connection in the workshop you might be right JC!
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    Excellent work. I like the areas that pierce...

    Excellent work. I like the areas that pierce right through.
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    After reading a few of the more favourable...

    After reading a few of the more favourable comments I had another go at wearing the RZ mask. Now the weather is warmer I thought it could be better on the fogging of glasses issue. Better, yes but...
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    Both ways work but sleeve end should be closest...

    Both ways work but sleeve end should be closest to the work as the shaft of the tool has little movement when it contacts wood.
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    I agree with everything Neil S has said.

    I agree with everything Neil S has said.
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    RZ Dust Mask

    I have just seen an advertisement in Australian Woodworker for the RZ dust mask. Like most dust masks they are multi fuctional and not specifically designed for woodworking. I made inquiries to RZ...
  36. Neil and Willy, I am happy for you to post your...

    Neil and Willy, I am happy for you to post your reviews. And I can't remember who else I sent a tip to but you are welcome to post your review. They were all favourable.
  37. Yep, I'm working on it, slowly. I have had few...

    Yep, I'm working on it, slowly. I have had few busy months and am juggling lots of projects. But I will be getting a few made and also want to get a 13mm done. So there will be a 10 and 13mm. Who...
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    Good and interesting post and I reckon you have...

    Good and interesting post and I reckon you have done a great job. Yep, nothin worse than having to move a tool rest all the time.
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    I think you are referring to what is called the...

    I think you are referring to what is called the 'banjo'. Banjos are specific to the lathe, generally so, as the others have said, knowing the type of lathe you have is important.
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    We are both very keen so it would be good to do...

    We are both very keen so it would be good to do some demos while we're there.
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    I agree with Jim. My first lathe was a bench...

    I agree with Jim. My first lathe was a bench mounted Woodfast. The lathe was great but the stand I made could have been better. EVS is a really useful addition but you are doing the right thing by...
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    Best Wood Show in Oz! Really well organised and...

    Best Wood Show in Oz! Really well organised and the organizers are'nt out to rip everyone off. Plenty of people through the door and a great buzz. I enjoyed chatting and catching up with all you...
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    Perth Wood Show

    It will be my first time at the Perth Wood Show which is this weekend. I will be there with a star studded cast from Vermec; Guilio, Enzo and John Scarfe. I hope to catch up with a few Westerners...
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    Off to the Big Show

    AWTEx; it's Australia's premier wood turning show/exhibition and I am heading off today to get my entries in. Finished them yesterday! Record enteries, a bigger venue, demonstrations and trade...
  45. Sensational work Neil.

    Sensational work Neil.
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    I have never found the need to be ambidexterous...

    I have never found the need to be ambidexterous while working on the lathe. I occasionally turn left handed but only when teaching a left hander.
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    I have a few offcuts lying around. Email me:...

    I have a few offcuts lying around. Email me: [email protected]
  48. EVS adds a lot to the overall price of a lathe...

    EVS adds a lot to the overall price of a lathe but is well worth it. I am not really across all the cheaper version of EVS lathes that are out there but you will get what you pay for. I would...
  49. You can't go past the Vermec UHS as far as I am...

    You can't go past the Vermec UHS as far as I am concerned.
    As for the lathe; the stand is very light weight and the variable speed is mechanical not electronic. My advise would be to put off the...
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    Such as...? I would genuinely like to know.

    Such as...? I would genuinely like to know.
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