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31st May 2017, 07:36 AM
Thread: Autocad R14 users
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Ken, try Nanocad, it's for free to download. I...
Ken, try Nanocad, it's for free to download. I use it.
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1st April 2014, 04:34 AM
Thread: I saw the light!
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You saw the light, you could say John. Literally...
You saw the light, you could say John. Literally and figuratively.
Nicely made, I have to say
Good light on the laptop.
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17th January 2014, 11:13 PM
Thread: Laminated lidded box
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Laminated lidded box
Used wood species yellow pine and red cedar.
The lid is executed with an insert with very fine chatter tool work.
Dimensions DxH 95x118 mm.
Thanks for looking
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9th January 2014, 08:49 PM
Thread: White Cypress
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Ray, nice work. I have no experience with this...
Ray, nice work.
I have no experience with this wood, looks nice.
I love light colored wood, maybe it smells good, it would be a plus.
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30th November 2013, 09:19 PM
Thread: Thinking of Arthur
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Arthur, this was not so nice to read that you've...
Arthur, this was not so nice to read that you've landed in a hospital.
Also good to read that you're out of the hospital.
Ana is a great support for you.
I hope for a quick recovery.
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30th November 2013, 08:50 PM
Thread: My Recent Bamboo Turnings.
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Peter, you're a man after my heart, seek new...
Peter, you're a man after my heart, seek new challenges.
It is surprising to see what you can do with bamboo I find it very beautiful.
Hats off to you!
Het ga je goed.
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29th November 2013, 10:43 PM
Thread: Some of my recent Corian turnings.
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Peter, I saw this before, I think. I really do...
Peter, I saw this before, I think.
I really do like this laminated work, surprisingly beautiful.
Corian is a product of DuPont isn't it.
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29th November 2013, 07:42 PM
Thread: Yellow pine platter
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Thanks for the responses, this kind of work gives...
Thanks for the responses, this kind of work gives satisfaction, I have finished the preparations for a similar platter.
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28th November 2013, 11:58 PM
Thread: Yellow pine platter
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Yellow pine platter
Just finished this yellow pine platter with red cedar flower motif (recycled wood)
Diameter 310 mm. A time consuming job of almost 2 weeks.
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23rd November 2013, 08:32 PM
Thread: Burl Clock
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Beautiful Graham, with real numbers instead of...
Beautiful Graham, with real numbers instead of round dots.
My grandson would say, look Grandpa, that's not a fake clock as you have made.
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6th November 2013, 08:44 PM
Thread: Lazarus.
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A digged up little treasure Tony, well preserved...
A digged up little treasure Tony, well preserved after all those years.
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24th October 2013, 12:43 AM
Thread: New job
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Jim, very beautiful, perfectly made, just as we...
Jim, very beautiful, perfectly made, just as we expect from you.
That red cedar gives it a nice look.
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21st October 2013, 10:26 PM
Thread: Oval picture frame yellow pine
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Oval picture frame yellow pine
Given that the oval turning device was installed on the lathe, I have an oval yellow pine picture frame made.
Dimensions 190x160 mm.
Always a fun activity.
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18th October 2013, 03:55 AM
Thread: Birch oval jewelry box
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Scot, take a look on my website Woodturnings by...
Scot, take a look on my website Woodturnings by Ad de Crom
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17th October 2013, 08:22 PM
Thread: Birch oval jewelry box
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Ray, you can do two things, repairing cracks in...
Ray, you can do two things, repairing cracks in the wood, or throw it away.
I opted for the first, good thing I have done :)
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17th October 2013, 06:24 PM
Thread: Birch oval jewelry box
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@ Scott and Christos, I've made this on a...
@ Scott and Christos, I've made this on a homemade oval turning device
I've this device a time ago posted on this forum.
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17th October 2013, 06:17 PM
Thread: Birch oval jewelry box
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Thank you Rod, for the repair I used a mix of...
Thank you Rod, for the repair I used a mix of sanding dust and glue
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17th October 2013, 03:43 AM
Thread: Birch oval jewelry box
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Birch oval jewelry box
Birch oval jewelry box 153x121mm. Total height 57 mm.
Finished with three layers acrylic lacquer.
Had to repair cracks as well in the lid as in the box, still visible.
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9th October 2013, 06:26 PM
Thread: Shallow oak bowl
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Jim, I'm using always Bison wood glue...
Jim, I'm using always Bison wood glue professional topspeed, after 15 minutes under pressure is enough, suitable for any kind of wood. Super stuff.
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9th October 2013, 06:19 PM
Thread: Shallow oak bowl
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Thank you guys, turning bowls is not so usual for...
Thank you guys, turning bowls is not so usual for me, but sometimes....)) :rolleyes:
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4th October 2013, 04:51 AM
Thread: Shallow oak bowl
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Shallow oak bowl
I used for the bowl remnants leftover of the candlestick, recently posted
Dimensions of the bowl, diameter at the rim 212 mm, height 45 mm.
Finished with two layers acrylic lacquer.
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1st October 2013, 03:57 AM
Thread: oak candlestick
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Thank you all for the attention and remarks,...
Thank you all for the attention and remarks, highly appreciated.
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1st October 2013, 03:54 AM
Thread: oak candlestick
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Hi Willie, Not so usual for the Netherlands a...
Hi Willie, Not so usual for the Netherlands a beautiful summer, but this year we had one summer not to forget, looked like an Australian summer with tropical temperatures above the 30C. What to do...
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27th September 2013, 06:58 PM
Thread: oak candlestick
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oak candlestick
This candlestick is made of a small table in solid oak.
This table comes from the house of the mother of my neighbor, who recently passed away. This candlestick is in memory of their mother.
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18th September 2013, 07:33 PM
Thread: Colourful Slab
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Wait until it is dry enough, very nice wood....
Wait until it is dry enough, very nice wood.
Looks promising.
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29th July 2013, 05:11 PM
Thread: Playing around
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Jim, I have no criticisms, I have only admiration...
Jim, I have no criticisms, I have only admiration for your work.
This just looks fantastic, pure craftsmanship!!
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4th June 2013, 07:49 PM
Thread: my segmented turnings
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You're obviously a fan of segmented work, just as...
You're obviously a fan of segmented work, just as Malcolm Tibbets.
It looks fantastic, and see what dedication, patience and passion to lead.
I love this kind of segmented work.
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11th May 2013, 07:36 PM
Thread: Let me introduce my new granddaughter.
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Thank you all on behalf of a proud grandfather....
Thank you all on behalf of a proud grandfather.
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10th May 2013, 11:29 PM
Thread: Let me introduce my new granddaughter.
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Let me introduce my new granddaughter.
Her name is Amber, born on May 5, the happy parents, my youngest daughter Karin and her husband Remco.
This is the 8th grandchild of us.
Greetings from a happy grandfather.
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28th April 2013, 07:47 PM
Thread: Hello from Croatia
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Tomislav Hello, welcome, this is a nice forum,...
Tomislav Hello, welcome, this is a nice forum, friendly people, and lots of Forums to watch. Plus members from all over the world. Photos we like it.
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28th April 2013, 03:52 AM
Thread: laminated lidded box
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John, thanks, no idea if this is standard for me....
John, thanks, no idea if this is standard for me.
Just collect waste wood and get started.
Better than throwing it. In the fireplace
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28th April 2013, 12:03 AM
Thread: laminated lidded box
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Thanks Tony, have fun there in the beach house :)
Thanks Tony, have fun there in the beach house :)
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27th April 2013, 05:44 PM
Thread: Lidded boxes from the last few weeks.
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Very nice collection of lidded boxes TL....
Very nice collection of lidded boxes TL.
Beautifully finished.
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27th April 2013, 05:34 PM
Thread: laminated lidded box
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My thanks for your kind comments, I appreciate it...
My thanks for your kind comments, I appreciate it !!
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26th April 2013, 09:30 PM
Thread: laminated lidded box
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laminated lidded box
After a to long cold winter is this my first project of this year.
I have spent lots of time with making all the parts, gluing etc.
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21st March 2013, 08:14 PM
Thread: This took 8 months.
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Jim, you're a master in segmented work, in...
Jim, you're a master in segmented work, in creating beautiful shapes as well as in patterns. This is a real eye catcher.
Very beautiful work, I admire your skills.
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14th February 2013, 08:44 PM
Thread: Toys for the boys !!
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Yes John, nice toy, I would use it to discover...
Yes John, nice toy, I would use it to discover wood logs in the forest here surrounding the town :D
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1st February 2013, 09:11 PM
Thread: Flame sheoak bowl
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You forgot the picture..., can happen. Ad
You forgot the picture..., can happen.
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11th January 2013, 05:14 AM
Thread: yew tealight holder
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Dragonfly, I understand your point of view. It...
Dragonfly, I understand your point of view.
It stands now in the living room of my lady next door, oh well, maybe a matter of taste.
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10th January 2013, 11:36 PM
Thread: yew tealight holder
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yew tealight holder
This yew tealight was meant for Christmas, but I was too late for many reasons.
Nonetheless, if someone want to have it, he or she can have it.
This tealight is 140mm tall.
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8th January 2013, 08:19 PM
Thread: New acorns
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Jim, perfect!! Was it a challenge?? Ad
Jim, perfect!! Was it a challenge??
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5th January 2013, 08:38 PM
Thread: Start for the new year
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Very nice lidded box Jim, love the chatterwork on...
Very nice lidded box Jim, love the chatterwork on the lid.
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2nd January 2013, 06:03 AM
Thread: Merbau lidded box
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John, thank you very much.
John, thank you very much.
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31st December 2012, 08:29 PM
Thread: Merbau lidded box
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Ha ha oliebollen, klinkt zo oudbollig, maar wel...
Ha ha oliebollen, klinkt zo oudbollig, maar wel lekker met poedersuiker :2tsup:
Have a nice New Years eve Peter -
31st December 2012, 07:54 PM
Thread: Merbau lidded box
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Thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated!!...
Thanks for the kind comments, much appreciated!!
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30th December 2012, 10:24 PM
Thread: Merbau lidded box
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Merbau lidded box
This is my last lidded box turning of 2012.
The dimensions of the box, 88 mm in diameter, height 125 mm in total.
Wish you all a nice New Years eve, and a prosperous, healthy, and happy New Year.... -
22nd December 2012, 10:46 PM
Thread: yew vase with Christmas decoration
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yew vase with Christmas decoration
Small yew vase with Christmas decoration. Dimensions vase DxH 105x175 mm
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2nd December 2012, 05:14 AM
Thread: Oak oval jewelry box
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John, if you like it, I have design and detail...
John, if you like it, I have design and detail drawings of this device if you are interested. If so, send me a PM, as I miss your e-mail address.
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2nd December 2012, 12:28 AM
Thread: Oak oval jewelry box
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Thank you Digger, homemade device, as shown in...
Thank you Digger, homemade device, as shown in this work in progress picture (busy with shaping the box)
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1st December 2012, 11:50 PM
Thread: Oak oval jewelry box
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Oak oval jewelry box
Made out of recycled oak (old bedposts)
Nice for filling of some time in a wintry cold shop (4C), with the help of a fan heater, and a thick sweater.
I'm not complaining, it's the time of the year....