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8th January 2012, 04:39 PM
Thread: latest turnings
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latest turnings
3 vases.
Two of camphor laurel from the same log.
The other is a piece of mistletoe grown into some type of gum.
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where to
WHERE I HAVE & HAVE NOT BEEN
I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots.
Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone.
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9th September 2011, 03:54 PM
Thread: bandsaw tyre
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bandsaw tyre
The tyre of this one is able to slide over the pulley with no difficulty, evidently it has lost its elasicity.
Looks like it will have to be glued or a new one.
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9th September 2011, 11:56 AM
Thread: bandsaw tyre
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bandsaw tyre
What glue can be used for re-attaching tyre to pulley.
It is a poly? tyre.
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Dolls cot
Had a change from my usual tunings to make this dolls cot for my grand daughter. Have not done any spindle turning for ages.
I will be taking it aboard the plane when i fly to Sydney on Friday.
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17th April 2011, 06:43 PM
Thread: What is it?
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Is it pepper grinder? Neil
Is it pepper grinder?
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4th March 2011, 08:23 PM
Thread: Fluted translucent
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I think its magnificent What type of wood? ...
I think its magnificent What type of wood? :2tsup::2tsup:
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6th February 2011, 07:53 PM
Thread: Aspirin good or bad?
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I have chronic angina and have been a user of...
I have chronic angina and have been a user of aspirin for 15 yrs. Was using DBL which is a coated form of aspirin.(100mg) Three months ago my cardiologist put me onto Co-PLAVIX which has 100mg of...
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22nd January 2011, 09:12 PM
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Unable to load page for nearly an hour Neil
Unable to load page for nearly an hour
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17th December 2010, 03:35 PM
Thread: My first deep hollowing.
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deep hollowing
Its always feels good when you try something new and it turns out looking great:2tsup::2tsup:
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4th December 2010, 12:59 PM
Thread: Lidded box in jacaranda
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great work nice shaped box :2tsup: Jacaranda is...
great work nice shaped box :2tsup:
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4th December 2010, 11:44 AM
Thread: New Challenge.
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TTIT i think its great.Terrific...
TTIT
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2nd December 2010, 02:41 PM
Thread: My first couple of real bowls.
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great looking bowls rattrap :2tsup:
great looking bowls rattrap :2tsup:
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27th November 2010, 10:47 PM
Thread: Hollow turning
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The mango looks great. like the way you have...
The mango looks great. like the way you have scraped the inside.
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27th November 2010, 12:56 PM
Thread: Hollow turning
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Thanks for the nice comments,really appreciated ...
Thanks for the nice comments,really appreciated
TTIT,checked it out very impressed,should save a lot o wear on fingers.
Ern would like more info please
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25th November 2010, 09:30 PM
Thread: Hollow turning
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Hollow turning
I have in the last two months been trying my hand at hollow forms.
I have some difficulty in getting an even thickness and also a smooth finish on the inside.
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23rd November 2010, 01:35 PM
Thread: New Challenge.
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woodturning challenge
I have decided i would submit another item for the challenge.
this is a lidded bowl 50mm x 50mm of black wattle
Sanded to 400 grit(Run out of finer sizes)
two coats of triple eee
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23rd November 2010, 01:35 PM
Thread: Lidded Boxes Poll. Read post 15 first.
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Poll: woodturning challenge
I have decided i would submit another item for the challenge.
this is a lidded bowl 50mm x 50mm of black wattle
Sanded to 400 grit(Run out of finer sizes)
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16th November 2010, 10:29 PM
Thread: New Challenge.
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woodworking challenge
I Dont Mind,
Might have another go
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6th October 2010, 07:33 PM
Thread: Goblet poll. Read post 7 first.
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Poll: Goblet poll. Read post 7 first.
Hi,
My entry into the challenge
They are both black wattle from the Sunshine Coast.
Both were sanded to 600 grit
used EEE twice and then finished off with 2 coats of Shellawax cream
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6th October 2010, 07:33 PM
Thread: New Challenge.
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new challenge
Hi,
My entry into the challenge
They are both black wattle from the Sunshine Coast.
Both were sanded to 600 grit
used EEE twice and then finished off with 2 coats of Shellawax cream
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3rd October 2010, 09:19 AM
Thread: New Challenge.
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new challenge
Hi ,
Is the new challenge still on?
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22nd August 2010, 10:05 PM
Thread: Menieres disease.
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Hi Robbo, I have had it for forty odd...
Hi ,
I have had it for forty odd years,have 70% loss in one ear and 40% in what was my good ear.
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6th February 2008, 04:50 PM
Thread: realestate sale
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realestate sale
thanks all,
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5th February 2008, 06:57 PM
Thread: realestate sale
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realestate sale
Hi,
On selling property who signs the contract first,the buyer or the seller,or doesnt it matter.
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7th August 2007, 08:30 PM
Thread: Deep boring help.
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Deep boring help
I have a P&N boring auger that should do the job. I am at Dulong .Give mePM if you need assistance.
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31st July 2006, 08:29 PM
Thread: Square Bowls
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square bowls
Sorry for taking so long to reply.
I cut blocks square to size i wanted and attached to face plate,set revs 1000
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30th July 2006, 04:46 PM
Thread: Square Bowls
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Square Bowls
Having turned lots of round bowls i thought i would try turning square bowls. These are 3 that i have done. They are all 150mm Square. The first is N.G. rose wood ,the other 2 are Qld. Maple. Not...
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14th July 2006, 10:47 AM
Thread: Levelling a concrete floor
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jaypee
There is a company called URETEK It levels floors by injecting resin under the slab. I have had them give me a quote for levelling our house slab.Not able to tell you quoted price as i left for...
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13th June 2006, 04:27 PM
Thread: A Question?
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A Question?
Have recently bought a H/F 430 bandsaw . It has 2 speeds 488/1010. What speed do you use when resawing? Will be using 1''x1.5 tooth blade from Henry Bros. Regards Neil
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8th June 2006, 08:07 PM
Thread: circle cutting jig
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circle cutting jig
Sprog, Thanks for the info,just what i was after. Will start on it tomorrow.
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8th June 2006, 11:06 AM
Thread: circle cutting jig
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circle cutting jig
Hi, I am after plans for a circle cutting jig,searched the forum but plans that were posted are no longer displayed.
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24th May 2006, 01:53 PM
Thread: bp430 bandsaw
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bp430 bandsaw
Has anyone any info on the Hafco bp430 bandsaw.Am considering this particular
one as it is taiwanese and the price seems alright,as i am new to bandsawing i dont want to mess up buying the wrong... -
bandsaw ?
I have the need to buy a bandsaw as i do woodturning,but would also like to try making furniture. As i cannot afford to buy a tablesaw at this stage, would it be better to buy a 16'' or 17'' that...
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table saw
I would appreciate any info on a table saw called a "Galaxy", it is an older model,other than that i know zilch. Neil
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it only works if you have broadband. Neil
it only works if you have broadband. Neil
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18th January 2006, 09:28 PM
Thread: abrasive cloth
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abrasive cloth
Who would be the best company to purchase J/flex from ? Would like to buy in roll lots if the price was good enough. Neil
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30th December 2005, 03:08 PM
Thread: Dust Collection duct at lathe
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dust collectionduct
I have on my lathe a flexible 4inch hose.It allows me to swivel, lift it up or down,or to push it it back or pull forward.It takes most of the fine dust that otherwise would be inhaled.I can also...
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22nd July 2005, 10:35 PM
Thread: can you remember when?
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can you remember when?
It brought back memories for me, the good times of growing up.
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO
SURVIVED the
1930's 40's, 50's, 60's & 70's !!
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4th April 2005, 09:15 PM
Thread: What do u do with old fluro tubes ?
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what to do with old fluro tubes
If you have the time ,patience and quantity you could do what my father did and that is make a glass house out of them. He stood them on there end and made the walls,and used sheets of glass for...
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13th February 2005, 02:35 PM
Thread: Unknown timber
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unknown timber
Cliff, Sapwood was a light colour. Had no problems from dust as i had dust collecter working as well as face mask.
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13th February 2005, 11:14 AM
Thread: Unknown timber
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uknown timber
Mick, Its not jarrah, but could be as you say any rainforest tree. It does look like ironbark but but it has a finer grain. Its nice to work with.
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13th February 2005, 11:04 AM
Thread: nest of boxes
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nest of boxes
Harry 72 ... the idea was to see if i could make them to fit inside of each other ,never considered what to in them. Neil.
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12th February 2005, 09:42 PM
Thread: nest of boxes
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nest of boxes
Steve,... The wood of the qld blue gum is red, i think the name comes from the fact that the tree bark looks blue.
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12th February 2005, 07:32 PM
Thread: nest of boxes
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nest of boxes
HI,.. all Have finally turned up a nest of boxes. Have had this desire to see if i was able to achieve it. They range from 32x27mm..to 140x62mm.. I have used different woods , They are from the...
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12th February 2005, 09:14 AM
Thread: Unknown timber
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uknown timber
Oges, Thanks for the comment
Goodwoody, It could be ironbark,its quite awhile since i turned any. It was finished with shellawax.
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11th February 2005, 06:17 PM
Thread: Unknown timber
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Unknown timber
Hi All, :) :) :) ..
Have just finished a small bowl,80x60 ,problem being is that i dont know what timber it is. It is very dense and fine grained and very heavy.(i have another piece 300 l x 105... -
29th January 2005, 10:32 PM
Thread: Sheoak Bowl
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sheoak bowl
:) :) Its a very nice bowl, i like the timber .Whats it like to turn
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Qld Maple
Thanks everone for the nice comments
Dan and Cliff , i thought it could have been Mango, I have another piece the same size. -
Qld Maple
Hi all, :) :) Last Nov. 23 I posted an enquiry on the wood turning site asking about the turning qualities of Nth Qld.Maple ,i have finally turned up two bowls and will endeaver to post some...