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19th October 2013, 08:19 AM
Thread: Cast Blanks Brittle
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Thanks + more
Nasty stuff - will get the goggles :2tsup:
Randal
Also, a mate of mine has some clear epoxy which he uses for boats Kintrix 104 (I think) .. will see how that works. Apparently, Epoxy is alot... -
15th October 2013, 08:37 PM
Thread: Cast Blanks Brittle
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Thanks
Everyone
Many thanks. Yep I do have a can of the Clear Casting Resin (not good one ) and one from Fibre Glass International - not sure what this one is .... I suspect Clear Casting as that is what... -
13th October 2013, 07:53 PM
Thread: Cast Blanks Brittle
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Cast Blanks Brittle
Hi All :wink:
Ive been reading the casting threads and have tried a few myself.
Give me an excuse to hide in the shed ...
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25th August 2012, 08:06 PM
Thread: I need a bit of queen ebony
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Did u find some queen ebony
hi
DId u find some queen ebony ?
I have some.. can send for free.
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25th August 2012, 03:20 PM
Thread: First turning in over 22 years.....
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Kat\nHi. I must admit Ive tried many ways to...
Kat\nHi. I must admit Ive tried many ways to coat bowls. I recon someone should do a summary table of finishes since there are horses for courses.\n\nRustins ~ A few things Ive learnt. The final...
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7th August 2012, 07:50 PM
Thread: Tung Oil - bowls & turnings
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Tung Oil - bowls & turnings
I want to make my own Tung Oil Finish. Ok so Ive got some pure Tung oil (yes it is the real deal) and the info advises the following:
1) 50:50 thin with Citric Terpene (eg can come from orange or... -
31st May 2012, 08:54 PM
Thread: Coating for PEns
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Coating for PEns
Hi
Ive tried many types of finishes on many types of pen woods:
- U-Beaut
- Rustin's Dainish Oil
- Rustin's Plastic Coat
- High build sanding sealer
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15th April 2012, 01:38 PM
Thread: Thicknesser - problem with cut
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Thicknesser - problem with cut
Hi all,
I finally got that newer thicknesser I always wanted. Ive limited experience with them. This is a 15" fairly new and from a reputable place. The problem I have (same as my old old one) was... -
21st March 2012, 08:38 PM
Thread: Trade American wood for Ausie
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A.C.T.Swap Hi Philly
Phillywood
Im interested. What are you interested in ? Pen blanks ? Bowl turning blanks or spindle sizes ?
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20th March 2012, 08:02 AM
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Band Saw Blades, motors and machines
Warren/Pete
I have been looking around for a suitable Saw Doctor or shop in SE Qld.
I thought about sharpening myself as Ive become fairly good with the chain saw. Think Ill find a Saw Doctor... -
18th March 2012, 06:36 PM
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Great setup
Pete
A great setup. By being on a solid steel sled it must keep everything repeatable and stable. Noticed you had a block and tackle to lift the logs.
What size band saw ?
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18th March 2012, 08:49 AM
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Band Saw Log Sled
Phillywood
Many thanks. There are many Tubes covering a range of ideas. What I liked was the Tubes which show how to make the sleds.
I also found plenty of Tubes on cross cut saw sleds which... -
12th March 2012, 08:19 AM
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Cookie Its a Jet JWBS-18 only a few years old...
Cookie
Its a Jet JWBS-18 only a few years old - good nic.
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11th March 2012, 04:02 PM
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Band Saw - purchased
Paul and Len
Thanks for the post.
I brought the band saw. IT is in really good nic and was used mainly for fine work. Came with 2 different blades. One for ripping I think.... will put it thru... -
4th March 2012, 08:35 PM
Thread: Pen Boxes for dummies
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Thanks
I like the silky oak.. also the hairy oak pens..
Wish I had your skill..
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3rd March 2012, 04:41 PM
Thread: Please Read This
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Sticky: How should we post ?
Neil
Should we remove any reference to a model or a brand in any posts ?
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3rd March 2012, 04:14 PM
Thread: Pen Boxes for dummies
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Pen Boxes for dummies
Hi all
Any good ideas out there ?
Im a good pen maker but very poor at the general carpentry and box making.
Id rather not buy a box for my pens so Im looking at simple boxes. Ive been... -
3rd March 2012, 03:57 PM
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Band Saw (18inch 300mm throat) sawing wet logs, blanks
Hi
Im considering a popular brand band saw (18 inch 300mm throat with alot of the current for slicing wet logs about 200mm -250 dia etc. I then dry and recut. I seem to get a plentiful supply of... -
10th November 2011, 08:16 AM
Thread: Drying & sealing wet turned bowls
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Wood Forum Brains Trust Many many thanks for...
Wood Forum Brains Trust
Many many thanks for the responses to my drying problem. At least I know now that it isnt straight forward....
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6th November 2011, 02:06 PM
Thread: Drying & sealing wet turned bowls
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Arrr I now know
Ern
I think you are on the money. I just measured a few and found I was more likely to be 5% rather than 10%. I always get cracks on the base which is sometimes even thinner.
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6th November 2011, 01:37 PM
Thread: Drying & sealing wet turned bowls
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Drying & sealing wet turned bowls
Hi to the brains trust of wood work forum.
Im a mid range experienced turner who has trouble drying roughed out wet turned bowls. Sometimes I seal (paint or wax) the rough turned bowl on the... -
26th January 2010, 09:16 PM
Thread: Scoll Chuck - worn out ?
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Thanks
Jim and Hughie
Thanks for the help, solved the mystery. Yep think Ive set a world record ..should be 300mm
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26th January 2010, 04:07 PM
Thread: Scoll Chuck - worn out ?
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Scoll Chuck - worn out ?
I recently upgrade by wood lathe which included a 100mm Bonham scroll chuck . Ive used it a dozen or so times and seem to have trouble with bowls and spindles getting out of round or coming loose....
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29th October 2009, 06:56 AM
Thread: Screwcutting for beginners
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Kodi & Tanii Hi you're light years ahead of...
Kodi & Tanii
Hi you're light years ahead of me. I'll just sit and watch from the side line. Im looking thru the Machinery's Handbook which has some great pictures of what you are going thu...
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26th October 2009, 08:30 PM
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RC Thanks for tips. I had been searching the...
RC
Thanks for tips. I had been searching the using Mason but when I added McPherson I found references in the National Lib.. still chasing.
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26th October 2009, 06:49 AM
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R.C best I can find is that it was made for the...
R.C best I can find is that it was made for the war. There is little info around on Mascons. I have no idea on how to find info on old Defence Dept info. Plenty of plates but no dates, just serial...
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25th October 2009, 09:05 PM
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Mascon Ministry of Munitions - lookng for home
Hi it's Randal here. I have this lathe which I got for free as long as it had a good home. If it could talk it would tell some good stories. Its plated with :MASCON - Ministry of Munitions. The...
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4th September 2009, 09:38 PM
Thread: Screwcutting for beginners
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Kody Great article on thread cutting... Im...
Kody
Great article on thread cutting... Im starting out as well. I was given this big old lathe and have been trying to cut threads. Its a Mascon WW2 Ministry of Munitions Plated, used to make gun... -
4th September 2009, 09:01 PM
Thread: Screwcutting for beginners
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26th April 2008, 06:28 PM
Thread: Acrylester for Pen Kit - trouble turning
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Acrylester for Pen Kit - trouble turning
I have been using acrylester plastic to make pen kits. I have found it to be quite troublesome. Chips, cracks, and pulls of brass barrel. I use sharp small gouges with small cuts but still have...