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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...

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...

Hi All :wink:

Ive been reading the casting threads and have tried a few myself.

Give me an excuse to hide in the shed ...

The only problem is the casting is brittle or not very strong...

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DId u find some queen ebony ?

I have some.. can send for free.

Randal

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...

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...

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
- Shellac
- Friction waxes

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...

Phillywood

Im interested. What are you interested in ? Pen blanks ? Bowl turning blanks or spindle sizes ?

Randal

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...

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 ?

Randal

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...

Cookie

Its a Jet JWBS-18 only a few years old - good nic.


regards Randal

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...

I like the silky oak.. also the hairy oak pens..

Wish I had your skill..

ta, Randal :)

Neil

Should we remove any reference to a model or a brand in any posts ?

Randal

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...

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...

Wood Forum Brains Trust

Many many thanks for the responses to my drying problem. At least I know now that it isnt straight forward....

kind regards, Randal

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.

One of my thoughts...

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...

Jim and Hughie

Thanks for the help, solved the mystery. Yep think Ive set a world record ..should be 300mm

cheers Randal

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....

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...
...

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.

I really appreciate the info. I find it interesting but...

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...

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...

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...

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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...