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I have HUNDREDS of woodworking and woodturning magazines to offer to any club that may like some for their members to use.

Mags include 200 odd Fine Woodworking from No.1 to...

Thanks for quick response Avery, I told her this was the easiest way to find out
Dan

On a recent trip to QLD spotted this strange looking bird, the thing hanging from its neck seems to be a pouch or bag of some sort. So if anyone from outback Winton or Longreach can identify this...

Thanks all, finally got a reply from GMC and their re-sending Feb. First time in a couple of years that one has gone missing.

DanF

Thanks guys

I'll just have to be patient, I just bought 57 back issues on ebay so I'll still have something to read

Dan

As I am sure one or two of you fine gentlemen subscribe to "Woodturning" Perhaps you could tell me if you are receiving your copies. I have not received mine since December and a query to GMC three...

I finished the Dry Grinder Tormek Jig holder today and it works a treat. I completely reshaped,sharpened and honed a Skew and a Spindle gouge in under 20 mins and they shine as good as the Tormek man...

Neil If this is against forum rules please accept my apologies and remove

For anyone interested in the original discussion on Woodcentral way back in June 2006 follow this link. ...

Hey Sprogg

This setup came to me today from the originator Ron Nelson via Woodcentral message board, it looks so good I'm going to make it this weekend. Thanks for the pics as I only got one
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As all of my Turning Tools are so far from "The Ideal Grind" I was wondering if anyone has adapted the Tormek Jigs to work on a normal dry grinder. I have an extra universal mount so it...

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I have been trying in vain to buy some mineral oil for my Tormek but can't seem to find any in Perth.

Can I use neatsfoot oil in it's place and if anyone from Perth reads this, can they...

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I've been given a large amount of Jacaranda and would like some comment from anyone that has turned this wood. It has a fair amount of colour in it but it is very light (both in colour and weight)....

Evan

I don't know what has happened to all the VL175 owners that frequent this place so I'll put in my 2c worth.

I bought my VL175 about three years ago and have never regretted it.It does have...

Hey fredo, I have a Vicmarc Vacuum Plate and a Chuck that is about 100mm and they both work fine with an old vacuum cleaner. In the handle is a slide that regulates the suction and as stated all...

Thanks guys
I was thinking way to deep, I've got 5 routers and dozens of bits, so you would think this would be my first thought-I will put this down to a brain fart-wow do I feel stupid...
Dan

I am making up 2 doors for a display cabinet and am using frame and panel construction to allow 8 glass panes per door. I am reluctant to assemble doors complete with glass because if there is a...

I was sent this in an email and my feeble old brain can't get the correct answer.
This is a real math problem not a trick question.

There are 7 girls in a bus
Each girl has 7 backpacks
in each...

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PM me your address and I'll send the Disk to you tomorrow (from perth) should only take a day or so to get to you. Actually contains all Woodcut Products.

Dan Faux

Thanks Ad

To finish the bottom I use my trusty Vicmarc Vacuum Plate it has served me well and never dropped a piece.

Dan

(http://www.vicmarc.com/default.asp?contentID=548)

This is the wood Bob, what do you think, taken from two parts of tree.
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Dan

Better yet buy a Vicmarc, when this occured on my new 175 Victor changed the lathe no questions asked...thats service

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I have great quantities of Sandalwood and Jam and many others to trade for some Hairy Oak pen blanks. Blanks need to be 21mm square for larger pens. Sandalwood and Jam are in Log Form (dry...

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I want to make a "Special Pen Set" gift for a friends 70th using Hairy oak but can't find anyone that sells it.I want to make a Roller Ball and a Fountain Pen using Statesman Kits but the...

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I want to make a "Special Pen Set" gift for a friends 70th using Hairy oak but can't find anyone that sells it. I have a small amount left but not enough for thick blanks. Anyone know of a...

Just received this pic from SES contact in Qld taken today near Emerald, yes that is a header......

Thanks Hughie

That is what comes with the unit, I was hoping for a bit more re setup etc.

I have the Richard Raffan DVD that shows him cutting a thread with the Bonnie Klien jig so maybe that...

I have just received a chrissy present to myself in the shape of a Vermec Threading Jig, and what a very fine piece of machine work it is. The tooling and workmanship is excellent and all movements...

Thanks stirlo much appreciated.

Dan

Hi Darren
I have just bought one of these kits and also the "emperor". Can I ask what you mean by a "no mandrel method" as the bushings I bought for these kits won't fit on any of my mandrels. If...

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Thanks for the good idea Joe, someone had asked the question and it is
1" x 10tpi.

DanF

Hi

Can anyone tell me the thread size on the Woodfast MC908, it is smaller than my Vicmarc so I'm guessing 25mm, also if anyone has Op manual or any documentation at all I will happily pay for a...

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Have a friend who wants me to sell his Dads old Woodfast MC508 lathe and would like some help putting a price on it. As I don't know anything about these lathes, thought I would drink at...

Hey Guys

Just brought back a swag of Camphor Laurel bowl and platter blanks from Toowomba as it is hard to get (read expensive) in Perth. 300 x 100 bowl blank for $12.00 and $6.00 for 250 x 40...

Thanks Cyco

I have some Dulux Prepcoat, will this do as the sealer and are you saying that I should use this before I put the skim coat on and then sand and seal again

Thanks Pulse

sorry to sound like a dumbass but can I buy these in small quantities or do I mix it myself? (Ingredients/method)

Danf

Hi All

(sorry if this has been covered elswhere)

After an airconditioner leak some time ago I thought I would paint over the huge stain it left.That's when the trouble started....

Where the...

After watching a DVD by Bill Grumbine from USA who uses this grind almost exclusively, I paid $149 from Timbercon and it is a pleasure to use. I use it for a number of things besides bowls and even...

Talk to James at Carbatec WA he also has a source for this. 08 9345 4522

No, none of this wood is burl, just cut from the log and it is all the same for the length of the tree.
I'll take a pic of the logs and post a little later.


here tis


Dan

Hi Ern

A couple more pics of another from this wood, (I have about 300kg of it) this shallow bowl is about 450mm diam' and about 60mm deep. 1st is unfinished an is definately lighter before EEE is...

can someone confirm that this wood is indeedd York Gum. It seems darker than normal but this may be caused by the fact that it dried submerged in the Moore river in WA.
Any thoughts welcome

Thanks

Visit Penturners.org there are a great many references to turning pens from antlers

Dan

Hi Cam

My nickname has always been "westpest" I think someone just got it wrong in a reply. I am happy to say that I have obtained my own copy of this great DVD (Carbatec WA) and can now be...

Hi All

Just after some ideas on how to fill some voids in Jarrah slabs. Have seen some filled with a resinous substance that is black but almost translucent also, if this makes sense..

Any help...

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If the DVD ever makes it to WA I would surely like to see it.

DanF

Paul

The blanks you bought at the show are not the same type of Acrylic that is sold at CTec but Timbercon is the sole outlet for these blanks. They are made by the man that was selling them in...

One may wonder how come all of these eloquent dissenters know so much about the programme. Do we have a closet full that won't admit they watch it??? :eek:

CA

Hey Joe

Just realised I should have said "superglue" because CA is also an abbreviation of that other "finish" that finishes mankind. (although not in your case).....

I had the pleasure of visiting Enzo at his factory in Brisbane last week and was most impressed with his Vicmarc conversions. Had I known of his "supercharged"175 I most certainly would have bought...