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3rd November 2021, 08:17 PM
Thread: XYZ-Carve CNC
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VICTORIA is it still available
is it still available
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24th August 2020, 01:36 PM
Thread: Easy Wood Turning Tools
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N.S.W. Do you still have any of the easy cut stuff left...
Do you still have any of the easy cut stuff left ?
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17th July 2020, 10:45 PM
Thread: Whole Burl
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N.S.W. I would love to see some photo's of what you have...
I would love to see some photo's of what you have ? it is very hard to buy burl slabs if we can't see any photo's
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3rd July 2019, 09:32 PM
Thread: Wanted Kids Car Garage Plans
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Wanted Kids Car Garage Plans
Hi all I am looking for some plans for the guys at my men's shed for some Kids Car Garages? I know they are not really that hard to make but if someone had plans for some different types then that...
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20th February 2019, 08:45 AM
Thread: Just a few new ones
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My memory the three of them are a form of mallee...
My memory the three of them are a form of mallee burl
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15th February 2019, 12:08 PM
Thread: Baker 14" Band Saw
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VICTORIA [QUOTE=igalic;2126916]I didn't think it was...
[QUOTE=igalic;2126916]I didn't think it was hidden, it's at the end of the post [emoji4]
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15th February 2019, 09:38 AM
Thread: Just a few new ones
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Just a few new ones
Just a couple I managed to do this week. I hope you like them ?
Cheers Ian
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15th February 2019, 09:22 AM
Thread: Baker 14" Band Saw
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VICTORIA Could make it a touch easier to sell if it had a...
Could make it a touch easier to sell if it had a price and we knew what you were asking for it ? Sorry just saw the price hidden in the middle somewhere :D
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2nd February 2019, 04:30 PM
Thread: minimum kit for making some pens
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Poundy try any of these places Timberbits -...
Poundy try any of these places
Timberbits - Pen Turning & Woodworking
Pen Acessories
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2nd February 2019, 04:21 PM
Thread: RIP pen contributions
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in my opinion most of us are now of facebook...
in my opinion most of us are now of facebook where we can talk directly to each other even to those in the states. It was asked in these forums more than a year ago could this be set up as a chat and...
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31st January 2019, 02:25 PM
Thread: Burdekin Plum turning blanks.
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QUEENSLAND So Correct me if I am wrong so it's $30 each...
So Correct me if I am wrong so it's $30 each blank with the postage being about $15 and you will make it up to 3kg with pen blanks ?
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23rd December 2018, 08:08 PM
Thread: Making pens again
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My first lathe I got about 10 years ago was a...
My first lathe I got about 10 years ago was a Carbetec Midi lathe that cost me under $300 and although I have graduated from that lathe it is still going strong and has done plenty of pens
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23rd December 2018, 08:05 PM
Thread: Dayacom pen refills
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Some of the cheaper refills work much better than...
Some of the cheaper refills work much better than the Dayacom refills try them no one will know but you :)
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23rd December 2018, 08:01 PM
Thread: How to Size a Photo to Cast?
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If you are going to have a go at labels then my...
If you are going to have a go at labels then my advice is to spend the money on all the things you need to do the job because you will save money in the end.
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23rd December 2018, 07:58 PM
Thread: Beginners guide to casting
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There are plenty of tutorials on utube for...
There are plenty of tutorials on utube for casting including some by the turning master Dai Sensei :) if you watch his video's you will certainly be off to a flying start :)
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23rd December 2018, 07:52 PM
Thread: Air compressors
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should be fine I have a 2hp compressor on my...
should be fine I have a 2hp compressor on my setup and have no problem
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23rd December 2018, 07:50 PM
Thread: banksia pod vases
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Excellent work. That is a job well done ...
Excellent work. That is a job well done
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23rd December 2018, 07:46 PM
Thread: Alumilite Casting Resin
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Don't go hard at the polyester resin and you will...
Don't go hard at the polyester resin and you will find you have less problems. I have used many resins so far in casting and have found I now will stay with just 2 items. polyester resin (Not brand...
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29th July 2018, 12:04 PM
Thread: Incra Jigs
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N.S.W. would love that mitre sled but unfortunately it...
would love that mitre sled but unfortunately it outside my funds availability LOL :) will se how much I can save up and if it's still available later I will certainly give it some thought because I...
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26th July 2018, 04:55 PM
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N.S.W. Now that the dust has settled I am just wondering...
Now that the dust has settled I am just wondering what you had left in the way of router bits and there costs please?
Just curious of what you have
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26th July 2018, 04:40 PM
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WEST AUST Bit of sour grapes I think Ian :) I would have...
Bit of sour grapes I think Ian :) I would have loved a couple of those items too but Kerion said he did not want to seperate the goods BUT the guy did offer him full price of the whole lot and he...
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26th July 2018, 04:24 PM
Thread: antique wood tool kit
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VICTORIA what a bargin :)
what a bargin :)
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20th June 2018, 10:44 PM
Thread: How to Size a Photo to Cast?
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What are you smoking Neil LOL :) the above...
What are you smoking Neil LOL :) the above comment reads The correct size for sierra in inches is 2.46" x 1.33" you will find that is perfect fit. which part did you need rial and error on mate lol I...
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20th June 2018, 09:02 PM
Thread: How to Size a Photo to Cast?
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The correct size for sierra in inches is 2.46" x...
The correct size for sierra in inches is 2.46" x 1.33" you will find that is perfect fit
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20th June 2018, 08:56 PM
Thread: Polymer Clay
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I have all the gear here to do them and have told...
I have all the gear here to do them and have told the wife that it will be her job to do the designing of them. I would have no idea where to start. I bought about a dozen canes off Toni Ransfield...
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20th June 2018, 08:46 PM
Thread: Polymer Clay Bits and Pieces
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Look up making polymer clay pens on utube it will...
Look up making polymer clay pens on utube it will certainly open up your eyes and show you just how much work is involved in making a pen. It will make turning a pen look like a 5 y/o could do it
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28th May 2018, 08:52 PM
Thread: CA activator
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I have used most of the Accelerators that are...
I have used most of the Accelerators that are available at our pen suppliers and find them all great to use. The Mitre fix that was or still could be available at timberbits it a great product but...
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28th May 2018, 08:46 PM
Thread: Lathe restoration
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Lathe restoration
My restoration plan is going to be my old Vic Marc Lathe that I have. Because it recently decided to die and a new capasitor has not fixed the problemso will drop my motor into the shop this week....
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28th May 2018, 08:45 PM
Thread: Restoration with a difference.
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Restoration with a difference.
My restoration plan is going to be my old Vic Marc Lathe that I have. Because it recently decided to die and a new capasitor has not fixed the problemso will drop my motor into the shop this week....
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7th April 2018, 05:03 PM
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VICTORIA I suppose it is a supply and demand thing really...
I suppose it is a supply and demand thing really with good dry timber getting hard to find. I see that Mapleman was quick have a go at the price without actually seeing the timber in the flesh. I...
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21st February 2018, 06:23 PM
Thread: Label Casted Sierra
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Label Casted Sierra
Finally decided to have a go at another a casting a label and it seemed to have come up ok. It was made for a friend who had been waiting for it for some time. It was cast using Liquid Diamonds epoxy...
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21st February 2018, 06:14 PM
Thread: Jr Majestic and Faith Pen for wedding
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Jr Majestic and Faith Pen for wedding
These two pens have been made from a blank I made. The blank was big enough to get 3 normal pen size blanks out of and below are the results of two of the blanks. The first pen is a faith pen and the...
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24th January 2018, 01:56 PM
Thread: Casting time!
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I tell you what I can vouch for as pretty good...
I tell you what I can vouch for as pretty good stuff and that is the Liquid Diamonds it really is clear and so close to being like water that it's not funny. But takes a while to go off properly.
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23rd January 2018, 09:23 PM
Thread: Casting time!
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I use Trojan resins and epoxy
I use Trojan resins and epoxy
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23rd January 2018, 01:27 PM
Thread: hybrid mills
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what do you mean by Hybrid Mills ?
what do you mean by Hybrid Mills ?
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23rd January 2018, 01:25 PM
Thread: Casting time!
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So all up then Neil you prefer to use epoxy then...
So all up then Neil you prefer to use epoxy then rather than the polyester resin ?
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30th November 2017, 09:29 PM
Thread: Makita Chain Mortiser 7104
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N.S.W. Makita Chain Mortiser 7104
I have for sale a Makita Chain Mortiser model 7104 used condition but i pretty good condition. It's a great tool but way out of my leauge when it comes to using it. The photo below is from total...
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1st October 2017, 04:59 PM
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Thanks for this information. I am reading through...
Thanks for this information. I am reading through it all but for someone like me who does not know the technical stuff all I am doing is getting confused LOL? Am I doing the right thing if I use just...
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28th September 2017, 10:03 PM
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Hi Guy's no matter how much I read I just get...
Hi Guy's no matter how much I read I just get confused then more confused LOL I have finally after about 9 years decided that i need to put some extraction into the workshop. I have just got one of...
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22nd September 2017, 05:40 PM
Thread: A few more pepper grinder cast blanks
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Nice work as usual big fella Cheers Ian
Nice work as usual big fella
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21st September 2017, 06:49 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Very sad news and my deepest thoughts are with...
Very sad news and my deepest thoughts are with Amos's family and please accept my sincere condolences
RIP Amos
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29th August 2017, 06:54 PM
Thread: Epoxy Pen Casting Resins
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I use Trojan and find it great to use and also...
I use Trojan and find it great to use and also well priced
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27th August 2017, 11:53 AM
Thread: 100mm 4" Dust Collection collection
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A.C.T. if sales fails then pick me please Cheers ian
if sales fails then pick me please
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24th August 2017, 12:46 PM
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READ ME! you would have to ring and ask greg ward...
you would have to ring and ask greg ward 0407613002 or malcom
BOUTIQUE TIMBERS ANNUAL TIMBER AUCTION
10am Sunday 17 September 2017
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24th August 2017, 12:01 PM
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READ ME! I was going to say contact Boutique timbers as...
I was going to say contact Boutique timbers as well I deal with greg and found him great for camphor slabs and stuff get in Quick as there yearly Auction is on very soon
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9th August 2017, 07:59 PM
Thread: what to use
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what to use
This is a simple and basic question but I am wondering if someone can tell mee the type of glue I should use to glue the Paper/Cardboard novelty clock faces with things like beer oclock and reverse...
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9th August 2017, 06:52 PM
Thread: Two fit ups
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Very Very nice. I love the mantle clocks they...
Very Very nice. I love the mantle clocks they look great. I have been trying now for ages but have never found a teplate to copy off. They look so simple but they are so easy to get wrong with the...
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23rd July 2017, 12:45 PM
Thread: Bruce Leadbeatter
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Sounds good to me I am just wondering mainly if...
Sounds good to me I am just wondering mainly if he has tools still ? as much as I like his lathes just not in my budget ATM
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19th July 2017, 08:13 PM
Thread: Bruce Leadbeatter
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Bruce Leadbeatter
Just wondering if anyone can tell me if Bruce is still in business and making tools ? in particular his bowl Gouge and his ring cutter.
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Just wondering if there is a tutorial on here...
Just wondering if there is a tutorial on here somewhere for this type of blank ? No worries if there is not it would just save me even more grey hair and a large amount of money LOL. I certainly have...