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Phone number would be better as I live in Mooloolaba.
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I will take these please.
PM me your collect address and I will pay and collect.
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Thanks Sam. May you have a great year - and congratulations on your wonderful work in pens for the troops.

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Serg, I can't imagine what has caused this problem. I have used this mix for years without any trouble. Maybe scraping off the problem coat with a cardscraper, sand lightly ad then apply a newly...

I finished my entertainment unit with Malouf's mix. (Google Sam Malouf for info on his work.) Great advantages of his method are :-ease of application; the finished surface can be governed by the...

Sometimes a 'flat' spot appeared after running through the grits, which is a buggar. My solution is to apply a couple of coats of shellac before starting to apply ca. Seems to work every time.
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1/16 x 3/8 x 6'' is what I use. Cost $10. Never tried a parting tool 1 1/4'' on the flat side. Never will either.

Bought my thin HSS blank from McJings. Next day delivery. Have been using it for years.

Well done Bob - looks enough for a week or 2 of fun.

Bruce

Have bought a number of toys from Carbetic. Had a problem with a Woodfast lathe and the service was excellent. I'm only an hour from Brisbane so that's a plus when service is needed. Their small...

Black wattle with some silver ash contrasts may be OK.

Bruce

Well saved Amos. It seems that Timberbits has the M3 blanks in stock.

Bruce

Suggest you contact Sharp Plywood,Dual Ave., Warana.

I have n business interest in this firm but have used their product frequently.

Bruce

Gary Pye sells Thin and gap filling medium ca in 8 oz containers. Both these give good results on pens but lately I use the medium thickness more often. Be patient and allow each application to dry...

Thanks Neil,
The page that comes up after clicking on thumbnails is really an opaque grey, through which the original view can be seen.
Originally there ere no problems,but has been like this for...

Thanks Fred,
I'm not good with computers.
Can't enlarge any photos.
Using windows 7 with Internet Explorer.
Regards,
Bruce

When I try to enlarge Market Place Photos, a black page appears. Please advise what I'm doing incorrectly.
Thank you,
Bruce

By setting table saw to just over half the depth required and VERY carefully setting fence to exactly half the width, make a cut the length of the board. Keeping the same side to the fence, end for...

Using decals is one method. Need to select blanks which allow contrasting print. Works OK for me.
Bruce

Drill Press does a fine job. I turned a 30mm round (about 40mm long) and then turned one end to about 15mm to fit the chuck.
Pretty cheap as well.

Bruce

Sorry the link did not work. I have NO computer ability at all. Airwave have continued to support Racal Respirators since Racal were sold to 3M.
Good luck.
Regards,
Bruce

I have been able to source all products for my Racal from Airwave America :-

www.AirwaveAmerica.com Email :- [email protected]

Found them excellent folk to deal with....

You should be able to find a No. 5 for that price Colin. Keep an eye on Ebay and markets in your area. I found a 5 1/2 in a market for $60, which has become an excellent user after a bit of work and...

Sounds like Tool Exchange - has a good website and very extensive stock.
Bruce

Skew arrived today. Probably much too good for my moderate skill level. Will fit a silver ash handle.
Thanks to all concerned.
Bruce crow400

I bought mine from The Sandpaperman. Excellent service as we receive from all nvendors advertising on this forum.
Bruce

Thank you to Humphrey & DJ. Already I see the photos.
Bruce

I have tried to view these photos. I was logged in but "you are not authorized to .....", appeared. This happens regularly and has spoilt my forum experience. Don't know how else to broach this...

G'day Skewturn,
All my pen blanks are drilled using a Jacob's chuck in the lathe. Irregular blanks are fairly easy to center by eye.
Regards,
Bruce

This really has become quite laughable. I do hope the errant skew beats the grim reaper.
Bruce

Reply to Skew enquiry would be nice.
Regards,
Bruce crow400

Just wondering when the skew might arrive.
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Having used the Maloof mix (with great satisfaction) I would suggest the following ;-
Mix only the amount needed so as to be using a 'fresh' mix.
Apply a number of thin coats to build the...

Interested in buying Super Jig. PM sent.
Bruce

Red Morrell burl may be useful. Vasticola burl is also a dark red. Both make lovely pens.
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I usually have 20 - 30 pens made which I give to friends and rellies. Would rather give away a nice EB (usually dressed in burl) than have some lovely chap offer $10 for it. Would have difficulty...

Could have an awkward moment if it jumped out og the chuck.

Reminds me of the problem I always have with Dayacom Americana pens. Hole bored with 11/32 inch bit, and it is always too small. Much use of rat tailed file and bad language. Might try EB size...

Back from the show and had a great time - bought some things and did a lot of walking. Really enjoyed the Forum Lounge and the coffee. Many thanks to Wendy and the other kind souls who made that...

Still need details of your bank account and postage costs.Thank you,
Bruce

Guidelines re stealing probably a little unclear.
Bruce