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17th January 2023, 01:28 PM
Thread: Wood borer, what do I do about it?
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Borers
Hi Roger,
Found this to work quite well, available from Bunnings. -
25th October 2021, 12:46 PM
Thread: Pin Hole Borers
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Cheers Rob, Had to respray the slabs as it is...
Cheers Rob,
Had to respray the slabs as it is difficult to penetrate the timber on the underside of the slab.
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23rd October 2021, 04:03 PM
Thread: Pin Hole Borers
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Pin Hole Borers
Over the years I have been having trouble with those pesky little pin hole borers chewing up my slabs that I have busted my gut to obtain.
Have tried a few methods but nothing seemed to work so rang... -
7th October 2021, 01:12 PM
Thread: Red and brown mallee burl
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N.S.W. Hi John, Have sent you a pm with those...
Hi John,
Have sent you a pm with those details.
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1st October 2021, 08:39 AM
Thread: Red and brown mallee burl
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N.S.W. Hi, not 100% sure but will be used mainly for...
Hi, not 100% sure but will be used mainly for turned items and jewellery boxes etc.
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30th September 2021, 01:24 PM
Thread: Red and brown mallee burl
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N.S.W. Hi, I would like to purchase 10kg of Red & 10kg...
Hi, I would like to purchase 10kg of Red & 10kg of Brown delivered to QLD postcode 4701 when available please.
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20th August 2020, 01:31 PM
Thread: Lucas Slabber Winch
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Thanks for the post. Sometimes it's the little...
Thanks for the post. Sometimes it's the little things that makes life easier. Looks like the go.
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28th April 2020, 10:50 AM
Thread: Bandsawing Budgerroo
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Some nice slabs there. You will enjoy working...
Some nice slabs there. You will enjoy working with it.
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23rd January 2020, 06:53 PM
Thread: Pedestal Bowl
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Thanks for your comments. You could apply a wax...
Thanks for your comments.
You could apply a wax over the top and buff it but I believe it doesn't need it, personal choice I suppose.
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23rd January 2020, 01:36 PM
Thread: Pedestal Bowl
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Thanks Artful, From what I have read, the tree...
Thanks Artful,
From what I have read, the tree is very hard to kill so the aboriginees believed that if it did die then it would be the finish of mankind.
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21st January 2020, 01:25 PM
Thread: Pedestal Bowl
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Hi Smiife, Thanks for your comment. Link...
Hi Smiife,
Thanks for your comment.
Link below for applying Livos Oil.
YouTube
Cheers Nev -
20th January 2020, 01:59 PM
Thread: Pedestal Bowl
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Pedestal Bowl
Turned up a pedestal bowl for my mates wifes 50th birthday.
Timber is Dead Finish and the finish is 4 coats of Kunos Oil. Bowl is sanded to 600 grit and rubbed with OOOO steel wool between coats.... -
17th December 2019, 01:50 PM
Thread: Pole-cabinet/box - Catch needed.
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Well done Vern, killing it again.....
Well done Vern, killing it again.....
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3rd October 2019, 12:17 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Hi Treecycle, I actually bought a 6mm router bit...
Hi Treecycle, I actually bought a 6mm router bit from Bunnings to do the rebate.
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3rd October 2019, 11:46 AM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Vern, and yes you are correct. Very...
Thanks Vern, and yes you are correct. Very thankful for the opportunity to acquire this timber as I love working with it.
Cheers Nev. -
1st October 2019, 09:21 AM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Cefn, I'll keep that advice in mind for...
Thanks Cefn,
I'll keep that advice in mind for the next one.
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1st October 2019, 09:20 AM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Crocy, Yes, they do and I bought them...
Thanks Crocy,
Yes, they do and I bought them from Timbecon.
Cheers Nev. -
20th September 2019, 07:39 AM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Angela.
Thanks Angela.
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20th September 2019, 07:38 AM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Hi Rex, The name was done by an engraver shop. I...
Hi Rex,
The name was done by an engraver shop. I tried a couple of times but the result was prettyordinary. I know my limitations and have used the engraver before to do the name on her sisters box... -
5th September 2019, 02:38 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks everyone for those kind words, much...
Thanks everyone for those kind words, much appreciated.
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5th September 2019, 02:34 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Thanks Double D.
Thanks Double D.
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2nd September 2019, 02:44 PM
Thread: Jewellery Box
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Jewellery Box
Hi All,
Attached are a few images of a jewellery box I was asked to make for my mates daughters 21st birthday. She is no 22..... https://www.woodworkforums.com/images/smilies/sad/shock.gif.... -
20th May 2019, 10:55 AM
Thread: More Lychee
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Hi Neil, Yes, I found that also. Shame it...
Hi Neil,
Yes, I found that also. Shame it doesn't stay the same colour when you first mill it.
Cheers Nev -
8th May 2019, 01:49 PM
Thread: More Lychee
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Yes Fumbler, that would do the piece justice......
Yes Fumbler, that would do the piece justice......
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6th May 2019, 01:59 PM
Thread: More Lychee
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More Lychee
Slabbed up some more Lychee over the weekend. Some really nice colours and grain in this log. Can only think that this tree has better colour than the last due to the soil it was growing in.
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27th April 2019, 12:03 PM
Thread: Lychee slabs
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Yes, I heard also that a woodturning demonstrator...
Yes, I heard also that a woodturning demonstrator had trouble turning this timber. Was thinking more of using it in furniture of some kind.
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26th April 2019, 11:15 AM
Thread: Lychee slabs
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Lychee slabs
Hi Folks,
Dusted off the Stihl 090 and gave her a workout on a Lychee log that I acquired from my neighbour.
Found the timber to be quite dense but has some beautiful grain and colours when... -
8th April 2019, 01:31 PM
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Boxes look great. Can I ask what your preferred...
Boxes look great.
Can I ask what your preferred finish will be for these boxes please?
I am currently in the process of making a jewelry box and looking for ideas.
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24th October 2018, 02:05 PM
Thread: Maple Silkwood
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Thanks Mapleman, Nicest wood I've seen In a...
Thanks Mapleman,
Nicest wood I've seen In a while...…. -
16th July 2018, 01:47 PM
Thread: 20% moisture camphor slabs storage
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Hi Qwertyu, I have my camphor slabs up against...
Hi Qwertyu,
I have my camphor slabs up against a wall with a sticker between them, slabs are approx. 3" thick with no problems.
Regards,
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28th June 2018, 03:51 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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15th May 2018, 10:06 PM
Thread: April/May 2018 - PRIZE DRAW # 123
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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23rd April 2018, 10:00 PM
Thread: Butterfly matching Camphor Laurel
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Thanks for the pics Mapleman, can see a few faces...
Thanks for the pics Mapleman, can see a few faces in those slabs.
Have been an admirer of your posts over the years.
Absolutely luv the grain and colours you get in CL.
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21st June 2016, 09:44 PM
Thread: AWTEX sortie
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Congratulations Powderpost, they look amazing.
Congratulations Powderpost, they look amazing.
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28th January 2016, 09:36 PM
Thread: Another box.
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Hi Tas, Love the timber and workmanship in this...
Hi Tas,
Love the timber and workmanship in this box, thanks for posting. -
New mill
Hi all,
Haven't posted in a while as I have been busy fabricating and testing a new mill based on the Norwood Portamill design.
A few modifications were made after the initial trial namely the... -
12th August 2015, 03:00 PM
Thread: 21st Birthday Present
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Thanks Hungry, Yes I forgot to mention the...
Thanks Hungry,
Yes I forgot to mention the finish. The Yarran is a very dense timer and sands very well. I sanded the entire box to 400 grit and gave it 4 coats of 50% lacquer while wet sanding to... -
11th August 2015, 09:36 PM
Thread: 21st Birthday Present
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Thanks for the feedback regarding the feet,...
Thanks for the feedback regarding the feet, photographs and the internals of the box. The actual layout of the internals was at the request of the recipient but will explore other options in future...
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11th August 2015, 10:17 AM
Thread: 21st Birthday Present
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21st Birthday Present
Hi all,
A friend of mine's daughter asked me to make her a jewellery box when she was 19 and now she will be 21 in 4 weeks time. I told her it would take me a while but I'm sure she didn't think... -
25th June 2015, 10:29 PM
Thread: Jewellery cabinet/box
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Hi Vern, Your design skills and craftsmanship...
Hi Vern,
Your design skills and craftsmanship are an inspiration.
Cheers,
Nev -
Timber ID
Hi Folks,
Another timber identification to tantalise your taste buds.
This piece was picked up at the local dump in Rockhampton.
I would classify it as a semi-hardwood with a nice tight grain.
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12th March 2015, 01:56 PM
Thread: Stihl won't start
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Thanks for your input malb, I will certainly be...
Thanks for your input malb, I will certainly be giving this information to the mechanic as well.....
Cheers,
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11th March 2015, 01:58 PM
Thread: Stihl won't start
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Thanks for your reply BOBL, The air filter in...
Thanks for your reply BOBL,
The air filter in the saw is virtually brand new & quite clean.
The saw runs well when upright, but I did notice a bit of fuel leaking when it was on its side & I'm... -
10th March 2015, 08:50 PM
Thread: Stihl won't start
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Thanks for your reply Rob, A coupe of things I...
Thanks for your reply Rob,
A coupe of things I forgot to add in my original post, that being:
1. I replaced the spark plug
2. The retired mechanic replaced the rings (not the piston)
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10th March 2015, 02:24 PM
Thread: Stihl won't start
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Stihl won't start
Hi all,
You may remember a while back I posted a thread about a Stihl 090 which was given to me for use as a slabbing saw.
Well I tracked down a retired mechanic who replaced the piston,... -
4th November 2014, 10:34 PM
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Magnificent box, would like to know the finish...
Magnificent box, would like to know the finish you used.
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18th October 2014, 10:47 AM
Thread: Yet another box
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Thanks Vern, I think it was by good luck...
Thanks Vern,
I think it was by good luck rather than good management.
Nev. -
17th October 2014, 01:37 PM
Thread: Yet another box
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Hi Neil, The edges of the box were stained and...
Hi Neil,
The edges of the box were stained and thanks for the comments.
PM sent with contact details.
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16th October 2014, 09:19 PM
Thread: Yet another box
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Yet another box
Hi all,
Have been a bit quiet of late as far as producing anything worthwhile off the lathe, however thought I would post a few pictures of a small box I made for a young lady at work who will be... -
3rd July 2014, 01:49 PM
Thread: Box . . . like . . . ish!!!!
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Fantastic work Vern, you are definetly in the...
Fantastic work Vern, you are definetly in the master craftsman category in my opinion.:2tsup: