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    Borers

    Hi Roger,

    Found this to work quite well, available from Bunnings.
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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.
    Could always turn them over I suppose but they are stickered down with threaded rod...
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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...
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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.

    Thanks Nev.
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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.
    Hope that give you an idea.
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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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    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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    Some nice slabs there. You will enjoy working...

    Some nice slabs there. You will enjoy working with it.
  9. 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.

    Regards,
    Nev
  10. 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.

    Regards,
    Nev
  11. 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
  12. 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....
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    Well done Vern, killing it again.....

    Well done Vern, killing it again.....
  14. 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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    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.
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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.

    Cheers Nev.
  17. 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.
  18. Thread: Jewellery Box

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    Thanks Angela.

    Thanks Angela.
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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...
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    Thanks everyone for those kind words, much...

    Thanks everyone for those kind words, much appreciated.

    Regards,
    Nev
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    Thanks Double D.

    Thanks Double D.
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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....
  23. 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
  24. Thread: More Lychee

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    Yes Fumbler, that would do the piece justice......

    Yes Fumbler, that would do the piece justice......
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
    Looks like I got my work cut out for me.....
  27. 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...
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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.

    Cheers.
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    Thanks Mapleman, Nicest wood I've seen In a...

    Thanks Mapleman,

    Nicest wood I've seen In a while...….
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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,
    Nev
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
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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.
    Very rare to see a CL...
  34. Thread: AWTEX sortie

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    Congratulations Powderpost, they look amazing.

    Congratulations Powderpost, they look amazing.
  35. 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.
  36. Thread: New mill

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    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...
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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...
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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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    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...
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    Hi Vern, Your design skills and craftsmanship...

    Hi Vern,

    Your design skills and craftsmanship are an inspiration.

    Cheers,
    Nev
  41. Thread: Timber ID

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    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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    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,

    Nev
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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...
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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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    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,...
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    Magnificent box, would like to know the finish...

    Magnificent box, would like to know the finish you used.

    Cheers.
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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.
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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.

    Cheers,
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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...
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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:
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