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You should look at joining the Sydney Woodturners Guild. Some of the Regions run classes for members who are beginners. You'll learn a lot and meet some nice people. Only costs $25 a year.

Have...

I thought it was only me.

I buy the 12 packs of pencils from the supermarket and have half a dozen or so at each machine in the shop plus a couple of hundred scattered around.

Still can't find...

The basic statement is probably correct. You can use a faceplate to mount a block of wood which you would turn into a jam chuck to hold a workpiece as you would with a scroll chuck.
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The engineer would actually describe the vessel as being at 50% capacity.

Another story with a naval theme concerns a ship passing through the straits of Gibraltar during WW2. The naval station on Gib sent a message "What Ship?", the reply was "What Rock?"

I have used the 'instant' flocking and find it unsatisfactory. It is hard to get a constant cover, the stuff is loose forever, it tends to stick to things put in the box and wears away very quickly....

Manufacture of chipboard and MDF is a continuous process, the boards are sawn as they come out of the press and the sawing takes place while the board is still moving. The Saw both cross-cuts and...

There was a carpenter in the jungle who seemed to spend most of his time hollowing out logs so he developed a tool with a wooden handle and 4 sharp prongs especially for the job.

One day, the...

I use a Heligrind sharpening jig for bowl and spindle gouges. Because of the design, the handle does not need to be swung left and right, the tool tip climbs up the wheel as it is rotated in the...

Thanks for that.

I'm not for a second begrudging the safety feature associated with the switch interlock system and will certainly put up with the inconvenience.

It's probably still more...

Your review was very informative, thank you.

Minor Question;
It seems that the router power switch must be in the OFF position in order to allow the shaft to be locked for changing bits. When...

The Sydney Woodturners Guild - Southern region are holding their annual Charity Craft Show on 27/28 October 2001.

This years event is to raise money for Assistance Dogs For Independance a Sydney...

The Sydney Woodturners Guild 'Woodturn 2002' is coming together quickly now with confirmation of guest turners and establishing the ticket price.

Event news is posted on the Guild site...

The Sydney Woodturners Guild have begun planning Woodturn 2002.

A news page has been established on www.sydneywoodturners.com.au to advise details.

Keith Jeeves
Sydney Woodturners Guild

The Sydney Woodturners Guild have begun planning Woodturn 2002.

A news page has been established on www.sydneywoodturners.com.au to advise details.

Keith Jeeves
Sydney Woodturners Guild

The Sydney Woodturners Guild now has a permanent site at;

<a href="www.sydneywoodturners.com.au">www.sydneywoodturners.com.au</a>

Keith Jeeves
[email protected]

The Sydney Woodturners Guild now has a permanent site at;

www.sydneywoodturners.com.au

Keith Jeeves
[email protected]

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