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19th January 2019, 10:32 PM
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I've turned a bit of Cocos Palm, and Bangalow...
I've turned a bit of Cocos Palm, and Bangalow Palm with some success. Usually only the lower 1m or so of the trunk is solid through the centre - above that it tends to get a bit soft and 'stringy'. ...
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28th December 2018, 05:57 PM
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A good friend brought, then sold a VL175 earlier...
A good friend brought, then sold a VL175 earlier in the year - a little older than the one you have - well looked after but not as pristine as yours. The price - $2250. So, on that basis, I'd think...
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4th August 2018, 08:56 AM
Thread: which finish for turned bowls?
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my preferred finish is Kunos Oil.
my preferred finish is Kunos Oil.
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14th April 2018, 11:34 PM
Thread: Maleny Wood Expo 2018
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I'll be there sometime over the weekend, hope to...
I'll be there sometime over the weekend, hope to catch up . . .
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13th December 2016, 11:06 PM
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Thank you David for your kind and encouraging...
Thank you David for your kind and encouraging words. I'd be tickled pink having anyone say nice things, but from someone so highly skilled and widely regarded, that's a 'wow' for me.
Regards
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8th December 2016, 07:54 AM
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Jeff Fraser
Jeff Fraser
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7th December 2016, 10:35 PM
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Spoons Gallery in Australian Woodworker Magazine
The current issue of the Australian Woodworker Magazine has a Gallery page featuring a selection of some of my better spoons.
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2nd August 2016, 03:26 PM
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Portland International Airport (PDX) Carpet Spoon
Recently a fellow spoonmaker friend of mine from France flew into Portland and like so many before him, he took and posted a photo of his feet on the Portland Airport carpet.
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13th June 2016, 11:02 AM
Thread: she-oak/casuarina NSW advice
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The challenge for me when sanding green wood is...
The challenge for me when sanding green wood is that it clogs the sandpaper so quickly. My approach was to let the top layer of wood dry a bit then sand again. I guess you could continue the sanding...
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12th June 2016, 10:09 PM
Thread: she-oak/casuarina NSW advice
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Hi Faulko, I scored some coastal sheoak earlier...
Hi Faulko,
I scored some coastal sheoak earlier in the year - the tree had been down for a short time but was still pretty green.
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9th June 2016, 02:16 PM
Thread: Coral Outcrop or Rock Pool
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nothing crappy about that piece of camphor -...
nothing crappy about that piece of camphor - lovely piece of wood, beautifully turned and carved to make the most of it.
well done
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7th June 2016, 06:19 PM
Thread: Calling all Top End Woodturners
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WOODbTURNER is a Darwin local
WOODbTURNER is a Darwin local
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30th April 2016, 10:00 PM
Thread: Maleny 2016
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I'll be heading up the range tomorrow to have a...
I'll be heading up the range tomorrow to have a look and buy a few little treasures as well.
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29th December 2015, 09:18 PM
Thread: Christmas Turnings
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Hi Christos - the vase is approx 235mm high, the...
Hi Christos - the vase is approx 235mm high, the base is 59mm across, fairly solid by silky standards, so it sits there OK.
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27th December 2015, 10:14 PM
Thread: Christmas Turnings
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Thanks Alan, Just to clarify - no lathe work...
Thanks Alan,
Just to clarify - no lathe work done after drinking anything other than coffee.
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27th December 2015, 12:41 PM
Thread: Christmas Turnings
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Christmas Turnings
A bit of spare time on Christmas Day and Boxing Day - between the constant grazing, huge meals and social lubrication - so had a bit of quiet time in the shed and made a couple of trinkets . . . ...
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17th December 2015, 01:58 PM
Thread: burl jewelery box....
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lovely bit of turning Smiife, as always. Sweet...
lovely bit of turning Smiife, as always. Sweet bit of wood too.
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7th December 2015, 12:43 PM
Thread: Another Found Object
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Ahhhh, you hit the nail on the head there Allan.
Ahhhh, you hit the nail on the head there Allan.
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6th December 2015, 11:28 PM
Thread: Another Found Object
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Hi Smiife Same problem, 2 different solutions. ...
Hi Smiife
Same problem, 2 different solutions. The little challenges along the way make it interesting.
I like the mango bowl, should be a good looking piece when finished. The DO should give a... -
6th December 2015, 03:24 PM
Thread: Another Found Object
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Not such a bugger really Neil, the chisel...
Not such a bugger really Neil, the chisel sharpened up again OK, and the bowl has an unusual extra feature. Worth an additional $1, at least.
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6th December 2015, 11:23 AM
Thread: Another Found Object
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Another Found Object
Luckily I was getting to the last couple of final finishing passes when I heard the not unfamiliar tic, tic, tic, toc, toc, toc, bang, bang, bang, sounds. Turned the lathe off and I’d smoothed the...
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29th November 2015, 10:32 PM
Thread: More Spoons
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Thanks Kidbee I have small displays of my...
Thanks Kidbee
I have small displays of my spoons at a couple of galleries in the area -
* Artisans Gallery, Eumundi http://artisanseumundi.com/
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29th November 2015, 10:23 PM
Thread: More Spoons
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Thanks Simplicity, Gotta say that I had no...
Thanks Simplicity,
Gotta say that I had no interest in spoons either (mainly did woodturning) til asked to assist a learner carver source some wood and get started making a spoon. While helping her,... -
27th November 2015, 09:51 AM
Thread: More Spoons
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Thanks RV, I did try doing a conventional shape -...
Thanks RV, I did try doing a conventional shape - once. But I much prefer the odd and different.
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27th November 2015, 09:49 AM
Thread: More Spoons
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Thanks Phil The wood, for the most part, does...
Thanks Phil
The wood, for the most part, does play a lead role in the shape and design, and generally I find that when I follow the wood, I do get better results.
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26th November 2015, 09:17 PM
Thread: More Spoons
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More Spoons
A couple of the more interesting spoons I’ve made in recent months –
Camphor Laurel Spoon with a loop handle
Camphor Laurel Spoon with a small Red Cedar Spoon
Gardenia Spoon
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20th November 2015, 06:47 PM
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Thanks Angela - must have been the finish on it...
Thanks Angela - must have been the finish on it that made the difference.
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5th November 2015, 08:04 AM
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Thanks for that - for me, it's all about the...
Thanks for that - for me, it's all about the wood, and luckily I found a really nice piece.
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4th November 2015, 11:02 PM
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Thanks Smiife, love the positivity Jeff
Thanks Smiife, love the positivity
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4th November 2015, 07:02 PM
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Thanks guys - nice when a very modified plan...
Thanks guys - nice when a very modified plan comes together . . .
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3rd November 2015, 11:19 PM
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Mulberry Bowl that didn't go according to plan
I usually just lurk in the background but Smiffie's prompting encouraged me to post something. Thanks mate!!
Funny how things turn out sometimes. . . .
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15th October 2015, 06:38 PM
Thread: Mango Madness
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I can see you in the boardies Mapleman, a picture...
I can see you in the boardies Mapleman, a picture of sartorial elegance
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15th October 2015, 03:10 PM
Thread: Mango Madness
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I've gotta get over there and get some of that...
I've gotta get over there and get some of that gorgeous stuff - beautiful work Mapleman!
Should be able to make a swag of spoons from even just one slab
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just noticed a guy in Woombye advertising on...
just noticed a guy in Woombye advertising on gumtree with paulownia for sale
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15th September 2015, 05:44 PM
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No secret formulas or mystical ingredients for...
No secret formulas or mystical ingredients for this lazy boy, I just use
KUNOS Natural Oil Sealer #244foodsafe according to the manufacturer, easy application and outstanding results (IMO)
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30th August 2015, 06:26 PM
Thread: jacaranda platter....maybe !
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it has come up a treat Smiffie, your friend will...
it has come up a treat Smiffie, your friend will be well pleased
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25th August 2015, 09:21 PM
Thread: An experiment
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Lovely work - I particularly like the painted...
Lovely work - I particularly like the painted leaves one. I might have to have a crack at the technique myself
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26th June 2015, 04:25 PM
Thread: And I thought I went to extremes
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could have put a couple of extra logs across the...
could have put a couple of extra logs across the bonnet to help balance the load and distribute the weight front to back
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23rd June 2015, 12:09 AM
Thread: Mango Madness
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it just keeps getting better
it just keeps getting better
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21st June 2015, 10:17 PM
Thread: Mango Madness
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some really beautiful wood coming off the lucas...
some really beautiful wood coming off the lucas Mapleman, think I'll need to pencil in a trip over to Cedarton
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16th June 2015, 09:17 AM
Thread: Newbie to carving
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Carving tools for newbies
Hi Newbie. I would suggest that you join a Carvers' Group which has its own chisels so you become more aware of what type of chisels you would like to work with. Working on the tops of small boxes...
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15th June 2015, 09:50 AM
Thread: proxxon recipricating carver
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I brought my proxxon gear from Rob at - My...
I brought my proxxon gear from Rob at -
My Tool Store
P.O Box 210
Aspley
QLD 4034
Australia
Ph: 0411 605 726
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3rd May 2015, 02:45 PM
Thread: WA Timbers for Black Palm
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W.A.Swap 4 palm blanks ready to go . . . . . . Jeff
4 palm blanks ready to go . . . . . .
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30th March 2015, 10:23 AM
Thread: WA Timbers for Black Palm
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W.A.Swap turned this piece green to see how it might look ...
turned this piece green to see how it might look . . .
seemed to come up OK; worth perservering with?
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29th March 2015, 10:00 PM
Thread: WA Timbers for Black Palm
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W.A.Swap Willy, Sounds like a plan - I'll let you know...
Willy,
Sounds like a plan - I'll let you know how I go, and when it's cut and dried.
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29th March 2015, 02:04 PM
Thread: WA Timbers for Black Palm
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W.A.Swap "So, does anyone have any Black Palm, suitable...
"So, does anyone have any Black Palm, suitable for pen blacks they are will to swap (for far superior WA Timbers or burls) or sell?
Cheers
Willy"
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3rd March 2015, 10:42 PM
Thread: Spoons for my Bowls
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Thanks Tim and Ash Another couple of silky oak...
Thanks Tim and Ash
Another couple of silky oak spoons, from the same piece of timber.
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26th February 2015, 11:03 PM
Thread: Supplier of Camphor Laurel
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Might also be worth trying the - Camphor...
Might also be worth trying the -
Camphor Laurel Initiative
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24th February 2015, 11:22 PM
Thread: small bowl
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Hi Rod, Lots to like about the bowl. Helpful...
Hi Rod, Lots to like about the bowl. Helpful critique from the other guys - and my 2 bobs worth concerns the inside bottom of the bowl. My personal preference is for a nice graceful curved bottom,...
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12th January 2015, 09:51 PM
Thread: Spoons for my Bowls
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