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Very nice work Ern. Love the bowls.

Grizz.

I'll second that; more on the fishtails please. Also, I was thinking that a threaded join in the middle might be an interesting concept in the future. Allow the walking stick to be broken down for...

Dorac, love ya bully. They have to be one of the best breeds of dog around.


Grizz.

Very nice indeed Sam. You should be very proud of yourself and make sure you post more of your work.

Grizz.

Hi all,

Is anyone else having problems with the video from the Woodworking Channel? Keeps stopping and starting for me on the XP laptop and just won't work on my Linux box.


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Thanks Tex. That is one good router table. You have inspired me to make my own now. I was always putting it off because I didn't think I had the necessary skills yet to build my own. Yours has...

Ok, I know that this topic seems to be covered extensively in this forum, but I was watching the Router Workshop on the Woodworking Channel and noticed that their tables are very simple. No...

Thanks people, your comments are a great encouragement. To Rowie and Skew, out of the 4 hours, there was probably about 1 1/2 hours of sanding. Got some nasty digs that took a long time to get out...

Thanks all. Skew, my rotary sander doesn't really fit into a bowl of this size, so couldn't use it. The rings don't look quite so bad in real life though. And I know what you mean about the wood...

Yeh, good shape and all. Ok, I'm a duffer and forgot to attach the pics. Have reposted.

Grizz.

Hi all,

Another Osage Orange bowl. I think I must be getting better, this only took me about 4 hours. Any comments more than welcome.

Grizz.

Hi all,

Just anoher Osage Organe bowl. I think I must be getting better, this only took about 4 hours. Any comments more than welcome.

Grizz.

It's been pointed out before, but I'll do it again anyway. If someone really wants to get in, there is nothing you can do about it. BUT, the biggest problem would be the non-professionals. ...

Hi Lou,

Get a big dog, preferably one of the bull breeds, Bullterrier, American Stafforshire terrier etc. Good with kids and don't have to be savage, the scare the living daylights out of most...

Damn, that's a nice piece of work Hughie! Personally, I think the opening fits the shape and form well. Lovely finish too.

Grizz.

Hi Krank,

You've started on the slippery slope that will see you spending all you time either in your shed or on the forum. I know, cause I'm there already :D. My advice, in addition to others,...

Would filling the inside to the blank with wax do the trick?

Grizz.

Well, gave it a workout today. All I can say is, fantastic. I turned some kwilla which usually leaves me sneezing and a nose running fit to win the Boston marathon. No problems at all today. ...

Thanks Scooter, I'll chase that up. Sounds like a great idea.

Grizz.

It's mainly from the Shellawax finish when I'm turning. My shed glassess have got so many spots on them I can't see proberly anymore. The glad wrap idea sounds good though. I think I'll try it and...

Thanks Gumby. The biggest problem I've had with other things (like glasses), has been the spray when using finishes. I can't wait to try it out though.


Grizz.

Hi all,

I'm now the proud owner of the powered respirator (just waiting for initial battery charge before I start using it). Still on special at Bunnies in Wagga Wagga for $197. Just a quick...

Auld Bassoon and Gazaly, I've seen something similar with a spray can. But, gotta say, a super soaker takes the cake :D.

Grizz.

Thanks to everyone that has replied. I've done a bit of searching and found the Porter Cable 4210 which seems to be a reasonable price ($158 + postage). Anyone familiar with this? I want to be...

Thanks Gumby. I know these wouldn't be up to the same standards as the Gifkin or Leigh jigs, but do they do a reasonable job? I don't do a lot of dovetails or really need (have room for) a router...

Ok, this might sound like a silly question, but are then any dovetail jigs that don't require a router table to use?

Grizz.

I've got the bench top jointer from Carbatec and have used it quite a bit. I find that I can joint pieces up to about 1.2 m with no problems and, as I don't really have the shed space or need to do...

Thanks for all the nice comments. It helps when others in the know appreciate your work. A few answers: Skew, I used 5 min epoxy to fill the fracture lines (but I did let it set for a few days...

Hi all,

Just thought I'd show off the redgum platter I made for some friends. They gave me a nice slab and I decided to make this from it to say thanks. It's 35 cm in diameter and finished with...

Hi all,

The Boss and I have decided to have the floor of our lounge done in Big River spotted gum floating floor product. We are trying to finalise the package and considering the unfinished...

Hi all,

Just thought I'd show off the new pens I've turned. These were the click type kits from GPW, first time I've used them and they are great. All sanded to 600 grit then finished with...

Dan, that's one beutiful wood. Those planes look fantastic.

Grizz.

Before I go any further, I don't have any interest in the sites to which I am providing links :).

http://www.exoticwoodgroup.com/order_snakewood.htm

http://ajh-knives.com/xylo-2.html

May...

Yeh, would have been a good challenge. Froggie, can you give me an idea of postage costs to 2655 post code? I'll be sending you an order soon and would like to know the total cost.


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Picked up a Ryobi BJ at Bunnies the other day for about $73. Ozito was about $79. Height adjustment is a bit of a pain, but the price seemed right to me.

Grizz

TTIT and Stirlo,
When I first got my lathe, our little dog (Staffy Dachshund cross) used to sleep under it while I was turning. Couldn't find him one day untill he woke up and emerged from the...

From what I saw, they were bloody great! Enter them in a bigger exhibition, bet you'd do well.


Grizz.

Yeh, not a bad little town. But the whole area is a bit short on good tool suppliers :rolleyes:. Thank god for the internet eh?

Grizz.

Hey Groggy,

Try this one: http://www2.gol.com/users/nhavens/htmlfile/dt1-e.html
I thought it was pretty straight forward.

Grizz.

Hi all,
A friend at work wants me to make her a cutting board. I was thinking along the lines of 460mm x 350mm x 25mm out of some osage orange that I have. So far, no problems. To get fancy, I...

Thanks to all who replied. I'm thinking of a jointer and smoothing plane. Have been practicing with my Bailey/Stanley planes and like the finish and satisfaction of getting nice shavings. My...

Hi all,
I'd like your opinions on the Veritas and Lie-Nielsen planes please. Which is the better brand and, given the choice, which would you own?

Grizz.

All of the above. Also, I can't keep things flat and square when I'm working with wood :). But, I think the 2 biggest things are the solitude when turning and the people in this group.

Grizz.

I don't know what it is Ern, but you seem to be able to get drinking into just about any thread :). But seriously folks, would soaking timber in cheap whiskey make it more palatable and improve the...

Thanks Two-Words and Bodgy. Guess I'll just have to get busy and build my own table. Or would the Triton setup be a better option (other than cost that is)?

Grizz.

Ok, I know that I will probably get shot down in flames for this, :) but here goes anyway. Has anyone had or have any knowledge of the GMC router table available in Bunnings for $199? I've had a...

Sorry Tiger, for the life of me, I can't remember what they are called. If you take the tensioning handle off, you can see the front one and measure it's diameter. It's a little bit tricky getting...

Hi Tiger. It does help if you put the proper pin in the back hole. I had the same problem and fixed most of it by doing this. There was a thread in here about it some time ago but I can't remember...

Thanks guys. I posted those questions last night then started thinking (yeh, I know, I shouldn't do it 'cause it gives me headaches), these things are designed to suck not blow. But, I think I'm...

Hi all,

I've got 2 questions about dust collection: 1) Does anyone have any knowledge, experience etc about Sherwood FM-15 portable dust extractor?; 2) I've only got a couple of machines that...