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16th January 2024, 02:08 PM
Thread: Mini lathe Design
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I agree with Peter, centre of gravity must be low...
I agree with Peter, centre of gravity must be low for stability and safety.
Even if the lathe is used only for light work, any imbalance, coupled with centrifugal force at speed, will be far more... -
30th January 2023, 09:59 AM
Thread: Mirka Abranet 70 x 198 Sanding Sheets
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N.S.W. I'd like to buy 1 lot of 150 and 1 lot of 180 grid
David,
I'd be interested in 1 lot each of 150 & 180 grid.
I'll pm my address
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9th October 2022, 04:34 PM
Thread: Carbatec BAS-250C 10” Bandsaw for sale
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SOLD Carbatec BAS-250C 10” Bandsaw for sale
1.6Amps
0.2Kw
1260rpm
Sold with User manual, all accessories and a couple of spare blades.
Some surface rust on table as seen in photo.
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4th January 2022, 08:21 PM
Thread: New Guinea raintree slab
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SOLD: Hi, I'll take it, if it is available. I live...
Hi,
I'll take it, if it is available.
I live in Castlemaine and will prefer to pick up from Williamstown. PM me to arrange time.
Cheers,
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7th October 2021, 07:52 AM
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Thanks Neil. Your comment matches my thoughts,...
Thanks Neil. Your comment matches my thoughts, just wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything.
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6th October 2021, 10:08 AM
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Tru-Grind jig and Sherwood 8in Slow Speed Bench Grinder - which side?
Hi all,
I've just taken delivery of a Sherwood 8" slow speed bench grinder to replace my old 6" Aldi grinder. As a mainly bowl and Platter turner, I use a Tru-Grind jig for sharpening gouges, and... -
18th July 2021, 06:33 PM
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West System works very well.
West System works very well.
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14th July 2021, 10:45 AM
Thread: Vicmarc Bowl Jaws for VM90/100 (285mm)
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SOLD: Sold
Sold
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12th July 2021, 01:05 PM
Thread: Vicmarc Bowl Jaws for VM90/100 (285mm)
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SOLD: Vicmarc Bowl Jaws for VM90/100 (285mm)
I've got a set of Vicmarc Bowl Jaws for VM90/100 - Max: 285mm, for sale.
New price: $128.
Sell for: $90. to be collected from Castlemaine Victoria, or can be posted at buyers expense.
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11th July 2021, 04:51 PM
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Cheers Neil, All the above, and I know the...
Cheers Neil,
All the above, and I know the follow-up service at CWS... Decision made.
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9th July 2021, 03:07 PM
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SOLD: LATHE IS SOLD. (not sure how to edit the thread) ...
LATHE IS SOLD. (not sure how to edit the thread)
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9th July 2021, 11:57 AM
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Any opinions? "Sherwood 350x510mm Induction EVS Vs. Woodfast 305x510 induction EVS"
Hi,
Ive just sold my trusty Woodfast M408H and for the sake of "body preservation", I'll explore turning of smaller things...
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7th July 2021, 06:04 PM
Thread: Woodfast M408H for sale in Marketplace
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Woodfast M408H for sale in Marketplace
Woodfast M408H for sale in Marketplace.
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7th July 2021, 04:10 PM
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SOLD: Woodfast M408H/M408S For Sale in Castlemaine Victoria.
Regretfully, for health reasons I decided to sell my faithful Aust made, Woodfast M408H (or S?). 497600497601497602497603497605497606497608497609It is in very good working order and will be sold with...
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20th December 2020, 09:39 AM
Thread: problem with finish cuts
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Thanks for the comments and advice
The answers always center on patience... and some technique. As many others, I am patient with all but myself :no:
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19th December 2020, 09:59 AM
Thread: problem with finish cuts
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problem with finish cuts
For the past month or two, I’ve been having trouble getting good surface with finish cuts on my shallow Blackwood bowls, especially at the end grain. (I tried to photograph, but it is too subtle for...
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8th October 2020, 09:29 AM
Thread: Selling work online
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A link for those who consider or begin selling their work
Hi,
Just a thought that this link may be useful to those who are just thinking about selling their work:
CRAFT TO CONSUMER — Craft Victoria
cheers,
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7th October 2020, 04:24 PM
Thread: Selling work online
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Selling work online
This started with a late response to Neil's recent thread: Six months without a single sale! My experience is purely that of a hobby bowl and platter turner, and the few sales I made through local ...
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7th October 2020, 10:02 AM
Thread: Six months without a single sale!
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A write-up or a thread about selling online is a...
A write-up or a thread about selling online is a great idea. There must be a lot of experience & wisdom out there.
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6th October 2020, 08:09 PM
Thread: Six months without a single sale!
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Online selling - thoughts? experience?
A late response to the original post, my experience is purely that of a hobby bowl and platter turner, and the few sales I made via local central Vic craft shops have dried out.
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28th July 2020, 01:30 PM
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Thanks for your thoughts. I felt there was some...
Thanks for your thoughts. I felt there was some conflict in the bowl, but couldn't put my finger on it. Your comments rang true and this is what it looks like after a bit of shaving....
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27th July 2020, 08:26 PM
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Thanks Lyle, I agree with your comment about the...
Thanks Lyle,
I agree with your comment about the foot, because the wood was so soft I felt I had to retain a heavy foot to secure the piece in the chuck, and then had nothing to hold on to at the... -
27th July 2020, 11:22 AM
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a small natural edge, spalted Silver Poplar bowl
Hi all,
I've just finished a small natural edge bowl in spalted Silver Poplar (the actual bowl is about 14cm in diameter).
Turning it was quite demanding, the wood was so soft and I really... -
21st July 2020, 03:40 PM
Thread: Fine cracks in Gidgee
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Thanks Tony, That piece of gidgee is as dry as...
Thanks Tony, That piece of gidgee is as dry as can be. I've got it with a box of odds & ends from a late turner's estate, some 6 or 7 years ago.
Time for coffee grounds and super glue...
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21st July 2020, 03:33 PM
Thread: Fine cracks in Gidgee
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Thanks Mobyturns, I've noticed that & will take...
Thanks Mobyturns, I've noticed that & will take care.
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20th July 2020, 09:37 PM
Thread: Fine cracks in Gidgee
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Thanks Crocy, I was afraid someone would say...
Thanks Crocy,
I was afraid someone would say that. would have been easier to learn I did something wrong and then do it right...
regards,
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20th July 2020, 03:00 PM
Thread: Fine cracks in Gidgee
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Fine cracks in Gidgee
Hi all,
I've got hold of a couple of precious pieces of Gidgee. My first attempt was a small natural edge bowl, and it got me worried.
As the photos show, some fine hairline cracks formed.
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10th July 2020, 09:39 AM
Thread: Woodturning Package
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VICTORIA Thanks Russell, I now recognize the model and it...
Thanks Russell,
I now recognize the model and it is a little small for me (bowls & platters).
I wish you good luck selling. It seems a good package.
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9th July 2020, 02:01 PM
Thread: Woodturning Package
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VICTORIA Hi Russell, How old is the lathe? I can't find...
Hi Russell,
How old is the lathe? I can't find information about this model.
Can you provide the specs?
Cheers,
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2nd June 2020, 07:52 PM
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VICTORIA I'd take them if you are willing to to take $100....
I'd take them if you are willing to to take $100.
I'm not really interested in the short 160mm handles and will be happy to leave them behind.
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28th May 2020, 05:30 PM
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Cheers Fryers
Cheers
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27th May 2020, 10:48 PM
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Hi Dave, I'd be interested in the Woodman 14”...
Hi Dave,
I'd be interested in the Woodman 14” bandsaw BA-214M, subject to its condition (I'd like to have a look at it), and if you are willing to take $250 for it.
I am based in Castlemaine and... -
15th May 2020, 05:22 PM
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Gone to a better home! Fryers
Gone to a better home!
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15th May 2020, 03:13 PM
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I'd be happy to box it up or down. Consider it...
I'd be happy to box it up or down. Consider it yours.
Send me a private message for arrangements.
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15th May 2020, 01:06 PM
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1 gallon Cactus juice and Activator for grabs
I had the good intention to build a vacuum chamber and stabilized some wood.
About 6 months ago, I bought a gallon of cactus juice and the appropriate activator and, moved no farther with the... -
24th April 2020, 11:14 AM
Thread: which Vicmarc chuck is this?
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Thanks D.J, I believe you are right. Cheers,...
Thanks D.J,
I believe you are right.
Cheers,
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23rd April 2020, 10:45 PM
Thread: which Vicmarc chuck is this?
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Thanks for your response Mobyturns. VM90 specs...
Thanks for your response Mobyturns. VM90 specs are: 96mm diameter. My chuck is 138mm diameter and also a lot heavier. although both operate with 2 tommy-bars.
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23rd April 2020, 05:50 PM
Thread: which Vicmarc chuck is this?
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which Vicmarc chuck is this?
Hi All,
I have this 138mm in diameter vicmarc chuck that came with an old vicmarc vl200 I bought 2nd hand some years ago. The lathe has long gone to a new home. I kept the chuck and it is a good... -
21st April 2020, 02:58 PM
Thread: Blackbutt burl bowl....
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Very nice work. Beautiful bowl and finger...
Very nice work. Beautiful bowl and finger retention is always a definite bonus.
Love it.
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23rd February 2020, 09:50 AM
Thread: English Yew trouble
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Thank you all that responded. I believe my piece...
Thank you all that responded. I believe my piece of Yew was a dud, probably decayed enough to give trouble, not enough to show on inspection.
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15th February 2020, 08:53 AM
Thread: English Yew trouble
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Well Smiife, that's another worthy thought, for...
Well Smiife, that's another worthy thought, for turning softer wood like the Yew. I wonder what sort of finish I'd get when hollowing end grain. I guess I'll find out next time.
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13th February 2020, 10:31 PM
Thread: English Yew trouble
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Hi Smiife, I may just do that (glue a false foot...
Hi Smiife,
I may just do that (glue a false foot for mounting). But the feet I turned were the same size and shape I turn every day without any problems, except it seems with English Yew. The gap... -
13th February 2020, 09:50 AM
Thread: English Yew trouble
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English Yew trouble
Hi All,
Has anyone turned English Yew? I've tried... twice :~:no::~, and twice I lost it. Literally.
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12th February 2020, 05:05 PM
Thread: Just one more pass........!×÷=$#@
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Thanks Tony, It is nice to have my work...
Thanks Tony, It is nice to have my work appreciated & I will post the occasional photo.
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11th February 2020, 09:43 AM
Thread: Just one more pass........!×÷=$#@
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Hi Smiife, I enjoy turning winged bowls of all...
Hi Smiife,
I enjoy turning winged bowls of all shapes (not very well), With a fair bit of practice I now have a simple approach that seems to work for me. I fix the timber to a face plate and then... -
5th November 2019, 02:17 PM
Thread: Spalted Silver Poplar
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Spalted Silver Poplar
A couple of years ago, a local Landcare group cleared a rather gorgeous, mature silver poplar forest in a creek-bed at the entry to our town, and planted indigenous trees and shrubs in its place. I...
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5th September 2019, 01:33 PM
Thread: Texturing on a budget
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A different kind of texture, a little like...
A different kind of texture, a little like driftwood, can be achieved by holding/pressing a drill mounted wire-brush wheel, spinning in opposite direction against the piece on the lathe, both running...
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28th May 2019, 04:18 PM
Thread: Woodfast Woodlathe Model MC908 - Manual
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Woodfast M908 / M908S Manual
Not sure if you found the manual. I tried to attach it here as a PDF file.
Cheers,
Fryers
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6th April 2019, 02:24 PM
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VICTORIA Lathe has been SOLD.
Lathe has been SOLD.
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27th March 2019, 08:28 AM
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Vicmarc VL200, Long Bed, 6 Speed - Castlemaine Vic - in woodwork tools & machinery
Vicmarc VL200 for sale in Castlemaine, Victoria - in woodwork tools & machinery.