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Just in case there's someone out there that misunderstood what I was asking for and is able to assist me I have added a pic.
Sorry, I should mention again I would like this out of Huon Pine.
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PM replied underfoot, hope you get it.

Dills.

Thanks anyway Whittling, here's hoping someone can assist.

Thanks Whittling, so the term I'm looking for is "in the round" & yes that is preferred. I don't want to end up with a fluffy toy from the airport!!

Dills

Hi there, I have tried searching for "Houn Pine" animals but too many results come up. I am wanting to take a couple of Houn Pine animal carvings to the USA with me as a gift. A kangaroo, Tassie...

Thanks for that Oddjob1, I will give it a go.

Dills.

Hi, has anyone had success thinning out aquadhere? I have litres that has gone a bit gluggy. Searching has not come up with any answers.

Dills

Great post , great research. This topic has certainly generated some interest, it has more than answered my initial query.

Dills.

Getting back to the fact I have to alter the profile of my gouge, An experienced turnner once told me not to waste metal, alter it as you need to sharpen. This may take some time....lol.

Dills.

Hi Shedhand, I am sure you will have a bit of fun with this lathe, mostly only good for spindle work. I sold one just like it in better nick not long ago for the best price of $130.00. As I said you...

Thanks , you know, I searched you tube for this data and could not find it, it is fairly clear how it is meant to be.:2tsup:

Dills.

Thanks for the advice peoples, looks like I need to totally change the profile including the 45 degree edge.

At the moment I get most of my cut from the sides and only rubbing from the bottom. I am sharpening it all but only using two thirds.

Thought I would put a pic or two of what I have.
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Hi all, can someone post a pic of what a well ground roughing gouge looks like. I am struggling with what needs to be where ie is it meant to be square if you get my drift....

Dills.

Mildly impressed, I love little draw boxes. I can't get a handle on the size of it, any dimentions for a bit of perspective.

I can see you are getting a buzz out of watching the kids play with this piece of workmanship. Such a shame though. Some old salt would love to have one of these hanging on his wall.

Dills.

The tool is just a router, hand held or set up in a table. The 19 mm straight bit is perfect for the T&G floor boards. I think you are refering to the cost of a router verses making a frame for your...

Hi there Scott, if you are just going to make a simple box and you are going to use T&G flooring (19mm) don't worry about making a frame, waste of wood & $, besides it will eat into your inside...

I share your grief shipman, I have a Jet 15" and almost from the outset I was not able to tighten the height clamps enough to secure the bed. Without looking into it too much the machine has me...

Do not, I repeat, do not let any grubby little hands on this project. This one goes straight to the pool room. Excellent effort. BTW, how many hours are we talking here?

dills.

As you may have already found out, knots that seem sound are not after a bowl or plate has been gouged. It is a tricky thing to take the turning to a point where the knot is still secure and you have...

Spotted gum is so under rated, you have used some nice pieces and the finish is natural. You are making some individual pieces, stick with what you like to do and don't stray back to the "norm"
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Hi steamboatbob, it's always good to get some advice and tips from others. Based on the examples of your work you are going to produce a quality item, keep the diary going, that in it's self is a...

Well done CP, one would like to think your actions would drag some sort of human decency out of Telstra but unfortunately we as customers are only numbers. (small fish in a big pond). As Enfield Guy...

Gee Martin, I have only been doing shift for 33 years, maybe that's what's wrong with me LOL.

Dills.

I am a "shift worker" working 12 hour shifts day & evening 7 till 7. however we also he day "shift" workers that attract penelties like me but they only work the 7am - 7pm. I think the definition...

I am finding it hard to write something without sounding like the other posts. The video clip in question has a band member in a tree with a koala near by. They knew what they were doing but back...

Hi HP, I too am a late bloomer in relation to working with wood and originate from the south end of the Island. Good luck with your choosen field in woodworking. This forum does offer swaggs of...

Both keys are the same, the locksmith at work had a clean out. The Orb's will run out soon enough but at the moment it's the least complicated to route.

Dills.

Seeing you are un familiar with shellac a good timber oil would also do the trick. You are getting messed about here a bit aren't you. LOL.

Dills.

It's not just this accident, but this is the most recent that has rocked us all. There has to be a radical change to curb the sensless loss of life. I know there must be pro's & con's against speed...

Hi JillB, "pictures are worth a thousand words" you know what they say. Seeing the fence as it is I aggree with Enfield Guy, a couple of coats of shellac will do the trick. This will bring out the...

It would take me four times as long to stuff that up. :doh: Good watch, thanks.
Dills

If you have used a KD timber for the jig and it is indoors my advice would me nothing, keep it out of sunlight and it should be fine. Paint on machined surffaces is never a good idea. BTW, what...

Hi all, I have been routing a key into the work I do for family and friends. This way they know it's mine. It's interresting when a people visit each other and they see the key in their piece. Anyone...

As you state colburge, it looks solid. Appears to be a bench model, does it come with a stand. Blades are fairly universal so that should not be an issue. you should have a look at the wheels the...

If you can hide the nails the way you have, using them is not an issue. BTW, very nice project, do you have plans of it or it's straight out of the head.

Dills.

Good luck with the lathe selection wolften, my only advice is stay away from the home made types. Get something that will have interchangable accessories.

Hi there forum members, I'm new here and fairly keen to look around and learn. I do have a question right off the chopping block. I have a stack of rough sawn Blackwood timber of various sizes that I...