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Thanks Graeme, great advice.

Thanks Graeme, great advice.

Great, thank you, I'll send you a private message.

Hello everyone,

Long time since I've posted here.

Due to circumstances beyond anything I could imagine, I'm going to start selling a decent amount of my woodworking equipment and timber (mostly...

All sorted, thank you LGS, very much appreciated!

Hi all,

My daughters birthday is coming up on the 7th of October. She has specifically asked for a simple wood box with a lock on it. I can't make one myself because I don't have the resources...

Neil, it's unfortunate that you have reacted this way. Predictably so may I add. Understandably because you own these forums.

I've already taken one of your mods to task in the last 24 hours...

Peter, you have my full and unqualified support on this.

Great question smiife.

The AWTEX comment, in my 'opinion', is quite naive.

I've noticed, both here and Facebook, that the sense of 'camaraderie' seems to be dwindling. On all too many...

Nice work!

A very smart solution and probably one of the most cost effective and ingenious I've seen. The guy who posted this video also made another called "Using Live Video in Woodturning Projects".
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His conscience didn't allow him to fully block the entrance to the store.

I forgot to add he had a "Sanndringham Yacht Club" sticker on the front window.

Nice work, what timbers did you use?

Yeah, thought of that but didn't want to go as low as him. At the end of the day it's on private property and the council wouldn't have been able to do squat. I told the guys from Carbatec on the...

Yesterday (27th July) I witnessed one of the most blatant examples of selfishness and complete and utter disregard for those around them. After spending a little time at Carbatec Springvale I...

Wasn't too bad, took me a minute to do.

If it pleases you bench1holio (and I'm certain it will) I'll be at Phillip Island that weekend. It's a pity, because of this scheduling debacle I will miss the opportunity to network and connect...

We'll agree to disagree bench1holio. If you make a commitment to put on these shows then it is incumbent upon you to know what you're doing.

By the way, did you know UBeaut (the owner of these...

By the way, Impressive Exhibition have let rumour and innuendo spread the word that the Melbourne show has changed. To date I haven't received any correspondence and I'm on their mailing list. I...

Because of the date change Carroll's won't be attending this years Melbourne show. I've heard a few other exhibitors won't be attending either. Wonder what prompted the change? Impressive...

Awesome, great result!

I don't think it really matters, left or right. The best thing to do is make sure you don't place your lathe against a wall or anything. Your lathe can then be accessed both sides making the...

Hear, hear.

The more I look at this rule, the more I'm intrigued. What's the rationale behind this Mobyturns?

Yup, this should be an event free from controversy and egos. Hope it all goes well :)

When I had the same lathe I bought mine from CBC Bearings: http://www.conbear.com/. 99% of the time they'll have to order one for you. Hope there's one near you. If you can't, try some sort of...

Is there a 'hole', about 25mm diam at the back of the tailstock? If so, you could push out the live centre with a rod down the tailstock. If not, then I'm 'clueless'!

Awesome! Finished very nicely as well, well done :)

Interesting, thanks for going a step further. Why would you patent something that is already mass produced? Is it merely just an acknowledgment to the inventor or taken out for financial gain?

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Earlier today I was performing a Google search for plastics for templates and happened upon this:

http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6253812

It seems as though the patent has expired however I...

There are two main reasons metal heats up, direct heat (flame) and friction. If your tool is not sharp enough then essentially the blunt edge you are presenting to the timber is not 'cutting'...

Popped in today, great set up and good spread of various goodies for the punter. I'll be back :)

In situations like this I've used hot melt glue to mount the timber to a piece of pine mounted in a chuck with a live centre at the other end. That's if you're concerned about your fingers. You...

Maybe you wrote tongue in cheek however I certainly don't think being located in the Northern Suburbs is a con, especially for people like myself. Melbourne has been crying out for a northern...

I have some dry blackwood and jacaranda blanks. Also have some old red gum house stumps if you're interested. They're not exactly 70 square and most are 300 to 400mm long. Located in Bundoora,...

I would have loved to go on Saturday however I have previous commitments. I will turn up soon however just want to wish you all the best.

I think my tip would be to forget about it, that's the nature of Vic Ash, it'll split, splinter and generally not behave itself. If you're very keen then make sure your tools are sharp and sharpened...

The original link to Bruce Leadeatter's was a dead link. Try this: Bruce Leadbeatter.

+1 Cindy Drozda. I found the 2/3 or 1/3 principle works for proportion. Or, try reading up on the Golden Ratio for aesthetics or how things look to the eye :)

Absolutely. I originally thought he was using a paint scraper as an alternative skew!

Very skilful, I'd love to try this sort of thing.

Thanks for sharing :)

Turned out great Chuck. A slender finial is definitely the way to go.

Hmm, so if I turned something round I'm infringing on everyone's copyright? With lattice turning, who should give credit to whom, Hans Weisflog or Ken Wraight?

I don't see anything wrong with...

It seems to me that there are fingers being pointed here. If we're being asked to be honest and sincere with our work, wouldn't it be just as honourable to truthfully mention who the finger is being...

I'm pretty sure it's Redgum as well :)

My machinery is sitting in storage and it's been well over a year since I've flicked the switch on any of it. And I'm getting antsy. Does anyone know of any workshops, empty or otherwise, I can put...

Try Googling "heat resistant paint for shed". Plenty of options :)

Thanks Darrin, I hope your not getting too frostbitten as well :)

Thanks Mitch, hope you're keeping warm.

Thanks Tony.