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6th January 2024, 07:26 PM
Thread: Bottle stoppers
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I use a dab of mineral oil on the tap, I use the...
I use a dab of mineral oil on the tap, I use the tap in cordless drill and pre drill about twice the depth needed.
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3rd September 2023, 12:24 PM
Thread: finally made a board. / trivet
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Well the board still looks good with the hard...
Well the board still looks good with the hard Shellac.
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17th June 2023, 11:13 PM
Thread: Spindle steady for lathe.
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With the amount of balusters I turn the bearings...
With the amount of balusters I turn the bearings that came with the wheels are not designed for the prolonged and high rpm so I bought sealed nachi quest bearings from engineering place.
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11th June 2023, 12:22 PM
Thread: Spindle steady for lathe.
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3 wheels is counter productive on balusters, 2...
3 wheels is counter productive on balusters, 2 wheels can be set with the lathe running.
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11th June 2023, 12:11 PM
Thread: Spindle steady for lathe.
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I have a 2 wheel steady for spindle turning,...
I have a 2 wheel steady for spindle turning, Rollerblade wheels with upgraded bearings having the wheel behind and Finished oak dowel - YouTube works well.
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10th April 2023, 12:44 PM
Thread: face shield
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I had a dustmaster unit, good unit, you can...
I had a dustmaster unit, good unit, you can still get filters through Blackwoods and ebay.
They run on 3 D size rechargeable batteries, it cost me $75 to replace them last time.
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10th April 2023, 12:40 PM
Thread: face shield
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Just had a look on Facebook market place and the...
Just had a look on Facebook market place and the Adflo welding helmet packs are fairly cheap, but might need new battery packs?
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10th April 2023, 11:35 AM
Thread: face shield
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I have the 3M Versaflo, work bought it for me....
I have the 3M Versaflo, work bought it for me.
They do come up secondhand from time to rime, I picked up a secondhand complete Versaflo face sheild for $50 never been used.
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20th November 2022, 12:47 PM
Thread: wood turning smocks
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When I started turning the boss supplied Vee neck...
When I started turning the boss supplied Vee neck collared shirts, silly idea. Shavings straight in the shirt.
I did manage to get a teknatool smock which is similar to a chemist smock.
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11th August 2022, 09:46 PM
Thread: Taylor clamping system
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SOLD: Interested pm sent
Interested pm sent
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29th June 2022, 12:58 PM
Thread: I give up - what is it?
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Very handy the o'le cup chuck , don't make the...
Very handy the o'le cup chuck , don't make the taper to steep.
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28th June 2022, 12:02 AM
Thread: TURNING BLANKS (Free)
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DONE: Hi snowgum, I'll be in wollongong Thursday, If...
Hi snowgum, I'll be in wollongong Thursday,
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12th June 2022, 01:05 PM
Thread: Slip stones
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The sandpaper man had some Norton ones.
The sandpaper man had some Norton ones.
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6th November 2021, 02:49 PM
Thread: Turning jiggers
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My verniers have been rounded over for decades,...
My verniers have been rounded over for decades, when comes to common sizes I use 5mm thick by 50mm wide flat bar and cut and file to diameter, pin gauges.
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29th August 2021, 09:18 PM
Thread: P&N chisel set
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From memory P&N made the box sets up to the mid...
From memory P&N made the box sets up to the mid 1990's, unlike other brands of box sets there is not one rubbish tool in the box.
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29th August 2021, 09:14 PM
Thread: P&N chisel set
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That's the bargin of the year. I bought a set...
That's the bargin of the year.
I bought a set like that for $200 last year, someone offered me $700 for it a day later, I declined the offer.
I now have a few sets of P&N turning tools.
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N.S.W. Mixed emotions having to part with shed...
Mixed emotions having to part with shed jewellery.
As you mentioned better to do it than leave it to someone else.
One of our club members had to do the same I bought a few things and also... -
8th August 2021, 11:05 AM
Thread: Incra 1000SE Mitre Gauge
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SOLD: I was waiting to see when the next westerly wind...
I was waiting to see when the next westerly wind was going to happen.
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7th August 2021, 04:37 PM
Thread: Incra 1000SE Mitre Gauge
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SOLD: Hi could I get a postage quote to 2541 please
Hi could I get a postage quote to 2541 please
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30th July 2021, 09:25 PM
Thread: Sheoak blanks
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SOLD: I'm to slow.
I'm to slow.
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23rd July 2021, 05:05 PM
Thread: Mystery lathe spindle attachments
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Surprisingly good holding power with the old cup...
Surprisingly good holding power with the old cup chuck I have a couple I use from time to time.
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6th July 2021, 03:12 PM
Thread: Alignment, how much does it matter?
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With turning long spindles like balusters and...
With turning long spindles like balusters and posts as long as you can get the timber to run true is doesn't matter about the centres being aligned.
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24th June 2021, 11:19 PM
Thread: New / Old Lathe Headstock Issue
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Are you sure it has the right size bearing? The...
Are you sure it has the right size bearing?
The older teknatools had no locking cir clip but different size bearings and a certain order for removal.
Makes it hard without a manual.
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20th October 2020, 09:16 PM
Thread: Vicmarc VL300 BED EXTENSIONS
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Yes, I've spoken to Vicmarc, thankyou. I...
Yes, I've spoken to Vicmarc, thankyou.
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18th October 2020, 07:01 PM
Thread: Vicmarc VL300 BED EXTENSIONS
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Vicmarc VL300 BED EXTENSIONS
I'm after some Vicmarc VL300 bed extensions for a 1998 model.
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18th October 2020, 06:56 PM
Thread: 1998 VL 300 question
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I'm going to ring Vicmarc tomorrow. I was...
I'm going to ring Vicmarc tomorrow.
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18th October 2020, 06:53 PM
Thread: Repetition, and repeatability
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I use scratch, pencil gauges, depending on...
I use scratch, pencil gauges, depending on pattern as to weather I use callipers for measurements for diameters.
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17th October 2020, 05:44 PM
Thread: Board clamps
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N.S.W. Very interested, do you have all 10 still?
Very interested, do you have all 10 still?
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16th October 2020, 07:16 PM
Thread: 1998 VL 300 question
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1998 VL 300 question
Hi all, I just bought a vicmarc VL300, would anyone know what bed extensions will fit? And if anyone has any to sell?
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13th August 2020, 07:33 PM
Thread: M & M Williams
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Up the coast, in hiding.
Up the coast, in hiding.
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28th November 2019, 11:50 PM
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The teknatool I have has 1inch 10 thread The...
The teknatool I have has 1inch 10 thread
The outboard turning might be hard to come by. I have one but don't want to part with it. -
1st August 2019, 11:56 PM
Thread: Advice on Tool Rest Maintenance
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With cast or mild steel rests I draw file the top...
With cast or mild steel rests I draw file the top edge twice a year with a mill file it keeps them smooth
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1st August 2019, 11:51 PM
Thread: Pepper grinder mechanism recommendation
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Another good ceramic mechanism are the crank...
Another good ceramic mechanism are the crank handle mini grinders from pops shed, only down side was getting the imperial drill bits.
Crush grind are great too and the woodcut mill is also a time... -
1st August 2019, 11:42 PM
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I'm still spindle turning on a teknatool TL1000...
I'm still spindle turning on a teknatool TL1000 that I modified by putting a 1.8 metre bar for the bed.
Longer would be better as I do the odd post for staircases and verandah post.
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9th June 2019, 04:20 PM
Thread: Repeat Sizing tool
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I make pin gauges out of 3 to 5mm steel, I also...
I make pin gauges out of 3 to 5mm steel, I also bought a number punch so I know what the sizes are.
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19th September 2018, 09:32 AM
Thread: BONHAM SC assembly advice please
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One flaw of the Bonham chuck is no stop screw to...
One flaw of the Bonham chuck is no stop screw to stop it happening..
I have not been on here in a long while,
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16th September 2018, 06:55 AM
Thread: spindle question
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Yes it can be done, if you turn it in sections...
Yes it can be done, if you turn it in sections you could pre drill one and turn a pin to fit for gluing together, but you will need a long clamp once you get to the end gluing.
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12th February 2018, 01:30 PM
Thread: Long Tool Rest for Turning Spindles
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I draw file my toolrests at least once a year.
I draw file my toolrests at least once a year.
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12th February 2018, 01:28 PM
Thread: Long Tool Rest for Turning Spindles
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I get my tame metal worker to weld up the steel...
I get my tame metal worker to weld up the steel which consists of bright bar for the tool posts and 50 by 10 mm for the rest.
I'm turning on an old teknatool TL1000 stretched to 1.8 metres. I... -
7th February 2018, 05:08 PM
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I have turned a few for local spinners, if you...
I have turned a few for local spinners, if you wanted to send drawings with measurements. E.g the diameter of hole for shaft, diameter of disc's on ends and diameter of bobbins shaft.
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9th June 2017, 08:59 AM
Thread: balance jig
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When I made them I cut the disc drilled a hole in...
When I made them I cut the disc drilled a hole in centre, I then cut bandsawed shaft blank.
I then turned the shaft to a tough cylinder and sized shaft for whorl hole 7mm leaving a shoulder for... -
26th May 2017, 10:50 PM
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If it came with a comfortable handle it stayed,...
If it came with a comfortable handle it stayed, though most of my tools have handles I turned.
The most comfortable handle I bought was a P&N. -
26th May 2017, 10:45 PM
Thread: Query re Leady lathe info
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I have one, I have actually wedged the bed so I...
I have one, I have actually wedged the bed so I won't swing.
Some days I like the tailstock others I hate it. It's great when boring.
I don't regret buying it and it copes with all the turning I... -
26th May 2017, 10:40 PM
Thread: How many of us are there?
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When I did my apprenticeship in woodturning at...
When I did my apprenticeship in woodturning at lidcombe tafe there was 3 apprentice's including myself the rest of the class was some retired guys and some guys that could turn that wanted there...
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5th April 2017, 10:40 PM
Thread: extended teknatool
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It was ok doing the bearings $13 each at...
It was ok doing the bearings $13 each at engineering shop here and my trusty 6 tonne press. And 20 minutes
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5th April 2017, 02:44 PM
Thread: extended teknatool
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That would of been bare lathe price, they were...
That would of been bare lathe price, they were abit more in the late 80's till they changed models to the round twin bars.
I was lucky as I got chuck, chisels, drill chuck and other things with the... -
4th April 2017, 09:55 AM
Thread: turning some items
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I saw the shape on line, the red gum is abit...
I saw the shape on line, the red gum is abit chunky but will see how they go
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4th April 2017, 09:52 AM
Thread: extended teknatool
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Not many people like them these days because of...
Not many people like them these days because of the bed. But for 800 bucks where are you going to get a lathe this long:-D
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4th April 2017, 09:48 AM
Thread: extended teknatool
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I have some framing pine to put between floor and...
I have some framing pine to put between floor and bed if needs be. I used the headstocks to save having to get nuts welded in the end of steel bar for that silly bolt on foot.
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4th April 2017, 09:39 AM
Thread: extended teknatool
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That's where I did my apprenticeship, I remember...
That's where I did my apprenticeship, I remember we used about 8 metres of that big lathe.
I wanted to go longer but I was just using what I had on hand and had to get my tame metal worker to weld...