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7th March 2019, 09:49 AM
Thread: Show us your 2019 Pen Swap
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Received my Swap from Gabriel, apologies for the...
Received my Swap from Gabriel, apologies for the tardy reply. It’s a beautiful mix of cast resin and Chittum (US) burl. Stunning. A nice collection of blanks sees me a happy camper.
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25th January 2019, 10:08 PM
Thread: Australia Day Pen Swap 2019 Registration
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Grommett/Australia/2pens/anywhere
Grommett/Australia/2pens/anywhere
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2nd April 2018, 09:52 PM
Thread: Show us your 2018 Australia Day pens
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Sturina pen swap
maybe this works.
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I don’t believe it! Twice!
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2nd April 2018, 08:26 PM
Thread: Show us your 2018 Australia Day pens
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Received my Swap from Sturina last week and have...
Received my Swap from Sturina last week and have been totally remiss in posting. It’s a beautiful sierra in a banksia nut and some blanks to play with. Now I will try to attach a pic. Wish me luck.
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4th March 2018, 11:27 PM
Thread: Red Cedar Pen
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Great result, you should be proud. Keep going.
Great result, you should be proud. Keep going.
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25th February 2018, 08:39 PM
Thread: Mesquite Burl Zen & Cigar
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Camphor laurel is also a weed but like mesquite...
Camphor laurel is also a weed but like mesquite is a great turning resource. Since we can’t unscramble the eggs we have to make the best use we can Of What we have.
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25th February 2018, 08:33 PM
Thread: His and Hers Wedding Set
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Very special.
Very special.
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25th February 2018, 05:58 PM
Thread: Show us your 2018 Australia Day pens
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Pen swap
Received my Swap from Terry. A nice collection of blanks some of Terry’s own casting. The pen is a kit new to me, called Spiritual purchased from the manufacturer in China, dressed in Camphor.
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21st January 2018, 10:23 AM
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N.S.W. PM sent
PM sent
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17th January 2018, 10:28 PM
Thread: Australia Day Pen Swap 2018 Registration
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As always look forward to this. australia/VIC...
As always look forward to this.
australia/VIC two pens
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3rd April 2017, 04:17 PM
Thread: Cheese Knife Handles
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I get my cutlery blades from Tassie Turning...
I get my cutlery blades from Tassie Turning supplies and sell the finished knife for $15. After commission, 15%, something for glue, finish, sandpaper and you must cost the blank, my guess would be...
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13th March 2017, 06:29 PM
Thread: Australia Day 2017 Show us your Pens!!
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Sticky: Pen Swap 2017
Received my Swap from Mickyv, aka Michael. A fine cigar in acrylic, a medium that defies me, and a bunch of blanks. There is one, Turkish Walnut, that is new to me and looks great.
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2nd March 2017, 10:36 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Amos you inspire
Amos
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24th February 2017, 12:18 PM
Thread: Australia Day 2017 Show us your Pens!!
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Sticky: My Swap from Bambam aka Michael arrived today. A...
My Swap from Bambam aka Michael arrived today. A great selection of NZ blanks and a fine Lucinda in Kauri.
Thanks for a second great Swap. What chance we get paired again next year?
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10th February 2017, 09:24 AM
Thread: Making A Yarn Bowl
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A knitter friend suggested that if the slot is in...
A knitter friend suggested that if the slot is in the side of the bowl, unlike Neil's, then you need to have the base wide and heavy to keep it stable.
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9th February 2017, 11:01 PM
Thread: Australia Day 2017 Show us your Pens!!
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Sticky: Posted mine off yesterday. One to Qld and one to...
Posted mine off yesterday. One to Qld and one to NZ. Let's see how good our postal service is.
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24th January 2017, 09:24 PM
Thread: Have we been hacked?
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Me too
Me too
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8th January 2017, 01:57 PM
Thread: Australia Day Pen Swap 2017
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Sticky: I'm in Grommett Australia 2 O/S yes.
I'm in
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18th March 2016, 06:51 PM
Thread: Turnings - what do you do with yours?
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Our local club, Wonthaggi Woodcrafters, runs a...
Our local club, Wonthaggi Woodcrafters, runs a pop up shop in December/January and a couple of smaller events at Cowes over Easter and Cup weekend. Moves heaps. What about your local?
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5th February 2016, 10:23 PM
Thread: I'm No Longer a Virgin
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Just amazing. If you want a review just send me...
Just amazing. If you want a review just send me one and I will happily critique.
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5th February 2016, 10:13 PM
Thread: Leather and Blue Carbon Fibre
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I've done both of these. The leather is popular...
I've done both of these. The leather is popular as a sale item. As you say, a bit different.
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3rd February 2016, 10:57 PM
Thread: Turning Dried Apple Branch With Pith
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I would certainly try. That it hasn't split to...
I would certainly try. That it hasn't split to date sounds good. What's to loose?
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3rd February 2016, 10:51 PM
Thread: first in ages
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OK send me one when you get it right. Till then I...
OK send me one when you get it right. Till then I am in awe.
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3rd February 2016, 10:46 PM
Thread: Three of a kind
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Holy something or another. Size matters. Nice use...
Holy something or another. Size matters. Nice use of those special bits.
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24th January 2016, 07:03 PM
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Grommett, Australia. One anywhere but will do a...
Grommett, Australia. One anywhere but will do a second if needed.
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9th November 2015, 09:12 PM
Thread: Some gnarly Blackwood
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And then there was the kitchen sink! lovely...
And then there was the kitchen sink!
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24th March 2015, 12:46 PM
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My goodies from NZ
Received my parcel from Michael in NZ and what a treat. The pen is a Sierra dressed in swamp kauri, said to be 4000 years old. The CA finish is immaculate.
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27th January 2015, 07:47 PM
Thread: Water buffalo horn Junior Statesman
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Great pen. I like it having a metal thread for...
Great pen. I like it having a metal thread for the cap.
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27th January 2015, 09:47 AM
Thread: WHAT IS THE VIEW FROM YOUR LATHE
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Truly rural
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hope this works otherwise have a look at my album.
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17th December 2014, 08:40 AM
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Oz swap 2015
Grommett, Australia, 2, yes.
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20th May 2014, 10:50 PM
Thread: Banksia Root
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Put me down for some.
Put me down for some.
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Sorry for your ?oss Its never easy but at least...
Sorry for your ?oss Its never easy but at least we can do the necessary.
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5th April 2014, 10:26 PM
Thread: What do you think of your CBN wheel?
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Poll: Bought a 150 mm 180 grit Woodfast wheel from...
Bought a 150 mm 180 grit Woodfast wheel from Carrols. Had to replace a worn down alox wheel so it didn't hurt too much cost wise. Got to love it.
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30th March 2014, 08:34 PM
Thread: Donations gratefully accepted.
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HELP SOMEONE ELSE! Donation
I can only give money. PM me details of how.
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30th March 2014, 09:19 AM
Thread: Drill press
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I put a bolt in the chuck and use it as a pen...
I put a bolt in the chuck and use it as a pen press.
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20th March 2014, 07:51 PM
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The thing I love about this pen swap are the...
The thing I love about this pen swap are the connections we make.
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16th March 2014, 11:05 PM
Thread: Anzac Day 2014
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Posting some tomorrow. Somehow i lost track and...
Posting some tomorrow. Somehow i lost track and thought heaps of time but kinda forgot that we actually have to send them in time to get there. Ah, the delights of age.
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For what it's worth I tend towards the chrome or...
For what it's worth I tend towards the chrome or gunmetal platings as being more hard wearing . Otherwise the "upgrades" seem to be good value.
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10th March 2014, 08:20 PM
Thread: All the way around Aus
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Could still work. We are leaving Mexico in late...
Could still work. We are leaving Mexico in late Juneandheading North towards Kakadu etc to escape our winter. So let's see where and when we are.
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9th March 2014, 11:30 PM
Thread: All the way around Aus
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Neil, would not have recognized you from the...
Neil, would not have recognized you from the selfie! Looks like a great campsite. We hope to head to Broome in July. Would be fine to meet somewhere in the North.
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5th March 2014, 07:28 PM
Thread: My Box Turning Learning Journey.
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So true.
So true.
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5th March 2014, 07:27 PM
Thread: Anzac Day 2014
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Nice pens Jim. Welcome to the group. Oops, time...
Nice pens Jim. Welcome to the group. Oops, time for some shed time myself.
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3rd March 2014, 08:37 PM
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That has been a terrific swap. Can I have them...
That has been a terrific swap. Can I have them next? A beautiful closed ended pen, doesn't get better.
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3rd March 2014, 06:25 PM
Thread: All the way around Aus
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As the famed Cath P------gill once said "I must...
As the famed Cath P------gill once said "I must be getting old, once I would have just shot the b----ted."
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2nd March 2014, 11:58 PM
Thread: Simple Bowl
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If I had 3 or 4 of these blanks I would make 3 or...
If I had 3 or 4 of these blanks I would make 3 or 4 different bowls. You have done what you have and I think it's a great use of the blank. You can always do something different and somemay be better...
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2nd March 2014, 11:07 PM
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Lovely stuff, and if I haven't emphasized my...
Lovely stuff, and if I haven't emphasized my swaps this year have been just fantastic.
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27th February 2014, 01:23 PM
Thread: All the way around Aus
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What a lovely neighbour to have. Nice to see he...
What a lovely neighbour to have. Nice to see he waited till you were well away before complaining. I would have thought that being there since 2001 would have made it a fait accompli.
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26th February 2014, 08:08 PM
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Received my swap yesterday from Glenspens . A...
Received my swap yesterday from Glenspens . A magnificent Sierra dressed in a cast fir cone with a matching stylus. As you see a generous selection of blanks. Many thanks Glen.
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22nd February 2014, 03:51 PM
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Thanks again Tony, and your pictures do the pen...
Thanks again Tony, and your pictures do the pen credit.
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22nd February 2014, 10:39 AM
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My swap from Tony (perfectpensandpencils) arrived...
My swap from Tony (perfectpensandpencils) arrived yesterday. A beautifully executed Churchill and matching stylus. Many thanks Tony, I think I was the winner in our pairing.
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