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2nd August 2006, 10:14 AM
Thread: Intarsia help me
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Sanders
At the risk of being criticised for giving a plug for my own stuff I suggest you look at the WASP sander, and the Blowfly sander. After cutting out you spend a lot of time sanding. I get a lot of...
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2nd August 2006, 10:03 AM
Thread: Laser cutting wood
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Question to Master Splinter
Can you direct me to somone who does the water jet cutting?
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25th July 2006, 02:16 PM
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Please say hello
I will be on the Timbecon stand demonstrating my products (WASP, Blowfly, Easy-Riser) and answering questions about them. I hope to put faces to the usernames on this forum so I hope you come up and...
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25th July 2006, 07:49 AM
Thread: What does the 'Sharpening Steel' do?
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Wooden cutting boards
Yes Bob,
We have a pine board (Hoop pine or Parana Pine I think) in our kitchen that I made in 1966 - that's 40 years ago. I wouldn't have a plastic one - too heavy and just doen't feel right. It... -
24th July 2006, 10:04 AM
Thread: What does the 'Sharpening Steel' do?
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Underlying message
When I put the post that started all this I never expected such an overwhelming response, and I consider the question well answered.
I would like to make an observation.
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21st July 2006, 02:12 PM
Thread: What does the 'Sharpening Steel' do?
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illuminating
When I posted the original question I mentioned that I had a theory about what was actually happening at the edge.
This was confirmed by 'Savage' who wrote the following:
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21st July 2006, 10:11 AM
Thread: What does the 'Sharpening Steel' do?
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What does the 'Sharpening Steel' do?
What does the Sharpening 'Steel' actually do when sharpening a knife?
Watch a butcher in action and you see him repeatedly stroking the knife with a steel - sometimes every half minute or... -
20th July 2006, 02:20 PM
Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book
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updated version
The latest updated version of the article is now on my website - the major change is an extra page inserted covering the holding of very small blades while grinding - this in response to a comment...
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20th July 2006, 10:40 AM
Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book
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More for Rufflyrustic
Hello Wendy,
Afterthoughts - you can certainly do the methods outlined in my article on your belt sander but be very careful because the belt speed might be a bit fast and you can burn your blades.... -
20th July 2006, 12:54 AM
Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book
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Thanks Wendy
Thanks for the nice words Wendy.
Schtoo is mostly correct - Its no secret that the WASP is my baby, and I take every opportunity to talk about it. Having said that I am also trying to be helpful to... -
15th July 2006, 06:00 PM
Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book
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Style
Thanks Johncee,
Your comment is more about style, and I have a lot to learn about this too.
Thanks - its appreciated.
All This feedback is very valuable.
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14th July 2006, 05:17 AM
Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book
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Gratitude
No, no,
'Picky' is what I want.
I am delighted that you have all taken the time to look at the article and even more time to offer suggestions.
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13th July 2006, 08:09 PM
Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book
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Quick feedback
Jeeze that was quick.
My posting was only up this afternoon and already 2 replies with little errors pointed out.
I really appreciate the help and the friendly nature of the replies too.
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13th July 2006, 03:39 PM
Thread: Sharpening Chisels and Planes
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Sharpening Chisels and Planes
I have just put an invitaion in the 'General Woodwork' section asking for comment on this topic.
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13th July 2006, 03:32 PM
Thread: Tool Sharpening, an e-book
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Tool Sharpening, an e-book
If you have been looking at the columns I have been writing for the Australian Woodworker Magazine dealing with the various aspects of getting the most out of the WASP Sander, you will be aware that...
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11th July 2006, 08:52 PM
Thread: Source of veneers? - Sydney Inner West
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Thanks fellas
What a great resource this is - immediate feedback and good advice too.
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10th July 2006, 11:24 PM
Thread: Source of veneers? - Sydney Inner West
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Source of veneers? - Sydney Inner West
My son lives in Drummoyne (Sydney Inner West) and needs to know where he can get small quantities of veneer for a project he is designing. He is a keen and accomplised designer and is prototyping a...
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29th June 2006, 10:43 PM
Thread: newbie help...
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If I was in your position I would probably go...
If I was in your position I would probably go looking for a gutsy second hand table - plenty of second hand shops around.
Sometimes its just as much fun doing up something old and well made as it is... -
15th November 2001, 04:49 PM
Thread: Christmas Offer to clubs
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Christmas Offer to clubs
Hello Woodworkers and Woodturners,
Here I am again - the inventor of the W.A.S.P. sander and the 'Dragonfly' sander.
As I continue to promote my inventions to the general public I continue to get... -
14th October 2001, 08:06 PM
Thread: Apprentice
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Apprentice
Why am I still an apprentice - when can I be ranked with the big boys?
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14th October 2001, 08:04 PM
Thread: W.A.S.P. inventor at Melbourne Show
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W.A.S.P. inventor at Melbourne Show
Yes its me again.
Im a late starter for the show. I almost decided not to go to the Melbourne show because its 1500 km - a long haul for a little fella with a travelling circus in a trailer but I... -
14th October 2001, 07:52 PM
Thread: Melbourne Show
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Melbourne Show
I will be there demonstrating my gadgets (W.A.S.P. and Dragonfly). It was really good to have people walk up to me at the recent Canberra show and continue conversations that were begun on this...
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28th September 2001, 08:24 PM
Thread: Who Knows Maricha Oxley?
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Who Knows Maricha Oxley?
Hello woodcarvers,
While I was at the Sydney Timber and Working With Wood Show I had the pleasure of meeting Maricha Oxley, a professional wood carver/sculptress. Does maricha ever communicate on... -
11th September 2001, 05:36 PM
Thread: W.A.S.P. Invention
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Iain, Melbourne show? I hadn't planned to but...
Iain,
Melbourne show?
I hadn't planned to but now I am thinking I should - I will see if I can be fitted in at this late stage.
Tonight I am heading off to the Canberra Timber show.
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8th September 2001, 12:27 PM
Thread: W.A.S.P. Invention
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No good for lapidary? Educate me please p.t.c. -...
No good for lapidary?
Educate me please p.t.c. - what are the "obvious reasons"?
I don't do lapidary but this use was suggetsed to me by a lapidary enthusaist.
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7th September 2001, 06:12 PM
Thread: W.A.S.P. Invention
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Hello Neil, Yes the Woodfast W.A.S.P. is in fact...
Hello Neil,
Yes the Woodfast W.A.S.P. is in fact my invention. They are manufacturing it for me under licence - both the drill version and the lathe version.
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7th September 2001, 08:41 AM
Thread: W.A.S.P. Invention
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Hello Shane and Iain, What's new? Let me give...
Hello Shane and Iain,
What's new?
Let me give you a list:-
- change form a coarse, to a medium, to a smooth grit in seconds. That means you are more likely ot choose an appropriate grit for the... -
6th September 2001, 10:04 PM
Thread: W.A.S.P. Invention
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W.A.S.P. Invention
Have you seen my woodworking inventions?
There are three: -one for the lathe, one for the pedestal drill, and one for
manual use.
These devices came about as answers to problems that I was having...