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  1. 2019 Out Of The Woods Exhibition & Competition

    Hi All,

    I am the curator for the Fine Wood Working Association of WA's Out of the Woods Exhibition & Competition.

    This years Exhibition & Competition will be held August 2nd - 4th at the...
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    I must admit to being a slackass in posting the...

    I must admit to being a slackass in posting the pen I received from Simsonicole.

    My apologies Nicole!

    Here it is...a nice Sierra with my name laser engraved on it, plus a nice little stash of...
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    I second that, big thumbs up to the organisers. ...

    I second that, big thumbs up to the organisers.

    Now to get a move on with getting the pens done as I move in 4 weeks!

    Also pm's sent to my swap partners!
  4. Mach70, Australia, 2 pens, Overseas = Yes

    Mach70, Australia, 2 pens, Overseas = Yes
  5. Thread: Mobile Eftpos

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    No iphone here Stewie. Nokia Windows Phone. I do...

    No iphone here Stewie. Nokia Windows Phone.
    I do need to upgrade my phone but dont feel like down grading to an iphone.
  6. Thread: Mobile Eftpos

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    I have been looking at a Quest Micropay system...

    I have been looking at a Quest Micropay system that is $25 per month +2% CC and 25c debit card.
    Seems reasonable, and it works with my Windows Phone.

    Well I might bite the bullet and get it.
  7. Thread: Mobile Eftpos

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    Mobile Eftpos

    I'm looking into options for mobile eftpos with my smart phone.

    Does anyone here have that?

    Any recommendations?

    Cheers

    Shawn
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    From my understanding it is a donation. Some...

    From my understanding it is a donation.

    Some pen kit distributors do get involved and offer free kits and likewise people like Mapleman who sell blanks and timbers get involved as well.
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    Very Nice.

    Very Nice.
  10. Thread: Steam Punk!

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    Sold the Walnut one this morning at the markets,...

    Sold the Walnut one this morning at the markets, despite the high price tag.
  11. Thread: Steam Punk!

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    Steam Punk!

    Finally got my hands on the new Steam Punk by PSI.

    What do you think?

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    I wood (lol) love to be able to make a living...

    I wood (lol) love to be able to make a living from woodwork in general, but it is not possible for me to do so currently. It might be possible eventually.
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    Looks a bit alienish? Interesting look and I...

    Looks a bit alienish?

    Interesting look and I like it!

    I need to get casting with my stash of nuts/seeds/pods/WW.
  14. Thread: "Tiger" Mango

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    My blanks are from Mapleman's Mango stump! ...

    My blanks are from Mapleman's Mango stump!

    Skew me! Yeah not very skilled with the skew yet. Still working on my sharpening techniques, to get it sharp enough to use properly. Currently my weapon...
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    Not my cup of tea but can appreciate the craftsmanship and the attention to detail in that one.

    Very nice work.
  16. Thread: "Tiger" Mango

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    I use CA mostly. Sanded to 12000g with Micro mesh...

    I use CA mostly. Sanded to 12000g with Micro mesh pads then Autosol Chrome polish and finally Brasso.

    One issue I have had with the mango is tear out if your tools are not razor sharp.

    Cheers...
  17. Thread: "Tiger" Mango

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    "Tiger" Mango

    I'm calling this one "Tiger" Mango for obvious reasons.

    The best part is I still have many pieces left that look just as good.

    This pen is going to my niece's teacher who is leaving on...
  18. Thread: Shed Time!

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    I cannot post the link but the botanical name is...

    I cannot post the link but the botanical name is Acacia coolgardiensis

    cheers

    Shawn
  19. Thread: Finish on Pens

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    I mainly now use the CA finish these days...

    I mainly now use the CA finish these days although you end up with a plastic feel to the pen.
    You can also use Polyurethane. I havent yet bit those that do have amazing finishes to thier pens that...
  20. Thread: Shed Time!

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    I was also pleasantly surprised by it. End on it...

    I was also pleasantly surprised by it. End on it has unusual wavy sort of ring.
    I have a contact thru work that collects seeds in the northern goldfields and he has been collecting all sorts of bits...
  21. Thread: Shed Time!

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    I love that as well. It turned out so nice. I...

    I love that as well. It turned out so nice.
    I have enough from the same piece to do another Sierra & Lucida/Elegant Beauty.
    I'm going to do them as a set, and potentially put them in a local craft...
  22. Thread: Shed Time!

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    I get most of my kits from Timberbits and this is...

    I get most of my kits from Timberbits and this is the case with the Australiana ones.


    Cheers
  23. Thread: Shed Time!

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    Shed Time!

    CBFd doing anything else today than playing in the shed and here are the results.

    Sierra In Gold Titanium & Black Titanium wrapped in Black Ash Burl 325084
    Elegant Beauty Australiana in Gold...
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    Old Alex Mathieson & Sons Wooden Planes

    I'm looking to restore these two planes to useable condition.

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    The small plane has a large split in the side where the iron sits. This doesnt...
  25. In the end we could all just be part of some...

    In the end we could all just be part of some Alien kids school project :o
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    As purchased stock. I should be able to make...

    As purchased stock.

    I should be able to make it work as the volume should make up for the discount, well that is the theory anyway.
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    Hmmm I might actually be able to check this out....

    Hmmm I might actually be able to check this out.

    I potentially start (sorting out paperwork) a new job FIFO outta Perth on Monday so I need to be in Perth on Sunday. Looks as though I will need to...
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    I have been approached to do some pens and other...

    I have been approached to do some pens and other bits for a local establishment and they expect around a 100% markup.

    Sent from my Lumia 800 using Tapatalk
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    Just a few les? :P Just watch out on the...

    Just a few les? :P



    Just watch out on the plating with the really cheap slimlines or pretty much any cheap pen kit as it won't last very long. This can be as little as weeks if it is used...
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    Very nice. Great photography as well.

    Very nice.
    Great photography as well.
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    Here is a prime example of how stupid Australia...

    Here is a prime example of how stupid Australia Post is.

    I went to post a standard postpak box 170x220x75(ish) to Vic from Kal. Cost $44 normal smail mail.

    A 3kg Express Post satchel $14 Guess...
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    I have had the same issue on one pen but with CA...

    I have had the same issue on one pen but with CA not lacquer. I haven't had the cracking along the pen but around it.



    Will watch with interest.



    Cheers
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    I hang all my kits on peg board mounted behind...

    I hang all my kits on peg board mounted behind the lathe and bushes etc in small plastic draws.
    One thing you have to watch if you do this is the ink refills can leak if upside down.
    Works for me.
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    Well I have not been on the forum or spending...

    Well I have not been on the forum or spending much if any time in the shed due to some personal issues. Due to this I have been running late very late completing my swaps. Thankfully my swap partners...
  35. Thread: Pen Kits

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    I have stopped doing the Gold Slimlines to sell...

    I have stopped doing the Gold Slimlines to sell as i have found the plating does wear off quicker than either I or the customer would expect, although one of the first I made still works fine. Now I...
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    The major issue with the 9" grinders and one of...

    The major issue with the 9" grinders and one of the major reasons behind the ban is the difference between the grinding and cutting discs and the requirement for different lock nuts holding them in...
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    Your close to my neck of the woods. If you are...

    Your close to my neck of the woods.

    If you are down in Espy you may want to check out the Duke of Orleans. Probably THE best beach/camping ground in Oz!

    There are some really nice big suckers...
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    In my neck of the woods as long as you are x...

    In my neck of the woods as long as you are x distance from town no issues.

    We have national parks/woodlands etc and trees are cut down collected etc for firewood without permits.

    Everyone does...
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    Absolutely Stunning! That is the level of...

    Absolutely Stunning!

    That is the level of presentation I'd love to get to. Time will tell.

    :)(:thumbs_up::bowdown:
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    Very Cool! Never ceases to amaze me what...

    Very Cool!

    Never ceases to amaze me what different people think of and do with pens.
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    I too have only been doing the 2 local markets...

    I too have only been doing the 2 local markets for a few months. Did the smaller market today. Only sold 2 pens but it only cost me $20 to display for the few hours. I have people that watch my FB...
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    That is a decent sized twig. Looks like there...

    That is a decent sized twig.
    Looks like there will be some really nice slabs out of that one.
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    I think you first mistake was getting out of bed!...

    I think you first mistake was getting out of bed!

    I've had plenty of those days, usually when working on my Mustang...and usually they are expensive to fix.

    Just think tomorrow is Monday so it...
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    Thanks for the detailed response Neil. As for...

    Thanks for the detailed response Neil.

    As for the speed of the forum no issues there and generally I find that any issue with response times is to do with my Telstra "sometimes" connection. I was...
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    Although being slightly younger than the average...

    Although being slightly younger than the average age round here, I'm not a fan of chat rooms. I do use Facebook and the chat function there but that is only a one on one chat. The benefit I find with...
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    Generally the ingredients are dangerous so I'd...

    Generally the ingredients are dangerous so I'd have a guess that the fumes cant be too good for you.

    I use P2 dust masks but they do not get rid of the smell. Next time I will get charcoal...
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    Here is one I did 303472 Having said that good...

    Here is one I did 303472

    Having said that good luck with doing 100.

    Cheers

    Shawn
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    Bugger! Its always that little bit extra you give it that makes all the difference.

    Nice pen.
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    Very nice! Wonder if they will use the FP to...

    Very nice!

    Wonder if they will use the FP to sign with.
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    There's a miniritchie tree where I live..:o ...

    There's a miniritchie tree where I live..:o

    Shawn "not so mini" Ritchie
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