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24th July 2013, 04:01 PM
Thread: Timberbits Bolt Action
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I have been reading a lot about bolt action pen...
I have been reading a lot about bolt action pen kits and whilst guns, bullets and shooting items are not for me, I can appreciate the work that everyone does. (and don't get me wrong. IronWood you...
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11th July 2013, 09:42 AM
Thread: Critique pictures. Read 1st post
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Sticky: Ian you pens look great. I just have one question...
Ian you pens look great. I just have one question are the boys (Dorn and 043T) having a lend of you.? looking at their comments, I feel there might be more to their requests - Is this an inside...
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9th July 2013, 09:32 AM
Thread: WWW York Gum Burl with Red-Russet
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Well....... Were are waiting with baited...
Well.......
Were are waiting with baited breath ...
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9th July 2013, 09:31 AM
Thread: This weekends pens
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I was wondering if any one did anything else...
I was wondering if any one did anything else besides sierras and bolt actions - these look great..
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7th July 2013, 09:07 AM
Thread: WWW York Gum Burl with Red-Russet
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that pen does look nice - did you use RP for the...
that pen does look nice - did you use RP for the resin part, if so how did you find the shrinkage ..?
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You could just leave the lid off for a few days,...
You could just leave the lid off for a few days, this will thicken up..:2tsup: not tooo many days though.!!
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22nd June 2013, 12:38 PM
Thread: New found Skill
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that was so subtle i didn't notice it , thanks...
that was so subtle i didn't notice it , thanks for fixing it up and yes I will stay away from cat's juice - guessing it wouldn't work....Would it.???
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22nd June 2013, 12:34 PM
Thread: New method of making blanks
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I think this might be something I can try, all I...
I think this might be something I can try, all I need is .nail polish, resin, molds, (need one of each :doh:) I have pen kits :2tsup: and a lathe... Hehe
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21st June 2013, 12:41 PM
Thread: New found Skill
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ok sounds a bit advanced for me - I think I might...
ok sounds a bit advanced for me - I think I might have to give it a miss
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20th June 2013, 04:04 PM
Thread: The Australian Woodturning Exhibition
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is there a mailing list that you can subscribe...
is there a mailing list that you can subscribe too, as I missed this show and would whilst my work is not that good at the moment, I would love to enter something in the 'beginners' cat. next year.....
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20th June 2013, 03:22 PM
Thread: New found Skill
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New found Skill
As I think I mentioned earlier in another post I don't normally write anything, but As I seam to be getting the hang of it.. I thought I would ask a few questions..
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20th June 2013, 03:11 PM
Thread: Australian made moulds
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they look good - same colour and style as the...
they look good - same colour and style as the ones I got off Mark from 043T at the Ballarat Wood Show a few weeks back - Wonder if he's getting them from Ian ..?
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20th June 2013, 03:07 PM
Thread: New method of making blanks
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normally don't post on the WWF just troll through...
normally don't post on the WWF just troll through the pages and look at all the good work - but in this case I think its worth a :2tsup:
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30th May 2013, 11:28 AM
Thread: More Plastic.......sorry.
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one eyed..
Not sure what everyone is talking about - I can only see two photo's and both of them are trucking related.. :q:q
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29th May 2013, 03:32 PM
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As a very new turner I worried about signing up...
As a very new turner I worried about signing up to one of these - I have seen the $$$ value of some of the kits being exchanged and also Ppls skills and generosity, I would be worried that my hard...
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28th August 2012, 02:13 AM
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Were can you buy 2ndHand ones for $2ea
Were can you buy 2ndHand ones for $2ea
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28th August 2012, 02:11 AM
Thread: Atrax with mini pine cones
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I like those little mini cones are they off the...
I like those little mini cones are they off the Shee Oaks - how do you clean them so there's no critters inside causing problems when you pour resine
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very nice looking bowl BB
very nice looking bowl
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27th August 2012, 02:23 AM
Thread: Matched set in Tru-Stone
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that is some great work there, can anyon tell me...
that is some great work there, can anyon tell me what is 'truestone' exactly,
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27th August 2012, 02:14 AM
Thread: Wattle Sierra
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You have done a great job on that one - Do you...
You have done a great job on that one - Do you find that using non_traditional timber to give good results...
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21st August 2012, 06:55 PM
Thread: Acrylic Sierras
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those blanks look good - I think the gold is my...
those blanks look good - I think the gold is my Fav. Do you know where the blanks come from
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11th May 2011, 09:00 AM
Thread: Light tent experiment
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I looked at building one then did a quick search...
I looked at building one then did a quick search on EvilBay and found the tent
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50CM Hand Carry Light Tent Photo Studio Softbox Cube AU | eBay
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7th May 2011, 11:37 AM
Thread: Just Gotta Love Burl
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they do look good - wher do you get the red...
they do look good - wher do you get the red mallee from
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3rd May 2011, 02:03 AM
Thread: Acrylic Perfume Atomizers
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those are some special blanks there, they look...
those are some special blanks there, they look larger than normal size, What size do you need for a PA
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3rd May 2011, 02:00 AM
Thread: Pen from last years mystery box
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that is a very nice piece of wood, You say you...
that is a very nice piece of wood, You say you got it from 'The Mystry Box swap" what was that all about - Sure wish I had been around when these were being handed out :doh:
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2nd May 2011, 10:36 PM
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i have checked out your spreadsheat also and...
i have checked out your spreadsheat also and think they probably look a little expensive. I have seen comments on the forum that pens made in taiwan are the better pens ? if you don't mind me asking...
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16th April 2011, 07:04 PM
Thread: Pen kits from overseas
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what sort of stuff did you order, I'm curious as...
what sort of stuff did you order, I'm curious as to what is not available in australia, and where you were looking for these kits..
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14th April 2011, 07:36 PM
Thread: A Closed End Zen
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thanks for the link,
thanks for the link,
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13th April 2011, 08:48 AM
Thread: A Closed End Zen
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that is a very nice pen is it difficult to do a...
that is a very nice pen is it difficult to do a closed end pen, I'm guessing you can use the standard mandrel, where do you buy these mandrels>
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12th April 2011, 02:11 AM
Thread: Mixing It Up
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I placed a comment on one of the other folders...
I placed a comment on one of the other folders about turning acrylic, what do you use to glue the parts together and do they come appart when turning them,
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12th April 2011, 02:08 AM
Thread: First go at Sierra's
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sorry to be a pain but it was mentionesd turning...
sorry to be a pain but it was mentionesd turning acrylics, is this new I have only been here a few time bo Ppl actually turn this stuff on a lathe is is dificult
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12th April 2011, 02:05 AM
Thread: Polishing question
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I think the black stuff is metal fillings from...
I think the black stuff is metal fillings from the snading I always try to sand to the outside of the blank so as not to drag the dust back into the blank
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12th April 2011, 02:02 AM
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all the ones I use are 52mm except fort he euro...
all the ones I use are 52mm except fort he euro the top tube is slightly longer, this might be because of the ring that you need to cut a step in
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9th April 2011, 10:01 AM
Thread: cigar with opal
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that does look very nice is it difficult to turn...
that does look very nice is it difficult to turn opal
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8th April 2011, 09:29 PM
Thread: G'Day to all
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thanks all for your words, I do have a few photos...
thanks all for your words, I do have a few photos of some stuff I've done, but being new to forums I'm not sure how to add photos just yet, and I'm not sure it will be good enough to post ..
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that is some very nice work, I have just started...
that is some very nice work, I have just started pens and I really like the look of these they look like real pens, I have been buying my pens from Augums (sp) in theUSA but I have never seen these ...
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7th April 2011, 08:28 PM
Thread: G'Day to all
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G'Day to all
Afternoon All,
Just wanted to say G'day. I found this forum after doing a google search for woodturning clubs. I have been turning for a while but never new there was a group of people that...