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14th March 2019, 02:58 PM
Thread: Grevillea custom stylus
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Ironwood that's one beautiful pen you have made....
Ironwood that's one beautiful pen you have made. Now that I know what the timber looks like and not just the slender tree that the timber came from I will have to see if I can find some myself.
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14th March 2019, 02:48 PM
Thread: Silky Oak Figure
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The common name of Tasmanian Oak is actually a...
The common name of Tasmanian Oak is actually a Eucalyptus species. It's better to use botinacal names so confusion doesn't run riot.
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14th March 2019, 02:42 PM
Thread: Is this Grevillea (Silky Oak)
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Exactly and some "Silky Oak" aren't even of the...
Exactly and some "Silky Oak" aren't even of the same genera let alone the same family. Tasmanian Oak for instance is a Eucalyptus species.
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14th March 2019, 02:37 PM
Thread: Grevillea custom stylus
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No worries Ironwood. I have been a member of...
No worries Ironwood. I have been a member of three different Society for Growing Australian Plants including Townsville which is where Grevillea pteridifolia grown, north and west of the city of...
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14th March 2019, 02:30 PM
Thread: Grevillea custom stylus
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No worries Ironwood. I have also been a member of...
No worries Ironwood. I have also been a member of three different Society for Growing Australian Plants and that's what I know what this particular Grevillea species looks like.
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12th March 2019, 05:36 PM
Thread: Grevillea custom stylus
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Sorry it's very difficult for me to see exactly...
Sorry it's very difficult for me to see exactly what is on the thread because I only have an Android phone. The description of the shrub matches exactly how Grevillea pteridifolia is. This shrub...
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12th March 2019, 05:21 PM
Thread: Grevillea custom stylus
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The tree that has the common name of Silky Oak is...
The tree that has the common name of Silky Oak is Grevillea robusta because of its robust nature. Most Grevillea species are shrubs with the exception of Grevillea pteridifolia which is a large tree...
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12th February 2019, 10:14 AM
Thread: RIP pen contributions
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I forgot to add that I'm back in beautiful...
I forgot to add that I'm back in beautiful Toowoomba now as sadly my dear old furry friend Charlie Brown Maine Coon X cat had to be put to sleep when his chronic asthma worsened overnight to the...
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12th February 2019, 10:09 AM
Thread: RIP pen contributions
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I'm still here at least.
I haven't been able to do any pen 🖋 turning since my life was turned completely upside down when on the 8th. August 2014 at 2.30 pm I was diagnosed with a brain tumour that proved to be cancer. I had...
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3rd January 2019, 02:26 PM
Thread: Least toxic glue for brass pen tubes
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Least toxic glue for brass pen tubes
Hi I'm Penqueen. 😀 Does anyone know what is the least toxic glue for brass pen tubes that go into the drilled pen 🖋 blanks. Super glue doesn't agree with me so I would really appreciate some feedback...
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1st July 2018, 01:24 PM
Thread: Burdekin Plum Pen Blanks
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QUEENSLAND Powerball3 do you still have some Burdekin Plum...
Powerball3 do you still have some Burdekin Plum timber suitable for pen blanks left?
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14th March 2018, 10:47 AM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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Amos sent me a goodbye message on Facebook...
Amos sent me a goodbye message on Facebook messager a few weeks ago. 😢
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Amos
Did anyone else know that our dear friend Amos is in the Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane? His wife has told me that Amos has a bowel obstruction.
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4th May 2017, 11:25 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Amos is a Facebook friend of mine. He's a lovely...
Amos is a Facebook friend of mine. He's a lovely man who goes out of his way to help anyone. He's not in Palliative Care at the moment. 😀 As far as I Amos is back with his son in Brisbane. He's...
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17th April 2017, 12:05 AM
Thread: Woodworking with Cancer?
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Does anybody have experience with brain cancer...
Does anybody have experience with brain cancer and trying to turn pens? The large tumour that's on my left frontal lobe can't be removed. I also now have cortical dysfunction of the right parietal...
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Thank-you all very much everyone. 😀 I really...
Thank-you all very much everyone. 😀 I really appreciate your moral support. I am hoping the local Mens Shed works out for me. It's been recently taken over by a local nursing home and nothing is...
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Thanks old1955
Thanks old1955
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Penqueen
Hi everyone Penqueen here. I have not been to this forum or done any woodwork for ages due to health issues regarding my balance. I still went out to the Toowoomba club to help out wherever I...
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5th May 2012, 01:10 AM
Thread: True Huon Burl
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Stunning Burl.
OMG Peter that was a stunning piece of burl. :2tsup:
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28th April 2012, 07:30 PM
Thread: One from the I stuffed it pile
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:2tsup:Very noice pen....so glad that you rescued...
:2tsup:Very noice pen....so glad that you rescued it and I bet your friend is too.:2tsup:
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28th April 2012, 07:21 PM
Thread: Majestic Californian Olivewood Burl
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Perfection Plus.
Amos, what can I say but stunning pen blank and pen kit then all resulting in an incredible looking pen with your expertise. :2tsup: Congratulations.:2tsup:
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28th April 2012, 07:02 PM
Thread: My gift to our Doctor.
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Amazing Pen
:2tsup:Pete congratulations on turning such an amazing pen, it it beautiful. :2tsup: I bet your doctor was very appreciative.:2tsup:
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18th February 2012, 09:44 PM
Thread: motorcycle
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Beautiful work :-)
Wow beautiful work there. :-)
I have to get my workshop area sorted and then I aim to start having a go at some intarsia.
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31st December 2011, 06:42 PM
Thread: file cabinet full of patterns
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'The prevailing act for currency is Section 19(1)...
'The prevailing act for currency is Section 19(1) of the Crimes (Currency) Act 1981....but for those who incorporate Australian coins in wooden artworks, the following may also be of interest....
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1st December 2011, 05:09 PM
Thread: Amos in hospital
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Hopefully a speedy recovery
I wish you a speedy recovery Amos and hope you are as well as you can be.
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6th November 2011, 12:02 AM
Thread: W A Scrollsaw Club.
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I hope to be over your way next year and would...
I hope to be over your way next year and would love to drop in.:)
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Stunning Pen :-)
Wow a stunning pen you have there. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: I have been fortunate enough to buy some Huon Pine birds eye recently from the Gold Coast area.:D The ends are waxed so I'm assuming...
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26th October 2011, 11:55 PM
Thread: Bitter pill for Rudd
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Reason for Queen's visit to Oz
The Queen and Prince Phillip came to Australia for HM to open the Commonwealth Head of State meeting in Perth. As the Commonwealth Head of State, she is likely to do this for as long as she is...
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26th October 2011, 10:16 PM
Thread: jimi hendrix
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Lookin' good.... :-)
:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:Yep it's lookin' good, just like 'the man' :D:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
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19th October 2011, 01:15 AM
Thread: scrollsaw portrait
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Hey DCooper, thanks for the tip re the black...
Hey DCooper, thanks for the tip re the black backing board as opposed to painting a piece of ply with black paint. :) I found some place online in Brisbane northside but thought I would try up here...
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17th October 2011, 09:06 PM
Thread: scrollsaw portrait
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Thanks Pete :-)
Thank you very much Pete for your input and advice, it's very much appreciated especially the tips about the ply. :) I asked about thin ply because of the portrait that I wish to make for my eldest...
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15th October 2011, 09:06 PM
Thread: One from my wife
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Confidence....
I reckon reading this thread with all the positive posts should help with the confidence. :)
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15th October 2011, 08:20 PM
Thread: scrollsaw portrait
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Thanks for your valued input DCooper:) Yes I...
Thanks for your valued input DCooper:) Yes I intend ordering from Helen Harris and I will certainly ask about (and probably order some of ) the 'new' spiral blades. I feel that purchasing my Trupro...
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The WOW factor....
WOW! They are stunningly beautiful rose photographs :) Congratulations on your excellent photography. :)
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14th October 2011, 03:01 PM
Thread: One from my wife
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Yeah I lived in Ipswich for two and a half years...
Yeah I lived in Ipswich for two and a half years and was a club member there for around 18 months.
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14th October 2011, 02:37 PM
Thread: Grandkids Dolls House
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Neat dolls house
Wow cool one neat dolls house, great job. :D I bet you are one popular Grandad :D
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12th October 2011, 12:09 AM
Thread: One from my wife
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Eisbaer, I hope your wife does keep turning pens...
Eisbaer, I hope your wife does keep turning pens ect and not so she gets to be better than you but I think it is wonderful that women are doing woodwork now.....
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11th October 2011, 11:56 PM
Thread: Wood to compliment Blackheart Sassy
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"Marg, I'm not exactly sure of the final design...
"Marg, I'm not exactly sure of the final design but I like something like the pic attached. Because of the layout of the area I have to work with the cabinet will be extended to the right hand side...
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10th October 2011, 11:45 PM
Thread: Choice of lathe for beginner
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Duh to me ;-)
Yeah duh to me :rolleyes:.....sorry fellas I got a bit carried away with my love for my Jet lathe and did not notice the post was about a metal lathe ....oops....:D
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10th October 2011, 11:38 PM
Thread: Wood to compliment Blackheart Sassy
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I agree with Tea Lady... :-)
I agree with Tea Lady ... I think myrtle is too pink to go with the bhs and yes I have some myrtle here too......:)
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10th October 2011, 11:24 PM
Thread: Wood to compliment Blackheart Sassy
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What doors, sliding, hung...
Corbs I was wondering about what doors are you putting on the entertainment cabinet. The reason being is I think what you already have would make absolutely beautiful doors that should be...
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10th October 2011, 11:03 PM
Thread: CA and PPG Headache problem
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I can't handle CA for finishing so will never use...
I can't handle CA for finishing so will never use it. I have used the hard pen wax sticks from Carbatec and flannellette held against the turned pen blanks to burnish them. I've had no problem with...
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10th October 2011, 10:53 PM
Thread: One from my wife
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Could not resist....
:laughing1:I just had to drop that one in there re someone I know teaching his wife to turn :q weg
They are both incredible woodturners and turn out some amazing stuff, very fine work....:)
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10th October 2011, 10:40 PM
Thread: Carba-Tec Mini Lathe for pen turning
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Jet mini Lathe
I paid $340 for my Jet Mini Lathe four and a half years ago and Jenevene is the dream machine. :D She is smooth as and hums along like a quiet little bee. :) I went to QTurn in 2007 and there were 10...
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10th October 2011, 10:26 PM
Thread: Too spalted?
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I would leave the beautiful log as it is and go...
I would leave the beautiful log as it is and go find a burl :D..... I love fungi.....:)
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9th October 2011, 09:51 PM
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Wow factor
Wow this work has the WOW factor. :D I am definately interested in the tutorial as I have a grandson who loves dragons. :)
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9th October 2011, 09:14 PM
Thread: Need help saving my lathe
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Dont sell your lathe....
There is NO WAY I would ever sell my lathe and I'm a woman. :D I had to sell my pottery wheel years ago and still regret it....... we were moving into a caravan and it would not fit in the door, also...
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9th October 2011, 08:49 PM
Thread: One from my wife
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I know someone who after twenty years of wood...
I know someone who after twenty years of wood turning had his wife ask him to teach her to turn.......now when they enter competitions together, sometimes she beats him....:D
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9th October 2011, 08:44 PM
Thread: Choice of lathe for beginner
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Jet Mini lathe
My choice of a lathe for a beginner was a Jet Mini lathe which I am very happy with. :D I love how smooth my Jenavene is and how smoothly she hums along. :D You may prefer something larger but there...