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Shedhand, on behalf of my family, I hope she does not linger too long. Cancer is no fun. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.

Leigh

Thank you to all for the kind words and wishes. I think as we had Brians' funeral at 10 this morning it it fitting to close this thread now. It is heartwarming to see all the replies from "over the...

Thank you to everyone for the kind words and thoughts. I know I posted in the wrong thread and hope you will all forgive me. My children have also been reading your replies and have been very touched...

I am typing this with a very sad and heavy heart on behalf of my husband Brian (Houtbok). He told me that he had mentioned on this board that he had suffered a stroke a few months back. Unfortunately...

This Forum with it's unique blend of wit and wisdom has helped me smile my way through heart surgery and hopefully now a sight diminishing stoke (if I can get the kids to stop blowing the 3 gig cap...

There are commercially available Universal Adaptors that enable you to use C or even AA batteries in a D housing.
Wouldn't these work - or would the heat be an issue?

I know it's early days yet, and the poms have recovered quite well, but I really can't see why you blokes need to make copies.
Looking at current form the urn ain't going back across the water for a...

Have a look at

http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk

He has one in his tips section - tip 48.

My first "fountain pen" was a Platignum. Had to chuck it when the refills became unavailable. Got a Schaeffer after that - also a cartridge job. Must have been nice 'cause it got nicked off my desk...

Haven't ventured into buying blanks. As far as I can see the suppliers over here think everybody is part of the export market and charge prices I don't even want to consider.
Turners I've spoken to...

I'm still at the stage where I'm ducking chunks of crapiata (or our local equivalent). There are many good turning woods but I haven't laid out the $$ - with my current skills I might as well just...

Looks like a great way of saying to the customer "this is how the choices look when made up". Without having to carry a display case around.

Good one.

I think the shape is great - so are the wood and workmanship.
One of the few "fancy" pens that has the beads etc where they won't get in the way of my grip.

Would be a user for me.

Howzit Caveman

Been a lurker / member on here for years - best resource for information on just about any topic you can think of. The humour and passion for woodworking can really swing a day...

Always use the Triton - first time I turned the lathe on I used a mesh shield and it caught the chunk that was heading for my eye (only have one eye that works). Found visibility with the mesh poor...

Have one of these Peppercorn trees in our garden.
The locals collect the little red things for medicine?
Branches always seemed very soft - even thickish ones cut quite easily with the loppers - so...

I have used the two joiners with two 1400mm rails to cut MDF 8'X4' down with no problems. Does feel a bit sus when you swing them arround to position them but they are solid. Just need to make sure...

:D

Nah he'd have to use scissors & things. Maybe just a remote and a soft couch would get him to 17. The radiation will only get him later.:D

Good luck mate - seems you really need it.:D

Good one Skew.
Thanks a bunch - a keeper for sure.

Wendy, I was wondering if your wrists would withstand a corporate order?
Or is leather work easier on them than woodwork?

My MIL (pushing 80) has a saying - "Old age is not for sissies".
Didn't think I qualified as "old aged" but sure can identify with that saying.
Every minute in the shed means an ache or pain...

Not too sure that 11" x 11" will moth the big Triron router?

Got to agree with Tashammer - the impression of depth is amazing.
The more you look the deeper it looks.

Beaut piece.

Brilliant pieces and the glass would sort out the only small reservation SWMBO and I had.

Really well designed and executed!!!

Thanks TTIT that answered a couple of questions I had - and will probably answer more when I try my first bowl.

The tree is also called Seringa(South Africa), Chinaberry or White Cedar(Australia) and Persian Lilac(USA).
It is considered an alien invasive in most of Southern Africa. Indigenous carver/furniture...

Mike - I think our humidity here must be lower than yours - the locals work on 1yr per inch of thickness for air drying.

Harry that is roughly what I had in mind. Any disadvantage to going for...

Thanks Steve

The ends got painted just after the pics were taken - can't say the same for the very checked branches.:o
I was wondering whether or not to try cutting the main bit into +-30mm...

At last managed to cut up the Syringa tree that was destroying our front lawn.
Left with numerous branches and these three bits from the trunk.
I have a 16" bandsaw an MC900 lathe and have other...

Thanks Wood Borer!

Another of your excellent picture tutorials for my collection. Looking forward to the video version.
You make it look easy enough for newbies like me to try - which is what we...

Most of my Bosch tools are the older made in Europe ones. Never let me down.
Bought one Bosch PRC cordless screwdriver (replacing a 20yr pld Bosch green one who's battery eventually died) and took...

Protool have Orange highlights - industrial.
Festool have Lime highlights - craftsman.
If they made cheaper range it would have to be Yellow - Lemons.:D
I doubt they will be going that way.:D

It seems I spelt it wrong sb "Letraset".
I am working from memory here - my kids' school days.
Black, gold, silver for sure in various sizes and fonts.
I think they are now popular with the...

I know I'm showing my age here - but what about "Lettra-set"???.
Those sheets of letters you rubbed off onto suit cases etc. to put initials or names on. They weren't that tough but once coated over...

The kerf on my bandsaw is a lot thinner than that on my table saw. If he squared it up properly the first time round you wouldn't expect to lose another 3mm per side cleaning up after a resaw....

A non foily for me and a foily for SWMBO - I don't have any grey stuff to protect anynore - not even hair.

Please PM me so we can arrange to get them (and other Ubeaut products) to South Africa.

On issues 18 & 19 of Woodworking at Home Magazine Dick Sing covers skews in a fair amount of detail. See if someone near you can lend the DVDs to you.
They helped me - but his bit on gouges can't...

Pic 2 looks like the classiest egg cup I have ever seen.
Really nice work.

I just want to see if I can make a bandsawn box. Don't have a creative bone in my body - if I do it's been broken for a long time.
Figure if the bandsawn box works then my bandsaw and I have finally...

I don't suppose it will make any of you feel any better to know that in South Africa we pay at least as high or higher prices for Festool products.
Saw a demo of the Domino outside the local dealer...

That is absolutely stunning!!
Beautiful wood put together tastefully and with such great craftsmanship.

I have neither the imagination nor the skills to achieve anything half as good. Will have...

A generous offer. Yes please!!

Rocker

I have PM'd my appreciation for your efforts to get your plans past my non co-operative ISP but feel that the other members should know (if they don't already) the lengths you go to to...

Fletty

Have you had a look at the Metabo Power Maxx. The kit I got came complete with right angle attachment and a chuck. It is also a little faster than the average cordless screwdriver. I have...

Not sure what model no. mine is - it's the one with the single slider. Had it for about 2yrs with very little use (did my roof joists etc.) and only for square cuts. The sliding mech is not very...

I have been waiting till the roof on my shop is complete before asking for a copy of your jig plan. It has only been two years so far :o - heart op and varying BP don't mix too well with working on...

A heck of a lot of timber there - my first thought was that at in the future some-one with more taste could hone up on their recycling skills.

Thanks for the heads-up. I must be more of a creature of habit than I thought - just visit my normal set of forums and don't notice the new ones.

Don't normally like such a high gloss but it really works for this piece.
Well done - especially for sticking to your guns until you got what you originally had in mind.
:D :D :D

I would wait until I have the Incra system on hand before doing the routing of the table top. Those things need a lot of room behind the bit.