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No; because I can't:no:. I have a Nova TL 1500 lathe with manual speed change and no reverse. When I strike it rich, I'll probably buy a variable speed & reversible lathe but until then:sad1:. As I...

G'day Vern,
I just checked on the internet via Google & found this address for Perma - Seal Australia.
It would seem that they are still in business. Might be worth giving them a call.

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G'day Powderpost,
Thanks for posting, a good easy to follow description.:2tsup:
Just wondering though, is that Mt Gambier Teak that you have used for the handle?:;
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Cliff,
Good score there.:2tsup: I like the simple, clean lines that you've roughed the bowls / platters out to. I hope that they don't split during the drying process. I reckon that you'd...

"We'll see what the morning brings." Quote Noel.

Best o' luck to you Noel, I hope that it's nuffik too scarey. :spyme:
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Noel, It wasn't a snake burrowing into your shed floor. Snakes can only burrow through soft, loose soil. They have hard plate like scales on their nose for this purpose, but they cannot dig...

Here's a couple of videos of an american guitar player by the name of Michael Hedges - just one man and his guitar.
Michael was tragically killed in a car accident, November 1997.
Enjoy.
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Hi Toni, well done. I like the shape of the box.:bgth: When turning pinus crapiata it is possible to get a good finish straight off the tool without having to resort to major reshaping ( :B ) with...

Hello Bob, There is Ottos Timber here in South Oz. They specialize in exotic (?) timbers, but are rather expensive. They do not have a web page, so I've cut & pasted (?) their details here for you.
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Hello Ern,
Unfortunately I am not able to attend the get together due to work related issues. I have been promoted (?) to a supervisory position & all the ensuing headaches that are sure to...

I'm probably too late with this reply as I only just found this post.:- It seems that this is a fairly common problem with Windoze Vista & office 2003. I found some info in an e-newsletter which I...

Thanks Ern, I'm very pleased to be able to attend. It will be really ( U ) beaut to meet all you people in person. I'll bring along my turning tools - including my R.A.T.S hollowing tool & the little...

G'day Benji,
When turning goblets in the past, my method for finishing the base has been to leave about 1 inch of waste as Skew recommends. I then part a groove into the base at the length which...

G'day Ern, I've also got a little Jet which I've set up on a portable stand. I'll be able to bring it with me in my ute, no problems.:)
Please let me know if there is anything else that I may be...

G'day Ern, If it's ok with you & the forum members, I would like to attend your Forum Turners get together. I reckon that I'll be able to swing a couple of days of my holidays so that I don't have to...

One for the blues lovers out there.:;
Here's one of the greatest blues duets of all time IMHO. This song smoulders.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=v1BBTQxiV5A

Regards,
Barry.

G'day Cedar, What's the Bride on about, you've still got tons of room!:; I can still see the walls & floor of your "shed," all looking quite uncluttered really.:B
'Bout time you got serious & made a...

G'day BD,
Nuthin wrong with the perfume applicators mate.:2tsup: Well done. I like the shape of both applicators - simple & clean. The turquoise sets the red mallee pen off very well.
For...

It is with great sadness that I have just learned of Steves ( Auld Bassoon ) passing. I did not have the pleasure of making his acquaintance, but have always enjoyed and learned much from his posts....

Mick,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Take good care,
Barry.

G'day T. A,
Wot said. Also , perhaps if the legs were a simple cone shape, with the base rounded off @ around 1/16" radius on the foot ( especially on the ally feet ) to prevent the table /...

G'day Edwin,
I'm just wonderin, what is the make of your chuck? if it is a Nova or Vicmarc chuck, there will be an Operators Manual with it. There will be a full description on mounting blanks in...

G'day DJ,
Money transferred to your bank yesterday (Sat) a.m. Mucho Thanks DJ.http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Peter,
Well done, a very attractive pen. You've got the finish spot on. The colour of the timber has not been lost, ( redgum tends to darken with certain finishes - as you probably already...

G'day Skew,
Nice work. Turned out very well for a couple of roughies.;) Dunno about those long thin finials though. To me they sort of detract from the overall shape of the boxes / goblets, but...

Wendy,
You might have broken the envelope but the chest survived pretty well. ;)
I like the "ruffly rustic" look of the chest. I reckon that the dovetail joints are a "Design Opportunity"...

The drover's dog? ;)
Well done Grunt. You're out there doin' it.http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif https://www.ubeaut.biz/claps.gif I should get my asre into ...

G'day DJ,
I'm in for 5 each pen & pencil kits thank you. Please PM me in regards to the best payment method for you.
Thanks DJ.
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Zed,
Condolences to you and your family on this sad occasion.
It is good that MIL had a chance to savour the fruits of your love.
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Al,
Just a quick line to let you know that you're not the last man to leave & therefore you don't have to turn the light off before you go.;) I've also copped the same problem from time to...

G'day Ern,
I think that I would turn the hole in the base of the bowl out to approximately the inside diameter of the foot. Turn a plug of contrasting timber - perhaps red mallee or coolabah burl -...

Son of Zen,
Beaut first bowl & top finish. Plus, turned from cherry.:) I've not been able to get my hands on any cherry wood yet. Oh well.
Zen, do I see a wood lathe in the future for the House...

Thanks DJ,
If the price is reasonable put me down for five pencil kits as well. http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/images/icons/icon14.gif
I would like to make some pen & pencil sets as...

G'day Barry,
Congratulations on your windfall and a big thank you to your benifactor. Goes a long way towards restoring my faith in human nature.
I have a collection of pen blanks left over from...

G'day DJ,
Count me in for five ( minimum ) pen kits at this stage.
Just wondering, is there a matching slimline pencil kit available?
Thanks DJ.
Regards,
Barry.

Welcome back stranger. :) Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your grand parents.
Got to agree with the other members, get the shavings peeling off of those turning blanks. ;):D...

G'day Gumby,
Beaut work on the table. Well done.
Still trawling for greenies? I hope so, as I've launched one your way.:D
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Al,
Piccies mate, piccies!!;) We need proof for Wongo.
Regards,
Barry.
P.S. Beaut photo Major. :)

Well Rob,
What more can I say.
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Cliff,
Just found this thread. :o
My thoughts are with you and your father at this time. Hoping for the very best outcome.
Regards,
Barry.

G'day Glen,
Possibly you have blocked jets and / or the emulsion tube ( if it has one ) is blocked. The blockage is probably caused by the fuel / oil mixture evaporating over a period of time when...

Go with Cliff on this one. Not worth the stress Jake.
I have heard that if you hit a random number of different buttons, including the * / # buttons it scrambles the auto computer dialling system....

Onya Shane, 'bout bloody time mate!;):D Well done & the wood looks great. Don't stop, just keep bungin' the wood in the lathe and trying different things. Sometimes you'll win, sometimes you'll lose,...

G'day Phil,
I set the tool rest approx. 6mm below the centre line of the work for the reasons that you have stated. I arrived at this distance by trial and error, and from a couple of books on...

Ping!

G'day TTIT,
Been there, done that. Got the scars to prove it. :( You ain't Robinson Crusoe mate. Hope that your knuckle isn't too bad. Burn that piece of wood. Plenty more where that came from....

Scott,
Thanks for re awakening long forgotten memories. With the pressures of work and life these days, the simple pleasures have long since been neglected. I'm goin to make myself a kite this...

That joke's so old it Scott whiskers on it.:D ( Courtesy of my mother, rest her soul. )
Regards,
Barry.

WENDY,:eek: I didn't really need to know that!:o Just don't roll in it.:confused::D
Regards,
Barry.

Hello everyone,
Thank you all for your comments, they are much appreciated. I know that I'm on the right track with my turning now. :)
TTIT, this piece had some beautiful red colouring in it,...