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2nd April 2012, 07:21 PM
Thread: Metal to Wood !
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Hi Neil, Yep I will definitely get one of...
Hi Neil,
Yep I will definitely get one of those Vermec models when I get the lathe up and running again - got a new 3hp motor for it this week.
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12th November 2009, 05:57 PM
Thread: SEQ BBQ for 7 Nov
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Sorry mate - couldn't make it. Little chapy's...
Sorry mate - couldn't make it.
Little chapy's 5th birthday.
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24th May 2009, 10:41 AM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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Even 38 is pretty young amongst a bunch of...
Even 38 is pretty young amongst a bunch of greybeards in lumber-shirts :)
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23rd May 2009, 09:13 PM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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You'll thank me later :D I really enjoyed...
You'll thank me later :D
I really enjoyed this year - would have liked to have seen some turning demos; but hey I have started eyeing the 2010 turning symposium already :D:wink::D -
23rd May 2009, 08:56 AM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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Well, went to the show yesterday and caught up...
Well, went to the show yesterday and caught up with several forumites, amongst them Wayne, Funky Chicken, Daiseni, Cliff and some others - many of whom were hauling hefty loads of ebony - I was...
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21st May 2009, 11:15 AM
Thread: Selling the Stubby
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I found those foam/rubbery stress balls...
I found those foam/rubbery stress balls fantastic. Squeeze and release - half hour a day whilst watching tv - i was getting that tunnel stuff in wrist and hand but all gone now.
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20th May 2009, 08:54 PM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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Supposed to be wet, wild and windy on Friday - I...
Supposed to be wet, wild and windy on Friday - I am still going.
Will bring along some PNG highland pen blanks that give a nice golden shimmer for you to take and play with.
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20th May 2009, 07:05 PM
Thread: Selling the Stubby
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Goodluck Ern, Almost wish I was in the market...
Goodluck Ern,
Almost wish I was in the market for a lathe :)
From what I have seen of the deep hollowing tools from Vermec and Vicmarc they seem to take all the force and just about all the... -
20th May 2009, 11:32 AM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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BUGRRR :doh::doh::doh: That's what you get...
BUGRRR :doh::doh::doh:
That's what you get for being away all the time then assuming - weren't they always thursday till sunday before now ?? :?
Thanks Neil - I was going tomorrow :-
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20th May 2009, 11:23 AM
Thread: 2009 Sydney www show 7 weeks to go
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Sorry Mex Tex - I'm gone :- - not a big fan of...
Sorry Mex Tex - I'm gone :- - not a big fan of hijackers either :wink:
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20th May 2009, 11:16 AM
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Yep it looks pretty much the same to me in...
Yep it looks pretty much the same to me in scratch depth and coarseness.
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19th May 2009, 07:20 PM
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Andy, 1500 micromesh is pretty coarse. I...
Andy,
1500 micromesh is pretty coarse.
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19th May 2009, 05:57 PM
Thread: 2009 Sydney www show 7 weeks to go
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There won't be enough money about for both. ...
There won't be enough money about for both.
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19th May 2009, 05:49 PM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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Thanks Wendy, Do hope they have some...
Thanks Wendy,
Do hope they have some furniture stuff there on display as this is the sorta thing she will enjoy whilst I look at gadgets and buy a couple :D
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19th May 2009, 10:48 AM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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Might be a quiet show this year - certainly hope...
Might be a quiet show this year - certainly hope the weather is better than it is now. Appreciate the rain but not there :)
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18th May 2009, 06:48 PM
Thread: Brisbane Show 2009
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Hmm aren't we very quiet for only a few days from...
Hmm aren't we very quiet for only a few days from the show.
I will be there Thursday and have on my list a Vermec deep bowl tool and sander thingy too for lathe :D
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13th December 2008, 10:47 AM
Thread: Jet Pen Lathe
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It's always nice to catch up with you Sam and...
It's always nice to catch up with you Sam and thanks for spending the time to make a slimline pen with me on the Jet.
The DVD's will make for interesting watching in the near future too :2tsup:
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10th December 2008, 08:09 PM
Thread: Ci1 discount deal for forum members
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Well I have already received two Ci1 tools and...
Well I have already received two Ci1 tools and have just ordered and paid for a Ci2 - I want it before Christmas.
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10th December 2008, 08:03 PM
Thread: Jet Pen Lathe
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SOLD :D:2tsup:
SOLD :D:2tsup:
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3rd December 2008, 04:39 PM
Thread: Jet Pen Lathe
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Jet Pen Lathe
I need to buy a Jet pen lathe - must get before Christmas - where do i get one from??
Yet the little aluminium light weight thing as I am going overseas (for work) and want to take it on my... -
18th November 2008, 07:51 PM
Thread: HD Movie Camera
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Okay, I bought the Sony 40GB HDD for $1014. And...
Okay, I bought the Sony 40GB HDD for $1014. And yes although it can record in HD it will also record at lower resolution or burn to a disc in lower resolution to allow a dvd to play it on a normal...
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Such a clean perpendicular shear plane -...
Such a clean perpendicular shear plane - impressive.
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12th November 2008, 07:30 PM
Thread: HD Movie Camera
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HD Movie Camera
I am looking to get a high definition movie camera in the next few weeks and was wondering if anyone has any tips?
I am currently thinking SONY 40GB or JVC 40GB - about $1000
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1st November 2008, 07:30 AM
Thread: Rocking Chair Start-to-finish
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It looks good superbunny. Spotted gum?
It looks good superbunny. Spotted gum?
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1st November 2008, 07:11 AM
Thread: Heirloom Baby Cradles
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Dewayne, Similar to your change table - very...
Dewayne,
Similar to your change table - very nice work.
I am not a cradle fan but the maple and walnut looks devine - sensational timber and very well presented.
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1st November 2008, 07:05 AM
Thread: Convertible baby changing table
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Dewayne, That looks real nice mate -...
Dewayne,
That looks real nice mate - beautiful timber and wonderful execution.
I have made a couple of change tables (posted in this forum) but nothing as ornate as your work there.
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16th October 2008, 07:07 PM
Thread: Oh Bggrrr It Got Me
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This is the double bowl I managed to rough out...
This is the double bowl I managed to rough out before moving to the smaller burl
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16th October 2008, 07:02 PM
Thread: Oh Bggrrr It Got Me
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Oh Bggrrr It Got Me
I have some nice burls and decided to use this grinder carver to make some bowls.
I managed to pretty well shape up a double to a point I am ready to chainsaw the bottom off it.
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25th September 2008, 07:57 PM
Thread: Ci1 Easy Rougher Review by Cliff.
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FNQ Butcher :p My Ci1 is safely still in...
FNQ Butcher :p
My Ci1 is safely still in wrapping on a shelf and will be used with respect and reverence soon :D along with the Thompson gouges and scrapers that arrived today :D:D Happy happy... -
24th September 2008, 07:55 PM
Thread: To Hunt and Gather
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The trip versus the risk/cost is well and truly...
The trip versus the risk/cost is well and truly worth it.
The plunge cuts through the burl took between 3 to 5 minutes each with no effort and I managed to get the first three slabs to flat... -
23rd September 2008, 08:36 PM
Thread: To Hunt and Gather
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some nice pics I plan on making a coffee...
some nice pics
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23rd September 2008, 08:17 PM
Thread: To Hunt and Gather
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To Hunt and Gather
Burls burls burls :U
Well yellow, red, black and white,
Add a little bit of moonlight,
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12th September 2008, 10:56 PM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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Thanks Wendy, I have got a call from Sis. and...
Thanks Wendy,
I have got a call from Sis. and she absolutely loves it - can't believe it's mango :)
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12th September 2008, 07:17 PM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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I picked up the mirror yesterday and fitted it...
I picked up the mirror yesterday and fitted it last night.
As mentioned I used the Domino to make the recesses to insert Domino tags to hold the back board in place. I did not set the dept of the... -
12th September 2008, 07:08 PM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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That's no good Neil :( - how are your slabs? :?
That's no good Neil :( - how are your slabs? :?
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7th September 2008, 07:44 PM
Thread: Fathers Day
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Fathers Day
Well I think i did the right thing today on Father's Day; and I celebrated it by receiving a Ci1 tool with handle and several cutters :D
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3rd September 2008, 07:24 PM
Thread: Natural Edge Mare and Foul
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Thanks DJ, Juvy and fez - I was happy with the...
Thanks DJ, Juvy and fez - I was happy with the end result as the timber with nice coarse bark and contrasting sapwood interesting chocolate heartwood gave a pleasing effect.
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2nd September 2008, 07:04 PM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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I also put a recess into the back face using a...
I also put a recess into the back face using a rebate bit - i made the recess 20mm deep to allow 4mm for mirror + 3mm for backing + 5mm for tags (going to use dominos) and then 5-8mm for the edge...
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2nd September 2008, 06:56 PM
Thread: Natural Edge Mare and Foul
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Natural Edge Mare and Foul
A farmer I know has just had a race horse of his die unexpectantly - collick. I made this for him as he also has the little sister of the filly he lost.
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31st August 2008, 09:11 PM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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Hi Neil, Yep you are right there is some...
Hi Neil,
Yep you are right there is some yellow in there - if you look at the first post - second picture of the slab and enlarge it you can easily see the yellow. It did sneak in a bit but... -
31st August 2008, 08:56 PM
Thread: an afternoons work
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Drill and chisel or router and guide
Drill and chisel or router and guide
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31st August 2008, 07:36 PM
Thread: an afternoons work
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Timber expands a lot more width wise to length so...
Timber expands a lot more width wise to length so your boards on top will get wider and narrower so this needs to be able to happen. Lock it into your base and it will tear appart either the top at...
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31st August 2008, 07:17 PM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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Probably many ways to do it Wendy - this one...
Probably many ways to do it Wendy - this one works for me though. I recon these frames would look absolutely sensational with camphor :2tsup:
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31st August 2008, 07:00 PM
Thread: an afternoons work
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Coming together well Matty. :2tsup: Just make...
Coming together well Matty. :2tsup:
Just make sure you have the top so it can float (expand and contract) when you fit it to the base - else it will tear apart your base frame.
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31st August 2008, 06:55 PM
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Yeah you are right and it is not what I expected...
Yeah you are right and it is not what I expected either. (shrug)
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31st August 2008, 10:37 AM
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and lastly
and lastly
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31st August 2008, 10:29 AM
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Following on from this and doing an experiment I...
Following on from this and doing an experiment I glued four pieces of wood together 2 x timber to glue only and 2 x timber painte with estapol then glued together.
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31st August 2008, 08:30 AM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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and more If you enlarge the bottom left image...
and more
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31st August 2008, 08:28 AM
Thread: Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
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Freeform Mango Mirror Frame
It's my sisters birthday in two weeks time and i want something special for a special birthday, so I have started making this frame from a tree Dai Sensai and Soundman and I cut up in a back yard a...
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28th August 2008, 09:26 PM
Thread: 18volt cordless kit
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Poll: I bought a Bosche (sp?) it was pretty good value...
I bought a Bosche (sp?) it was pretty good value but is isn't what I prefer. The two I prefer are Panasonic and Festool but if cost didn't count i would buy Hilti - they are awesome.