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Yes I have seen his site, wish I could get his prices. I generally turn the pieces wet too. The oil I use tends to harden a bit more than his, I hope. I have heard that he has problems with his...

At the moment 2,3,&4 are in an exhibition in Brisbane, if they make it through that 2 & 4 will be going down to Bungendore.

Peter

Hello Jeff, how' s my twin going up there in Darwin. Really looking forward to seeing all the "Territory Boys". Are you sure you cannot fit one of those Gmelina logs in your luggage????:U:U:U

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Yes they were planned, no faults. If they crack it's usually in the end-grain part of the bowl. I carved out the side grain as it tends to be less translucent.

Peter

The first one is the thinnest, approx 2mm. I still have to put on another coat or two of the finishing oil and it's a bit tricky, feels quite fragile.

Peter

I used an arbortech woodcarving tool, the big one, I'm getting used to it, not as safe as the small one but a lot quicker, then the smaller one with a Carbrasive (brand) tungsten Carbide abrasive...

A few new pieces that I've recently finished - all Hoop Pine and oiled to translucence.

1. This piece made from hoop Pine. I turned this just using a gouge. I had to work with the tool being...

Hello Bruce,

It's the oiling that brigs out the colour.

The shaping is done with a flush cut off hand saw and sandpaper.

Peter

Photo1 & 2 Carved Rim Hoop Pine Traanslucent. This piece glows quite nicely with just normal light. I photographed it without shining a light into the piece to accentuate the translucence. The wood...

Yes I agree about the Silky Oak Bowl - has a big bottom!!!


Peter

I'm using Livos/Kunos oil, expensive but a nice finish.

Peter

I've been working on a few new ideas, still developing them though. I've been working on a few carved Vase type forms.

The first one of course is one of my first attempts, not too sure about it...

Yes, well 99% sure.

Peter

Hello All,

A few piccies from Turnfest.

Photos: Just a few of the demonstrators and the group photo

1 The wonderful Ken Wraight.
2 The woodturning legend Al Stirt from the US
3...

Hello all,

A few new pieces I've been working on.

1: Camphor Laurel, approx 280 X 250mm. Oil finish.

2 & 3: A little fluted hoop pine bowl, approx 200 X 150mm.

4: a wormy bunya pine bowl,...

Hello Cliff,

I like to get them out of the weather asap. My workshop floor space is just about covered with timber too good to be left outside. I have some that have been garbage bagged for...

Hello Cliff,

If memory serves me right it was an old dry piece that had been sitting around inside the shed. Didn't do anything to stabilize it just turned it. sanded it and the oiled it.

When...

Thanks for all of the comments. I wasn't too sure if I could get away with all of the worm holes but it seems it works - sold it today so well pleased.

Peter

Thanks for the comments and encouragement. I've been doing the translucents and fluteds for a wile so i guess it was a matter of time until i combined the two.

Peter

Should have said - Hoop Pine.

Peter

I finally completed a fluted translucent, what do you think?

I also included a image of the inside showing the natural colour of the oiled wood.

Size approx 250mm X 150mm

Peter

The knots go all the way in both hoop and Bunya. They actually travel upwards so they don't go straight from the center.

Peter

I have a piece out in the weather so it might have a bit of bluing. I'll prep it today.

Peter

Hello all. Not too sure about this one. Some old hoop pine that was attacked by a grub or two. It was left out in the weather a bit too long i think.

It's only had one coat of finishing oil, will...

I sell at markets and through a few galleries. Pricing is a constant issue that troubles me. I was lucky enough to be invited to meet up with Richard Raffan a few years ago for a chat and a coffee at...

hello Tony,

I use a green background. Looks ok. Much the same set-up as you. I tend to have about 30 pieces or so. There is an argument for choice. I use small plinths a friend makes up from white...

Well that's no fun. I recently turned a very large Camphor Laurel natural edge bowl. The timber was a bit green and after the hollowing I definatly felt a little light headed, very "strong scent",...

Yes would like to swop the log for a similar Gmelina one. Could you bring one down and Ian also :U:U:U:U.

Saw our foster dad Enzo the other week, He had an open day.

Sorry to hear that Ian has...

Yes, Ern, several times and sanded back after each dunking.

We have some great camphor around this area and a fair bit of it too. It works really well. A fellow just met me at my gate this morning...

A few images of my timber gathering/gifts the last few months.

1. A large Camphor laurel log. I thought that this yield boring light wood but it was a lovley honey gold with lots of figure.
2....

I've used Mirrotone lacquer (precat) over the CA and coffee grounds without any shrinkage. CA is a pretty good glue and penetrates well into the timber so there is a good bonding effect. I like to...

Will try to get there on the Sunday. Will Enzo have the customary coffee and biccies???

Peter from Pomona

As posted earlier coffee grounds/powdered pigments and CA glue is what I have been using most. I've just started using 5minute epoxy as well. I like these two methods as you can resume work on the...

Well done Ian, great job. Next one 3mm walls???

Keep up the good work - Peter

Not me Ed :no:. Wish my spare was a Stubby 1000. I have to be content with a Vicmarc300 to do all of the smaller jobs :D.

Peter

Looks like an old one, certainly different to my 1000.

Peter

If you have problems with heat checking back off on the speed and pressure when sanding, always keep the sandpaper moving. Also one of those rotary sanding thingies work really well and avoids heat...

Great piece, great shape.Love it.

Peter

Looking good. I predict you will have some fun hollowing with the knots but they certainly add to the piece. You will have to post some photos when complete.

Peter

The translucents are about 2-3mm. I have a couple where I went too thin and they were very difficult to sand, didn't go through. They were all turned wet then left for a week or two then sanded. I...

It's on at the Francis Rush Centre, 277 Elizabeth St Brisbane fron the 30th Oct to 2nd November.

Just a few pieces here. I will be showing 12. There are various craft exhibits from 21 different...

Just a few images of some translucent pine. These are quite thin so didn't need much to show the translucence, just the sun.

All are either Bunya, Hoop or Norfolk Island Pine.

I've also...

No Brett,
Definatly not Camphor laurel, I have been turning lots of camphor, no smell and closer grained.

Peter

Been busy, doing lots of turning. Have to go to Brisbane next week.I have been asked to contribute to an exhibition, "Hands Of The World" at the Francis Rush Centre. It only runs for four days -...

I have attached a few images of a bowl I have just completed. Can anyone help with identifying the species?? I have been told Pink Ash but not too sure about that.

Peter

Maybe you should have a supply of lithium available for your members that use the lathe, they will fall in love with using the Stubby and some form of medication might be needed to get them off the...

Looks a rare wood called "Pomonas Dumpas" a rare hybrid developed by a well know fellow called Fraser Geoffs :U:U:U:U

Peter

I will be in Singapore next week - at Vivo City. I hope all of you local woodturners drop in for a coffee and a chat. I will be t the "Best Of Queensland" expo from Monday (setting up -mid morning)...

Hello Tony,

Generally just start oiling. It's better if they are a bit green as they turn a bit better. Very green is ok too, just wet sand and let dry for a day or two.

Peter

I've had a few break/crack when sanding (never when turning:B) and they make really good fire starters. I'd just worry a bit about someone's house burning down and it would be my fault - all that oil...