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7th November 2005, 07:40 AM
Thread: clamping ?
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Dear All, Anyone with clamping queries should...
Dear All,
Anyone with clamping queries should go to the following link:
http://burlsburlsburls.freespaces.com/
The website belongs to a member of this forum - Rowan.
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6th November 2005, 07:50 PM
Thread: Red Mallee Burl
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Rowan, Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!! You...
Rowan,
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou!!!
You are truly an inspiration to me. I went onto your website - your work is exactly my kind of thing.
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5th November 2005, 05:37 PM
Thread: Red Mallee Burl
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Terry, Just wondering what kind of woodworking...
Terry,
Just wondering what kind of woodworking do you do? I am always keen for advice on sanding/finishing etc.
Kath. -
5th November 2005, 09:00 AM
Thread: arbortec mini carver
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Hi guys, I am a woman and I am also an...
Hi guys,
I am a woman and I am also an arbortech user. I recommend it to anyone. I purchased the mini carver at the woodworking show in Sydney and just last week moved onto the Industrial Pro.
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Journeyman, WOW! I just went into the link...
Journeyman,
WOW! I just went into the link you recommended.
The sculptures were awesome. People like that truly inspire me.
One day I plan to tackle a sculpture myself.
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Tonto, I have recently purchased the arbortech...
Tonto,
I have recently purchased the arbortech mini carver and have had alot of fun carving bowls from burls (mostly Coolibah and Red Mallee). Just recently I got the Industrial Pro attachment.
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5th November 2005, 08:14 AM
Thread: need help choosing power carving tools
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Hi Pati, You have probably already made your...
Hi Pati,
You have probably already made your purchase by now.... but
I would also recommend the abortech wood chisel. I think is is a great place to start. If you find you get 'hooked' then... -
5th November 2005, 07:56 AM
Thread: 9yo daughter looking for inspiration
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I know this is a woodwork forum, however...... ...
I know this is a woodwork forum, however......
I suggest that you start your daughter off with soapstone. It is available in craft stores. I remember that my first attempt at carving was in... -
4th November 2005, 10:52 PM
Thread: Red Mallee Burl
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Here is my latest bowl - Red Mallee burl carved...
Here is my latest bowl - Red Mallee burl carved with arbortech and finished with tung oil
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4th November 2005, 04:23 PM
Thread: clamping ?
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Re: Clamping burls/branches, etc.
I am also a relatively new user of the abortech. I have the found the Triton Super Jaws to be the answer. It does the job more than adequately, occasionally it gets a bit trickly to clamp. You can...
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4th November 2005, 04:16 PM
Thread: Red Mallee Burl
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Hi Pat, I am a new user of the woodwork forum. ...
Hi Pat,
I am a new user of the woodwork forum. I am also a fairly new user of the abortech grinder - I purchased a mini grinder at the Wordworking Show in July and the Industrial Pro just...