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18th June 2023, 07:40 PM
Thread: Make your own ring rolls easily
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Sounds like a good suggestion for these, I use...
Sounds like a good suggestion for these, I use round foam from bunnings in their door seal range about 5m roll 18mm dia I do the same with spray glue to fix the covering you can cut to whatever...
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12th November 2022, 11:28 AM
Thread: Thickness llimits
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Hi all, I have successfully cut many boxes...
Hi all,
I have successfully cut many boxes ranging between 70- 90mm using 3mm 14 tpi blades never had any trouble with sharp blade in a variety of timbers. The tension on the blade needs to be... -
23rd May 2021, 02:33 PM
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(I am not sure if the Australian Tough brand is a...
(I am not sure if the Australian Tough brand is a knock-off of the Woodfast or a machine made under license.)
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23rd April 2021, 12:35 PM
Thread: Smoothing concave and convex curves
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Hi Dengue, Your on the right track sharp blades...
Hi Dengue,
Your on the right track sharp blades and start with light cuts to get the feel of it I am sure you will be pleased with the result and no dust to me is the biggest benefit of doing the... -
21st April 2021, 12:49 PM
Thread: Smoothing concave and convex curves
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I used to make a lot of octagonal small side...
I used to make a lot of octagonal small side tables with curved legs and I tried all sorts of sanding options with varying degrees of success but always dusty. One day I pulled out the trusty old...
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8th April 2021, 12:49 PM
Thread: need help to identify timber species
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It certainly looks that way to me also. Regards...
It certainly looks that way to me also.
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8th April 2021, 12:45 PM
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Hi Alkahestic, I question did you seal both...
Hi Alkahestic,
I question did you seal both faces the same(3 coats face side 3 coats wall side or how ever many you choose to do) as this can have a lot to do with finished boards moving. Moisture... -
2nd January 2021, 01:10 PM
Thread: European Hinge Location
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+1 true all are made to suit the system 32...
+1 true all are made to suit the system 32 standard.
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4th December 2020, 07:57 PM
Thread: SPECIAL * Christmas * PRIZE DRAW #130
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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28th November 2020, 12:49 PM
Thread: Quilted hard maple box
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Beautiful box stunning figure I am sure the piece...
Beautiful box stunning figure I am sure the piece will be greatly appreciated.
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19th November 2020, 07:18 PM
Thread: Sculpted Box
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Beautiful box, nice to see the freestyle shape it...
Beautiful box, nice to see the freestyle shape it flows very well. I think there is a good chance the top timber is white cedar very typical grain pattern.
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7th October 2020, 11:22 AM
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Having been cabinetmaking for 40 odd years and a...
Having been cabinetmaking for 40 odd years and a considerable of those in white board kitchens. As said by others there are many methods that work, most often you use what is at hand so here is...
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9th November 2019, 02:07 PM
Thread: band saw mill
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Hi Brendan, Yes we have had our mill delivered...
Hi Brendan,
Yes we have had our mill delivered this week with sharpener and cant hook's unfortunately it is sitting at our treasurers property as we haven't got a secure area at the club yet.... -
8th October 2019, 08:03 PM
Thread: Depth gauge info wanted
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I agree with Derek looks to me to be shop made...
I agree with Derek looks to me to be shop made for his own use and a well made one at that,enjoy using it nothing better in my opinion than a tool made by yourself to do a specific job use it and...
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5th October 2019, 05:30 PM
Thread: band saw mill
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It looks like our club is going to order a...
It looks like our club is going to order a woodland mill HM130 any one have experience with this machine. It does seem to have the capacity we are looking for and looking at their promotional video...
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30th September 2019, 07:09 PM
Thread: band saw mill
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Hi Bob, We would like to have the capacity to...
Hi Bob,
We would like to have the capacity to cut aprox 600-700 mm dia logs.
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29th September 2019, 06:22 PM
Thread: band saw mill
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band saw mill
Hi,
I am after information as to selection of a bandsaw mill for our club all suggestions welcome. We have been looking at a few models but are unsure which way to go.
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29th September 2019, 06:15 PM
Thread: Float glass lapping plate
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It takes a fair bit of pressure to flex a piece...
It takes a fair bit of pressure to flex a piece of 6mm glass I just put mine on the flat bench top and go for it you would have to have something under it to get and deflection and then I feel you...
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28th September 2019, 04:16 PM
Thread: Float glass lapping plate
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I use a piece of 6mm glass to flatten my wet...
I use a piece of 6mm glass to flatten my wet stones with carborundum powder of different grits works very well and fast you would have to be pretty rough with it to damage it I use the other side...
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25th September 2019, 09:09 PM
Thread: Value of old woodfast lathes
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They also took over Tough back in the day and the...
They also took over Tough back in the day and the early woodfast used the tough castings for a time they a very good heavy bed lathe great ways well fitted stocks.
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23rd September 2019, 06:58 PM
Thread: Value of old woodfast lathes
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Hi, Absolutely, they represent good value in my...
Hi,
Absolutely, they represent good value in my opinion good solid cast iron beds and head/tail stocks great basic start convert to variable speed if desired for a reasonable price compared to new... -
14th September 2019, 06:40 PM
Thread: Any Gold Coast woodturners ?
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HI Cactusjames, Gold coast and district wood...
HI Cactusjames,
Gold coast and district wood turning association are at Mudgeeraba they should have someone who can help you.
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25th August 2019, 12:18 PM
Thread: nesting tools
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Thanks for the replies and advise greatly...
Thanks for the replies and advise greatly appreciated thank you. I will try to get photo of the bowl I have already turned to show why I want to get as much as possible from the other pieces....
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17th August 2019, 04:48 PM
Thread: nesting tools
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nesting tools
Hi all,
Has anyone got experience with nesting/bowl saver tools I have been given a couple of beautiful pieces of crows ash that are all fiddleback and I would hate to turn most of it into shavings.... -
6th July 2019, 07:32 PM
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My youngest grandchildren were boy 5 girl 4 and I...
My youngest grandchildren were boy 5 girl 4 and I couldn't keep them out of the workshop if I had wanted to they would go through the bin and constantly ask can I have this of the off cuts and the...
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10th June 2019, 06:49 PM
Thread: Anybody Home?
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Hi Kryn, Our club has a Vicmarc lathe set up on...
Hi Kryn,
Our club has a Vicmarc lathe set up on a adjustable stand that can be adjusted in height and also rotated toward the seated turner or wheelchair to get better access to the machine.
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5th June 2019, 06:07 PM
Thread: replacement cutters for spiral head
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Thanks for the feedback the club will order a...
Thanks for the feedback the club will order a full set about 90 I think I had seen threads for this supplier on the forum but could not find his add so this information is great thanks again. Regards...
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4th June 2019, 07:01 PM
Thread: replacement cutters for spiral head
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replacement cutters for spiral head
Hi all, I am trying to source new cutter for our thicknesser at our club we need 15x15x2.5 R150 anyone know where we can get them at a reasonable price all advise most welcome. Regards Rod.
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4th October 2018, 06:47 PM
Thread: moisture meter correction table
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Thanks again for the replies they are...
Thanks again for the replies they are appreciated.
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3rd October 2018, 07:41 PM
Thread: moisture meter correction table
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Cheers Bob thanks for this I have just had a...
Cheers Bob thanks for this I have just had a quick read of some relevant sections and some serious reading will obviously be needed I shall spend some time absorbing this information thanks again....
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1st October 2018, 07:49 PM
Thread: moisture meter correction table
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Cheers Bob, That is why I mentioned Timberspec...
Cheers Bob,
That is why I mentioned Timberspec moisture meter that is the brand made in Australia it is an old model probably 20 years old. It states on the meter that it is calibrated to Douglas... -
1st October 2018, 01:47 PM
Thread: moisture meter correction table
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moisture meter correction table
Hi all,
I am after Australian timberspec moisture meter correction tables can anyone help with where to obtain this information I have tried searching the net but not much success for Australian... -
28th September 2018, 07:45 PM
Thread: Rounded wooden corners
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Hi Lee roy, These corners can be cut on a...
Hi Lee roy,
These corners can be cut on a bandsaw then sanded on a disk sander for the outside curve and a bobbin sander on the inside but you need access to the machinery or you can use... -
28th September 2018, 07:30 PM
Thread: New Guniea Rosewood
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READ ME! New Guniea Rosewood
Hi all,
I am building a Victorian sewing table and have built the top section but I have a bit of turning to do and need some larger sections 4@700x40x40 and 1@200x70x70 and 1@ 600x50x50 but it... -
29th July 2018, 10:09 AM
Thread: Where to buy spray laquer
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+1 for Mirotone I have used it for many years and...
+1 for Mirotone I have used it for many years and always happy with the products.
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15th July 2018, 09:58 AM
Thread: Tas oak
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Thanks for the replies. Regards Rod.
Thanks for the replies.
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14th July 2018, 04:36 PM
Thread: Tas oak
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Tas oak
Can anyone suggest a supplier of tas oak in S.E. QLD (Sunshine coast) I need about 100 plus meters of 190x19. Any advise would be welcome.
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30th June 2018, 04:47 PM
Thread: Boring old Tas oak.[emoji6]
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Jason you really know how to find them stunning...
Jason you really know how to find them stunning as always.
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28th June 2018, 07:40 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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27th June 2018, 08:03 PM
Thread: Huon pine bowl off.
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Hi Artfull, Huon does have a unusual background...
Hi Artfull,
Huon does have a unusual background fragrance not unlike a faint decomposing citrus smell,up her when you turn off the lathe the fruit flys are all over it every time you stop until you... -
21st January 2018, 08:33 AM
Thread: collapsable spray booth
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collapsable spray booth
Hi all,
Our club is wanting to build a spray booth capable of taking large (furniture) and small pieces. As this is not to be used full time I would like it to be fold down to take up less workshop... -
3rd December 2017, 04:47 PM
Thread: Tailstock problem, any ideas?
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Hi Flathed, There some of these lathes around...
Hi Flathed,
There some of these lathes around but not common so a photo may help those not familiar with the lathe to help with advise.
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26th November 2017, 09:09 AM
Thread: My First Box
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Hi Rick, A fine start to the sometimes...
Hi Rick,
A fine start to the sometimes frustrating (how hard can it be it's only a little box:oo:) journey of box making well done, have you started a second one yet.
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23rd October 2017, 07:15 AM
Thread: Can't open email
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Thanks for the replies I had tried to do that to...
Thanks for the replies I had tried to do that to no avail, but now has come good and working fine no idea why.
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22nd October 2017, 11:12 AM
Thread: Can't open email
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Cheers Yes I have restarted still same message.
Cheers
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22nd October 2017, 07:37 AM
Thread: Can't open email
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Can't open email
I am unable to get to my email page, click on button to go and get oops can't find page message. Any suggestions for a technophobe.
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20th October 2017, 08:41 AM
Thread: finishing tallowood slab ????
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2 pak is a good serviceable finish but for me a...
2 pak is a good serviceable finish but for me a Tallow top especially if not in full weather I would go with an oil or no finish at all eventually going silver with time Tallow has its own natural...
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19th October 2017, 08:05 PM
Thread: Drawer sliders
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Regards Rod.
Regards Rod.
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15th October 2017, 07:52 AM
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Very nicely done Fumbler, Beautiful box and...
Very nicely done Fumbler,
Beautiful box and frame I agree the MIL will be very pleased indeed.
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10th October 2017, 07:04 PM
Thread: Leigh "Work Post"
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The use of beautiful equipment and tools just...
The use of beautiful equipment and tools just enhance the pleasure you get from doing the best work you can, these must do the job,especially when made by yourself very nice work stations...