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15th July 2018, 03:00 PM
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Going to hone my query slightly as search isn't...
Going to hone my query slightly as search isn't quite delivering. The servery is also a bench seat, so there will be direct contact with the surface. I was thinking a tung oil base and a 3 coat...
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12th July 2018, 09:04 PM
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Large oudoor merbau servery/seat - finish
Gday team, been a while. Building an outdoor "room" that has a solid merbau bench/servery that is 4m x 450 x 25. Wondering what recommendations to seal as it will be sat on and does have direct...
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28th January 2015, 11:39 AM
Thread: LMR 57 Lion (Titfield Thunderbolt)
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This is some of the most amazing work I have ever...
This is some of the most amazing work I have ever witnessed!
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6th January 2015, 09:13 PM
Thread: bi-plane from the brain
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Cheers crowie, it was painful on a 1000 yr old...
Cheers crowie, it was painful on a 1000 yr old laptop...but got there
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6th January 2015, 09:05 PM
Thread: bi-plane from the brain
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lets see how this goes...
lets see how this goes...
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5th January 2015, 09:09 PM
Thread: bi-plane from the brain
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Phone not liking life...I'll post images soon
Phone not liking life...I'll post images soon
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5th January 2015, 08:47 PM
Thread: bi-plane from the brain
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bi-plane from the brain
Cheers all, never attempted a toy before. But had a crack at a bi-plane for my 2 yo for Christmas. Turned from bunnings pine and wings are my old merbeau gate....uh oh can't find the image attach...
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12th December 2014, 04:04 PM
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unbelievable...totally unbelievable...that is...
unbelievable...totally unbelievable...that is amazing workmanship!
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11th December 2014, 12:58 PM
Thread: December Draw PART II - No 118
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CLAIMED I think I am in?...
I think I am in?...
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24th November 2014, 09:16 AM
Thread: outdoor bird feeder finish
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cheers all, was being a bit shorthand using phone...
cheers all, was being a bit shorthand using phone prior. The timber is actually using spotted gum footing and supports. Then a turned baltic post...these are the bits I am looking at how to...
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22nd November 2014, 09:43 PM
Thread: outdoor bird feeder finish
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outdoor bird feeder finish
Hi, just about completed a bird feeder stand from mainly cypress pine and spotted gum base. Just curious what would be a recommended finish?...cheers
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21st November 2014, 05:25 PM
Thread: December Draw - No 117
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UNCLAIMED never enough bunnings vouchers... I'm in
never enough bunnings vouchers...
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21st November 2014, 05:23 PM
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REGISTRATION CLOSED I'm in... Does this count as registration?
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21st November 2014, 03:58 PM
Thread: bonham 100 scroll chuck
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Thanks guys, exactly the info I was...
Thanks guys, exactly the info I was after....hmmmm....santa?...hello?.....
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20th November 2014, 01:09 PM
Thread: bonham 100 scroll chuck
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bonham 100 scroll chuck
G'day all,
just progressing my query slightly from my last thread...heaps of great advice and help in there. Does anyone know which (if any) cole jaws or similar fit the older style bonham 100... -
8th November 2014, 09:26 PM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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Good days this weekend, asked the mil if there...
Good days this weekend, asked the mil if there was any more bits and bobs floating about for the lathe....turned up yesterday with a Bonham scroll chuck, drill chuck, Morse taper drill bits and a few...
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6th November 2014, 01:33 PM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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OK, so went to the club last night and all agreed...
OK, so went to the club last night and all agreed a scroll chuck is a good investment.
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1st November 2014, 08:11 PM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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Yep its 8 tpi thanks Jim....now to start looking....
Yep its 8 tpi thanks Jim....now to start looking. Cheers all
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31st October 2014, 03:08 PM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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Thanks Paul thats good advice. From 1st fire up...
Thanks Paul thats good advice. From 1st fire up in the shed when I saw the initial vibrations it was a bit of....ooooh dear....anyhoo. I've weighted the stand, vibration mounted the bed, re-shimmed...
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30th October 2014, 08:51 PM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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Okey dokey, so its a golding wood lathe 300mm x...
Okey dokey, so its a golding wood lathe 300mm x 900mm capacity. No.2 Morse taper dog and tail stock. Nothing in flyer about thread size. It's circa 1984. Northern machinery co. Preston vic. Ha ha ha
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30th October 2014, 09:18 AM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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Cheers guys. I'll have a crack at attaching the...
Cheers guys. I'll have a crack at attaching the images.
There is an old catalogue in the house somewhere that came with it (no specs though)
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29th October 2014, 01:12 PM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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Ho Christos...yep, didnt mention it has the live...
Ho Christos...yep, didnt mention it has the live centre in the tail stock....I've had a play roughing down and turning bits and bobs...nothing functional, just learning the tools, (after I had all...
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29th October 2014, 10:31 AM
Thread: Beginner query - scroll chuck
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Beginner query - scroll chuck
G'day all,
I've enheirited a basic wood lathe in recent times and am keen to improve my basic skills. I've contacted the local wood turning group and I am going to wander down to have a yarn with... -
3rd September 2012, 04:43 PM
Thread: Blackwood bar top - ideas and help
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G'day again, Just about to get into the...
G'day again,
Just about to get into the knot/hole filling portion of the project.
Just curious as to whats best as the filler....I found 2 items at good ol' bunnings
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31st August 2012, 05:08 PM
Thread: Blackwood bar top - ideas and help
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Awesome guys, found a thicknesser in werribee for...
Awesome guys, found a thicknesser in werribee for up to 600mm...so thats great. Going to have a crack at filling this weekend....all going well, I'll send through some images. really appreciating...
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24th August 2012, 04:48 PM
Thread: Blackwood bar top - ideas and help
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Hi Pagie, of you could get me the details of the...
Hi Pagie, of you could get me the details of the planer that can handle that size it would be appreciated.. still looking out west...but you never know.
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22nd August 2012, 02:39 PM
Thread: Blackwood bar top - ideas and help
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Thanks for the help so far....another silly...
Thanks for the help so far....another silly question...is it best to epoxy the holes then thickness/plane or thickness then fill?
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21st August 2012, 05:40 PM
Thread: Blackwood bar top - ideas and help
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Blackwood bar top - ideas and help
G'day all,
Been lurking for years and used heaps of great tips for ironbark coffee table and redgum framing.
Working on a new project and need some tips for beginners. I have aquired some family...