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18th July 2020, 08:37 AM
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Vicmarc quick release handles - customising
Thought a few photos of my recent adventure in using and customising the Vicmarc quick release handles would be in order and possibly helpful to others so that they can learn from my mistakes :B
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15th May 2019, 05:57 PM
Thread: Lathe chucks
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Completely agree - I also found the Nova chucks...
Completely agree - I also found the Nova chucks unintuitive and hence bought a vicmarc to replace my Nova and recently picked up the Record on special too.
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1st June 2018, 07:39 PM
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Pyrography machine from 30V/10A DC variable power supply???
Been researching building my own pyrography machine to do some texturing/colouring work on my turning i.e. heavier burning
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15th May 2018, 05:59 AM
Thread: New Rolly Munro coring tool
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New Rolly Munro coring tool
Hi all,
well it might not be entirely new but it is the first time I have seen it :U
Does anyone know who is selling the system demonstrated by Rolly in the below video?
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28th March 2018, 06:59 PM
Thread: aliminium finial !
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You just need to subscribe to the AAW...
You just need to subscribe to the AAW ...https://aaw.site-ym.com
and you can get access to them electronically as well including all the back issues. Why I really enjoy their mag is that it is... -
22nd March 2018, 04:39 PM
Thread: aliminium finial !
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FYI .... latest American Woodturner just landed...
FYI .... latest American Woodturner just landed on the doorstep and it contains an article on turning aluminium (NZ spelling) accents including finials
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13th October 2017, 09:27 AM
Thread: RZ Dust Mask
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I see Timberly Woodturning in NZ also sell the...
I see Timberly Woodturning in NZ also sell the Elipse mask if you wanted to purchase from somewhere closer to home.
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1st March 2017, 07:11 PM
Thread: Sand paper whats the best?
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I am very partial to the abranet sheets BUT the...
I am very partial to the abranet sheets BUT the downside is it is really hard to keep track of the grits.
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28th February 2017, 04:16 PM
Thread: Ducks in a row
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Ducks in a row
Been prototyping some offset ducks in pine to get the hang of it and play with the form a bit
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/32317027524_9f570eaf5b_n.jpg
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16th February 2017, 04:41 PM
Thread: Coloured wax/shellac stick?
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have found some more information - the only...
have found some more information - the only express instructions I have found are this ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nznexGoJ94I&t=3s
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14th February 2017, 05:19 AM
Thread: Coloured wax/shellac stick?
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Coloured wax/shellac stick?
In the following video the turner is applying some kind of coloured wax stick to the toys - guessing it also has shellac in it - has anyone come across a recipe for this stuff? Or able to confirm...
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12th February 2017, 12:12 PM
Thread: VL150 Stand Build
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VL150 Stand Build
Hi All,
following on from the previous thread announcing the purchase of a VL150 BM plus seperate VFD and motor I have finally gotten around to posting the photos of the stand build. Not quite... -
10th February 2017, 05:03 AM
Thread: New Tool plan - Thin parting tool
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+1 for the power hacksaw blade Also check...
+1 for the power hacksaw blade
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3rd February 2017, 05:00 AM
Thread: Teknatool accessories
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To me the metal bit looks like the outrigger from...
To me the metal bit looks like the outrigger from an old TL1000 - like here http://www.teknatool.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Histor1.gif
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23rd January 2017, 07:32 PM
Thread: Turning celluloid fountain pens
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Turning celluloid fountain pens
Thought these two videos of Japanese craftsmen turning fountain pens may be of interest.
A couple interesting techniques and interesting the similarities in approach between the two men
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12th January 2017, 07:27 PM
Thread: Best finish for shave kit?
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I have two shave brushes that I have been using...
I have two shave brushes that I have been using for 2-3 years now and the finish is as new - used polyurethane. First applied 3 thinned coats and then 3 coats after that. Did one in a satin and the...
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31st December 2016, 07:55 AM
Thread: Christmas present unwrapped
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I should've added that my sums are based on NZ...
I should've added that my sums are based on NZ prices - exchange rate pretty good at the moment but shipping is a killer and quite a bit more for the VL150 SM vs BM - and the fact these are brought...
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30th December 2016, 06:19 PM
Thread: Christmas present unwrapped
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The only reason for the 3rd party motor/VFD was...
The only reason for the 3rd party motor/VFD was budget - saved me ~$1300. Wasn't an easy decisions as I did consider that I was trading my time and potentially reliability of the motor/VFD - also my...
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22nd December 2016, 06:58 PM
Thread: Christmas present unwrapped
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The are ex Woodworking HQ in Auckland - 1 hp Teco...
The are ex Woodworking HQ in Auckland - 1 hp Teco 3 phase motor and Teco FM50 VFD. Note they come unwired (they do offer an option to do this for you for a fee) so you need to add in the costs for...
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22nd December 2016, 06:56 PM
Thread: Christmas present unwrapped
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A couple of people sent pm's asking how I...
A couple of people sent pm's asking how I eventually decided on the VL150 with a separate motor/vfd....
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21st December 2016, 07:31 PM
Thread: Christmas present unwrapped
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Christmas present unwrapped
Well it seems Christmas arrived a touch early at my place - got home this afternoon to find a wooden box waiting for me.
Link to photos https://goo.gl/photos/6UzzCjjqkFojuep76
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9th December 2016, 05:06 AM
Thread: Vicmarc VL150 - extension bed questions
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Vicmarc VL150 - extension bed questions
Well here I am waiting for delivery of my VL150 when I receive another package with some HSS bars that I ordered for making scrapers...
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8th November 2016, 05:30 PM
Thread: Which spindle thread?
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Which spindle thread?
Well good news and a question ...
Have just managed to sell my current lathe (Nova TL1500) and once it is picked up I will be placing the order for a vicmarc VL150 (unless I can win the lotto and... -
5th September 2016, 05:40 PM
Thread: Bill Jones videos
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Bill Jones videos
These have recently been put up on Youtube and thought I would share
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2G3LHZNiuU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbh_LRYQXdo (multiple parts to this but with... -
26th August 2016, 06:13 AM
Thread: Where to purchase hand thread chasers.
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I have managed to pick up most of mine on Trademe...
I have managed to pick up most of mine on Trademe (NZ auction site) - only other place that I have found to get a good variety of pitches is Thread Chasers but they will need some modification to...
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25th August 2016, 07:15 AM
Thread: Vicmarc lathe config questions
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FYI, just had it confirmed by Woodworking HQ...
FYI,
just had it confirmed by Woodworking HQ that the bench mount Vicmarcs plus motor they are providing are coming with a locally sourced motor/controller hence why those are so sharply priced.... -
25th August 2016, 06:19 AM
Thread: Vicmarc lathe config questions
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Hi, waiting on a response from them around the...
Hi,
waiting on a response from them around the lathes they have with motor and no stand i.e. whether those have Vicmarc or other motors/controllers. Only downside is their pricing seems to be well... -
24th August 2016, 08:41 AM
Thread: Vicmarc lathe config questions
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Vicmarc lathe config questions
Hi,
Would appreciate it if anyone had input on the following questions re configuration options for the Vicmarc VL200 and VL300 lathes:
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16th July 2016, 08:56 AM
Thread: Metal lathe chucks a la Bill Jones
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Metal lathe chucks a la Bill Jones
I have been spending a few very enjoyable days reading Bill Jones' books (https://www.amazon.com/Bill-Jones-Notes-Turning-Shop/dp/1861080174 and...
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18th April 2016, 08:58 PM
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Tips for preparing manuka/kanuka for turning
Hi,
Managed to get hold of some manuka/kanuka (not sure how to differentiate timber - believe kanuka is called burgan in Aus) from a mate's fire pile.
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18th April 2016, 06:12 AM
Thread: New Nova modular tool rest
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Thanks gents - you raise a very good point that I...
Thanks gents - you raise a very good point that I hadn't considered.
An option might be to spot weld/epoxy/loctite the rest in place - as it still works out cheaper than then the older nova tool... -
15th April 2016, 06:03 PM
Thread: New Nova modular tool rest
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New Nova modular tool rest
Hi,
has anyone managed to take a closer look at the new Nova modular tool rest?
NOVA FACEPLATES
Apparently stainless steel rod on top of cast iron but interested in the total height esp of... -
9th April 2016, 08:36 PM
Thread: How to turn very fine beads
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Thank you all - more skew practice it is then! ...
Thank you all - more skew practice it is then!
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9th April 2016, 06:14 PM
Thread: How to turn very fine beads
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How to turn very fine beads
Hi All,
would appreciate some advice as to how to approach turning some very fine beads (2-3mm side to side).
I am wanting to do these in two places
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22nd January 2016, 08:50 PM
Thread: Vicmarc chucks - clockwise to close?
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Vicmarc chucks - clockwise to close?
Wanted to check do vicmarc chucks close with a clockwise turn of the allen key? My google searching has been to no avail so far...
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20th January 2016, 05:25 AM
Thread: French woodturning video
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French woodturning video
Just found this on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99Gg_R6mdE
in HD and french :-) but has 8 demos - first one is on a spiked ball and shows quite a bit of detail - haven't finished... -
15th January 2016, 06:56 PM
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as a FYI Following on from Brendan's...
as a FYI
Following on from Brendan's suggestion I contacted Woodcut as to whether they provided the scraper unground - unfortunately they do not.
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2nd January 2016, 06:49 PM
Thread: My first ornament ...
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My first ornament ...
Well technically my first, second and third attempts at Christmas ornaments and finials.
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31st December 2015, 09:32 PM
Thread: Tri-point woodturning tool
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I know Ashley Iles and Crown make one but might I...
I know Ashley Iles and Crown make one but might I suggest you make your own? Just posted a thread with my own efforts at one ... you just need to source a piece of HSS ... seems 6-10mm are the most...
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31st December 2015, 09:26 PM
Thread: Some DIY tools
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Some DIY tools
Thought I would share some pics of some tools I have been making over the last week while on leave and how I made them - hopefully useful to someone.
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26th December 2015, 10:52 PM
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Woodcut negative rake scraper ... as a lacer skew
Hi,
for those of you who own or have seen a woodcut negative rake scraper in person .... am I seeing things or is this essentially a skew with an Alan Lacer grind?
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11th December 2015, 05:25 AM
Thread: Options for hollowing boxes/ornaments
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At this point busy ensuring I have everything in...
At this point busy ensuring I have everything in place for my holiday projects as I have 3 weeks leave coming up (yay!). Plan is to make a few "typical" christmas ornaments i.e. hollowed ball with...
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9th December 2015, 07:32 PM
Thread: Options for hollowing boxes/ornaments
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Options for hollowing boxes/ornaments
Was wanting to canvas some opinions on the best options for hollowing boxes and ornaments i.e. smaller scale items. As per usual there seems to be a gazillion different ways advertised. Have started...
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9th November 2015, 05:10 AM
Thread: Staunton Chess Set
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Thanks for all the pictorials. re felt -...
Thanks for all the pictorials.
re felt - Spotlight or similar sewing shop should have quite a variety - though it is a bit harder to get the thinner tighter grain stuff. Another option would be to... -
7th November 2015, 08:06 AM
Thread: No more VL175 so what now?
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FYI ... Just came across this EVS unit locally...
FYI ...
Just came across this EVS unit locally which goes for NZ$900
http://www.timberlywoodturning.co.nz/products/-Variable-Speed-drive-unit-and-motor-for-woodlathes-.html
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4th November 2015, 07:39 PM
Thread: No more VL175 so what now?
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No more VL175 so what now?
So last year I started a thread re the Nova DVR-XP vs Vicmarc VL175 ...
The clear winner was the VL175 so I started saving my pennies. Fast forward and here I am with some savings and wanting to... -
8th December 2014, 02:10 PM
Thread: HELP!!!! lattice type turning!
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Found this link that contains a picture of the...
Found this link that contains a picture of the tool used by Hans W.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/cmwt.production/paperclip/files/82/Hans_Weissflog_Spider_Box.pdf?1328056966 -
9th November 2014, 02:41 PM
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Hi, I have a pair of mills made by T&G that...
Hi,
I have a pair of mills made by T&G that use those mechanisms.
Basically imagine a traditionally shaped mill. Now about 20% up from the base there is a join/seam (2nd cove from the bottom)... -
4th November 2014, 07:05 PM
Thread: Modify 35mm Nova Bowl Jaws
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The Nova mini spigot jaws get around the having...
The Nova mini spigot jaws get around the having only one screw problem but don't seem to have the internal dovetail you were after.
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3rd November 2014, 07:47 PM
Thread: Questions about Vicmarc grinding jig
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Hi All, my vicmarc jig arrived today and...
Hi All,
my vicmarc jig arrived today and thought I would post some comments. I haven't had a chance to use it yet as I was out in the shed tonight busy building a new platform for the grinder etc....