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8th August 2023, 10:11 AM
Thread: Jindabyne 2023
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Jindabyne 2023
Ive searched and havent found any detail about the Jindabyne Turnaround this year.
Wondering if anybody has a link to get some info?
T.I.A
Barry -
15th January 2019, 10:30 PM
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VICTORIA Hi Ern, I would like to collect 18. Figured Huon...
Hi Ern,
I would like to collect 18. Figured Huon Pine if available.
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29th December 2013, 09:20 AM
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Consider the quarantine restrictions also if you...
Consider the quarantine restrictions also if you haven't already. Pen making sizes should not be an issue but dont bring anything with bark inclusions or lots of sawdust in the packing. I have...
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28th August 2013, 10:49 AM
Thread: trouble with the insides of bowls
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Hands on is the best way to go and Robbo's...
Hands on is the best way to go and 's recommendation of sharp tools is a must. I had 2 days with Vic Wood a few years ago and what I learnt about bowl turning in that time would have taken me 20...
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26th July 2013, 08:03 AM
Thread: plans
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Segmented Turning.com - Home of the Segmented...
Segmented Turning.com - Home of the Segmented Project Planner
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17th July 2013, 10:50 AM
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I have the T7. Yes, it's expensive, but if you...
I have the T7. Yes, it's expensive, but if you can get past that, it is a very good system. It's not fast, I agree, but I am in no hurry. A production turner would probably say it was too slow. The...
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22nd January 2013, 06:32 AM
Thread: Bowl Gouges: Why I use...
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Hi Brendan, I have a P&N and a Woodcut 12mm Bowl...
Hi Brendan,
I have a P&N and a Woodcut 12mm Bowl gouge and I much prefer the Woodcut. I'm sure it is all down to personal choice but I like the extra weight in the Woodcut. I also seem to get a... -
21st June 2010, 03:49 PM
Thread: Danish oil application
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I used EEE over a few coats of Danish Oil on a...
I used EEE over a few coats of Danish Oil on a Blackwood piece and the gloss was very good. I used the U-Beaut instructions found in Neil's Handbook.
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16th June 2010, 01:27 PM
Thread: red gum burl
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I have used coffee and super glue on Redgum which...
I have used coffee and super glue on Redgum which finishes well. Recently I used fine Blackwood sawdust and Super Glue to fill a large crack in a Red Mallee Burl which finished well also. I think...
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12th May 2010, 04:04 PM
Thread: Woodfast Lathes
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I bought my variable speed mini off Carrolls at...
I bought my variable speed mini off Carrolls at the Horsham Ewe Turn a couple of weeks ago. The Woodfast SA guys were there for the weekend and explained when they receive their lathes, they are...
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9th May 2010, 07:41 PM
Thread: Update on the GPW 100 chuck ?
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Colin, I borrowed one of the GPW chucks at the...
Colin,
I borrowed one of the GPW chucks at the Horsham Ewe Turn last weekend. The chuck seemed to be very good quality and did the job well but if I owned one it would drive me around the bend... -
3rd December 2009, 12:48 PM
Thread: Advice: How to Turn Sheep
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Brendan is correct. The Horsham Ewe Turn weekend...
Brendan is correct. The Horsham Ewe Turn weekend last year was one of the best turnarounds I have been to. Considering it was their first, it is a credit to all the organisers and helpers, especially...
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19th February 2009, 11:19 PM
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Hi Neil, a U-beaut cap please. Send me your...
Hi Neil, a U-beaut cap please. Send me your details.
Thanks,
Barry.
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Thanks for the contribution Barry
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17th February 2009, 10:55 PM
Thread: You Turn Horsham
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For anyone who has not been to one of these...
For anyone who has not been to one of these weekends only need to go to one to be hooked. I have been to Phillip Island 6 times, Wagga 2 times and Wellington, S.A. twice and thoroughly enjoy the...
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18th October 2007, 08:32 PM
Thread: Leda or Carba-Tec MC1018
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I have had the Leda for about 3 years and really...
I have had the Leda for about 3 years and really only use for turnaround weekends. It has worked well and would recommend the brand. I think I paid $319, so todays price cannot be beaten. I saw the...
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1st October 2007, 10:55 PM
Thread: Server Busy
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The problem I had was with Buy Swap & Sell only a...
The problem I had was with Buy Swap & Sell only a week ago. Seems to have cleared now though. I could often get in after I refreshed.
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24th September 2007, 11:28 PM
Thread: Buy Swap & Sell Server busy
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Thanks, tried that. I seem to be able to get in 1...
Thanks, tried that. I seem to be able to get in 1 in 20 goes?!?
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24th September 2007, 11:12 PM
Thread: Buy Swap & Sell Server busy
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Buy Swap & Sell Server busy
Since Friday, a message comes up when I click Buy, Swap & Sell. It says server busy, try later. Has anyone experienced this or more importantly know how to fix it? I dont have any problems with any...
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20th December 2006, 07:42 AM
Thread: Clubs in Melbourne?
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Woodturners of Werribee
I realise this is a very old post but here are the details about the club you were looking for in Hoppers Crossing.....
WHEN?
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12th July 2006, 03:54 PM
Thread: A few problems regarding MC900
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I had an MC900. Like many others the capacitor...
I had an MC900. Like many others the capacitor burnt out. What was recommended to me when it was fixed was to spin the lathe freehand before turning it on to minimise capacitor workload. This was...
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3rd May 2006, 01:41 PM
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Looking for Tassie turning timber suppliers
Planning a trip to Tassie and would like to take full advantage of trip. I have searched forum for similar topics and found some info. Perhaps other people have suppliers that they would like to...