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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
  2. VICTORIA Hi Ern, I would like to collect 18. Figured Huon...

    Hi Ern,
    I would like to collect 18. Figured Huon Pine if available.
    Regards,
    barry
  3. 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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    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...
  5. Thread: plans

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    Segmented Turning.com - Home of the Segmented...

    Segmented Turning.com - Home of the Segmented Project Planner
  6. 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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    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...
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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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    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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    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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    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...
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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...
  13. Hi Neil, a U-beaut cap please. Send me your...

    Hi Neil, a U-beaut cap please. Send me your details.
    Thanks,
    Barry.

    CAPS SENT
    Thanks for the contribution Barry
    Cheers - Neil :2tsup:
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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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    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...
  16. 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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    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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    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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    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?
    The 1<sup>st</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of each month @...
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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...
  21. 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...
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