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:oo:Really sad to hear the news Ern:C.

Must have been a tough decision - sorry you had to make it, but I'm sure the paws will be better off for it!

Hi Vern,

:-Yep - gets to look a bit unrealistic after a while!

All's well over here now that we've had some of that wet stuff from above - the drought was really getting quite serious. Only...

Nope - am also a victim!




So far I have managed to keep fairly good records.
I just keep a chart on the workshop wall to record finished items as they come off the lathe.
I don't date my...

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Congrats David!!!
I know you'll seriously enjoy that 'little' beastie no end.



Yep - noticed that - certainly is a new addition.

:2tsup: Very nice - I like!

(Is a Casuarina of some sort.)

Would have thought that if the seed 'cones' were picked quite a bit 'greener' than the one on the left of the 1st picture that they shouldn't open.:shrug: Worth a...

Beautiful trees!
Here's a couple from this part of the world taken on a recent foray into the sticks.

See if you can make out what's under the ones in the 1st pic:U.

The wood is very soft...

Cool picture Neil:2tsup:.

Just done some more googling - am now officially confused:?:?:?.

Cedrela toona /Cedrela australis / Toona ciliata/ Toona australis
Seems it maybe one and the same thing - lots of synonyms...

Thanks Ern - that's what I thought - but having never seen it in the flesh :shrug:



Yep - now toona ciliata.

We have one growing out here that is known as Cedrela toona - quite...

Very nice:2tsup:.

I like the look of that cedar!
Any idea what the botanical name of the tree might be?

Thanks all for the nice remarks:2tsup:.

Not exactly photogenic!!!
Will stick to just plain pics of my pieces I think:D.

Wouldn't know how Shellawax works - I normally write on the bottom - give it an hour or so to dry then put a few coats of Linseed on.
This will take a week or two to dry completely - then I buff on...

Thanks guys:2tsup:

Remote control:U!!!
Mostly done on a Sunday - I retreat to my place of worship - (cave).
Problem is (especially at this time of year) everyone puts in an order for things that...

Nice (other than the fuzziness - but one can get to see the proportions)
Thanks

Me too!

Have never had access to a beading tool so I've always used a very small spindle gouge.

I demarcate the area for beading with a homemade spear point chisel then lightly refine it with...

Thanks Ern and Vern:).

Thanks for all comments:2tsup:.

Weird that! Just noticed it now myself! The bowl is about 1" (20 to 25mm) thick so I can guarantee it's not see through!


Thanks Vern - I think the jaws are...

Thanks guy's

:D

Actually didn't find it too bad - much easier than an intermitant edge type turning.

Well I'd say what you just posted was a positive contribution:U.

Thanks for sharing and if you've really decided to leave us, then all the best with what lays ahead:2tsup:.

:2tsup:Yup - thanks Joe - will scratch around and try and come up with the component parts.

Hi all,

A few pic's of some pieces that the stubby has recently gotten her teeth into.
These have all been turned on my new'ish' Teknatool Titan chuck - a lovely piece of engineering.

I got...

G'day,

Another one off the Stubby.
Still left it quite 'chunky' but I kinda like it - another fun piece.

+- 13" - just finished with a couple of coats of linseed oil so far.

Just as an add on / after thought - for utility items that see frequent use (washing/wiping clean etc), it appears that no permanent marker I have used stays on for all that long.

I guess the...

Just finished another one:).

This one a bit bigger than the last - about 12" diameter.

Same treatment with the BLO - waiting to dry before some beeswax.

A bit more friendly to turn this...

I agree :2tsup: Looks really good to me - nice work!

:D:D:D

Thanks for that.

:2tsup:Thanks guys - will see if I can track some down.
Have had quite a bit of success using an old boot sole that seems to fit the description - fairly effective at cleaning up old pads.
I'm...

Ah yes - them things. Thanks.


Hmm - thanks - might see if the puppy has left any pieces of that old boot lying around!



Thanks Ern - certainly does look handy if it allows a few more...

Thanks Skew - wouldn't know what micromesh is out here:-, but I reckon a good go with steel wool to start off with will get rid of most of the gunk.



Yep - wonderful thing hindsight!
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Thanks Ern - a few options.

Not too sure how true it is - what looks slightly out by eye can be another thing when put back on the lathe. Will have to check the base thickness and see if enough...

:2tsup:Thanks guy's.

:2tsup:Thanks for that DJ - will give that a go.



Was fairly sure there's no way of avoiding a liberal application of that one!!!:D

G'day all,

I have an old bowl - one of my earlier ones that has a nice form, but horrible finish that has gotten more blotchy with age.

It is a large bowl - about 15" with no means of...

Try these two if you haven't enough info already.

:2tsup:Thanks for the comments all.

Quite sure RBTCO! Even in this part of the world there are only 24hrs in a day - and I quite enjoy sleeping for a few of those!

Quite happy to share with...

Thanks Shannon - yep - I get the same feeling when I think of the firewood I've burnt over the years and what one could have done with it.

But then there's only so much wood one person can turn....

G'day folks - it's been a while since my last post.
Been busy feeding the addiction - doing lots of 'regular' bowls - not much new to add to the 'pot'.

Recently finished off this thing - a bit...

Here's a few pics that I could find.
These are all Grevillea robusta.

I love the medullary ray effect that can be seen on some of the pics - pity about the forms though :shrug:!

:D:D:D
:2tsup:

Have seen mentioned somewhere that one can drill a small hole and insert a clove (the spice) - should look quite realistic and maybe worth a try :shrug:.

Try this one Toni.:2tsup:

Yup - I use something very similar.
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Have never used sanding sealer, but I make sure that I allow the ink to well and truly dry before oiling, then make sure the oil is dry before buffing on...

:2tsup:Like it a lot.

Grows like a weed in the big city not too far from here - is not indigenous to these parts so I'm more than happy to do my share of pest erradication.

Been doing a lot...

:2tsup:Nice one Chipman - particularly like the natural edge.

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:Congrats Gil! Enjoy!:)

Yep - I'll second that:2tsup:.

Have really enjoyed all the Mango I've turned.

Do a search of the woodturning forum if you want to see some nice pieces done by several people.

G'day - as said, can be pretty dusty when dry, but definatley possible to turn.
I have only once tried coconut - needs a really sharp tool to get a decent finish (but then that pretty much applies...

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Nice one Cliff!

Been following this with interest - thanks for sharing.

Amazing how effective that liquid nightmare conconction is.

According to Wikipedia:


"Turpentine Tree may refer to:

Canarium australianum, native to Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Pistacia terebinthus, native to the Mediterranean region and also...