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12th September 2020, 08:47 PM
Thread: Tough Lathe Model
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Nice meeting you Zac. You will notice the...
Nice meeting you Zac. You will notice the tailstock has no hole for a knockout bar. When you buy a live centre, get a good one with a long #2 Morse taper. The live centres “knock out” by winding the...
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6th September 2020, 12:54 PM
Thread: Men's shed etiquette - WA
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Try Perth Wood School. They might be able to help.
Try Perth Wood School. They might be able to help.
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6th September 2020, 01:34 AM
Thread: Tough Lathe Model
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I have a Tough lathe in storage that you could...
I have a Tough lathe in storage that you could sabotage for parts. My headstock doesn’t lock so it’s a PITA to remove chucks from. It comes with all of the original faceplates and pulleys but was...
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12th November 2019, 10:15 PM
Thread: Routing a small rectangle
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If the workpiece is big enough, rip 4 strips of...
If the workpiece is big enough, rip 4 strips of mdf on a table saw, with 2 to the height you want. Slide them around to get the right dimensions for the rectangle. Tape tightly in place. Clamp to...
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15th April 2019, 04:59 PM
Thread: Always Tell The Truth
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Then why do I keep seeing an increasing number of...
Then why do I keep seeing an increasing number of over 50’s people wearing Lycra?
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15th April 2019, 04:48 PM
Thread: Beautiful Aussie Timbers - another batch!
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Beautiful boxes! I notice that you have bevels on...
Beautiful boxes! I notice that you have bevels on the lid of the bottom box in your last pic and you have kept the grain running parallel end and sides instead of turning the corner(1 panel?)....
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25th February 2019, 11:29 PM
Thread: How much to charge
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You take pride in your work. You are going to pay...
You take pride in your work. You are going to pay attention to detail. It is going to take you hours to make the box. You have said you will include trays so that means lining the trays too. You...
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15th January 2019, 01:52 AM
Thread: Premium Wood Selection for Pens
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VICTORIA I received my package today in Perth and cannot...
I received my package today in Perth and cannot speak highly enough of Euge. The timbers are beautiful and unusual. The package is well worth the money as I doubt I will ever see many of these...
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22nd September 2018, 01:36 AM
Thread: rare and unusual pen blanks for sale
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READ ME! I’ll take one lot of them! Will PM you.
I’ll take one lot of them! Will PM you.
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30th December 2017, 10:46 PM
Thread: Sapel Bowl
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Just saw this. Beautiful! A lovely reward for the...
Just saw this. Beautiful! A lovely reward for the many hours you must have put in.
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5th August 2017, 01:18 AM
Thread: Perth Wood Show
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I met Brendan today. I bought some Crushgrind...
I met Brendan today. I bought some Crushgrind pepper grinder mechanisms from him, which I had never seen over here, and had a chat about his YouTube videos.
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17th September 2016, 11:12 AM
Thread: Keepsake box
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Lovely box. I'm curious about the hinges too. Are...
Lovely box. I'm curious about the hinges too. Are they glued in? I also can't work out how you set up the lid to stay upright when open as you aren't using anything I can recognise as a stay.
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Isn't South Australia big enough?
Isn't South Australia big enough?
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20th August 2015, 08:37 PM
Thread: Aussie cricket update
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Aussie cricket update
Aussie cricket update.
The Australian bobsleigh team have asked the Aussie cricket team for a meeting. They want to ask their advice about going downhill so fast!
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21st July 2015, 12:23 AM
Thread: Understanding Pen Drilling
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I don't use bradpoints. I use standard metal...
I don't use bradpoints. I use standard metal drills - Sutton viper bits or Frost for the sizes you are talking about.
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9th July 2015, 02:20 AM
Thread: help please
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Could also be ...
Could also be
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30th June 2015, 09:04 PM
Thread: So, what's the problem?
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So, what's the problem?
A wife asks her husband,
"Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk and if they have avocados, get 6.
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31st May 2015, 12:21 PM
Thread: Janka hardness test
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For those who never saw the original, here is a...
For those who never saw the original, here is a slightly bigger version than Christos' version
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15th May 2015, 01:20 AM
Thread: Janka hardness test
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Janka hardness test
I didn't do this but it made me laugh. Check out the softest timber on Wikipedias "Janka hardness test' entry.
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14th May 2015, 12:44 AM
Thread: Purple Gidgee Blingless Harvest
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That is a serious amount of work and care. It...
That is a serious amount of work and care. It makes the pen even more awesome. Great job!
Another question. Is the timber Purple gidgee (Acacia Crombiei) or Dead finish (Acacia carneorum)? I don't... -
13th May 2015, 10:01 PM
Thread: Purple Gidgee Blingless Harvest
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Lovely pen. I think it's worth the effort...
Lovely pen. I think it's worth the effort although I don't think I would want to go to this effort often! What did you use as a finish Neil? I would have said superglue from the pictures but the...
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13th May 2015, 09:53 PM
Thread: Remodeling
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It is a big improvement. Well done. Did you...
It is a big improvement. Well done.
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6th May 2015, 01:34 AM
Thread: Mulga sword
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Just a thought. It seems that possibly some of...
Just a thought. It seems that possibly some of you are assuming the marks were made by a sharp sword. In the days of suit armour, swords were often used as bludgeons as they became blunt quickly and...
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14th April 2015, 02:15 AM
Thread: Brendan Stemp Video 'Choosing a Lathe'
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Thanks for pointing out I only put my first name....
Thanks for pointing out I only put my first name. Graeme Stanton :doh:. I'm happy to stand behind my opinion.
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12th April 2015, 05:52 PM
Thread: Brendan Stemp Video 'Choosing a Lathe'
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Although I agree with almost everything Colin62...
Although I agree with almost everything Colin62 has stated, the "If you can't say it to his face, then don't publish it in public" comment is irrelevant when discussing public comments made by...
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10th April 2015, 09:22 PM
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My Peltor 10B grip my head so firmly they give me...
My Peltor 10B grip my head so firmly they give me a headache so I only wear them sometimes and even then I can't wait to get them off. Some people would say better a headache than deafness but I'd...
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23rd February 2015, 10:17 PM
Thread: A.A.A.D.D.- KNOW THE SYMPTOMS!
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A.A.A.D.D.- KNOW THE SYMPTOMS!
A.A.A.D.D.- KNOW THE SYMPTOMS!
Thank goodness there's a name for this disorder.
Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
This is how it manifests:
I decide to water my garden.
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Brenda and Steve took their six-year-old son to the doctor.
With some hesitations, they explained that although their little angel appeared to be in good health, they were concerned about his rather... -
19th January 2015, 02:16 AM
Thread: Economic rationalization
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Economic rationalization
If you've ever worked for a boss who reacts before getting the facts and thinking things through, you will love this!
Arcelor-Mittal Steel, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO. The... -
12th January 2015, 11:34 PM
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I'm in my forties, match the 60's and missed the...
I'm in my forties, match the 60's and missed the sportscar.
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12th January 2015, 09:50 PM
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A Man's Age -- as Determined by a Trip to Bunnings
A Man's Age -- as Determined by a Trip to Bunnings
You are in the middle of some kind of project around the house --.
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8th January 2015, 01:11 AM
Thread: How about New Works from TOKYO
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That is enormously clever and soothing to watch....
That is enormously clever and soothing to watch. You have my admiration.
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31st December 2014, 01:33 AM
Thread: Router Bits ???.
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G'day Issatree Two things you haven't said are...
G'day Issatree
Two things you haven't said are the model of the jig and if you have the 8mm collet reducer that comes with the Leigh jigs. You need this to use the Leigh branded bits. I agree with... -
30th December 2014, 10:26 PM
Thread: Perth or Adelaide?
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What's in Adelaide? :wink:
What's in Adelaide? :wink:
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29th December 2014, 09:46 PM
Thread: Huon Pine & Jarrah Jewellery Box
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Beautiful.
Beautiful.
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18th November 2014, 12:58 AM
Thread: A Large WA Marri Platter
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G'day Willie I see too many clumsy filling jobs...
G'day Willie
I see too many clumsy filling jobs with redgum but you seem to have kept it subtle. Marri can be a bugger to get right.
Plastibond is great stuff though.
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17th November 2014, 01:40 AM
Thread: A Large WA Marri Platter
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Great job! What did you use to fill the gum...
Great job!
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21st October 2014, 02:17 AM
Thread: Reinforcing MDF box hinges
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I'd get a larger screw and either nip the tip off...
I'd get a larger screw and either nip the tip off with cutters or hold in vice grips and grind the point off. Pre-drill the hole and away you go.
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30th September 2014, 03:10 AM
Thread: Jnr Statesman fountain pen size
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Good for both. The Statesman is too big for my...
Good for both. The Statesman is too big for my partner, but she likes the Junior. I use a Junior as my "pocket" pen.
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10th August 2014, 01:25 AM
Thread: Desert Pine?
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Desert Pine?
I got hold of some "desert pine" today. The guy who gave it to me was from Geraldton and used to belong to the Geraldton woodturning club. He told me it was different to white cypress although it...
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31st July 2014, 01:15 AM
Thread: South Perth Mens Shed.
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That's all fine Bob. I didn't mean sharing...
That's all fine Bob.
I didn't mean sharing advice in a supervisor role though. I just meant a few lads having a chat and making suggestions if asked. Lots of people, including me, get a kick out... -
29th July 2014, 05:12 PM
Thread: South Perth Mens Shed.
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Fair enough about the supervision restrictions. I...
Fair enough about the supervision restrictions. I didn't understand the "but" in the above comment though.
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28th July 2014, 10:23 PM
Thread: South Perth Mens Shed.
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4-7pm weekdays would be good and some time on the...
4-7pm weekdays would be good and some time on the weekend would be even better for me but I'm really thinking about guys who are working but would like to come down.
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In an argument with the missus , there are two...
In an argument with the missus , there are two sides: Inside and Outside.
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27th July 2014, 09:51 PM
Thread: South Perth Mens Shed.
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Any idea when the Manning premises will open Bob?...
Any idea when the Manning premises will open Bob? I can't get there with the current opening hours.
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1st February 2014, 08:02 PM
Thread: Lace Sheaoak
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I'm with Willy and artme. It isn't lace sheoak...
I'm with Willy and artme. It isn't lace sheoak although I haver heard that Allocasuarina fraseriana, my local sheoak and the source of lace sheoak, is sometimes wrongly sold overseas as lace. Lace is...
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9th January 2014, 04:22 PM
Thread: Do you mill jarrah in WA?
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Try SLABnBURL Hardwoods down in Manjimup. Clint...
Try SLABnBURL Hardwoods down in Manjimup. Clint and Nikki are a delight to deal with and might be able to do something. They deliver to Perth. They have a website.
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9th January 2014, 03:44 PM
Thread: turning practice!!
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Just a point no-one has mentioned yet. Be careful...
Just a point no-one has mentioned yet. Be careful to avoid wood with cracks if you are new to turning. Firewood is notorious for cracks so cut them away before putting the blank on the lathe. The...
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13th March 2013, 09:01 PM
Thread: Another ttit hall table
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Cheers for the comments guys. It is certainly the...
Cheers for the comments guys. It is certainly the most complex joinery I have attempted. The angles and curves in the joints lead me to more than a little head scratching and cold sweat when I made...
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12th March 2013, 10:32 PM
Thread: Another ttit hall table
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Another ttit hall table
I knocked this up with Vern's permission but it took a bit longer to get finished than I wanted. Anyway, here tis in jarrah. Many thanks to Vern.
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