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16th January 2016, 07:42 AM
Thread: Beautiful Beetroot Recipe
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Beautiful Beetroot Recipe
Some years back a recipe for pickled beetroot was posted on this forum.It was posted as beautiful beetroot.
It was the best pickled beetroot recipe I have used but because of computer failures etc I... -
10th January 2010, 07:19 AM
Thread: Fountain pen Ink Pumps
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Thanks again.I am now sure that I have the wrong...
Thanks again.I am now sure that I have the wrong ink pumps.They came with the kit but when I push them on to the nib unit they go right home but do not seat onto anything and are still loose.Also the...
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9th January 2010, 04:55 PM
Thread: Fountain pen Ink Pumps
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Thanks for your replies.Tried again with no...
Thanks for your replies.Tried again with no results.May work out how to use my pen press to get the ink pumps in.If they are destroyed then nothing lost as they dont write now anyway
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9th January 2010, 08:37 AM
Thread: Fountain pen Ink Pumps
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Fountain pen Ink Pumps
I have built two Jr Gent fountain pens.How do I get the Schmidt ink pumps to work.try as I can I cannot get the pumps to anchor onto the nib units.Am I supposed to glue them in.Any info I can obtain...
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13th September 2009, 07:55 AM
Thread: chilli oil - oww!
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Cucumber will ease the burning from hot...
Cucumber will ease the burning from hot chillies.Just peel and rub it on.
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13th September 2009, 07:24 AM
Thread: Some simple little bowls.
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Good to see some simple and elegant ones.I like...
Good to see some simple and elegant ones.I like the bowl with the nail holes.Often pieces of timber with defects are thrown away and not...
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20th July 2009, 06:13 PM
Thread: Rain Tree Pen
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hello all I like that slimline and would like to...
hello all I like that slimline and would like to see the rain tree wood on some better pen kits.By the way the true raintree is albizia canascens.How do I know because 4 years ago i got seeds from a...
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17th April 2009, 09:33 AM
Thread: A Pleasant surprise
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Fantastic Thanks for sharing with us. Robert
Fantastic Thanks for sharing with us.
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23rd February 2009, 03:08 PM
Thread: The Economic Downturn
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The Economic Downturn
I am told that the economic downturn is worse than a divorce.
Why?
Because you lose half your savings but you've still got the Missus.
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28th January 2009, 03:48 PM
Thread: It's Hot, DAMNED HOT!
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31 degrees here in Central Queensland Maybe you...
31 degrees here in Central Queensland Maybe you should join the crowd and move up here
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15th August 2008, 08:13 AM
Thread: Question for the Brissy Boys
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All the best for the eye tests Wolfie(Mrs...
All the best for the eye tests Wolfie(Mrs Wolf).You can also catch a bus from RBH back to Queen Street and then catch a bus that goes to Carindale and alight at Coorparoo,Harries Road is adjacent to...
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15th August 2008, 08:02 AM
Thread: Lock trolley wheels
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Bunnings have these but if you want quality and...
Bunnings have these but if you want quality and Australian made get Fallshaw.Most bearing supply houses stock them or will get them for you.
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8th July 2008, 08:47 AM
Thread: Of Rustins and Sedonas
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Hello FC.Acetone from Bunnies @ $12 per...
Hello FC.Acetone from Bunnies @ $12 per litre.Rinse out the brush in acetone thoroughly and then wash in hot water with laundry or dishwashing detergent.Also use a good artists brush about 19 mm...
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23rd June 2008, 08:38 AM
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Hello Toni That is a good start.There is just a...
Hello Toni That is a good start.There is just a sequence of drilling and turning to follow.My experience is that it gets simpler every time and I know you will get better.Robert
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21st June 2008, 05:00 PM
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Toni You just use an ordinary 1 inch or 25mm wood...
Toni You just use an ordinary 1 inch or 25mm wood bit to drill the 215mm depth.If you mount the 38mm drill in a Jacobs chuck in the tailstock and run the lathe at its slowest when drilling you will...
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20th June 2008, 01:33 PM
Thread: Peppermill and salt mill instructions
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Sorry I have just finished my fourth set of mills...
Sorry I have just finished my fourth set of mills and did not know Jim had instructions for them.Just shows you the wealth of this forum.Thanks. Robert
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20th June 2008, 10:07 AM
Thread: Peppermill and salt mill instructions
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Hello Toni I have bought four sets of these...
Hello Toni
I have bought four sets of these without instructions.If you google the name of the grinders you will get a wealth of instructions from over the world.This is a bit like the ABC and I... -
8th June 2008, 04:26 PM
Thread: New Arrival
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Congratulations on your purchase Mrs WP.I recall...
Congratulations on your purchase Mrs WP.I recall talking to you at the stand whilst you were looking at the lathe and I am pleased you made the right decision.Your yellow machine makes me green with...
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6th May 2008, 04:51 PM
Thread: Brisbane working with wood 2008
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My tickets for 3 days arrived in the mail and I...
My tickets for 3 days arrived in the mail and I am looking forward to my first TWWW show.I am keen on the seminars and have a small buying list.How do you keep to your small list.
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2nd April 2008, 04:24 PM
Thread: Gluing Yellow Sirius
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Hello Paul I do a lot of work with Mackay Cedar...
Hello Paul I do a lot of work with Mackay Cedar but I know it as red sirius.
I use a two part epoxy called Techniglue have not had a failure.It is available from Carbatec or Lincoln Sentry who have... -
24th March 2008, 09:33 AM
Thread: My First Ever Pen
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Good one! on a par with crocodile dundee's...
Good one! on a par with crocodile dundee's knife.Robert
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16th March 2008, 04:27 PM
Thread: Setting up air lines in your shed.
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I would not use pvc unless it is the blue pvc...
I would not use pvc unless it is the blue pvc designed specifically for high pressure air lines.Alternately use a high pressure poly water pipe and fittings I think it is class 6 or class 12.Robert
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16th March 2008, 08:43 AM
Thread: Rustins for Crushgrinds
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Thanks simomatra the Rustins site also uses...
Thanks simomatra the Rustins site also uses shellac sealer I wonder if it is standard shellac mix.Amos Iwill check with Brett on nitro cellulose sealer I have Feast Watsons sealer here but I think...
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14th March 2008, 10:28 AM
Thread: Rustins for Crushgrinds
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Rustins for Crushgrinds
Hello all I want to use Rustins to finish Crushgrind salt and peppermills that I have made from Mackay Cedar.Does any one have any suggestions for surface preparation and sealing.Thanks Robert
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8th July 2007, 10:16 AM
Thread: Where To buy
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Toni I bought an adjustable mantrel from Carbatec...
Toni I bought an adjustable mantrel from Carbatec in Brisbane.
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31st May 2007, 07:59 AM
Thread: Suitable glue for pens.
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Thanks to you all for your help.I am not sure if...
Thanks to you all for your help.I am not sure if this gets to the forum.When I learn how to include pictures I wil do so.
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30th May 2007, 11:55 AM
Thread: Suitable glue for pens.
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Suitable glue for pens.
Hello to all this is my first venture into the forum for help.
I have only had a lathe since last September and have been dabbling in platters and the odd bowl.
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29th April 2007, 08:34 AM
Thread: Nag, nag, nag!
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Good work TTIT.Rosewood is bleeding hard.You want...
Good work TTIT.Rosewood is bleeding hard.You want to try some old rosewood with no bark next time.Almost like HSS.Congrats.