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5th May 2018, 06:22 PM
Thread: "Maheno" corner cabinet
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You beat me to it Ian, Thanks. Brian
You beat me to it Ian, Thanks.
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5th May 2018, 06:21 PM
Thread: "Maheno" corner cabinet
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Hi Rob The complete cabinet is a different one...
Hi Rob
The complete cabinet is a different one to the one we have. The timber in ours is fairly soft and pinkish. -
28th April 2018, 02:14 PM
Thread: "Maheno" corner cabinet
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"Maheno" corner cabinet
Hi
We have been given a dismantled, poor condition corner cabinet from the "Maheno" wreck on Fraser Island.
It looks like maple.
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20th April 2018, 05:49 PM
Thread: Round carbide inserts
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Thanks Les
Thanks for the info Les.
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20th May 2017, 02:10 PM
Thread: Pin Chuck
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Pin Chuck
Hi Folks
Two pics of a bud vase I just made. It was made from laminated parquet flooring strips. (Oak)
With the pin chuck I was able to reverse it after parting off and then work on the bottom.... -
19th May 2017, 01:07 PM
Thread: Pin Chuck
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Pin Chuck
This idea seems to be little known these days. I guess being a mature aged person sometimes helps. You just have to remember the details.
When I am making my bud vases, I have had a problem... -
17th May 2017, 08:24 PM
Thread: Round carbide inserts
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[QUOTE=NeilS;2024365] Thanks I have ordered...
Thanks
I have ordered one from AZ
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13th May 2017, 10:07 AM
Thread: Square winged bowls
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Thanks Xanthorrhoeas Cut and pasted your name,...
Thanks Xanthorrhoeas
Cut and pasted your name, much easier.
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9th May 2017, 09:28 AM
Thread: Square winged bowls
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I totally agree about the light cuts. Making...
I totally agree about the light cuts.
Making sure that the opposite wing of the gouge does not contact the opposite side of the hollow is vital. Thats where my catches arrived......... -
8th May 2017, 02:19 PM
Thread: Square winged bowls
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Thanks Lyle You could be right about Camphor...
Thanks Lyle
You could be right about Camphor laurel.
The first three are all from the same board and No.4 is from another slab but they all cut the same. I will go and sniff the shavings.
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8th May 2017, 01:34 PM
Thread: Square winged bowls
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Progress
The continuing saga of the winged bowl.
Not going to let it beat me so went out again this morning and had another go.
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8th May 2017, 10:12 AM
Thread: Round carbide inserts
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Thanks for all the help.
Thanks for all the help.
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7th May 2017, 08:39 PM
Thread: Square winged bowls
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Thanks Smiife
Thanks Smiife
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7th May 2017, 08:37 PM
Thread: Round carbide inserts
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Thanks Crocy
Thanks Crocy
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7th May 2017, 06:05 PM
Thread: Square winged bowls
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Square winged bowls
I need some help here on making a square winged bowl. I get as far as starting the recess to shape the wings but every time I get so far, I get a catch and lose the corners. Scary stuff sometimes...
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7th May 2017, 05:54 PM
Thread: Round carbide inserts
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Round carbide inserts
I plan to make my own round tip carbide cutting tool and am looking for the actual round inserts. I have seen some 10mm ones from China at low price.
10pcs RPMT1003MO VP15TF Carbide Blades Cutting... -
5th May 2017, 08:55 PM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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Your goblet looks pretty good.
Your goblet looks pretty good.
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5th May 2017, 12:49 PM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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Forgot to add the photo of the latest three....
Forgot to add the photo of the latest three.
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5th May 2017, 12:46 PM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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I reshaped the neck on my first one. Looks...
I reshaped the neck on my first one. Looks better. Did another one using Yellow Wattle and pine. The third one is just yellow Wattle.
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1st May 2017, 09:24 AM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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Thanks 4 1/2" high and approx. 1 5/8" max...
Thanks
4 1/2" high and approx. 1 5/8" max diameter. 7/16" hole for tube, fits perfectly. Tubes from China.Plastic. 50 for $9.95 Free Postage -
30th April 2017, 09:39 AM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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Been thinking about my question here. Suddenly...
Been thinking about my question here. Suddenly the penny dropped....The Youtube videos showing the diagonals only were cut on a table saw whereas mine with the X were cut on a bandsaw. Duuh......
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29th April 2017, 08:39 PM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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Thanks for reply. I have noticed two different...
Thanks for reply.
I have noticed two different ways of setting up the Celtic knot.
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29th April 2017, 05:26 PM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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Having now looked closer at the photo, I will...
Having now looked closer at the photo, I will change the design on the next one having a better transition from the lage diameter to the neck etc.
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29th April 2017, 05:23 PM
Thread: Celtic Knots
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Celtic Knots
Hi Folks
Been having a play making a bud vase with a Celtic Knot in the large diameter.
This is my first attempt.
All went well but I am a little dissapointed with how the knot shows.
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3rd April 2017, 10:42 AM
Thread: Cheese Knife Handles
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Hand made. No 1 was easy, No 2 more difficult,...
Hand made.
No 1 was easy, No 2 more difficult, No 40 Hooray! Matching is never easy.
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2nd April 2017, 09:25 PM
Thread: Cheese Knife Handles
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Yes, Number 40 was very pleasing. Of course, then...
Yes, Number 40 was very pleasing. Of course, then came the job of fitting all the handles to the knives. When that was done, I was really pleased. i will keep you all posted as to final remuneration...
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2nd April 2017, 01:04 PM
Thread: Cheese Knife Handles
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Value
Thanks again guys
Being a full time volunteer at our local Historical Village ( herveybaymuseum.com.au ) I guess I tend to undervalue my labour.
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2nd April 2017, 09:54 AM
Thread: Cheese Knife Handles
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Value
[QUOTE=ian;2016004]Hi Brianne
are these intended to be sold individually or in sets of 5?
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1st April 2017, 05:17 PM
Thread: Cheese Knife Handles
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Cheese Knife Handles
After posting ref "Suitability of Timbers", I received several comments.
For better or worse I have gone with the following timbers.
American Oak
Huon Pine
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23rd March 2017, 01:04 PM
Thread: Timber suitability
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I get my pen supplies from Timberbits here in...
I get my pen supplies from Timberbits here in Australia. Very good to deal with. The pen kits I have been using are B172 Fountain and D031 Biro. They also supply me with the Pen boxes which really...
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22nd March 2017, 08:28 PM
Thread: Timber suitability
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Thanks for your comments guys. I have...
Thanks for your comments guys.
I have made408910408909 a couple of fountain pens from the beefwood and it seems ok. I will be using Shellawax for the finish as I am not keen on super gloss finishes... -
22nd March 2017, 06:34 PM
Thread: Timber suitability
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Timber suitability
Hi Folks
I have a project to make 40 cheese knife handles.
I will be making them from a range of different timbers and wondered about the suitability or not of the following:
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4th June 2013, 02:49 PM
Thread: Window frames
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Window Frames
Thanks Heaps, just the job.
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3rd June 2013, 11:11 AM
Thread: Window frames
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Window Frames
I have attached a sketch.
I plan to use 90mm sq posts as they will be supporting the top frame of shed.
40mm sq for window cross pieces.
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31st May 2013, 11:45 AM
Thread: Window frames
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Window frames
Hi
At our Historical Village we are planning to convert a 6m square steel shed into a replica of an old shop.
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23rd February 2013, 07:08 PM
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Advice needed for new user re 3020 CNC Router
Hi
We are a self funded, all volunteer Historical Village & Museum in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. We occasionally have a need to have plastic signs made for our outside displays.
A recent...