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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Walnut For Sale
« Last post by Duncan A on June 24, 2024, 12:01:41 PM »
As I said, I'm not the seller, and some of the smaller pieces have already been sold.
The principal difficulty is the stump which will have to be cut up on site or picked up by crane.
For a number of reasons I'm not getting too involved and the seller does not have a "woody" background so I was trying to help find solutions.
There is a story of malfeasance behind this and the local community are simply trying to salvage something from a wrong perpetrated against them.
Offers or requests to see the wood in person are welcome.
Duncan
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General Discussion / Re: Help Required With Oil Finish On Oak Platter
« Last post by Duncan A on June 24, 2024, 11:54:52 AM »
Paul
I had the wax tin ready to go, and a newly cleaned soft brush as per Terry's advice but then I thought, why not try some lacquer and if it reacts in some way, just rub it down again.
So, I gave it a go and to date it's been fine. Longer term, who knows? I certainly don't!
Duncan
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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Walnut For Sale
« Last post by Wood spinner on June 24, 2024, 10:34:38 AM »
Would it not be easier to put a price on this ? to save loads of questions , Just a thought. It would cost me about £60 in fuel to collect if I was interested , Difficult to say if I am as I dont know the price. If it's all good usable timber it should go.
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For Sale / Wanted / Walnut For Sale
« Last post by Duncan A on June 21, 2024, 02:55:20 PM »
This is on behalf of someone else, but please contact me initially if you are interested in buying these pieces from a large walnut tree in Northampton that was cut down in March.

Some of the rounds have gone, but the longer, heavier pieces still remain, as does the large stump. All in Northampton.

The stump in particular should have some interesting wood in it and the man in the picture indicates how large it is. Lifting gear will be needed or a large chainsaw on site.

He is not looking for a great deal of money; just wants to make a bit of cash for the local community.

Duncan

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For Sale / Wanted / SOLD Creuson slow speed grinder for sale
« Last post by Wood spinner on June 17, 2024, 11:41:22 PM »
As above , In full working order , Much better for your tool maintenance , Use a slow speed
Grinder to stop over heating the tool cutting edge.

£185 collected or I can parcel this up for you to arrange a courier collection
If you chose Evri , I can take it to the drop of shop near my home.
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5085C9C3-25D7-45CD-8447-978CEA4D5042 by , on Flickr
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Events / Re: Forest of Dean Woodturners demonstrations
« Last post by Paul Hannaby on June 16, 2024, 11:43:52 PM »
No you don't need to be a member of either the club or the AWGB - anyone can buy a ticket.
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General Discussion / Re: Help Required With Oil Finish On Oak Platter
« Last post by Paul Hannaby on June 16, 2024, 11:42:45 PM »
I would have thought lacquer wasn't compatible over an oil finish. Terry's suggestion of wax would have been safer but I guess time will tell.
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Events / Re: Forest of Dean Woodturners demonstrations
« Last post by MikeH on June 16, 2024, 02:11:51 PM »
Hi Paul
Do you need to be a member to attend?
(I’m in Newport Gwent)
Cheers
Mike
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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Wanted - Banjo for Perform CCBL - swap for CCL banjo?
« Last post by WillDutson on June 15, 2024, 06:42:50 PM »
Total height of tool rest is 115mm. At its upper useable limit it is 35mm below centre.
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For Sale / Wanted / Re: Wanted - Banjo for Perform CCBL - swap for CCL banjo?
« Last post by Bill21 on June 15, 2024, 06:24:23 PM »
What is the total height of your tool rest and how short is it?  I ask as I can measure a tool rest I bought from Axminster that may be tall enough?

Edit: This is the Axminster workshop 300mm rest. It’s 134mm high but thinking about it the small banjo you have is a bit limiting so I’d order the correct banjo from Axminster and try and find a way of using the lathe with another toolpost until it arrives.

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