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The
Australian Woodturning Exhibition 2018 (AWTEX)
In its 30th year the 2018 Australian Woodturning Exhibition displayed
some of the best examples of Australian woodturning. Prizes were awarded
over 16 categories and four skill levels.
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Carving
and Painting a Scarlet Macaw
by Frank Rowe
At 90 years of age Frank still enjoys carving birds. This time he has
chosen the Macaw which is much bigger than our parrots.
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USER
REPORT -
Stubby Lathe
by Dave Thomas-Drake
Designed and manufactured in Australia for over 20 years, the Stubby lathe
is unlike other lathes. The main differences are the sliding and rotatable
bed and the universal auxiliary bed. The innovative design, compact size,
reliability, sturdiness, lack of vibration and after sales support have
earned the Stubby lathe a worldwide following.
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Treasure
Box with Secret Locking
by Richard Collins
In this issue Richard explains the construction and function of an inertia
release lock which can be applied to most box designs with a sliding top.
It is simple to open when you know how but it is sure to confound those
who don’t. In the next issue Richard explains the construction of a similar
lock for boxes with hinged lids.
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Club
Drumbeat
Making good use of an abandoned resource, the Narooma District Woodcrafters
Association (NSW) operates out of the old Bodalla Public School buildings.
Northern Turners (SA) celebrated their 25th Anniversary and the Wooden
Boat Association (VIC) welcomes those who wish to make their own boat,
either by the traditional methods or by the faster modern methods.
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Building
a Violin
by Russell Downie
Complete instruction on how to make a violin would take up a book, but
Russell claims that a knowledge of the basic construction as presented
in this article will be enough to enable an experienced woodworker to
make a working violin. Having completed over 20 stringed instruments,
Russell believes more woodworkers should 'have a go'.
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Negative
Rake Scrapers
by Tracey Malady
Curious about the use of negative rake scrapers and replaceable cutters,
Tracey researched the benefits and limitations of this type of cutting
edge when used for woodturning.
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A
Bowl from Overlapping Segments
by Ron Stronach
Typically segmented work consists of segments joined end to end and assembled
in layers. Ron has taken a different approach, with each segment overlapping
the one before it. This entails some changes in the cutting and assembly
of the blank, but more significantly it changes the look of the workpiece
with both long and end grain visible in each finished segment.
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Gallery
A past member of the South Australian Country Fire Service, David Flintoff
has built wooden models of a 1930-40s Albion Fire Truck, Amoskeag 1872 Steam
Propelled Fire Engine and a 1930s Buffalo NY Fire Truck. |
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Long
Hardwood Shoehorns
by John Swinkels
Ever hankered for a long shoehorn when struggling to put on your shoes?
John makes his own and they are very well received by everyone who gets
one. Making them out of hardwood provides the necessary strength but also
offers the flexibility to lengthen them or change the shape to suit any
specific need.
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Dowels
vs Mortice & Tenon Joints
In this 51st instalment of our Beginners' Series, we look at dowels and
mortice & tenon joints, their respective advantages and limitations and
the reasons why both are still in common use.
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Notes
on Woodturning Part 44 - Turning Control Knobs
by John Ewart
Most electronic gear uses aluminium or plastic control knobs, but if you
want wooden ones to match a veneered panel, it’s not difficult to turn
your own. With a little experimentation you can come up with designs that
are not only functional but also very attractive.
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Products |
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Helmeted
Guinea Fowl Mugshots
by Carolyn McCully
The quick action of a digital camera enabled Carolyn to capture a sequence
of photographs of a Helmet Guinea Fowl. By selecting four images she was
able to burn this quartet of head shots. |
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Marketwares
#31
by A Bourke
Tony researches kitchen knife blocks before making a simple version of his
own, which could be used as a basis for making knife blocks for sale. |
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