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  1. 31st December 2020, 04:17 PM #1
    Rough as Guts
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    Default Hello from Western Queensland

    Hello my name is Peter and I caught the wood turning bug a couple of years ago after joining the Longreach Mensshed . I bought an oriental lathe and have gone on to accumulate an array of turning tools including a band saw and thinking my chain saw days were well and truly behind me have a couple of the mongrels again. I 👅 tounge in cheek call myself Rough as Guts Salvage and Production Workshop. I reckon this allows me to try a few different things out and get away with some none traditional results.

    I have had the benefit of getting some tutelage from a couple of very good wood turners and the turning point was when I purchased my own lathe to go when I could and try the techniques out. It made a big difference when I purchased a wet stone grinder and an expensive gouge grinding jig. I have not been able to get consistent results sharpening free hand to the dismay of my tutors.
    We have an array of timber available and I am continually astounded by the inner beauty of our timber. Some of the wood I use include Boree, dead finish, false sandalwood, bloodwood, beefwood and a range of eucalyptus species.

    My go to finish is a couple of home mixes and are worth a try I think. One is shine juice a third each metho,boiled linseed oil and shellac. The other is a mixture of bees wax, mineral oil and Diamacous earth. I look forward to learning what others use and some tips on becoming a better turner.
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  2. 1st January 2021, 03:49 PM #2
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    Welcome to the forum Peter.

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  3. 2nd January 2021, 08:42 PM #3
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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Peter" .....
    There are a good few members up around central Queensland with a stack members around Brisbane and cross South East Queensland plus the rest of the country.....
    You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
    Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
    Enjoy the forum.
    Enjoy your woodwork.....
    Cheers crowie
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  4. 9th January 2021, 03:15 AM #4
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    Welcome to the forum Peter
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  5. 9th January 2021, 08:30 AM #5
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    Welcome Peter
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  6. 18th January 2021, 10:21 PM #6
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    Howdy and welcome!
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