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  1. Thread: Hide Glue

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    Hi China, I use double-sided tape from eBay or...

    Hi China,

    I use double-sided tape from eBay or double-sided adhesive sheets (express-It) from art stores. This stuff sticks like, er, jam to a blanket.

    If it’s only one box you’re lining then...
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    HELP Hi Luckyb, If it’s just a few spots I’d...

    Hi Luckyb,

    If it’s just a few spots I’d probably try brown paper and a warm iron first just to soak up whatever I could, then try mineral turps on a cotton bud. I’m not a professional, though, so...
  3. Thread: Rosewood

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    Hi Paul, A brilliant score - congratulations! ...

    Hi Paul,

    A brilliant score - congratulations! Colour me green with envy :D:D

    Best regards,

    Brian
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    HELP My go-to for wax removal is Liberon Wax and...

    My go-to for wax removal is Liberon Wax and Polish remover. It should be readily avaiable in the UK. These instructions are from an Aussie website:

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    How to use
    Application ...
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    Welcome back, Richard! Love the design - very...

    Welcome back, Richard!

    Love the design - very tricky :)

    Best regards,

    Brian
  6. Derek, Thanks for the link to your website...

    Derek,

    Thanks for the link to your website description of your 51/52 restoration. I confess I have read this many times over the past couple of years and it has been invaluable. The hold down that...
  7. Stanley 51/52 chute plane and board. Question re frog mounting screws.

    May I ask for some advice, please? I’m restoring a Stanley 51/52 combination. Just replacing some oddball screws etc - the plane and shoot board are in quite good condition.

    Three questions if I...
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    HEADS UP David Stanley UK tool auction -961 lots

    For interest. The latest David Stanley UK auction of mostly old tools is on 21st March. Over 900 lots.
    ...
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    A magnificent set, Delbs! Colour me green with...

    A magnificent set, Delbs!

    Colour me green with envy!

    Regards,

    Brian

    PS lovely pics - what is the new camera?
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    Hi Alex, “Think you misread, Brian. I use...

    Hi Alex,

    “Think you misread, Brian. I use epoxy, not polyurethane for veneering”

    Oops! My apologies! Glad it’s not just me that finds PU messy for this type of work.

    I must try to find the...
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    Good points, Camelot. I use urea formaldehyde...

    Good points, Camelot.

    I use urea formaldehyde (Cascamite) a bit for curved ply glue-ups as it dries solid - absolutely no creep so once the glue is dry the curved shape stays curved and doesn’t...
  12. Thread: An Oldie....

    by homey
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    Translation: “Where the f———— ‘s that?” Ah -...

    Translation: “Where the f———— ‘s that?”

    Ah - the youngsters of today……..
  13. 948 Lots of Antique and Modern Woodworking and Allied Trades Tools.

    Just a reminder that David Stanley's (UK) auction of 948 lots of antique woodworking tools is starting 1st Feb. Lovely stuff to browse through although I think I'm keeping my wallet in my pocket this...
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    Hi Graeme, Yes, I was surprised how manual...

    Hi Graeme,

    Yes, I was surprised how manual many of the processes were. I thought at first this was a historical look at LN's early days, especially the early scenes of casting the bodies. Very...
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    Making a Lie-Nielsen Plane from Start to Finish

    Just stumbled across this YouTube video uploaded by Lie-Nielsen a month ago.

    A fascinating look at the whole process end to end:watch

    Regards,

    Brian
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    These guys sell the stuff to make your own: ...

    These guys sell the stuff to make your own:

    Vacuum Bagging Consumables Archives - Play with Carbon - Australia


    Regards,

    Brian
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    Hi Matt, I'll follow your journey with...

    Hi Matt,

    I'll follow your journey with interest :) Like you, I use pegboards - mine are the metal ones but I think I prefer the hardboard ones like yours as they are not so noisy.

    I like...
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    Hi Buddhaha, I like the look of quadrant...

    Hi Buddhaha,

    I like the look of quadrant hinges but as Aldav says, they are “difficult” (I think he’s being polite).

    I have no experience of the Rockler jig although I have used other jigs for...
  19. Thread: A very sad box

    by homey
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    What a lovely idea, Paul. Cherished mementos are...

    What a lovely idea, Paul. Cherished mementos are so easily lost; your beautiful box is a tribute in itself so together with the contents it will make a true heirloom for the family.

    Best regards,...
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    +1 for Indian Ink from Eckersleys. I like the...

    +1 for Indian Ink from Eckersleys. I like the Windsor & Newton brand (the permanent version) mixed with Neil’s lovely hard shellac.

    wP put me onto Osmo black a year or two ago and I agree it’s a...
  21. Thread: lining boxes

    by homey
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    Hi Yvan, The Express-IT sheets from...

    Hi Yvan,

    The Express-IT sheets from Officeworks are acid-free and suitable for archiving according to OW’s website.

    Regards,

    Brian
  22. Thread: lining boxes

    by homey
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    +1 for Sikkens Sprayfix and for Xpress-it A4 and...

    +1 for Sikkens Sprayfix and for Xpress-it A4 and A3 DS adhesive sheets.

    I also use a lot of DS tape bought in various widths 10-50mm as 50 metre rolls from various sellers on eBay. If I’m doing a...
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    Hi Eager Beaver, Yes, I’ve used CA glue (Zap...

    Hi Eager Beaver,

    Yes, I’ve used CA glue (Zap brand) to finish boxes. An example is this Macassar Ebony box which called for a very high shine:

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    CA was used because I felt it gave a...
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    Hi Alex, if you can’t find them locally Ian...

    Hi Alex,

    if you can’t find them locally Ian Hawthorne has them here:

    Button Catch Archives - Premium Box Hinges | Side Rail Hinges | Brass Hinges

    Ian sells both the upmarket version (30...
  25. Without wishing to hijack the thread, does anyone...

    Without wishing to hijack the thread, does anyone know who now supplies the Fuji HVLP range in Australia? Spraychief's website carries the message "After over 25 years Spraychief are no longer a...
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    Wow! Thank you so much for the detailed...

    Wow!

    Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and drawing, Ruddy. That’s going way above and beyond!

    From your description and diagram I can see that all the holes need to be very...
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    Hi Ruddy, Great work on the brass inlays! ...

    Hi Ruddy,

    Great work on the brass inlays!

    Can I ask how difficult it was to fit the press-button latch. I have a few waiting to be fitted but I’ve read they’re not easy to get aligned. Might as...
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    Hi splinterz25, What a beautiful piece of...

    Hi splinterz25,

    What a beautiful piece of work. I imagine there must have been some anxious moments working some of the very slender pieces. May I ask how long it took you to make?
    ...
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    Hi 419, Alex S' post re mitres on a sander...

    Hi 419,

    Alex S' post re mitres on a sander describes the process very well. (thanks for finding the link DJ's)

    Just today I needed to cut mitres for a jewellery box tray restoration but I was...
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    Hi Alan S, Not really a comment on bench table...

    Hi Alan S,

    Not really a comment on bench table saws but a 45% MDF jig on a disc sander will give you perfect mitres. I use two - a larger version on my 12 inch disc sander for the box carcasses...
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    Hi David, All of my boxes have either ply or...

    Hi David,

    All of my boxes have either ply or MDF bottoms - in all cases they are veneered both sides, usually the same timber both sides. I make up a batch from time to time, all a little larger...
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    SOLD: Hi Log Dog, if this isn’t already sold I’ll...

    Hi Log Dog,

    if this isn’t already sold I’ll take it. Postcode 3101. PM coming to you this morning.

    Thanks,

    Brian
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    Really lovely work! Thanks for sharing. ...

    Really lovely work!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Best regards,

    Brian
  34. Thread: Fitting Hinges

    by homey
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    Hi Rick, Rockler have a jig for hinges....

    Hi Rick,

    Rockler have a jig for hinges. Shouldn’t be too difficult to knock up something similar:

    JIG IT(R) Hinge Mortising System | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware

    Here’s the YT video....
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    I'm with Alex. The disc sander creates perfect...

    I'm with Alex. The disc sander creates perfect mitres quickly and repeatedly. Everyone has their own preference, but I've never had a failure with this method using a 12" disc sander and a shop-made...
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    Pat, The picture of the teeth (shown on the...

    Pat,

    The picture of the teeth (shown on the blade) suggests the flat top tooth is lower than the alternate grind teeth so I doubt this will give you a flat top cut.

    regards,

    Brian
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    Wow! Magnificent! Love the design and execution...

    Wow! Magnificent! Love the design and execution of the interior.

    Brian
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    SOLD: I’ve owned and used Hegner for years. Beautifully...

    I’ve owned and used Hegner for years. Beautifully made IMO, never missed a beat. Serious quality machines. I’ve never needed two speeds so can’t comment on that.

    Regards,

    Brian

    PS I also...
  39. Thread: Trim router bit

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    Hi Richard, i’m following your resin bowl...

    Hi Richard,

    i’m following your resin bowl thread with something akin to awe. Way beyond my pay grade!!

    keep well,

    Brian
  40. Thread: Trim router bit

    by homey
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    Hi Richard, Carbitool have a 9.5mm (3/8)...

    Hi Richard,

    Carbitool have a 9.5mm (3/8) version T8212B.
    2 Flute - Inverted Flush Trimming Bit with Ball Bearing Guide - Carbide Tipped - Carbitool

    They will post.


    Also available at Total...
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    WITHDRAWN: New Guinea Rosewood is readily available at...

    New Guinea Rosewood is readily available at timber suppliers like Brittons or Mathews. It’s not particularly expensive.

    Given the narrow board widths of this table and the effort required to...
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    Congratulations on mastering this. Looks good. ...

    Congratulations on mastering this. Looks good.

    Mine is still in the bottom drawer!

    Brian
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    Hi Joe, I love this sort of unadorned quietly...

    Hi Joe,

    I love this sort of unadorned quietly stylish box. It puts focus on the beautiful timbers rather than the build techniques. Magic.

    I like 10mm walls but as you know it’s difficult to...
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    Hi Joe, That is really lovely! I like the way...

    Hi Joe,

    That is really lovely! I like the way you’ve kept the inlay banding subtle on the top - it really plays well with the two figured woods. I’m sure your daughter will feel like royalty:U
    ...
  45. I’d approach it as the Chief suggests. ...

    I’d approach it as the Chief suggests.

    Depending on the height of the material and the height of your bandsaw fence you may like to consider whether a taller auxillary fence (posh name for a...
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    +1 for Plyco in Melbourne. Their website shows...

    +1 for Plyco in Melbourne. Their website shows what they stock and the prices. I buy baltic birch ply from them. Lovely stuff - seems a shame to cut it up :C

    Regards,

    Brian
  47. Lucky blighter! Colour me green with...

    Lucky blighter! Colour me green with envy.......:happyb:

    Brian
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    Thanks, HPF. Think I’ve bought just about all...

    Thanks, HPF.

    Think I’ve bought just about all my power tools there. Sorry to see them go.

    Thanks again,

    Brian
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    Anyone know the backstory? Thanks, Brian

    Anyone know the backstory?

    Thanks,

    Brian
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    Hi TTIT, Can’t help you directly but I do use...

    Hi TTIT,

    Can’t help you directly but I do use a Proxxon Professional drill/grinder IB(SE) which I believe uses the same motor (100w). I like the Proxxon gear, decent build quality in my opinion....
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