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Agree it looks odd. That picture appears to have been used on the Festool Owners Group in a post from 2013

Worksharp 3000 is sweet!


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Regards,

I’d use a 60mm Forstner bit:

Forstner bit high quality 2-3/8" 60mm - Robson'''s Tool King Store



Regards,

Brian

Hi Slopey,

A photo would help.

It doesn't have a hex bolt in the top of the nut by any chance?

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These are only really intended for high end boxes sold by companies like Linley, who charge nearly $14,000 for a box like this:

Celestial Jewellery Box | Luxury Home Accessories & Gifts | LINLEY
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Mr2shiny,

Can't comment on those exact models but we have a Timbecon/Sherwood 14 inch heavy duty bandsaw in our Men's Shed. It gets used and abused a lot and hasn't let us down. We've had it for...

Robert,

Yes, Andrew’s hardware is expensive but wonderfully precise. Have you looked at Ian Hawthorne’s Neat hinge and lock (fineboxhardware.com)? High-end stuff but a bit less expensive when I...

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...

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...

Hi Paul,

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

Best regards,

Brian

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
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Welcome back, Richard!

Love the design - very tricky :)

Best regards,

Brian

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...

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...

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 envy!

Regards,

Brian

PS lovely pics - what is the new camera?

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...

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...

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

Ah - the youngsters of today……..

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...

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...

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

These guys sell the stuff to make your own:

Vacuum Bagging Consumables Archives - Play with Carbon - Australia


Regards,

Brian

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...

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...

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,...

+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...

Hi Yvan,

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

Regards,

Brian

+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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?
...

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...

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...

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...

Hi Log Dog,

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

Thanks,

Brian

Really lovely work!

Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,

Brian

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....

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...

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

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

Brian

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...

Hi Richard,

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

keep well,

Brian

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.


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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...

Congratulations on mastering this. Looks good.

Mine is still in the bottom drawer!

Brian

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...

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
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