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    A video on these just popped up on my feed. ...

    A video on these just popped up on my feed.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6GxhP990GiI
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    Wilson Tenoner

    Old tenoner for sale in WA. Seller has some other old gear for sale as well, including a Wadkin Bursgreen chisel mortiser.

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    That is so poor by the Seller. I wouldn't...

    That is so poor by the Seller.

    I wouldn't despair though - I doubt he'll sell it for anything close to 3K. Hopefully he comes around after it's been on the market for another couple of weeks with...
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    Hi Charlie this one just came up for sale in...

    Hi Charlie this one just came up for sale in Perth. It looks like the one that was for sale previously. 登录 Facebook | Facebook
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    Waterbased CFP floor poly would give you a tough...

    Waterbased CFP floor poly would give you a tough top coat.
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    I’ve got the 350mm Carbitool one. It’s great,...

    I’ve got the 350mm Carbitool one. It’s great, just let them know you need the bush to reduce the 30mm bore down to 1 inch.
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    I used the Cabot's Jarrah tinted oil based deck...

    I used the Cabot's Jarrah tinted oil based deck oil on my jarrah outdoor table. I apply a light recoat every few weeks to freshen it up and so far it has been the best solution after trying exterior...
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    Great saw! I need to redo my table and fence, and...

    Great saw! I need to redo my table and fence, and put in some DC somewhere, but that's a job for another day. I wish I had a trenching head for mine too!
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    I have exactly the same lathe as you and had to...

    I have exactly the same lathe as you and had to take the spindle out of the headstock to replace the belt. I took the opportunity to replace the bearings as well. It's a great little lathe and I see...
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    HEADS UP Do you know if a total fire ban will prevent the...

    Do you know if a total fire ban will prevent the blacksmith from doing his demonstrations?
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    Hi Tim, Perhaps another perspective for your...

    Hi Tim,

    Perhaps another perspective for your consideration.

    I think if you want to resaw wide boards, you should get the biggest machine you can possibly fit into the allocated space. I know...
  12. Thread: Magazines

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    FREE: WA HI Derek, I'll take the magazines thank you! ...

    HI Derek,

    I'll take the magazines thank you!

    I'll PM to arrange a time to collect them.

    Kind regards, Zac.
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    Well Australia is on a slight angle, even if it...

    Well Australia is on a slight angle, even if it is mostly 'down under' - so maybe that accounts for it.
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    Hi Charlie, There's a pretty nice looking...

    Hi Charlie,

    There's a pretty nice looking Wilson over under machine in Perth with about a day left to run on the auction. Looks all but identical to the Wadkin UO/S. Lot 12 in the link below:
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  15. You could always buy a couple of slabs and cut...

    You could always buy a couple of slabs and cut the wany edges off to give you a couple of nice wide boards for the top.
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    Hi David I have the bandsaw to do it and am...

    Hi David I have the bandsaw to do it and am located in Gosnells. I'm mostly free on Saturdays. Feel free to send me a PM to arrange. Thanks, Zac
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    Hi Micheal, You have the power feed located...

    Hi Micheal,
    You have the power feed located above the outfeed table close to the cutter, correct?
    Thanks, Zac
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    Hi Koshari, Here is a photo of my front...

    Hi Koshari,

    Here is a photo of my front pulley. You can see it's held there by a nut. My recollection is that once this nut is removed, the pulley just slides off.

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    Thanks, Zac.
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    Unfortunately not sorry Koshari. If you are in...

    Unfortunately not sorry Koshari. If you are in Perth and have bearings that need replacement I would take to old ones to Statewide Bearings in Welshpool and see what they have. I don't have shares in...
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    Hi David, in what situation would you hone with...

    Hi David, in what situation would you hone with the diamond paste on the flat wooden surface as the final step, rather than buff on the cloth wheel as per unicorn method? Cheers, Zac.
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    Just through Marketplace in Perth Charlie. There...

    Just through Marketplace in Perth Charlie. There was a group of machines being sold and individual prices were listed but they all sold together. I posted a pic of the UOS on here about 2 or so...
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    Yes one came up for sale with a lot of other...

    Yes one came up for sale with a lot of other machines recently for $250 in Perth. Needless to say I bit hard but didn't get it. Cheers, Zac
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    The quickest way that I can think of is to put a...

    The quickest way that I can think of is to put a piece of sacrificial wood behind the piece being cut to prevent the spelching.

    Other options may include putting masking tape on before cutting or...
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    Yeah it's really lost all meaning at that point.

    Yeah it's really lost all meaning at that point.
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    Traditional Door Design Query

    My question is why the traditional panel door design features tapered tenon shoulders on the mortise and tenon joins between the middle rail and the stiles. Now I think it looks great and definitely...
  26. Hey mate, I'd also post your query over in the...

    Hey mate, I'd also post your query over in the Vintage and Antique Machinery forum. There are a lot of knowledgeable people over there that may be able to help you out. Cheers
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    Whenever I see the term 'hand made' or...

    Whenever I see the term 'hand made' or 'artisinal'or whatever used in conjunction with furniture it's usually an amateur trying to flog a resin coffee table with gappy joints. Give me a piece made by...
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    I love that they have to be 299mm yet are going...

    I love that they have to be 299mm yet are going in the ground. I think spray painting is the only reasonable option here.
  29. Thanks for the links and replies Rob and Vann! ...

    Thanks for the links and replies Rob and Vann!

    I will look into the history of how we came to have the machine part. Dad has been running a furniture business at the farm for 40 years, but to my...
  30. Mystery T Robinson and Son, Rochdale Machine

    Hi All,

    I spotted this old machine part sitting under the trees at the old man's place during our most recent visit.

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    I recognised the name on the casting, but cannot think...
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    Besides you just know that sometime, somewhere an...

    Besides you just know that sometime, somewhere an ignoramus is going to use it as a step ladder.
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    Single Bed for the Second Son

    Our second boy is due to turn 3 soon and is out of the cot but not yet in his own bed. He has spent the last couple of months sleeping on a mattress on the floor in his brother's room.

    The wood is...
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    Hi Geoff, I've never heard of the Wandoo being...

    Hi Geoff, I've never heard of the Wandoo being called a widow maker, although there are a lot of them out your way. The wood grain is always very interlocked and tough as it gets, which doesn't seem...
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    LS Barker Bandsaw

    Saw this on FB in Perth. No affiliation:

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    Cheers, Zac.
  35. Rob wouldn't a 20mm side guide on the table...

    Rob wouldn't a 20mm side guide on the table prevent you from thicknessing material 5-19mm?

    Edit: Never mind I re read the caveat about spaces to clear the head and feed rollers.
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    Sorry Paul I should have mentioned. Mine is filed...

    Sorry Paul I should have mentioned. Mine is filed cross-cut (by Ian) with the 45 degree fleam that was being discussed above. Both saws in the test were approx 12 tpi.
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    Reading this thread made me curious about the...

    Reading this thread made me curious about the ripping capabilities of my Disston 77 backsaw. Here it is.
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    It has never occurred to me to even try to rip with it, figuring that the teeth...
  38. What's the difference in performance between a...

    What's the difference in performance between a wide open mouth and a tight mouth, if both have a well set cap iron?

    EDIT: I have ignored the mouth and made sure the cap iron is positioned nicely...
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    An old growth forest is carbon neutral whereas a...

    An old growth forest is carbon neutral whereas a growing forest is a carbon sink.

    If it's for carbon reasons then it makes no sense.

    Taking large trees and locking the carbon away in well made...
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    Wadkin Bursgreen OUS

    I saw this machine pop up on Marketplace last week.

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    Unfortunately I missed out on the sale despite getting in quickly and offering more than the advertised price.

    I can only...
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    Evan, you're 100% right. But, I can't see how it...

    Evan, you're 100% right. But, I can't see how it could be done on a hinge 800mm wide!

    In the absence of hand crafted wooden hinges, I used brass ones.

    Below are some pics detailing the final...
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    Thanks Derek. I didn't know hide glue was that...

    Thanks Derek. I didn't know hide glue was that strong. Kind regards, Zac.
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    Hi Derek, Just curious why you went with hide...

    Hi Derek,

    Just curious why you went with hide glue?

    Thanks, Zac.
  44. Thread: Saw Logo

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    A new Pax saw comes with a breasted toothline:...

    A new Pax saw comes with a breasted toothline: Pax Handsaws - Thomas Flinn & Co Ltd.

    My Pax Sanderson Newbould panel saw from the 30's or so also has a slightly breasted toothline, but I have no...
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    525016525011525013525014525015525012 A few more...

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    A few more photos from the build. A 6mm groove was added which the base slides into. The base is still not pictured unfortunately, but is a 12mm solid raised...
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    There is an episode of The Woodwrights Shop where...

    There is an episode of The Woodwrights Shop where Roy Underhill interviews Brian Boggs, still available on YT. Brian shows how he uses some of his spokeshave and discusses pros and cons which you...
  47. Great write up Rob. Also love those 3 BRA radial...

    Great write up Rob. Also love those 3 BRA radial arm saws set up in the background.

    Cheers, Zac.
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    A nicely set up bench grinder can grind the...

    A nicely set up bench grinder can grind the primary bevel on almost any edge tool. I use mine for chisels, plane blades, lathe tools, kitchen knives, etc. You would almost always hone after the...
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    A little bit more progress. Below is a dry fit of...

    A little bit more progress. Below is a dry fit of the joins. I have the lid and floor panels assembled (floor panels not pictured). Just a little bit more joinery and shaping, then onto sanding,...
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    Quoting from the article: "The age old method of...

    Quoting from the article: "The age old method of hand forging high carbon steel produces a chisel that is softer (55 HRC)".

    I think some of David W's recent testing puts this theory to bed.

    I...
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