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Ok So I am looking at get a hand forged custom froe by a local blacksmith and was wondering if which side I need the bevel on. As I am left handed? This means the eye would be on the left hand side...

For me it comes down to the ingredients as well as the process used to make the final "oil" if you are placing synthetic drying agents and blended oils that are produced in large refineries then...

Hi Mick,

Thanks for all that info. That is what I suspected from looking at both machines As I have noticed that the Hafco seemed like a better build and as you pointed out the fence is better...

Hi All,

OK so I am caving from my hand tools only approach and looking at getting myself a bandsaw for light resawing and curved work as well as general rough shaping.

Being previously a full...

Hi Ian,

I have as small axe the same as yours however mine is fitted with a curved handle set up for carving (not by me) that I am looking at changing to a straight handle when the original fails....

Neil,

I have wanted a Japanese Chouna for ages I have read about these from Robin woods site and seen them for sale in the US however they are very hard to get a hold of and not that cheap. around...

Ok so getting into green wood working I have really started getting into my mallets and axes I was wondering if any one could give me advice on which is the best side axe as I at the point where I...

Hi All,

I am a cabinet maker and furniture make looking for a good eco friendly wipe on finishing oil and was wondering what the best options out there are that don't cost the earth. I currently...

I am well a wear of the fault/fractures that can occur at the bottom of file teeth as I know a number of knife makers who use old rasps and some grind all the way down as one should. Sadly some...

This is how I am also my take on going minimalist woodworking and reduce wast by reusing material that would other wise be put into landfill

as well as to save money.

Kestrel Tools Elbow adzes are the great from what I have heard I know of a professional carver who uses them. He also likes North Bay forges Adzes for heavy work.

I should be picking up steel...

I had a feeling that was the case regarding quality and hardness of the Mcjing chisels blanks, a bit soft for the type of work I do however as you say handy. As for the need to harden and temper them...

I have been curious about these as they are really good value and I can make the handle shape I like. did you get the V gouges? or the flat chisels? I am curious as to how sharp an edge they can hold...

I have been doing small hair pins smaller works the moment which only really require my draw knife, spoke shaves, and Kiradashi however I am now moving towards bigger 3d scupltures which will need...

Hi all I have small forge and I am currently in need of some carving chisels and want to make them myself rather than spend say $300 + on a set.

I am looking at using and old coil spring for the...

[QUOTE=NeilS;2032738]takagisan - RK TRADING

That one (at bottom of page) is made from Blue paper steel. You will have to enquire about the price.

I have yet to be disappointed with a blade out...

I am a convert to Japanese tools and have been so for some time. As such I am on the hunt for a traditional style Yari Ganna also referred to as Yari Kanna in Aus.

I have seen the Kawasei ones...

Ok so I am looking a making a my first timber plane I have a small block of Gidgee and I am looking at a palm/apron plane. I have looked at many vintage chariot planes as they size and shape are...

Hi I am putting this here so every one knows, I am selling two wooden hand planes on Ebay have a look and get in touch if your are interested. Hand Plane, Vintage wooden hand plane | eBay

Hand...

Thanks Matt,

That's what I expected to pay thanks for the Advice I have curently 3 that I am looking at.

regards Kate

Ok So its this weekend just wondering who is going as I am and plan to spend a full day there is the Forum having a stall? As I would love to put faces to names.

regards Kate.

Hi Russ,

Yeah the small clamp on type is exactly what i am after as well as hopefully a bigger bolt down 8" style

I would hope to get one for $20 but we will see

Hi,

I am wanting to get an Idea of what a fair price is for an Vintage hand cranked Grinder as I have seen a few but though they were over priced not by much but still more that I thought they...

Hi Mark,

Thats a great looking set up I love how you have mounted the tool rest so it drops down for other grinding operation. I will may steel this Idea when I am building my new set up.
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LOL I also know Ewan and I was actually looking at getting a Variable speed Noob set up. I will be having a look at one at the August Knife show in Sydney.

I have been looking at CBN wheels but...

Ok so I am looking at building a new sharpening set up and I am wanting a powerless set up. I am looking at buying a Vintage hand cranked grinder and refitting a Tormek blade jig to aid in the whole...

I was wanting to know if any one here uses belt grinders for sharpening as I am looking at a new grinding set up? After talking to a lot of Knife makers they love them I also know some one who builds...

Hi All,

Just letting you all know I have a Vintage German scub plane for sale its over in the Market Place pages

chat soon Kate

Hi,

I have for sale a Vintage German made scrub plane with original blade made from Hornbeam not beech. I have restored the sole so it is once again flat, as it was heavily worn. The plane its...

Yeah that's the impression I got too that they were no longer in the Aussie market. Which is a shame as I agree they did some good kit.

Yeah I was referring the the Kleiberit Polyurethane "501" glue not the PVA

Yes I was referring to Kleiberit Glue

Ok So I am trying to locate one of these, Sharpening Center 23-710 - FineWoodworking or similar machine as an alternative to a Tormek style system as it will have the space to do larger tools and...

Hi Geoff,

Thanks for that reply I am also surprised now one has chimed in on this, however thanks for sharing the info you have on the FWE/Emir tools brand I will do some more research on them.
...

Ok,

I have question for all the wooden plane users out there. I have normally use Japanese hand planes as such I am really liking the results that it achieves. However I recently bought a second...

Hi All,

Needing a bit of help regarding Plane blade I.d I just picked up a German wooden scrub plane and have re-dressed the sole and I now am wondering in the blade is the original or from...

OK now I really want to start making planes. That's really nice work Stewie

Hi Stewie,

That's what I was thinking would be the easiest option, thanks for the tip regarding grain direction. I was wondering what adhesive you would recommend as I was looking at a...

Nice looking plane is that a Jarrah body? I am thinking of using either grey gum or spotted gum for a wide coffin smother?

I am about to do a restoration job on a German smoothing plane similar to this one, However due to the heavy wear on the sole I am going to have re dress it by about 6mm yes it really is that bad....

Hi Pagie,
I have seen boat builders clamps used and was also debating making a few as carving clamps and they seem like a good shape. Have you used them? and if so do they hold well.

I have had them not hold well in the past when I was doing Joinery full time. However as I am know doing lighter work they be the way to go.

While I agree with alot of the points you have raised and they are good ones to consider. However the people I am dealing with are also professional knife makers similar to what you linked and the...

Yes we are looking at making various sizes I am personally looking at an 200mm and maybe a 150mm draw knife as its seems to be fine enough for small work while still be versitile enough for...

Ineresting question they are also professional knife makers so they are aware of the international market. We are also looking at long terming being back from the dead socket syle carving chisels and...

We will be working on coming up with a few designs to aim at different price brackets.

The Blacksmiths I am working with will ensure the quality is there as they are also professional knife makers.

Hi All,

I am posting this in a few forums to gets peoples thoughts. So admin please let me know if its not allowed.

I am in the process of working with a few local blacksmiths to produce some...

Hi All,

I am posting this in a few forums to gets peoples thoughts. So admin please let me know if its not allowed.

I am in the process of working with a few local blacksmiths to produce some...

Hi All,

I am posting this in a few forums to gets peoples thoughts. So admin please let me know if its not allowed.

I am in the process of working with a few local blacksmiths to produce some...