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That's interesting, quality is the main attraction I suppose, so hopefully that means they will ensure that remains at the same level. I wonder how much, if any, effect this shortage has had on the...

After watching several Stanley 71 router planes on eBay go for $200-$300 I've decided that I'm just going to buy a Veritas. I'd noticed that they seemed to be out of stock at most places until...

Just thought I'd give a quick update. My parents ended up buying me one of those vices on gumtree and Dad refurbished it as well. The cheaper greeny coloured one was apparently no good, Dad said the...

Thank you, that wouldn't have shown up on my search alert being named incorrectly, that's the exact one I'm looking for now. I am watching another record 52 1/2 but that's $150 firm and in worse...

Thanks everyone. After all this, someone selling 2500lm of untreated 90mmx45mmx6m for $2.50/lm appeared on Facebook marketplace. I ended up getting double what I needed for the workbench and still...

I'm looking into vices for my workbench which is yet to be made. The recommended vice is the Eclipse 9" with quick release. It looks like Beyond Tools has them for $229 , however, I've come across a...

Thank you all for your responses, I have been reading them and following links looking for further information etc. I'll try and respond to all the suggestions briefly.

Why not use untreated pine?...

I'm glad to hear the blue is easily removed, I was getting worried that I was just going to have to buy something pre-made.
I have read about letting the wood acclimatise for a few weeks. I suppose...

I'm planning on building a workbench and then a bookcase/cabinet thing for indoors, both out of pine. I was originally planning to use untreated pine but I've discovered that untreated pine is a rare...

Thank you for the responses,
I went in to Carbatec today with the intention of getting their hand tool starter set and possibly some other tools but I talked to one of the guys there and he said he...

Hi,
I'm Justin, from Perth WA. I haven't really done much woodwork before, missed out in high school and my Dad is a fitter and turner/machinist, so everything I've ever done has been with metal,...