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Hi thereThis piano is a very old wooden framed instrument. It is quite unusual in design and would likely be 1860 to 1870. It would be difficult if not impossible to restore. The sharps are unlike...

Hi Simon,
You should have success with electrolsis, using a battery charger and a bucket of water with a table spoon of washing soda. You connect the negative clip to the plane body and the positive...

Have a go with Jam or York Gum. These two were used a lot for tool handles at the turn of the century. York Gum was also used for wagon wheel centres and it is extremely tough. Both are found in W.A....

Wonderful job of restoration! By the way, do you or anyone else know where I can get an adjuster knob and screw bolt for a Stanley 3? I just bought one off ebay and would you believe it the screw...

My blades arrived last Friday. I was able to match them to two 60's vintage No's 4 & 5 without any need to file the mouths. They work perfectly and only required a tiny secondary bevel. The cap irons...

Hi Thumbsucker, Many thanks for following up for me. Mine was a simple update question together with an offer to assist if there was a problem. I was not really reflecting on anyone's efforts here,...

What is the current situation with these blades? It seems there must be a major problem that is preventing the rest of these from being mailed out. Those of us who are still waiting after all this...

DJ, That idea you got of listing those blade orders you have completed as you go is a good idea. This gives the recipients an idea about calculating when they are likely to receive them. Onya mate!!

Is there any way you can get some assistance as you are obviously snowed under with this assignment? Perhaps there are a few others closde handy who may put their hand up to help reduce the pile for...

Yes they still supply their army personnel with a multi purpose knife and it is as you describe. I saw one in a military museum just the other day.

They just have right hand and left hand knives - they call them arm or army knives!!

Ha Ha! Actually I am currently OS in Switzerland, hence the ridiculous 8 hour time difference.

Cheers.

Thuimbsucker/Helmut

I have just transferred the additional amount you suggested to ING Direct

Many thanks
irvin3842 (Irvin Phillips)

Dear Thumbsucker & Helmet, Could you please indicate the actual costs of each blade with cap irons, scews, primary bevel and postage for me. My bank records indicate I have paid you $107 on February...

Hi I am irvin3842. You asked 'Who is this?' I have paid you $107 as stated. I.H. Phillips is my real name (from my account). I hope this is clear but if not get back to me.

Many thanks

Hi

I wish to confirm that I have paid the amount for two Stanley replacement blades stage 2, plus two cap irons with screws and the cost of postage including wrapping, into the nominated account....

That's fine, so keep the cap irons in.

Cheers
irvin3842

Hi Thumbsucker

I would be happy to have the two blades I ordered finished with bevel. I am not really requiring cap irons though. I hope this is fine.
irvin3842

I would like to order one 4, 2" wide and one 5, 2" wide

irvin3842.