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17th April 2024, 06:29 PM
Thread: Table safety! Solar destruction.
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What do you mean Matt ? Can’t you view it ?...
What do you mean Matt ? Can’t you view it ? Doesn’t Instagram run ?
When I look at the link on my phone it runs. But I’m an Instagram member. Maybe that’s why ?
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17th April 2024, 01:23 PM
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Maybe the test tag on the one for sale is on the...
Maybe the test tag on the one for sale is on the other side like your machine Nigel . That’d be good if it’s there to be seen.Theres not many ME machines to be seen.
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17th April 2024, 01:10 PM
Thread: Table safety! Solar destruction.
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Table safety! Solar destruction.
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15th April 2024, 11:44 PM
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The tag if it’s still on the machine may be under...
The tag if it’s still on the machine may be under that switch box.
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15th April 2024, 09:47 AM
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Wadkin chisel and chain mortiser FB market place
It looks to be an old ME
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Here is the pictures as you probably can’t see it if you’re not a member of that page.
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15th April 2024, 05:55 AM
Thread: Japanese plane making
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Japanese plane making
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13th April 2024, 12:19 PM
Thread: Hardwax Oil Question
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Hi Sam . Are you putting a shine on your latest...
Hi Sam . Are you putting a shine on your latest project? Ive been wondering what your next post on that will be.
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10th April 2024, 07:56 PM
Thread: Hand ripsawing insanity
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This looks like one of those thumb-hole rip saws...
This looks like one of those thumb-hole rip saws Ian doesn't it ?
Possibly a couple of Queensland blokes ripping of a bit of figured Maple or Red Cedar for a job?
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8th April 2024, 09:36 AM
Thread: Best drill bit for 60mm mdf
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When I need an odd large size like I did when I...
When I need an odd large size like I did when I wanted 62mm and a 50 something? size for a couple of holes on my workbench construction I made the bits by welding leaf spring steel to 12.7 mm rod. ...
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7th April 2024, 03:21 PM
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Interesting Ckett. . Where does that theory come...
Interesting Ckett. . Where does that theory come from and what do you mean by normal? Normal as in a smoother? And do you mean in Europe or Germany? Or here?
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2nd April 2024, 06:50 PM
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536952 I was thinking of saying your folks...
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I was thinking of saying your folks didn't make you join the scouts did they :).
But then I saw this and the picture.
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1st April 2024, 08:17 PM
Thread: My Infill Plane
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That Looks great MA! Good job. What did you do...
That Looks great MA! Good job.
What did you do with the bridge pins? Just part of the way in? And screw or glue? I suppose with the right size holes in the bridge they would knock in and never... -
1st April 2024, 03:09 PM
Thread: What looks like a very good deal in Sydney
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What looks like a very good deal in Sydney
I just saw this on FB market place .
$250 and price not important . New home is .
I can see a possible $300 infill in there.
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27th March 2024, 11:17 AM
Thread: Stanley related . Interesting.
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I never though to ask the OP guy. So I just...
I never though to ask the OP guy.
So I just went back to find it.
No need to ask. He has edited his post. :).
He was getting a few questions about what he meant by square blade.
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26th March 2024, 10:28 AM
Thread: I like the scraped planes less
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Ahh thanks . The cutters in these are something...
Ahh thanks .
The cutters in these are something like 30 to 45 degrees positive rake. I’ll have to try grinding. I do have a diamond wheel but it’s very fine . May need something better?
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26th March 2024, 09:27 AM
Thread: Had a laugh at this .
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Had a laugh at this .
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26th March 2024, 06:47 AM
Thread: I like the scraped planes less
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How would you scrape Mild steel though David? I...
How would you scrape Mild steel though David? I brazed an old Thicknesser tungsten cutter on each end of a steel bar and had a go honing it on a diamond plate before trying it on MS and it just digs...
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25th March 2024, 11:04 PM
Thread: Stanley related . Interesting.
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Stanley related . Interesting.
I hadn't seen this info before about Stanley plane washers.
Picture is from a FB post I saw today.
Any idea what is meant by reject Square blades?
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25th March 2024, 05:36 PM
Thread: Slicing some quality veneer
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Slicing some quality veneer
Nice looking veneer coming off that.
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24th March 2024, 07:39 PM
Thread: My Infill Plane
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That looks Great MA. Ive been wondering the...
That looks Great MA.
Ive been wondering the same as Ian I think. Are the sides staying like they are atm or is there a shape change coming which is a secret? :).
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23rd March 2024, 09:47 AM
Thread: Mitre Jack Puzzle
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. My one looks all original . No later...
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My one looks all original . No later additions that I know of. The T board with the screwed corner blocks look to be the way it was made.
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22nd March 2024, 12:01 PM
Thread: Mitre Jack Puzzle
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Nice score Martin. It looks like the screwed on...
Nice score Martin.
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20th March 2024, 10:22 PM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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Its thinners not turps or metho. All purpose...
Its thinners not turps or metho.
All purpose thinners is just a general thinner. Not like turps or Metho. Its thin and oily like turps but different and what a lot of paints and finishes are... -
20th March 2024, 04:20 PM
Thread: Wadkin LP Boring and Recessing Machine.
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Look at the height of the guard post on them ....
Look at the height of the guard post on them . Thet touch the ground and are 6 or 8 inches off the table. They are low machines either waiting for the rest of their base or are they the type that...
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20th March 2024, 04:15 PM
Thread: Hard to watch such foolishness.
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Its well worth pointing out stupid stuff people...
Its well worth pointing out stupid stuff people do no matter where it is in the world. Even if its Just so young players can learn what not to do. Its a great way of learning and remembering.
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20th March 2024, 11:34 AM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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I think the Wattyl is a thinner based stain. It...
I think the Wattyl is a thinner based stain. It thins with metho or turps but all purpose thinner seems best . And it smells like thinner.
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20th March 2024, 01:16 AM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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I'm watching Sam. :) What was the sanding...
I'm watching Sam. :)
What was the sanding sealer brand you used before?
What was it that took ages about it on your clock? The sanding back part after coats had dried?
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19th March 2024, 08:58 PM
Thread: Hard to watch such foolishness.
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Hard to watch such foolishness.
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16th March 2024, 05:28 PM
Thread: 3HP Dust Extractor
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N.S.W. I see your point now sowngum. I did a...
I see your point now sowngum.
I did a search and they are quite pricey new.
CT-213 3hp DUST EXTRACTOR 2500cfm | Leda Machinery
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16th March 2024, 03:24 PM
Thread: 3HP Dust Extractor
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N.S.W. Is this some sort of tantrum your throwing?
Is this some sort of tantrum your throwing?
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10th March 2024, 09:17 PM
Thread: matching walnut colour with French polish
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Yes that’s it .
Yes that’s it .
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7th March 2024, 10:31 PM
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I went back to a Isuzu Dmax tray back after...
I went back to a Isuzu Dmax tray back after trying a sort of Van , a Toyota troopy. Before that I had a tray truck and before that a bodied ute back . The tray is best for working from with timber...
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7th March 2024, 07:27 PM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Thanks for the tips again Ian. That curved sided...
Thanks for the tips again Ian. That curved sided body is nice.
I'm looking forward to finishing my plane and the blade is next.
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7th March 2024, 06:58 PM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Sounds like some nice machinery to have access to...
Sounds like some nice machinery to have access to Martin. Some may come in handy for a bit of plane making for you.
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2nd March 2024, 10:40 PM
Thread: My Infill Plane
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MA, I like this cheap Silex type when ever I'm...
MA, I like this cheap Silex type when ever I'm doing general metal marking out work. The metal fence rides rough or fine steel edges
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1st March 2024, 11:56 AM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Yesterdays effort. I held the body to the sole...
Yesterdays effort.
I held the body to the sole with a weight for marking out. With the Methyl Violet blueing mix I make up I added some extra shellac. I found that cleaning the metal up bright... -
1st March 2024, 10:48 AM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Thanks Martin. Getting into it and taking pics...
Thanks Martin.
Getting into it and taking pics to be able to show warts and all is part of the enjoyment of doing it.
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1st March 2024, 10:38 AM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Yeah! So that feeling never leaves ? :). Ian,...
Yeah! So that feeling never leaves ? :).
Ian, I'm doing stuff here with this plane and then discovering you mentioned to be aware of "this or that" after the event with me and my hammer has... -
1st March 2024, 10:28 AM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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That could come in handy thanks Matt. I could use...
That could come in handy thanks Matt. I could use that to hold or even jack apart my low spots. Ive got a couple after sanding that are still low.
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29th February 2024, 09:22 AM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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I took over 60 pictures doing this yesterday. ...
I took over 60 pictures doing this yesterday.
So its a picture feast of a post. :)
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29th February 2024, 12:02 AM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Another beauty Ian. Thanks for the tips. Ill see...
Another beauty Ian. Thanks for the tips. Ill see what happens when I get to the sole and mouth. This plane making is an adventure. Once again I'm discovering how tricky building small is. I'm...
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27th February 2024, 09:26 AM
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Its some sort of Aussie Gum Tree. There's so many...
Its some sort of Aussie Gum Tree. There's so many types that blend in with the same mid average colour and grain its hard to tell them apart.
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27th February 2024, 09:17 AM
Thread: Scraping a Plane - shocked at the speed
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The edge on HPF's bit has a curve. So a curve...
The edge on HPF's bit has a curve. So a curve works ? And does the amount of curve matter? My carbide bits have a greater curve than that below I think? They are Ex thicknesser blades. The square...
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26th February 2024, 11:57 AM
Thread: Scraping a Plane - shocked at the speed
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I tried something like that on a roughly ? 1 1/4...
I tried something like that on a roughly ? 1 1/4 x 3/8 "or 1/4" ? wide strip of mild steel .
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25th February 2024, 01:15 PM
Thread: A mystery with a handsaw..
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Martin. The marks you saw were most likely left...
Martin. The marks you saw were most likely left by the Toothing plane. Cabinet makers/ Box makers used them for getting the flattest surfaces for gluing veneers or thicker facings of timbers. They...
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24th February 2024, 10:50 AM
Thread: Scraping a Plane - shocked at the speed
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Those anvils. The face on them lasts well does it...
Those anvils. The face on them lasts well does it ? Are there any reports of that type that have been chipped on the face?
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24th February 2024, 10:03 AM
Thread: Scraping a Plane - shocked at the speed
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It'd be really interesting to see a number of...
It'd be really interesting to see a number of planes tested by maker and age with the right tools , a straight edge or just marked on a surface plate to see how far out they are. That would have an...
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24th February 2024, 09:52 AM
Thread: Scraping a Plane - shocked at the speed
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With cast iron, It gets a skin of harder metal...
With cast iron, It gets a skin of harder metal around the outside when cast. I assume that's the metal cooling faster on the surface in contact with the mould as its poured. And deeper in like 3 mm...
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23rd February 2024, 09:06 PM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Great set of Mitre planes Ian. You need a mark or...
Great set of Mitre planes Ian. You need a mark or a stamp of some sort don't you? I haven't finished one plane yet and I'm thinking a stamp would be nice to finish off a plane. You have a such large...
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22nd February 2024, 10:54 PM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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Nice plane Ian. I like the style of the lever...
Nice plane Ian. I like the style of the lever cap. A long neck like the early Spiers ones.
Do you saw and shape those lever caps all with hacksaw and file. No power tools?
What is the side...