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19th March 2024, 09:43 AM
Thread: Watkin saw on fb.😂
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Watkin saw on fb.😂
Big hydraulic cut off saw.
Looks to be Hunter Valley NSW
Incorrectly listed.
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16th March 2024, 07:59 AM
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DONE: Tailstock picked up yesterday by a keen young guy...
Tailstock picked up yesterday by a keen young guy from the metal forum.
Will be taking the rest to scrap next week.
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14th March 2024, 06:57 AM
Thread: Wadkin RM in Victoria
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Wadkin RM in Victoria
On FB marketplace.
Looks past it.
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13th March 2024, 02:25 PM
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Thanks Chas, I had seen that ad. Also his ad for...
Thanks Chas, I had seen that ad.
Also his ad for the first edition Wadkin Pattern Mill.:o
Matter of interest I sold a genuine Wadkin Banjo a few years back, can’t remeber (old age)
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13th March 2024, 09:17 AM
Thread: Tailstock in freebies.
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Tailstock in freebies.
I need rid of some stuff, ad in freebies for Tailstock other unusual stuff from home made lathe in metal forum.
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13th March 2024, 09:14 AM
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DONE: Home made tail stock about 250 high #2 MT.
I’ve wrecked a homebuilt metal lathe which I scored for the saddle and cross slide for my Wadkin RS8 and have the rest to dispose of.
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11th March 2024, 02:03 PM
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I guess you realise this an Oz site? If I was...
I guess you realise this an Oz site?
If I was you I’d be getting onto a UK WOODIES group and see what they recommend.
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11th March 2024, 01:41 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK Gen 4
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Old credit cards make good bog spreaders. When I...
Old credit cards make good bog spreaders.
When I did Autobody and spray painting at TAFE the teacher made a point to just fold the bog and hardener over itself gently a number of times til it’s an... -
9th March 2024, 07:07 AM
Thread: Sutton and P&N
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It measures a fraction under 89mm. It drilled...
It measures a fraction under 89mm.
It drilled one 90mm hole and one oval shaped one say 89mm x 90mm which was easy to make fit in plastic. Hand held drill with tank on its side.
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8th March 2024, 07:23 PM
Thread: Australian Visa Requirements
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He really shouldn’t have as when Downer was on...
He really shouldn’t have as when Downer was on the job he’d have got in such a huff.
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8th March 2024, 07:02 PM
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I’m just using up the leftover 1” steel plate...
I’m just using up the leftover 1” steel plate from making the 2 right angle banjos.
I did a quick mock up in MDF at the woodies workshop, photos below.
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8th March 2024, 07:24 AM
Thread: Australian Visa Requirements
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He should have fronted in his French au pair...
He should have fronted in his French au pair outfit.:D
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8th March 2024, 07:15 AM
Thread: Sutton and P&N
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I needed a holesaw to drill 2 x 90mm holes in a...
I needed a holesaw to drill 2 x 90mm holes in a plastic water tank.
I had a Starrett 86mm saw which had made an 88 hole.
I bought a cheap (under $10) P & N holesaw from mitre ten.
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7th March 2024, 09:01 AM
Thread: Brad point bits - where?
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This has been covered recently on here, if you...
This has been covered recently on here, if you scroll down below this post there should be about 4 references to posts on the subject.
I have US made Fuller which in my opinion are the best.
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6th March 2024, 07:28 AM
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Thanks Bob, Some good ideas there. I like...
Thanks Bob,
Some good ideas there.
I like the bending of the cam shaft to make the handle.
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5th March 2024, 10:20 PM
Thread: Wadkin tag for Vann
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There’s also a Wadkin Pattern Mill up for sale on...
There’s also a Wadkin Pattern Mill up for sale on FB marketplace in Victoria.
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5th March 2024, 10:10 AM
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Making new tool banjos for my Wadkin RS8, Ideas wanted.
I am thinking of using the scrap 1” thick steel offcut from the right angle banjos to make a pair of banjos to hold a long rest.
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5th March 2024, 09:03 AM
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I have been throwing out for firewood 19mm thick...
I have been throwing out for firewood 19mm thick wedge shaped offcuts from my recent foray into chairs.:roll:
Plus split or bits with too much sapwood.
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3rd March 2024, 08:01 AM
Thread: Wheelie Bin Dust Separator
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Why not? I often read ancient posts,...
Why not?
I often read ancient posts, especially the ones that appear under current ones responding to key words or phrases I guess.
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1st March 2024, 08:38 AM
Thread: Veneering Question
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A mate of mine who did all the veneer stuff on...
A mate of mine who did all the veneer stuff on the new Parliament House used and still uses urea.
Nightingale a local company.
I thought Cascamite was a Casin glue.
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1st March 2024, 08:25 AM
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Thanks for the kind words Anthony. I’m in the...
Thanks for the kind words Anthony.
I’m in the unfortunate position of having run the sale for many years so am well known by most of the sellers, who are more than happy to sell me on barter or... -
28th February 2024, 08:36 PM
Thread: Car filler or putty for glazing sashes.
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I don’t think the window will take as many meters...
I don’t think the window will take as many meters of fillet as this pattern.
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28th February 2024, 08:26 PM
Thread: Car filler or putty for glazing sashes.
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The putty was as hard as any bog I’ve dug out of...
The putty was as hard as any bog I’ve dug out of old patterns whilst doing repairs and mods back in my trade daze.
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28th February 2024, 06:51 PM
Thread: Car filler or putty for glazing sashes.
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Thanks for the input guys. I don’t have any...
Thanks for the input guys.
I don’t have any putty and don’t like it particularly.
My car bog is very old and I need to buy some fresh stuff for a resto I’m doing.
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28th February 2024, 05:34 PM
Thread: Car filler or putty for glazing sashes.
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Car filler or putty for glazing sashes.
I’m replacing the glass in two sash windows on the front of our 1928 house in Sydney.
They are protected from the weather by the verandah.
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26th February 2024, 07:49 PM
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Adam , I hope you can make it next year, TTTG...
Adam ,
I hope you can make it next year, TTTG does hold small ‘club sales’ every 4 months or so at
The Old Eastwood Town Hall which ‘members and friends’ can attend.
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25th February 2024, 10:25 PM
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New Norris jointer sold today
The TTTG sale went ok, I sold off a bit of stuff.
A new Norris jointer went for $2300 (Asking price 2500)
He had another new one at $2k but that didn’t sell.
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24th February 2024, 11:05 PM
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HEADS UP I have a couple of Stanley 50s for sale not sure...
I have a couple of Stanley 50s for sale not sure they’ll be what you want.
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22nd February 2024, 07:15 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK for sale Lithgow.
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A PP was sold from Long Bay goal a few decades...
A PP was sold from Long Bay goal a few decades back for a few hundred dollars.
From their workshop but been left out in the weather and as I’d upgraded from the PK to the Martin didn’t need it.
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22nd February 2024, 07:12 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK for sale Lithgow.
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A retired electrical engineer, gentleman...
A retired electrical engineer, gentleman woodworker (who was a Mensa member as he’d always tell you) had a PP identical to that saw.
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22nd February 2024, 12:47 AM
Thread: Wadkin 18" X 9" UO/S Planer Thicknesser
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What’s the plan? Get one of your mates to lead...
What’s the plan?
Get one of your mates to lead him up the garden path and then disappear.:roll:
You then reappear and offer him say $1k.
When I sold mine I got a bit over $3k for it.
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22nd February 2024, 12:23 AM
Thread: Bandsaw repair in Melbourne
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I usually have my machines at pretty much full...
I usually have my machines at pretty much full tension when doing the final tracking.
I find if they’re not at full tension they’ll track off when more tension is wound on.
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21st February 2024, 09:31 AM
Thread: AEG Battery Tools
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I picked up 4 AEG tools plus 2 batteries and a...
I picked up 4 AEG tools plus 2 batteries and a charger for $100 a few years back.:D
125 angle grinder, intact driver, blower, repo saw.
Grinder and driver used by retired gent others new.
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20th February 2024, 08:21 PM
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Sydney tool collectors club sale coming up 25th February
I put a post with all the info in Announcements.
Should be a good selection of user and collector handtools.
I will be selling some planes and measuring/marking out gear.
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18th February 2024, 10:42 PM
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HEADS UP Sydney’s big annual tool sale is on again. Sunday 25th February.Sta
The Traditional Tools Group will be hosting the annual Thornleigh sale next Sunday the 25th of February.
60 tables of tools for sale bring cash!
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17th February 2024, 07:18 AM
Thread: Bit of a haul today off Marketplace
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Yer $ are there in that Berg 1/8” chisel on its...
Yer $ are there in that Berg 1/8” chisel on its own.:o
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14th February 2024, 06:56 AM
Thread: Table Saw advise needed urgently
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Yucky photos there Tom.:o I agree re plastic...
Yucky photos there Tom.:o
I agree re plastic gadget hand over blade bullish!t.:no:
I make my own pushsticks from plywood.:D
Their long and used as a pair.:U
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14th February 2024, 06:41 AM
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A saw vyce with a broken jaw was amongst the old...
A saw vyce with a broken jaw was amongst the old stuff given away last night at the TTTG meeting in Sydney.
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14th February 2024, 06:21 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK for sale Lithgow.
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Wadkin PK for sale Lithgow.
On Facebook marketplace,
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14th February 2024, 06:19 AM
Thread: Wadkin PK on marketplace.
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Wadkin PK on marketplace.
Basic PK on Facebook marketplace in Lithgow.
$2.5k.
Only one general photo no tag.
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14th February 2024, 06:11 AM
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SOUTH AUST If that Hegner jigsaw is their variable speed...
If that Hegner jigsaw is their variable speed scroll saw it is worth your while putting that up for sale.
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13th February 2024, 07:11 AM
Thread: An Oldie....
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Say it out loud. With a posh pommy accent. I...
Say it out loud.
With a posh pommy accent.
I didn’t get it initially but my wife got it straight away.
Canadians are even less respectful of their royal ‘betters’ than us Ozzies:o
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3rd February 2024, 06:26 AM
Thread: A Coffee Table With A Twist
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[FONT=Verdana] That would have been the Oz...
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That would have been the Oz made stuff.
Form ply was similar back then.
We used strips of this at the bottom of lattice fencing to keep an escape mad Jack Russel in.:o
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2nd February 2024, 10:49 AM
Thread: Stanley number 1
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Just a thought.:roll: Have you tried a stud from...
Just a thought.:roll:
Have you tried a stud from a #3 or #4 to see if they are the same thread?
If they are that would give you the angle and the need to thread only one end after shortening.
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27th January 2024, 06:42 AM
Thread: Part sheets of 12mm pine ply
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A local men’s shed here in Sydney makes possum...
A local men’s shed here in Sydney makes possum homes from ply.
Bird houses would also be a possibility to replace all the old trees being cut down.
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26th January 2024, 07:50 AM
Thread: Plywood Offcuts - Manly Area
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FREE: NSW Looks like leftovers from a campervan conversion....
Looks like leftovers from a campervan conversion.
A full one tonner load.
Very much a take the lot offer.
Might be a few nice useful pieces but a lot of dross to dispose of.:no:
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23rd January 2024, 09:16 AM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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There’s a 30” all cast iron Wadkin Bursgreen BZB...
There’s a 30” all cast iron Wadkin Bursgreen BZB on Facebook in nth Queensland.
In my opinion these were one of the few Bursgreen machines equal to Wadkin.
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22nd January 2024, 08:19 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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I’m tempted too but maybe I’ve finally realised I...
I’m tempted too but maybe I’ve finally realised I don’t need a larger bandsaw than my 20”
Bursgreen.
I do have access to a Lugano resaw and a 36” DR.
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22nd January 2024, 07:33 PM
Thread: Candy Cart - a wheely tough question
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There’s some good stuff on YouTube re mig...
There’s some good stuff on YouTube re mig welding.
I’m very wary of ut but some of the hot rod/ auto body dudes are spot on.
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22nd January 2024, 07:24 PM
Thread: Wadkin DN Bandsaw Restore - Early 1900s
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I saw that, up in Gundi, good price. I don’t...
I saw that, up in Gundi, good price.
I don’t need it but pity he hasn’t put a frontal view up.
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