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22nd April 2024, 08:16 AM
Thread: Cheap Quick Release Clamps
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QUEENSLAND Fair enough, I also don’t like quick release...
Fair enough, I also don’t like quick release clamps in the larger sizes but find the small ones great. I have about 20 of them.
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11th April 2024, 03:13 PM
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What sucker are you using on the 50mm off the...
What sucker are you using on the 50mm off the tablesaw guard?
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9th April 2024, 08:45 AM
Thread: A suitable timber species?
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What sort of heating in winter? I ask because I...
What sort of heating in winter?
I ask because I made a table a few decades back that was ‘designed’ by a Architect or similar person not knowledgeable about timber movement.
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8th April 2024, 11:53 AM
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Very late AGS table saw for auction in Brisbane.
Was looking at Machines4U for a spot welder and perused the Wadkin ads whilst on there:roll:
Heres an interesting tag for Vann.
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5th April 2024, 09:48 AM
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I can’t believe there was that much glue stopping...
I can’t believe there was that much glue stopping this.
The previous owner must have been recutting holes which he’d put glue in?
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28th March 2024, 08:17 PM
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This follows the line of the bow front of the...
This follows the line of the bow front of the verandah.
I am happy with the workmanship.
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28th March 2024, 07:44 PM
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Thanks for the responses. They are new tiles and...
Thanks for the responses.
They are new tiles and as beardy suggested it’s only a slight cement bloom.
Here’s a few photos just taken in poor light.
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28th March 2024, 06:07 PM
Thread: White Beech Blocks
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SOLD: I can see 5 pieces? If you want $40 for the...
I can see 5 pieces?
If you want $40 for the timber plus $20 for post I’ll take it.
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28th March 2024, 01:56 PM
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What acid for cleaning newly laid tessellated tiles?
We finally had our front verandah tiles done about a month ago.
The tiler said to clean them with acid (10%)? and a soft broom.
I missed what sort of acid re my hearing.
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25th March 2024, 08:21 AM
Thread: Stanley educational posters
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These are useful. I was NSW education officer...
These are useful.
I was NSW education officer for Stanley in 1980 and visiting schools and TAFE colleges with sets of plans for basic wood projects in imperial measurements.
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25th March 2024, 08:13 AM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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Interesting the auction starts on the 28th and...
Interesting the auction starts on the 28th and inspection isn’t until the 2 and 3rd.
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21st March 2024, 07:50 AM
Thread: Wadkin LP Boring and Recessing Machine.
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Wadkin made a combo machine for building sites it...
Wadkin made a combo machine for building sites it did have a jointer, can’t remember what else.
I can’t dig out a photo at the moment as we’re on the way up north for a railtrail opening.
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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.
I didn’t have a multi tool back then just an old chisel or gouge.
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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.
I have just finished organising my stuff, a mate who’s losing it dropped a stash over at 3 this arvo, tween that and my... -
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.
They are having their big annual tool sale on the 25th, lots of moulding planes and...