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  1. Looks like a dowel. Here's mine. The cap is...

    Looks like a dowel.

    Here's mine. The cap is glued in and a pin secures it.
    My pin was sticking out a bit so I thought I'd 'investigate' :)

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    It didn't start out so beautiful 🙂 Only surface...

    It didn't start out so beautiful 🙂
    Only surface rust thankfully, but I had to joint, file, and set the teeth.
    I did refinish the handle with a shellac/BLO mix (just cleaned to prep, didn't sand).
    ...
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    For reference, and if it helps at all, here's my...

    For reference, and if it helps at all, here's my 14" SS saw.
    I believe it's all original.

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    Cheers,
    Stu
  4. At first I thought it may be a Bohrer, but I...

    At first I thought it may be a Bohrer, but I couldn't find anything similar.
    It may even be a Birmingham "B" plane, but I can't see an example logo anywhere.

    Birmingham or “B” Planes |...
  5. My 12 1/2 is also 45° Here's the original...

    My 12 1/2 is also 45°

    Here's the original instructions ...
    how to sharpen scraper blades
  6. A sad post

    The Hannah cabinet is under water.

    Lismore floodwaters swallow $1 million masterpiece

    I remember reading about the cabinet (AWR?) and seeing it in person at the Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.
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    They look like crucible pliers/holders to me. To...

    They look like crucible pliers/holders to me.
    To pour liquid metal.
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    I think you answered your own question :) They...

    I think you answered your own question :)

    They are to be used. Depends on what your time is worth.
    Making everything gleam and shine can take hours. I'd prefer to spend this time to use them.
    ...
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    Thanks for looking in! I have access to a fair...

    Thanks for looking in!

    I have access to a fair bit of new (old milled) Cedar from my Dad's shed in Wauchope (Timber Town).

    The Cedar I use for my restorations mainly comes from old orphaned...
  10. I had a similar old chisel come into my shop a...

    I had a similar old chisel come into my shop a couple of months ago.
    A Ward 1 1/4" that had opened many paint cans :no:

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    It had a terrible handle and I had another 1 1/2" Marples...
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    SOLD: Hi Johnno, I'll take it!

    Hi Johnno,

    I'll take it!
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    The chair is pretty much finished. It needs a...

    The chair is pretty much finished.
    It needs a few more coats of polish to call it done.

    Here's a few more WIP pics.

    The shaped seat before and after clean-up.

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    Final glue-ups.
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    Yet another Cedar chair

    This old chair had been on a farm outside, next to the back door to put on shoes for decades.
    It needs some love so it can go on the other side of the door.

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    The seat looks to have seen...
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    Cedar hall table

    Just a few WIP pics of an Australian Cedar hall table that I'm putting back together.
    This is another piece that I'll sell on as there is no room in the house.
    No real before shots because it was...
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    Hi Nigel, The cross marks would be from the...

    Hi Nigel,

    The cross marks would be from the live centre on the lathe from when the foot was turned.

    It may just be a single dowel in the centre.
    You could try using a heat gun for a good few...
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    A few more pics to close off the thread. The...

    A few more pics to close off the thread.

    The red stain was cleaned off the knobs. They ended up being a warm brown pine colour.

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    Drawer fronts were polished.

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    Happy new year all! Time to post some progress...

    Happy new year all!

    Time to post some progress pics.
    I should get a chance to finish it this weekend.

    Patched a few spots.

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    The rails.
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
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    DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    I'm not too familiar with furniture from this...

    I'm not too familiar with furniture from this period, but I don't believe the backs were glued on.

    I would just nail it on with appropriate tacks or flat headed nails. You wouldn't need any...
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    Yes. That's exactly what I meant. Drive it...

    Yes.
    That's exactly what I meant.
    Drive it straight.
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    Working my way through the drawers. Runners...

    Working my way through the drawers.

    Runners built up on the sides

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    This is the first time using the Moxon vice in a restoration.
    Great for scraping out drawer joints.
    Great for...
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    If the head pops off a tack, you can try to grab...

    If the head pops off a tack, you can try to grab a twist the shaft with flat-nosed pliers.
    If the shafts are cut (square sides), you can try to pull them straight out.

    A lot of times, you just...
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    Mark is spot on. The boards (whether they are...

    Mark is spot on.
    The boards (whether they are Mahogany or Cedar) are probably worth more than the whole piece as it stands.
    It's a shame, but it hasn't always been this way and will change again.
    ...
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    Good find! I'll be working on a few of the...

    Good find!

    I'll be working on a few of the drawer runners on my chest this weekend.
    Most of the drawers are loose, so they will be knocked apart (with a bit of heat from a heat gun).
    I'll add...
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    Red Cedar chest of drawers

    SWMBO mentioned a Facebook Cedar chest giveaway (free :D) in our suburb.
    We expressed our interest and received it the same afternoon.

    Mostly all there and some really nice Cedar.
    Drawers are...
  27. DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
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    I suppose if it was the last type 11 Stanley...

    I suppose if it was the last type 11 Stanley bench plane you needed for a collection I could understand.
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    It started at $40. Perfectly reasonable. A...

    It started at $40.
    Perfectly reasonable.
    A couple of people really wanted that plane.
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    What am I not seeing. Sure, it's a nice plane,...

    What am I not seeing.
    Sure, it's a nice plane, but $1000?

    Vintage Stanley No 8 Plane | eBay
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    I use my Stanley 40 more than I thought I would....

    I use my Stanley 40 more than I thought I would. Sometimes the extra width of a 40 1/2 would be good cross grain.
    Hard to find a Stanley 40 1/2 though.

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    I've also found myself using the...
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    The last piece of the puzzle. Glued the knob in...

    The last piece of the puzzle.
    Glued the knob in (after polishing).

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    And we're done!

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    Whilst I quite like this little desk, I don't know if I have room in the...
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    Some work on the top on the weekend. Before...

    Some work on the top on the weekend.

    Before cleaning ...

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    After.

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    CLAIMED I'm in

    I'm in
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    A few more pics. The table frame is now...

    A few more pics.

    The table frame is now together.

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    I turned a Cedar knob for the drawer.

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    Yep. It's pine all right. I think it's Kauri...

    Yep.
    It's pine all right. I think it's Kauri Pine with a Red Cedar front and drawer.
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    I always try and replace original nails/screws. ...

    I always try and replace original nails/screws.

    I would have loved to have kept heaps of hand cut nails and even hand filed screws that I have found in the past.
    It just doesn't feel right. They...
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    A few more pics. Floating Cedar tenons added...

    A few more pics.

    Floating Cedar tenons added to back of the front face.
    One of the original tenons was cut off to take the desk apart, and the other broke in half when tapped out.

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  39. I was the one suggesting wax, but not for the big...

    I was the one suggesting wax, but not for the big screw holes 😀
    You're right that round plugs can stick out, but the best match will be from the parent timber.
    I would definitely not putty or wax...
  40. If this were me, I'd fill the nail holes with...

    If this were me, I'd fill the nail holes with coloured wax.
    You could try cutting some plugs from an inconspicuous spot at the back of one of the seat frames for the screw holes.
    A good finish...
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    I enjoy cutting rebates by hand. Start the cut...

    I enjoy cutting rebates by hand.

    Start the cut with a Stanley 78, and before the blisters form :((, switch to a Stanley 10 to finish up.
    Finesse with a shoulder plane if required.
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    Drawer has put back together and the front apron...

    Drawer has put back together and the front apron has been repaired.
    I'll melt some coloured wax into the crack voids.

    Tip: Don't try and clean this type of leg without a lathe :)
    Steel wool and...
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    Interesting old desk

    Another old desk has been dragged from the shed.
    This will need a bit of love.

    I first thought it was all Australian Cedar, but on closer inspection it seems to be Kauri Pine. The front apron and...
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    Bugga. Wish I had seen this thread before...

    Bugga.

    Wish I had seen this thread before making another purchase.
    I used a credit card, so no PayPal claim possible.

    I'll just keep mailing them and hope :~
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    Fine Tools Australia

    Hi all,

    I have ordered from this site (finetools.com.au) a couple of times fairly recently without issue. I received the order confirmation straight away and shipping confirmation a couple of days...
  46. Welcome to the forum! I like the look of a...

    Welcome to the forum!

    I like the look of a darker/reddish timber with polished brass.

    Mahogany would be perfect if you have some.
    I would use Aussie red cedar because I have a heap of it.
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    The springs arrived today and they work...

    The springs arrived today and they work perfectly.

    The front jaw opens to almost the full extension of the springs and the jaws also close completely.
    A nice upgrade.

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    It took...
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    It works very well. I'll build a spacer and a...

    It works very well.
    I'll build a spacer and a riser for support next and call it done.

    Still haven't got the springs I ordered so I can't comment on them yet.

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    Thanks for...
  49. I did check his site as I thought I had seen it...

    I did check his site as I thought I had seen it there before.
    Not listed presently.
  50. Jim doesn't have it listed on his site anymore....

    Jim doesn't have it listed on his site anymore.
    Carbatec seems to be out of stock.
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