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    This is starting to stray into the splitting...

    This is starting to stray into the splitting hairs category that sometimes doesn’t help folks much.

    For a mortise chisel 25 would usually be considered too shallow an angle as it doesn’t support...
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    Managing Tear Out and related concepts

    There’s been some discussion on tear out and hand planing recently. On a few occasions I’ve started to post but the discussions haven’t gone where I thought they might. Tonight I thought I’d share...
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    I use 30-ish, I find 25 is more prone to bending...

    I use 30-ish, I find 25 is more prone to bending over.

    works well for me.
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    So, the other day I went out to the shed with no...

    So, the other day I went out to the shed with no real intent, just doing a bit tidying up and giving a chisel handle a final buff following burnishing.

    I started looking for a third board for my...
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    Poll: After reading the list of bench planes you...

    After reading the list of bench planes you already had my first thought was that if it were me working with that selection I would benefit from a number 8. I didn’t seriously point you in that...
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    Poll: G’day Dom, I don’t think you’re at anywhere...

    G’day Dom,

    I don’t think you’re at anywhere near saturation point yet. That comes when your better half wants to store her Tupperware in the top of a cupboard and there’s no room because someone...
  7. Ok, let me get this straight, despite me...

    Ok, let me get this straight, despite me describing the circumstances and my experience, (i.e. that I was planing Tasmanian Oak, most likely, eucalyptus regnans) you’re choosing an “alternate truth”...
  8. D.W. I can assure you there’s nothing “very...

    D.W. I can assure you there’s nothing “very wrong”, that is unless a North American or European woodworking view of the world is considered “right” and Australian woodworking somehow aberrant.
    ...
  9. Ian’s already given you a great reply to this. ...

    Ian’s already given you a great reply to this.

    Having gone through this problem myself in some detail I’ll give you what I learned.

    There can be a number of benefits to the thicker replacement...
  10. That’s ok Derek, you have your experience and I...

    That’s ok Derek, you have your experience and I have mine. I will undoubtedly use different timber, make different pieces and work differently to you.

    I know you use a thicknesser and jointer for...
  11. I have, and regularly use the Veritas bevel up...

    I have, and regularly use the Veritas bevel up smoother (BuS). It’s a top class plane and I wouldn’t be without it in certain circumstances.

    However, I think you may ultimately be better off if...
  12. G’day given my dislike of finger-munching...

    G’day

    given my dislike of finger-munching apparatus, I spend a fair bit of time with hand planes.

    I have a few “woodies” and they still get the occasional turn in specific circumstances. Mostly...
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    Retop of an old friend

    G’day Folks

    I have an old and faithful workbench that my father built when I was a small child.

    I’m going through the process of getting rid of clutter in my workshop and making my tools more...
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    I ended up using Wattyl 7008

    G'day

    I ended up using Wattyl 7008 which, as mentioned below, is a two-pack formulation with a high-gloss finish.

    The reason I chose this came down to the durability in a difficult environment....
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    Not decking oil

    G'day again,

    I decided against decking oils. They contain a mix of components, some of which are irrelevant to my job (e.g. UV stabilizers and anti- fungals).

    G'day Christos, BLO is high on...
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    Oil type finish for shelving

    G'day Folks

    It's been a while since I posted, babies and toddlers are quite time consuming.

    I'm after some suggestions on the finish for my new shelving. I went all-out in one part of my shed...
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    G'day As I gave warning would happen some...

    G'day

    As I gave warning would happen some months ago I've been away for a while and, obviously, I'm now back.

    I arranged to have the shortfall paid during the period I was away and having...
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    Helmut The design for the firmer handles looks...

    Helmut

    The design for the firmer handles looks good to me.

    Did you find a taker for the paring chisels? If not please pm me the details and I'll do some calculations.

    Also, some advance...
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    In reply to the PMs regarding firmer chisels, my...

    In reply to the PMs regarding firmer chisels, my order is correct.

    I'll be striking my chisels so I'll need ferrules.

    In relation to shape, I dislike the shape of LN handles, it causes my hands...
  20. G'Day Brett Sorry, it's taken me a while to...

    G'Day Brett

    Sorry, it's taken me a while to get to this, work's eaten all of my spare time of late.

    Much of my response echoes what others have said and you've already received much valuable...
  21. Thread: Aussie made?

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    A skilled blacksmith will be able to help with...

    A skilled blacksmith will be able to help with the froes. I saw one made at the Deloraine craft fair in Tasmania a couple of years ago. There are still a few blacksmiths about.


    Sent from my...
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    I've seen these "Optimum/Metex" branded machines...

    I've seen these "Optimum/Metex" branded machines advertised by a firm going by the name of "Red Fox Machinery" here in Melbourne. The specifications look very good, however, I've not been able to...
  23. Thread: Leg vise

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    Blah, ok, worked it out, crying baby must have...

    Blah, ok, worked it out, crying baby must have occupied too much of my brain.


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    I'd be interested in seeing how that works....I'm...

    I'd be interested in seeing how that works....I'm usually pretty good at working these things out but I can't fathom the design from what we were shown.


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    I've been pretty happy with finishing more or...

    I've been pretty happy with finishing more or less straight off the plane or scraper. However, I like to use shellac, wax and blo type finishes. Inevitably, I need to use some sort of abrasive to...
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    Trav, The use depends upon the type and...

    Trav,

    The use depends upon the type and configuration of your tail vise.

    My understanding and experience is that the tail vise is there as an alternate means of holding stock not easily or...
  27. Thread: Hand planing

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    There have been several suggestions here I would...

    There have been several suggestions here I would explore.

    I'd also be looking at how the work piece itself is supported. Is it sitting flat? Can working on it cause it to move (e.g. the forces...
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    You are correct in relation to the derivation of...

    You are correct in relation to the derivation of Ébéniste.

    The only thing I'd add is that it doesn't mean cabinetmaker in the more generic or broad sense we might use the word today. It refers to...
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    Ok, I've decided to buy it. It has a bit of...

    Ok, I've decided to buy it. It has a bit of surface rust but I'm pretty handy with phosphoric acid :D

    Now to find an inexpensive and not overly complicated way to get it from Sydney to Melbourne....
  30. Great Post as usual Derek, very thought...

    Great Post as usual Derek, very thought provoking.

    I'd seen that video earlier elsewhere and the thing that bothered me a little was that the researchers isolated the chip breaker and blade from...
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    G'Day folks Yes it's an old Record vice, and...

    G'Day folks

    Yes it's an old Record vice, and I'd love to have it as it's the quick-release type and has the round boss.

    The fella wants $100 for it which seems expensive and is another reason...
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    Inconvenient Vise!

    So, I'm thinking of buying a vise. It's in Sydney (near Baulkham Hills/North Paramatta)and I'm in Melbourne. I've never arranged this sort of thing before but it's a discontinued model and the one...
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    Re: "London Spring"

    G'Day Folks

    I don't have access to my reference books as I write this, however, I think I can shed a little light on the use of the term "London Spring".

    The ability to produce steel is quite...
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    Nicely written Derek, a good read even for...

    Nicely written Derek, a good read even for someone who isn't going to buy any more bench chisels in the near future.

    On flatness:

    I've had annoying and frustrating experiences with "bellied"...
  35. Thread: 100 tools

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    I left the chisels alone, as my choices would...

    I left the chisels alone, as my choices would have been quite different and perhaps esoteric. This is where the scale of your work can play a significant role. However, the gates are open!

    We can...
  36. Thread: 100 tools

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    I've sat down to write a reply to this more than...

    I've sat down to write a reply to this more than twice, we'll see if I get it done this time.

    Firstly on Krenov and his tool kit. I've read a bit of his writing and that of his protégés. He was...
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    Just because I was going to the big green shed...

    Just because I was going to the big green shed anyway I took a look.

    On an initial inspection these chisels are a lot like the Narex chisels sold by Lee Valley. The handles are beech according to...
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    Chromium content is definitely not a bad thing in...

    Chromium content is definitely not a bad thing in and of itself.

    D2 tool steels contain quite a bit of chromium, 11% or so along with much smaller amounts ( less than 1%) of molybdenum, silicon,...
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    Thanks Pops Early signs are promising, but...

    Thanks Pops

    Early signs are promising, but I'll wait 'til I've given the thing a proper workout before writing it up.

    Horaldic
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    Answering a few things raised here's my 2 cents...

    Answering a few things raised here's my 2 cents worth:

    Firstly, D2 and M2 if subject to appropriate heat treating and preparation processes are broadly similar in their wear characteristics and...
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    I went through the costs of buying against hiring...

    I went through the costs of buying against hiring and it just doesn't stack up. I've paid for the gun twice by the time I've shelled out the hire fees for the amount of time I need it. Especially as...
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    Good finish nailer?

    I have about 200 square metres of wall and ceiling paneling to do so I'm going to buy a finish nailer. I hope that the tool will be useful after the paneling work for cabinet and furniture making....
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    I can't see them listed at my usual places here...

    I can't see them listed at my usual places here in Melbourne either.

    You could try phoning Sydney Tools and asking for a price on a Senco FinishPro 10 (these shoot up to 1" 23g pins) or the Senco...
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    For an almost identical product, buy a...

    For an almost identical product, buy a second-hand Stanley or Record. $20 will get you a good one on everyone's favorite auction website or you can find them at markets for less. If you are after...
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    G'Day, I had the same issue with an early...

    G'Day,

    I had the same issue with an early "sweetheart" 4 1/2 which had been fitted with a later blade and cap iron.

    You'll need to find a cap iron (otherwise known as chip breaker) with a...
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    Just to show I'm paying attention: While one...

    Just to show I'm paying attention:

    While one translation of the above motto has been "God and my right hand" this is generally considered to be a bit of an error by a single historian that has...
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    My suggestion would be: strip as many parts...

    My suggestion would be:


    strip as many parts of the plane off as you can remove without damaging the slots on the screws first. Be gentle here, you don't want to widen the slots or damage them....
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    My parcel arrived overnight, seems a bit odd, I...

    My parcel arrived overnight, seems a bit odd, I suspect it may have been misdelivered by the postie and dropped over by a neighbour. I haven't had a chance to open it yet but I'm happy to send one of...
  49. Thread: 5 or 5 1/2

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    Yes, the LNs are a development from the post-1911...

    Yes, the LNs are a development from the post-1911 Bed Rock Stanleys. Production of these was never restarted by Stanley after the second world war and 50 years later LN has made a number of small...
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    That plane NZStu has listed is, in my opinion,...

    That plane NZStu has listed is, in my opinion, one of the very best types of Stanley planes ever made. $75 is cheap!
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