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    For general information, I emailed Derek directly...

    For general information, I emailed Derek directly and he kindly provided me with the brand name of the contact cement.
    It is: Sika ContactFix clear premium
    Available at Bunnings.
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    Tire on top wheel is not particularly tight

    Hi Derek,
    I too have a Hammer N4400 bandsaw where I find that I can lift the edge of the tire on the top wheel with not much effort.
    Does this mean it is likely to slip, or is there another way to...
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    Sounds to me that the tires are slipping on the...

    Sounds to me that the tires are slipping on the rims.
    How difficult was it to put the new urethane tires on the wheel rims?
    If it was easy then the tires are not gripping the rims tightly enough...
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    Looks like burnt-out armature windings in the...

    Looks like burnt-out armature windings in the motors. So toss them.
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    A single flourescent tube 1500mm long emits...

    A single flourescent tube 1500mm long emits around 5,000 lumens so the new light is 3 times as bright
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    The flowchart comes from Christopher Schwartz’s...

    The flowchart comes from Christopher Schwartz’s sharpening book
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    Chargers for after-market batteries should always...

    Chargers for after-market batteries should always be on a timer if the batteries are Lithium-based.
    That reduces the risk of battery fires (ala e-scooters)
    Personally I only buy legitimate power...
  8. Did you know that the USA inch is very slightly...

    Did you know that the USA inch is very slightly different in size to the UK imperial inch?
    All due to the fact that in the mid 19th century the UK settled on a definition of a standard inch, but the...
  9. More info from the NZ side

    Hi,
    relevant page for a person looking to import machinery as a private individual:
    https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/send-and-receive-items/customs-number/
    I obtained a customs number for...
  10. Shipping machinery from Aust to NZ

    I did this for a bandsaw 10+ years ago.
    It is not cheap. I will look up the shipping firm I used.
    There is some bureaucracy involved as well as I registered with NZ customs to get an official...
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    I remember the late ALF used a vertical length of...

    I remember the late ALF used a vertical length of dowel stuck into a hole in the nose of a Stanley 45 plane to ensure the planed groove was vertical.
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    Lion battery cell

    The basic Lithium ion battery cell has a nominal voltage of 3.7volts
    Put 5 of these cells joined in a line (series connection) and you get 18.5 volts which is your standard 18V cordless power tool...
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    Wooden plane "upgraded to a lamp"

    On the New Zealand TradeMe website (equivalent of eBay).
    A plane that has been modified to become a bedside lamp.
    Trade Me
    Quite amazing bad taste.
  14. Derek, thanks for the public service in...

    Derek,
    thanks for the public service in providing this detailed guide.
    I expect to see a link to it in the Lee Valley website?
    Regards
    Paul.
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    I would say that a multi-tool with a "finger...

    I would say that a multi-tool with a "finger sander head" is your best bet these days.
    This is because multi-tools have a narrow cylindrical body so this makes them able to get into corners more...
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    You can always go to the local Starrett branch in...

    You can always go to the local Starrett branch in Australia at au.starrett.com
    I wanted a particular 150mm Starrett ruler so I went to the local Starrett branch in NZ with the Starrett id number and...
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    For ceramic bandsaw guides do an internet search...

    For ceramic bandsaw guides do an internet search for: space age ceramics
    They are based in the USA but ship internationally.
  18. Do a search for a book titled “Getting the most...

    Do a search for a book titled “Getting the most out of your band saw” on the Internet.
    This book was published by the Delta machinery company through the 1940s, 50s and 60s to inform Delta bandsaw...
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    What I did in the end

    OP here - only got 2 answers to my initial question and they were not useful to me.
    So here is what I did:
    In a not very noticeable part of the window frame I sanded a small spot back to the bare...
  20. Yes, you can apply an oil-based varnish on top of...

    Yes, you can apply an oil-based varnish on top of a shellac sealing coat, provided you have used a de-waxed shellac.
    If home-made then the shellac mixture must be made from blonde (dewaxed) shellac...
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    From the MSDS: Mineral Turpentine based paint,...

    From the MSDS:
    Mineral Turpentine based paint, oil based stain, solvent based stain
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    Using filler with an oil finish?

    Please note that I have already searched the past 10 years of Finishing threads and not found an answer, so I am posting this as a new thread.

    This is a question about applying a filler to wood...
  23. Hi, from the little yellow paper booklet that...

    Hi,
    from the little yellow paper booklet that came with 1980s UK Stanley planes (e.g. G12-007/-017) and had instructions in English/French/German/Spanish
    "Setting the cap iron ......use the...
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    Back when schools had woodwork classes the coping...

    Back when schools had woodwork classes the coping saw blades were always installed to cut on the pull stroke because of economics. The students broke lots fewer blades on pull strokes than when the...
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    As this thread has evolved to be more general...

    As this thread has evolved to be more general about the Domino, I feel I can ask this question:
    Has anyone tried to repair furniture where the joints are made using the Domino? Usually a furniture...
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    I was puzzled by Chris's comment that UK...

    I was puzzled by Chris's comment that UK construction sites used 110V tools so googled this and to my surprise found that he is correct.
    The reason given is that 110volts is "less shocking" than...
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    Hi Woodsurfer, I am willing to bet that the...

    Hi Woodsurfer,
    I am willing to bet that the removable boxing in front of the blade is a home-made modification to a standard skewed-blade wooden rebate plane.
    Why?
    Because I did the same type of...
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    Stihl mini-chainsaw

    My brother has the Stihl mini-chainsaw with the small battery. He has a 6 hectare plot of land in the Coromandel pennisula in New Zealand and swears by this little chainsaw for cutting down pest...
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    I have two Canadian Stanleys - a 6 and a 7. Both...

    I have two Canadian Stanleys - a 6 and a 7. Both are excellent planes as they have good balance and feel right when I use them.
    I bought them secondhand so I don't know how they turned up in New...
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    Mafell tools are also sold in New Zealand by...

    Mafell tools are also sold in New Zealand by these guys:
    Search: 10 results found for "mafell" – PiranhaTools
    Have a chat with them as they are small and may be more flexible than Jacks who are a...
  31. 12V Makita CXT Drill + Impact Driver set

    About 5 years ago I bought a Makita 12volt CXT Drill and Impact Driver combo with charger + 2 batteries for around $220 NZ
    Both drill and the driver are lightweight and easy to use, but the driver...
  32. Chief Tiff, thanks for pointing out that the...

    Chief Tiff,
    thanks for pointing out that the front of the spokeshave has been broken off as I was tempted to buy it.
    I searched the Internet and found an image of one of these spokeshaves which is...
  33. Edward Preston beading spokeshave - how easy to use?

    The NZ ebay has a "9/16 Edward Preston beading shave" for sale (see attached photo).
    I am curious to know if this type of spokeshave was easy to use for making mouldings, or whether it was a...
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    Bahco ProfCut Laminate saw

    I must confess to the heresy of using a modern Bahco laminate saw (12tpi) as a panel saw - I find it works very well for me.
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    I'll support Derek on his opinion of a Mirka hand...

    I'll support Derek on his opinion of a Mirka hand sander (using Abranet abrasive mesh) attached to a good quality dust extractor vacuum.
    I'm currently revarnishing the interior wooden window frames...
  36. What'sthe blade diameter?

    What'sthe blade diameter?
  37. I have one of these that I was given 20+ years...

    I have one of these that I was given 20+ years ago. It is not the variable speed model but it works fine for my limited domestic sanding needs.
    You definitely need the front handle as mine was very...
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    Rare Earth Magnets - do they magnetize the chisels?

    Hi Derek,
    a question for you - do the rare earth magnets cause the chisel blades to become magnetized to any degree?
    Thanks
    Paul
  39. I did contact the person who is laser-cutting the...

    I did contact the person who is laser-cutting the saws and inquired what he did with collectable saws. Here is his reply:
    "The majority of ones [saws] that have stand out features and are...
  40. The missing step

    Hi,
    I'm the OP who posted the detailed instructions. Nice to see they were of benefit to someone 11 years later.

    The reason for my title of "missing step" is that before I did the steps in the...
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    Hi, check that the round plates on the side...

    Hi,
    check that the round plates on the side guides and thrust guides all rotate freely and are not stuck in position.
    Quick solution is to squirt CRC or WD40 into the gap tween the shaft and the...
  42. Saws: Something worse than painting them

    Warning: these scenes will be distressing to people who use and restore old hand saws
    See: Laser Cut Antique Saw | Trade Me Marketplace
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    Hi, I had a conversation on this forum with one...

    Hi,
    I had a conversation on this forum with one of the committee members for a men's shed in Queensland (Maroochy Mens Shed - the chap's woodwork forum's user name is: GEEVESMAC)
    They had bought a...
  44. I suggest you use dowel centers (also known as...

    I suggest you use dowel centers (also known as dowel centre points)
    Here is a video about them: How to Use Dowel Centers | Tricks of the Trade - YouTube
    Not often used now that biscuit jointers...
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    Makita BO3700 Finishing sander

    Hi qwertykb,
    I have the previous sander model (BO3700) to the Makita BO3710 finishing sander.
    When I built a set of steps up a retaining wall I used rough cut H4 timber posts and used this sander...
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    Old Tormek grinder

    Hi,
    I have this Tormek 1200 model and I agree, it's quite old and the jig for plane blades and chisels has gone through 2 revisions/changes since this model was sold.
    I use mine for putting a 25...
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    I bought a set of De Walt track which are quick...

    I bought a set of De Walt track which are quick action clamps, fit the Makita guide rail and are cheap compared to the Festool.
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    Information from another plane reference book

    I have enjoyed this discussion and after reading the last post I went off and found a similar description of this plane in Graeme Blackburn's book "Traditional Woodworking Handtools". It confirms...
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    I agree with Chris. They are probably 3/8 inch...

    I agree with Chris. They are probably 3/8 inch dowels which is equivalent to 9.5mm so a standard 10mm metric dowel will be a good size to use as a replacement.
  50. An interesting read. I have over time moved to...

    An interesting read. I have over time moved to using old wooden rebate planes for rebates (rabbets) with the final tidyup to the gauge lines being done with a small metal shoulder plane. The reason...
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