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29th February 2016, 04:30 PM
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Hello folks. Yes, a grand day need. Managed to...
Hello folks.
Yes, a grand day need. Managed to divest myself of a goodly amount of kit as I look for some space in the garage. A big thank you to TTTG for yet another terrific event. Count me in... -
16th January 2015, 08:17 AM
Thread: Good Saw Sharpening
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Check out The Traditonal Tools Group. They run...
Check out The Traditonal Tools Group. They run saw sharpening workshops at least once a year in Sydney. It's only a couple hours up the road and great way to spend a Sunday. You'll go home with a...
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11th January 2015, 09:09 AM
Thread: Tools in the Antarctic
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Doggie, That's tops! What agreat story. That's...
Doggie,
That's tops! What agreat story. That's how I feel when I'm with my old army mates. That workshop looked like it was straight out of a Charles Hayward book. Tough conditions for a... -
28th October 2014, 10:55 AM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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Arggghhhh!!! I hope they get termites! ...
Arggghhhh!!! I hope they get termites!
Dreadful that it happened, but even worse that they told you.
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27th October 2014, 11:16 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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Evenin' all. Nothing to show, not being the...
Evenin' all.
Nothing to show, not being the camera savvy type, but plenty to crow about.
A friend spoke, to me some weeks ago about a friend of hers clearing out grandpa's garage. Spidery senses... -
2nd June 2014, 08:51 PM
Thread: Some tail vice advice please?
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Some tail vice advice please?
Acquired a rather substantial left hand screw. Has a boss at one end, through which passes handle/tommy bar. Boss is mushroomed over and handle hole squashed somewhat. Previous owner must've belted...
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19th May 2014, 11:28 AM
Thread: Beeched as bro
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Hello mate. A lot of "colonial" style...
Hello mate.
A lot of "colonial" style furniture especially dining suites were imported from the old Yugoslavia in the late 70s and into the 80s. It was made of beech. Check any Windsor looking... -
5th March 2014, 09:17 PM
Thread: Can you save crummy clamps?
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Ok then, how do we replace the "foot" ie the...
Ok then, how do we replace the "foot" ie the little round spinning bit at the end opposite the handle, of a clamp (G or F) that has fallen away to oblivion?
Cheerio,
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2nd March 2014, 08:55 AM
Thread: Cheap hard point saws.
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Interesting question. I think the answer would be...
Interesting question. I think the answer would be yes. If such technologies as injection moulding and induction hardening had not come about then we would still have saws as they were in the '40s....
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23rd December 2013, 03:37 PM
Thread: Disston backsaw identification
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You'll be right mate. Drop her off at DFO at...
You'll be right mate. Drop her off at DFO at Homebush on the way and she'll be set for the day. Make sure she spends more than you and any guilt pangs will be felt by her only.
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22nd December 2013, 03:36 PM
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Contact Jim Davey. Jim Davey Planes & Sharpening...
Contact Jim Davey. Jim Davey Planes & Sharpening - Home
He'll fix you up.
Cheers,
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22nd December 2013, 03:30 PM
Thread: Disston backsaw identification
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Trav, Nice saw mate. Why not bring it up to...
Trav,
Nice saw mate. Why not bring it up to Sydney one weekend when The Traditional Tools Group run one of their saw sharpening workshops and sharpen it yourself? The Traditional Tools Group... -
16th November 2013, 07:16 AM
Thread: Of totes and knobs
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Of totes and knobs
Here's one for you.
Stanley planes made in Australia were described as having hardwood handles. Anyone know what it was? Was it an Australian hardwood or did they import beech or even have the... -
4th November 2013, 07:17 AM
Thread: Chisel Set
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How much time have you got? A couple of Sundays...
How much time have you got? A couple of Sundays and you should be able to get what you need from the markets. Go for old Titans and Bergs ("shark chisels"). Most Titans on the market are flat side...
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2nd August 2013, 09:22 PM
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I am just a tad concerned as to how I might be...
I am just a tad concerned as to how I might be received at the next saw sharpening workshop with the bum cut out of my strides...
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30th July 2013, 10:54 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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By jingoes! I'm rich! I think have a couple of...
By jingoes! I'm rich! I think have a couple of them in the cupboard. Must go and look a bathe in the shine of my rusty gold.
Cheers,
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1st July 2013, 06:32 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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In the words of the great Darryl Kerrigan "tell...
In the words of the great Darryl Kerrigan "tell 'em they're dreamin'".
Cheers,
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15th April 2013, 10:24 AM
Thread: Some more marking gauges
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Very nice work as always Ian. May I ask what...
Very nice work as always Ian.
May I ask what you used for the pins/cutters?
Cheers,
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14th April 2013, 06:26 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Tenon shoulders maybe but cheeks? Dear oh dear. ...
Tenon shoulders maybe but cheeks? Dear oh dear.
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4th April 2013, 11:25 PM
Thread: Steel knitting needles for tools?
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Steel knitting needles for tools?
Hello folks.
I have vague recollections of someone using steel knitting needles as a source of material for the blade in cutting or marking gauges. Anyone have any idea about this or think that... -
31st March 2013, 02:16 PM
Thread: Saw filing guide
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It needs a laser :) Well done. very nice...
It needs a laser :)
Well done. very nice work indeed.
Cheers,
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26th February 2013, 02:31 PM
Thread: From A Tool Sale
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I know some of those faces and in the interests...
I know some of those faces and in the interests of public safety and good taste I wouldn't show them either...
That looked like Fred's stand. He's quite a collector and doesn't collect rubbish. I... -
26th February 2013, 09:14 AM
Thread: From A Tool Sale
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Ficus? Looks a bit like erythrina (coral tree) to...
Ficus? Looks a bit like erythrina (coral tree) to me. Sh.t timber if it is. Quite literally it smells like excrement when cut. Had a load delivered as mulch once. I was looking for the dogsh.. but...
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24th February 2013, 03:30 PM
Thread: I'm in love ...
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I used a new wood river no5 a few weeks ago. What...
I used a new wood river no5 a few weeks ago. What a difference from my old Stanleys. I am now casting a very critical eye over my old stuff. eBay may be warming up this year...
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16th February 2013, 07:33 AM
Thread: Saw Filing Videos
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Here's Chris Gochnour's video from Fine...
Here's Chris Gochnour's video from Fine Woodworking magazine.
Sharpening a Dovetail Saw - Fine Woodworking Video
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30th January 2013, 08:31 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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I think the expression starts with b and ends...
I think the expression starts with b and ends with astard.
What a top score. Sad too. I'm guessing grandma has keeled over and the kids have cleared out pop's shed. Who knows how many old... -
28th January 2013, 07:39 AM
Thread: Plane id please
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Well done gents. Holborn ...duct and...
Well done gents.
Holborn ...duct and underneath London. I think we've nailed it. No absolute confirmation that it's a Buck Bros as yet but that's a great start. Blade is a James Howarth. It's a... -
27th January 2013, 09:24 AM
Thread: Plane id please
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Plane id please
Hello folks.
Have just started cleaning an old try plane. Big block of beech, remouthed, blade worn almost back to the notch, a bit of woodworm. It has seen better days. Pervious owner's name is... -
23rd January 2013, 10:42 PM
Thread: Seeking help to identify four wood planes
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G'day. your wooden plane looks one I have with a...
G'day.
your wooden plane looks one I have with a sticker still in fair nick. Mine is a Tigre brand from Czechoslovakia. Seems to be good steel. Makes a good scrub plane.
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21st January 2013, 08:46 PM
Thread: What have you got in the shed??
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A fine selection indeed. Ignore what everyone...
A fine selection indeed. Ignore what everyone else said about those bergs, especially the 2" job. They're all rubbish. How about I do you a favour and take them off your hands for, save you a the...
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21st January 2013, 08:31 PM
Thread: Deceased estate tool valuation Sydney?
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G'day Dangerman, TTTG doesn't actually do...
G'day Dangerman,
TTTG doesn't actually do valuations I but I'm sure there are many members willing to help you off-load your tools for you! We're holding a tool sale on 24feb2013 at the Brick Pit... -
5th January 2013, 10:36 AM
Thread: Restoring an Etch
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I wouldn't use fingers and paper when sanding the...
I wouldn't use fingers and paper when sanding the etch. Fingers are soft and will push the abrasive into the etch. Better with abrasive glued to a small board or block and sanding lightly over the...
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7th November 2012, 01:19 PM
Thread: Hand Plane fettlers should read this
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Ok, so does this twisting, and the uneven wear...
Ok, so does this twisting, and the uneven wear that it may cause over time become the "fingerprint" of the plane? Do we unconsciously compensate for this as we are working, in the way that we hold...
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6th November 2012, 04:27 PM
Thread: Hand Plane fettlers should read this
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Since we rarely go don to thousandths when...
Since we rarely go don to thousandths when working wood, just how significant is this perceived problem? How much time did Malouf, Krenov or Nakashima put into getting their planes perfectly flat?...
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19th October 2012, 12:31 AM
Thread: Toothing Planes
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Have not used a toothing plane or hide glue but...
Have not used a toothing plane or hide glue but am wondering why veneering required toothing and a good old rubbed joint didn't.
Any ideas?
Cheerio,
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5th October 2012, 11:17 AM
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Morning GG This blog might be of some help....
Morning GG
This blog might be of some help.
The Joiner's Apprentice
He is doing his own "apprenticeship" as per the aforementioned book from Lost Art Press.
There is also this series.
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18th September 2012, 07:41 AM
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If you live around Sydney join The Traditional...
If you live around Sydney join The Traditional Tools Group. We have citric acid in bulk for resale to members at a very good price (The Traditional Tools Group (Inc.)). On the website you'll also...
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8th September 2012, 01:35 PM
Thread: Cool Brand-marks on Tools
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Acquired a Mathieson smoother from a friend...
Acquired a Mathieson smoother from a friend recently. Interestingly the crescent logo included a christian type cross rather than the usual star. Not that cool but interesting.
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1st September 2012, 12:22 AM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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Hello mate. No, probably not. I work most...
Hello mate.
No, probably not. I work most weekends. Bummer having to earn money to eat etc.
Have just come in after an evening of cleaning an old no-name saw. Not the most attractive saw but... -
30th August 2012, 09:53 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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Looks like you'll be busy at the next TTTG saw...
Looks like you'll be busy at the next TTTG saw sharpening w'shop.
Good haul.
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20th August 2012, 12:03 PM
Thread: Removing rust and restoring old hand tools
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I picked some up from Blackwoods (Blackwoods |...
I picked some up from Blackwoods (Blackwoods | All Your Workplace Needs). They had to order it in. Cost me about $80 for a 5l bottle.
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17th July 2012, 03:46 PM
Thread: The berg family.. (a berg show and tell)
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Ah, now I know why I can't find any at the...
Ah, now I know why I can't find any at the markets.
Nice collection.
cheers,
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19th June 2012, 11:01 AM
Thread: Hand Saw Roadside selection
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With a bolt and nut costing US$4.50 from Wenzloff...
With a bolt and nut costing US$4.50 from Wenzloff and old ones generally retailing for around A$4 perhaps a pack of 100 wouldn't take long to pay for itself especially if you are restoring a few...
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15th June 2012, 01:17 AM
Thread: Saw Sharpening - Sharing Experiences
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Hey Christos! I was wondering when you were going...
Hey Christos! I was wondering when you were going to post your experiences from that day. Yes it was a good one. I managed to get two small tenon saws (dovetail saws? Sash? Ah, bum, what's the other...
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9th June 2012, 08:22 AM
Thread: Protecting hand tools from rust...
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I'm with Christos. G15. I'll use camelia oil from...
I'm with Christos. G15. I'll use camelia oil from time to time eg end of work, overnight and I'm sure it works really well long term but I just find the coating that g15 gives really sticks and stops...
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14th April 2012, 07:20 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Blanc-tastique! Interesting the number of old...
Blanc-tastique!
Interesting the number of old Australian workbenches I've seen with leg vices. In a similar vein to the English bench as per Chris Schwarz classifications with aprons and tool well... -
30th March 2012, 11:36 PM
Thread: manufacturers boxes...?
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I have some old Titan boxes. They are pine boards...
I have some old Titan boxes. They are pine boards nailed together. No folding in my shed.
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19th March 2012, 08:57 PM
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No worries mate. Am in a similar situation myself...
No worries mate. Am in a similar situation myself and was doing a little web research, including trawling through every parker reference on these forums.
Hope they do a good job for you.
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15th March 2012, 06:41 PM
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Hello mate. Try this mob. Home |...
Hello mate.
Try this mob.
Home | covemoredesigns
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5th March 2012, 09:46 PM
Thread: What hand saws to buy?
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Maybe you were just trying to set the saw to...
Maybe you were just trying to set the saw to much. I knock a few teeth off River Lett saw of mine and then decided that I didn't need to set any more. It had enough set as it was. Still cuts well...