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Steve is correct, the silicone will most likely cure better in water than what it does in air! Good lateral thinking though but the chemistry unfortunately won't let it work.

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Thanks for the response rustynail. Understand your conservative "if it aint broke..." thoughts. I do need a different design though so i'll attempt some reinforcement and then knock out the internal...

Hi all, I'de like some opinions on a project i'm working on. I purchased a large (1.7m diameter) secondhand round timber window which I plan on installing in our bathroom as a feature. Of course, as...

Yep the firers i'm after, prefer round logos but am ok with normal Titan logo too. Let me know what you need and i'll see what i have also.

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Wasn't me but i watched with interest, i'm a 1-1/4" chisel (round logo) away from a full set myself! I think in the process i've nearly ended up with 2 sets! Then the restoration work begins.

Tip #1 - dust extraction and appropriate PPE (dust mask)

Tip #2 - never use any high speed steel, only use carbide or better. Carbon composites are extremely abrasive and anything softer than...

I'm with Wongo, western red cedar is the go, i made a couple about 10 years ago and they are still going strong. I screwed together the sections with small stainless screws. The timber still looks...

That's a ripper!

Thanks for the replies guys, yes i was referring to tang chisels not sockets. The reason i need to remove some of the handles is that i have quite a few chisels, some with better handles and some...

Just a basic question for the crew here, I've almost collected a full set of Titan firmer chisels and plan on restoring them. I'm a bit worried about removing the handles though and was hoping...

I thought it referred to which of the blades (left or right when looking down) was at the top. This then influences which side is the waste material as it allow one side of the material being cut to...

I can sense this is going to look great once complete!

I think you'll have no problems or adverse effects with the epoxy paulie. I've never seen anything of that nature. The epoxy tends to damage the silicone not the other way around.

As for your...

I have a lot of experience with silicone and epoxy. Be warned that silicones aint silicones. Epoxy may not stick the first time but that doesn't mean it will continue to not stick in subsequent...

Hi John,

I could be interested in some of the machinery, can you possibly send pics to my email?

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I'm particularly interested in the guillotine.

let me know if you...

Sorry to be annoying, ive been searching for the payment account details and know i have seen them somewhere but can't find them. Might be worth posting again to help others as well. Also TS were you...

Hey, i'm down for a 2-3/8" blade and iron, i'm keen to grab a 2" blade and iron as well if thats ok.

Let me know and i will transfer the funds for both as soon as you confirm availability of the...

I've been collecting sidchrome stuff to make a full set wall cabinet over the last year or so, i now am only missing a handfull of spanners. Ive bought and sold many lots on ebay and also found...

hmmm certainly does have a nice patina...

Hi TS, i PM'd you a while ago and thought i confirmed that i was after a 2-3/8 blade bevelled and with matching cap iron for my #7. I dont think i am on the list at this stage though?? Please add me...

Are the CD's clamped tight by the saw blades? If so it probably is a clever idea as they are unlikely to break due to centripetal force...however it could be an issue if they were impacted by a piece...

So where does he get all his stock from??? Do people contact him directly with stuff for sale? does he advertise? does he scour the markets, garage sales and auctions like the rest of us??

File sharpener or machine that puts the grooves in files?

Maybe you could think about casting them all into a block of pencils using epoxy casting resin? that way any gaps would also be filled nicely....

Another option might be a hot glue gun if it...

Ok received the tote....now im pretty sure it ISNT rosewood, i'm now of the opinion it was "restored" to look like rosewood, scratch test reveals a light coloured wood. Oh well was a gamble ....i'll...

Sorry guys, should have said it was a stanley, i also figured it was an old one given the shape of the top (thin and sharp). I guess it probably is rosewood afterall, i bought it on ebay from the...

thoughts guys?? It is said to be an original....doesnt seem to have much figuring though.

Thanks all for the good suggestions. I will now get myself a good vintage stanley block (#60 1/2 or #65)when i find one at the right price to compliment the rest of my collection but in the mean time...

Ok stanley plane people....I think i would like a good block plane, namely because i dont have one at all and i would like to start shooting some mitres on a board instead of my current method of...

Hi Derek, nice job, I'de be interested in one or the plans (for a price) to make one as i have access to a mill.

One question i have though, being new to this shooting board caper is...what would...

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Hi Guys, after plenty of distractions and work since my last post regarding restoration of planes etc...

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/hand-plane-restoration-parts-107107/

I have again...

The best way to remove bubbles from epoxy once you've mixed it is to put the mixture under vacuum. This may be difficult without a pressure pot of some sort and a pump but certainly works. I guess...

what you think is sniping may really be someone bidding with a few seconds to go, they wont be bidding just $1 above you they will be bidding the maximum they are prepared to pay but of course if it...

Hi wongdai, it appears they can be of value.....the sidchrome spanners made in australia bring reasonable money if in good condition. I am attempting to replace some missing spanners in my...

Thanks for the info steve, i would love a copy of the articles you mentioned. Would have been great to see the catalogue too but oh well :)

I might have to contact HTPAA and see if i can get a...

Hi all, ive been searching with not much luck to try and find a resource that gives some information on when sidchrome produced each style of spanner (the made in australia variants....vintage...

thanks for all the thoughts guys, much appreciated and i enjoyed reading them. You know what....i just rushed to the shed to have a closer look at that #78....i never realised it was part of...

Yes with the properties of carbon assuming you use enough of it on the keel the timber will act like a core so there is no reason to go overboard, all you need is a material with good shear strength...

Firstly, thanks seanz that is a great link, i think i may have to get a new tote or attempt a repair (see pics, there is a chip missing form the other side also).

Scribbly your knowledge is also...

What about Silverglide??

I found out about this stuff in a post here yesterday:2tsup:

Yes Groggy thats right....being very careful along the way.

Thanks Seanz, all good, i will definitely be trying the fettling out on a couple of non significant planes before i try anything too drastic. Look forward to seeing the links when you get back to...

Thanks for the reply Scribbly Gum, Yes the planes certainly are old and no doubt quality items....there are also a number of wooden planes in the collection. Thanks for the info on Bailey...

oh one more question....once they are restored and looking good, what should i put on them to prevent further rusting and deterioration?

Hi all,

I'm slowly gathering information on my grandfathers tools that were left to my father and I when he passed away around 10 years ago. The tools have been in our possession since then and i...

I do jointing without a jointer using a different method.

I remove the normal fence from my router table and just have a straight cutter sticking up, then i clamp a really long straight edge to...

Waterjet cut if you want something neat and accurate straight off the bat.

no suggestions ayye....

Hi Guys,

I'm new here but getting into making my own frames for my photography.

Im currently making some frames from old hardwood ive found lying around, using a thicknesser to re-finish the...