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13th July 2021, 08:33 PM
Thread: Hand tools in on line auction-QLD
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Hand tools in on line auction-QLD
Hello all,
For those interested there are Stanley hand tools in an online auction finishing tomorrow. Some items are in their original boxes.
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13th July 2021, 08:17 PM
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Bump to keep this current.
Bump to keep this current.
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16th June 2021, 05:11 PM
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Hello Acer, Like you I have ordered, and paid...
Hello Acer,
Like you I have ordered, and paid for, a full set of long bevel chisels including 2 skew chisels. At one point there was a shortfall in the group funds and I contributed more money... -
15th June 2021, 05:54 PM
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Status of chisel order.
Hello Ray,
I am keen to know when I can expect my chisel order, this group buy has been ongoing for many years.
There is no recent information/dialogue with nothing posted since last year.
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28th September 2020, 06:59 PM
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Hello Ray, A bump to keep the thread current....
Hello Ray,
A bump to keep the thread current. What is the state of play with the outstanding chisels?
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24th November 2019, 10:52 PM
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Hello Ray, A bump to keep this current. What is...
Hello Ray,
A bump to keep this current.
What is the current status of the long parer chisel order, is there a problem that is holding up delivery?
Is there any chance I can get them before... -
26th August 2018, 06:10 PM
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Hello Ray, A bump to keep the thread current &...
Hello Ray,
A bump to keep the thread current & enquire into progress.
I don't want to seem pushy but I am very keen to get my chisels as time is becoming an issue for me.
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6th June 2018, 09:13 AM
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Bump to keep this current. Any progress? Bill
Bump to keep this current.
Any progress?
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13th March 2018, 08:32 PM
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Hello Ray, A bump to get this back to the front...
Hello Ray,
A bump to get this back to the front page.
Am I correct in thinking the machining is completed?
Regards, Bill Garthe -
6th December 2017, 08:50 PM
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Hello Ray, Bump to keep the thread on the front...
Hello Ray,
Bump to keep the thread on the front page.
Any progress? Sending pm with new address.
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22nd September 2017, 02:26 PM
Thread: How to undo glue?
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Hello, Ended up using a heat gun, wrapped the...
Hello,
Ended up using a heat gun, wrapped the job in a wet rag & heated to the max.
Cleaned joint with small hooks, solvents no help.
Needle & syringe to replace glue.
Holding so far
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27th August 2017, 07:07 PM
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Bump to keep the thread current. Hello Ray, any...
Bump to keep the thread current.
Hello Ray, any progress?
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4th August 2017, 10:16 AM
Thread: How to undo glue?
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How to undo glue?
Hello,
Someone has sent me a chair in the hope it can be repaired, part of a reproduction set made in cedar. It is certainly less than 50 years old & probably more likely 30. Country of manufacture... -
23rd May 2017, 07:07 PM
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Hello Ray, Another bump to keep the thread...
Hello Ray,
Another bump to keep the thread current.
Assuming that the grinding is finished what's left to do? If it's a matter of assembly I am happy to do that myself as I did with the firmer... -
12th April 2017, 08:09 PM
Thread: What to make!!?
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I made a toy box/ storage chest for each of our...
I made a toy box/ storage chest for each of our three grandchildren out of northern rivers red cedar or camphor laurel. Just a simple box with a drawer under.
The natural progression then , each... -
21st March 2017, 08:08 AM
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Hello Ray, Bump to keep the thread on the front...
Hello Ray,
Bump to keep the thread on the front page. Where are you at with the chisels?
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12th March 2017, 07:24 AM
Thread: WIP Walnut Bedside Tables
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Very nice, I like the look of walnut. One...
Very nice, I like the look of walnut. One question, did you find the walnut very hard or even abrasive to work?
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5th February 2017, 06:33 AM
Thread: It's too damn hot!
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The BOM site predicted 7 days of 41 degrees or...
The BOM site predicted 7 days of 41 degrees or higher for Goondiwindi( on the Qld/NSW border) and with two days of that prediction to go it looks like being correct. The hottest so far was Wednesday...
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12th November 2016, 08:44 AM
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Hello Ray, Bump to keep the thread on the front...
Hello Ray,
Bump to keep the thread on the front page.
Any progress?
Regards, Bill -
9th November 2016, 07:42 AM
Thread: Sealing inside ofcamphor box
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Thanks for the replies. I will complete the box...
Thanks for the replies.
I will complete the box glue up today & then finish the exterior, leaving the inside unsealed.
I am waiting on son in law to bring out two camphor slabs to select timber... -
3rd November 2016, 09:56 PM
Thread: First Big Dovetail Project -- advice sought
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Don, I assume you have the DVD & more...
Don,
I assume you have the DVD & more importantly the book that comes with the jig. I reread it each time I use it (infrequently) to avoid stuff ups & suggest you have it handy for quick reference.... -
3rd November 2016, 05:02 PM
Thread: Sealing inside ofcamphor box
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Sealing inside ofcamphor box
Hello all,
I am building a camphor box for a new grandchild, basically a chest with a drawer underneath. Initially it is intended as a toy box but as he grows older I hope he will keep it as a... -
3rd October 2016, 06:51 PM
Thread: Northern rivers cabinet timbers
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Northern rivers cabinet timbers
Hello, can anyone suggest a source of cabinet timber on the NSW northern rovers?
I am in Ballina for a couple of days & have a bit of room in the wagon. -
18th September 2016, 04:37 PM
Thread: Clogged drum sander belts
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Thanks for the replies. I will get some acetone...
Thanks for the replies. I will get some acetone tomorrow & try that. I will also try the other solvents/methods mentioned as soon as we get some sun to dry the belts, its still raining here. Its...
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17th September 2016, 07:35 AM
Thread: Clogged drum sander belts
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ok, Thanks for the replies, I'll give them a try.
ok, Thanks for the replies, I'll give them a try.
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16th September 2016, 07:51 PM
Thread: Clogged drum sander belts
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Passes were very light with the drum barely...
Passes were very light with the drum barely marking the board, feed rate was 40 on the dial
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16th September 2016, 07:33 PM
Thread: Clogged drum sander belts
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Clogged drum sander belts
Hello,
I am having an issue with clogging of the belt on a Jet 22/44 drum sander. Two light passes on a 1200/600 box lid has been enough to clog the belt to a point where it is ineffective. The belt... -
21st June 2016, 08:26 PM
Thread: hand powered boring machines
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Millers Falls, Stanley & probably others offered...
Millers Falls, Stanley & probably others offered a hand operated drill with a crank similar to a push bike for drilling dimensional timber, it automatically advanced the bit as it drilled the hole....
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23rd March 2016, 01:36 PM
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Hello Ray, Any updates?
Hello Ray,
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20th July 2013, 11:30 AM
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Hello, Thumbsucker asked that I post pictutes of...
Hello,
Thumbsucker asked that I post pictutes of the assembled chisels.
I did not photograph the assembly process but can describe it for anyone interested.
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1st July 2013, 08:06 AM
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Hello all, I fitted the handles to my chisels on...
Hello all,
I fitted the handles to my chisels on the weekend & gave them a brief try out. Their appearance is outstanding and from the few minutes of use the weight & feel is right for me.
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20th December 2012, 07:55 AM
Thread: repairing cracks method..?
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You could try a syringe with a large bore needle,...
You could try a syringe with a large bore needle, this allows you to get the glue exactly where you need it. I often use one with PVA etc and depending on the glue you can clean & reuse. Either way...
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17th December 2012, 06:26 AM
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I would be happy :D at that. Regards, Bill.
I would be happy :D at that.
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26th November 2012, 07:45 AM
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Helmut, My order is correct. Happy to accept...
Helmut,
My order is correct. Happy to accept that the turning of the handles will probably cost more than the budgeted amount.
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2nd October 2012, 07:43 AM
Thread: Bessey clamps problem
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Bessey clamps problem
I recently bought ($8 @ a boot sale) a well worn Bessey clamp. The clamp does not tighten but slips along the bar, so I roughened the serrations on the bar with a file, better but not good enough....
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24th August 2012, 07:39 AM
Thread: Medieval / Gothic style, wood type?
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Can't help with the Mango but suggest you give...
Can't help with the Mango but suggest you give Wards a call. Much furniture of that style was Oak.
Regards, Bill -
1st April 2012, 07:53 AM
Thread: Auction Report
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Very interesting, I love that sort of sale. Do...
Very interesting, I love that sort of sale. Do you know what the Oliver crawler made?
Regards, Bill -
27th March 2012, 08:27 AM
Thread: Best tool for this job
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I suppose there must be a reason you can't remove...
I suppose there must be a reason you can't remove one or the other cladding boards and simply cut through with whatever you have.
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21st February 2012, 06:15 PM
Thread: Looking for a toy box
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NZStu has posted pictures of a nice box in the...
NZStu has posted pictures of a nice box in the woodwork photo section. Have a look, well worthwhile.
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21st February 2012, 06:12 PM
Thread: Rimu Toybox (aka learning how to dovetail)
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I like the Rimu in particular, pity it cant be...
I like the Rimu in particular, pity it cant be got here.
What did you use to finish the box?
You have a good looking and useful piece, well done:2tsup::2tsup:
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21st February 2012, 05:56 PM
Thread: Looking for a toy box
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Jenna, You could easily make your own if you...
Jenna,
You could easily make your own if you have a few basic tools, I dont know what experience and equipment you have. If you want an idea for a simple box the attached photos might help. It is... -
7th February 2012, 08:27 AM
Thread: M2 HSS Firmer Bench Chisel Batch Order
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Bump, as much to bring the thread forward as...
Bump, as much to bring the thread forward as anything.
I am curious how things are progressing, and importantly how the costs are running?
I will be away for two months shortly and out of touch so... -
7th February 2012, 08:14 AM
Thread: Are there Counterfeit Stanleys out there?
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With the older Stanleys the #1 and #2C have been...
With the older Stanleys the #1 and #2C have been copied/ faked apparently with the intention to deceive. The #1's are a slightly off copy, the #2's have corrugations milled into a smooth base, which...
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7th February 2012, 08:05 AM
Thread: Progressive furnishing
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Progressive furnishing
A while ago I built a cradle for our first grandchild, who soon outgrew it and moved into the family cot. Now starting to crawl and toss toys about so leading to a toy box. To match the cradle its...
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1st January 2012, 09:15 AM
Thread: Your Top Ten Handplanes by Use
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I suppose the most used planes are those in the...
I suppose the most used planes are those in the bench drawer:-
1. 605 with a TS blade & chip breaker
2. 62 LA Jack with an LN replacement blade
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31st December 2011, 07:37 AM
Thread: Timber for a rocking horse
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Timber for a rocking horse
Happy New Year to all :D:D,
I intend to have a go at a carved rocking horse. Anthony Dew's book suggests Jelutong for the body, Beech for the legs and Douglas Fir for the stand. These species are... -
30th December 2011, 12:48 PM
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A very nice job, I like the design and the...
A very nice job, I like the design and the workmanship looks good too!:2tsup:
Happy new year, Regards, Bill -
14th December 2011, 07:03 AM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Pagie, My blades arrived yesterday safe &...
Pagie,
My blades arrived yesterday safe & sound, have fitted two & both work well.
Merry Christmas to you and good luck for next year.
Regards, Bill (gnu52) -
7th December 2011, 06:17 AM
Thread: Second Paring Chisel Batch Order
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Hello TS, Just wondering how the chisel orders...
Hello TS,
Just wondering how the chisel orders are going as to delivery date and how the costs are working out, is there going to be enough in kitty?
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18th November 2011, 07:55 AM
Thread: Thicknesser rolling cabinet
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Jill, Looks to be a good sturdy unit and well...
Jill,
Looks to be a good sturdy unit and well made. It should make moving & set up time much easier & quicker.
Regards, Bill