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Hello all,
For those interested there are Stanley hand tools in an online auction finishing tomorrow. Some items are in their original boxes.
The link is...

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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...

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.
Is...

Hello Ray,
A bump to keep the thread current. What is the state of play with the outstanding chisels?
Regards, Bill

Hello Ray,
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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...

Hello Ray,
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I don't want to seem pushy but I am very keen to get my chisels as time is becoming an issue for me.
I am happy to assemble...

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Any progress?
Bill

Hello Ray,
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Am I correct in thinking the machining is completed?
Regards, Bill Garthe

Hello Ray,
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Any progress? Sending pm with new address.
Regards, Bill.

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
Regards,...

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Hello Ray, any progress?
Regards, Bill

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...

Hello Ray,
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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...

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...

Hello Ray,
Bump to keep the thread on the front page. Where are you at with the chisels?
Regards, Bill

Very nice, I like the look of walnut. One question, did you find the walnut very hard or even abrasive to work?
Regards, Bill.

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...

Hello Ray,
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Any progress?
Regards, Bill

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

ok, Thanks for the replies, I'll give them a try.

Passes were very light with the drum barely marking the board, feed rate was 40 on the dial

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...

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....

Hello Ray,
Any updates?

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.
It was simple in the extreme. I...

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.
Many...

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...

I would be happy :D at that.
Regards, Bill.

Helmut,
My order is correct. Happy to accept that the turning of the handles will probably cost more than the budgeted amount.
Regards, Gnu52

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....

Can't help with the Mango but suggest you give Wards a call. Much furniture of that style was Oak.
Regards, Bill

Very interesting, I love that sort of sale. Do you know what the Oliver crawler made?
Regards, Bill

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.
Regards, Bill

NZStu has posted pictures of a nice box in the woodwork photo section. Have a look, well worthwhile.
Regards, Bill.

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:
Regards, Bill

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...

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...

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...

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...

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
3. Stanley 6 type 10 with TS blade & chip breaker...

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...

A very nice job, I like the design and the workmanship looks good too!:2tsup:
Happy new year, Regards, Bill

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)

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?
Regards, Bill

Jill,
Looks to be a good sturdy unit and well made. It should make moving & set up time much easier & quicker.
Regards, Bill