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26th October 2018, 12:01 PM
Thread: HSS drill-bit sharpeners
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Terrific thanks Huon pine fan. That's about $100...
Terrific thanks Huon pine fan. That's about $100 off the normal pretty steep price, so I went online and grabbed one too—they offer free postage too so that was the actual price I paid. Great result...
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24th October 2018, 05:14 PM
Thread: HSS drill-bit sharpeners
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Yeah, I have had one of those jigs China linked...
Yeah, I have had one of those jigs China linked to, for years. It works after a fashion but is a bit sloppy and the result is not great — certainly doesn't return the tool to new quality cutting. It...
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24th October 2018, 05:04 PM
Thread: November Prize Draw - # 126
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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24th October 2018, 05:00 PM
Thread: HSS drill-bit sharpeners
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Yes, it IS really hard — you have to have the...
Yes, it IS really hard — you have to have the angle exactly right and the tip must be dead centre.
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24th October 2018, 01:17 PM
Thread: HSS drill-bit sharpeners
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HSS drill-bit sharpeners
I have been unsuccessfully searching online for some balanced evaluation of drill-bit sharpeners that are available in Australia. I want something that does not cost the earth and that suits a...
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21st August 2017, 06:22 PM
Thread: Wheels and Axle Question
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Pictures in reply to Crowie's request.
Since this wasn't my project I don't have pictures of the making of, or a finished, toy cart. But I took a few minutes to dummy up the wheel and axle I described, and took pics with my phone as I...
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20th August 2017, 01:53 PM
Thread: Wheels and Axle Question
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Hi George Probably too late for you, but just in...
Hi George
Probably too late for you, but just in case, I will put in my two bob's worth. I agree with one or two comments that suggest you make wooden wheels. You don't need a lathe, have made... -
20th August 2017, 01:30 PM
Thread: Another monster truck.
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What a great toy! I bet he loved it!
What a great toy! I bet he loved it!
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20th August 2017, 01:14 PM
Thread: Jarrah & black butt
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Don't know if it's applicable, to your job, but I...
Don't know if it's applicable, to your job, but I had the same difficulty conserving contrast between a couple of timbers in a job I was doing, when I oiled it the contrast diminished radically. I...
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20th August 2017, 12:40 PM
Thread: Thicknesser
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WANTED:SA. Yeah, the Hammer A3-41a is a super unit, but...
Yeah, the Hammer A3-41a is a super unit, but since they cost nearly $7k you would want to have a LOT of thicknessing to do. Unless you are running as a professional workshop and need that width ALL...
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20th August 2017, 12:27 PM
Thread: Latest stick
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Hey Phil, great little mouse, clever fella you....
Hey Phil, great little mouse, clever fella you. That beautiful huon looks too good to use as a stick, unless it was a candy stick! I lived down the Huon for 40 years, am in White Beach now, looking...
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20th August 2017, 12:14 PM
Thread: Small carvers mallet
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A tip for large heavy woodcarving mallets
Great way to use bits and pieces, Fumbler, and a mighty useful tool resulting. When you come to turning up the head for your big heavy mallet, can I offer a tip? My woodcarving teacher in London...
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27th July 2017, 05:55 PM
Thread: Indecent pictures online
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Beautiful objects!
You are one mighty clever guy, Bill Carter! I love your work.
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22nd July 2017, 12:36 PM
Thread: Indecent pictures online
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Very elegant
Congratulations. That is a truly beautiful plane you have made. It must give you a real buzz every time you use it (assuming you DO use it, and that it would not be too painful to take the "newness"...