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14th May 2024, 09:23 AM
Thread: Henry Disston Saw Set
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Matt Originally I had thought the set would be...
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Originally I had thought the set would be used in the vertical position and rocked up and down to set the teeth. However, the picture in the catalogue seems to indicate the tool is held... -
13th May 2024, 08:00 PM
Thread: Henry Disston Saw Set
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Henry Disston Saw Set
I was looking for a toolbox handle today and turned up this Disston Saw Set which I have to confess I didn't know I had.
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H.Disston & Sons on the left and pat. date on the right:
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10th May 2024, 09:48 AM
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HAB Thanks for that info. There is a...
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Thanks for that info.
There is a contingency clause in the market pricing whereby the maximum price at VOLL (Value Of Lost Load) can only persist for a certain amount of time. I can't... -
7th May 2024, 11:21 PM
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HAB A very good point and I am sure Delta will...
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A very good point and I am sure Delta will be most keen to her Origin's response. Logically, I would expect the NSW government to take a large electrical breath on this one before indulging... -
7th May 2024, 09:14 PM
Thread: Woodpeckers 32” T square
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N.S.W. Hmmmm. Just did a little research. After I got...
Hmmmm. Just did a little research. After I got past the multitude of birds that want to make unsightly holes in potential furniture timber, I eventually turned up the Woodpecker's site in the US.
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7th May 2024, 02:21 PM
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Wind
After all this nuclear stuff, a breath of fresh air. Have you wondered how wind turbines are constructed and in particular the larger machines. The following link explores quite a few aspects...
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6th May 2024, 11:28 AM
Thread: Tool Identification Odd Clamp
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Ian Glad to hear that comment. I thought I was...
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Glad to hear that comment. I thought I was the only one to suffer that. I suspect that the tyres come with ready made holes.
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2nd May 2024, 11:02 PM
Thread: Record Breakers
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Opposite Lock
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You are allowed one digression, per day, providing it's a good one. That's a good one You have earnt a second digression on the same day. You have approximately two hours before the offer... -
2nd May 2024, 05:18 PM
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Thanks Bob That is an extremely good link and...
Thanks Bob
That is an extremely good link and I recommend it as well. It was you who alerted me to the cost of de-commissioning a nuke some while back and something I now look for during... -
2nd May 2024, 04:45 PM
Thread: Record Breakers
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and their 6 cylinder 250s. The 125 configuration...
and their 6 cylinder 250s. The 125 configuration was transverse!
The NR500 had oval pistons and eight valves per cylinder, but was not successful and Honda had to revert to two stroke technology.... -
2nd May 2024, 10:31 AM
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FF Good point. Regards Paul
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Good point.
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2nd May 2024, 10:27 AM
Thread: Record Breakers
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Nürburgring
For those of you seeking an adrenaline rush and have a few minutes to spare, take a gander at these videos. Firstly, the Lotus EVIJA X (lap starts at 6.30 mark):
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2nd May 2024, 09:54 AM
Thread: Record Breakers
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Tempest in a Teacup
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The lead changing nineteen times over thirty laps sums up the excitement level. Motorcycle racing allows a level of excitement that is rarely seen in the four wheel brothers mainly because... -
1st May 2024, 11:51 PM
Thread: Record Breakers
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Bathurst
I turned up some old footage as a result of looking at the latest TWR (Tom Walkinshaw Racing) venture. It was a nostalgic look at the 1985 Bathurst race. Jaguar has a 1 - 2 victory with their cars.
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1st May 2024, 11:34 PM
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Nuclear
Various public figures and assorted vested entities keep banging on about nuclear power so reluctantly I keep posting information so that readers of this thread can make their own decisions.
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30th April 2024, 01:09 PM
Thread: Chopping board for the oldies
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Along with any Huon Pine, Brazilian Rosewood and...
Along with any Huon Pine, Brazilian Rosewood and Ebony: Just 'cause you can.
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30th April 2024, 12:00 PM
Thread: Chopping board for the oldies
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Chief Which side is for which purpose? Plain...
Chief
Which side is for which purpose? Plain side for bread?
Looks good and not too much of either timber in the UK so quite rare. The Silky is light when dry.
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30th April 2024, 08:56 AM
Thread: UK Post Office Scandal
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A bit like robo debt on steroids as Graeme Cook...
A bit like robo debt on steroids as Graeme Cook said.
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29th April 2024, 08:59 PM
Thread: Container/Tiny home
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Log Dog As Beardy said, you should probably...
Log Dog
As Beardy said, you should probably check the regulations first.
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29th April 2024, 04:03 PM
Thread: Completely tuned set - finally
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Mick It sounds like a labour of love that has...
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It sounds like a labour of love that has turned out well. In your last pic, the storage looks good too. Is there anything that stops them falling out?
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29th April 2024, 08:49 AM
Thread: Hairy Oak Handles
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MA My catalogues came from a reprint of...
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My catalogues came from a reprint of selected material from three different years. Your reference looks to be more comprehensive.
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28th April 2024, 09:33 PM
Thread: Hairy Oak Handles
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MA I wondered if you know the dates of your...
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I wondered if you know the dates of your Sargent planes. Below are pix from 1894, 1910 & 1922.
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27th April 2024, 12:48 PM
Thread: Bed design question
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Russ I agree with Jack on 160 x 40. It will...
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I agree with Jack on 160 x 40. It will look better, be stronger and give more space for your bolts. I would only let the rails sit on the post by about 20mm or half the rail width.... -
23rd April 2024, 04:00 PM
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Triodz Like so many things, there are timbers...
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Like so many things, there are timbers that are ideal and timbers that can be suitable if you are prepared to work around issues. Much depends on what is available and at what price.
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23rd April 2024, 11:26 AM
Thread: The end of Victorian Ash?
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Anthony I don't think I would be concerned...
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I don't think I would be concerned about using Tasmanian Oak instead of Victorian Ash. My understanding is that Tas Oak comprises three species and adds one to the mix compared to... -
23rd April 2024, 10:23 AM
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Unfortunately, there are no markings on the...
Unfortunately, there are no markings on the Triumph saw set to indicate which size it is:
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As you can see, this one is about 190mm long. Inside both the handles there is stamped "Disston.... -
22nd April 2024, 01:32 PM
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SD This is from a 1912 publication and makes...
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This is from a 1912 publication and makes reference to only three sizes:
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22nd April 2024, 01:08 PM
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SD There were several sizes of the Triumph saw...
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There were several sizes of the Triumph saw set so much depends on which size you have. This is from a 1918 Disston catalogue.
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20th April 2024, 05:50 PM
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Monster log to monster "coffee" table. A process.
This video came across my computer through the news feeds. It posed a real dilemma for me as to where I should post it. It could have gone into timber milling, but arguably not "small" or into safety...
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18th April 2024, 05:44 PM
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Fpv
No, FPV is not a hot Ford. It is about Floating Photo Voltaic panels. Matt Ferrell goes into the pros and cons :
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16th April 2024, 08:56 PM
Thread: One for the saw masters
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Martin My apologies as I was off beam with...
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My apologies as I was off beam with this one. Agreed, it is a product of Turner, Naylor & Marples who marketed products under I Sorby. Apparently, the "I" was an old fashioned way of... -
16th April 2024, 04:24 PM
Thread: One for the saw masters
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Martin I would not disagree with any of the...
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I would not disagree with any of the foregoing comments and dating is likely 1870 to 1890.
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16th April 2024, 11:04 AM
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Bob It looks like we are stuck with bias as an...
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It looks like we are stuck with bias as an integral part of communication as the alternative is never to talk or write about anything whatsoever!
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16th April 2024, 10:53 AM
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Warb Your precis pretty much nails the...
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Your precis pretty much nails the situation.
The only additional comments I would make is that human nature being what it is, a company is going to make the best of any opportunity it sees... -
15th April 2024, 05:31 PM
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Public Relations
An interesting discussion on the fossil fuel industry and PR:
How to spot five of the fossil fuel industry’s biggest disinformation tactics (msn.com)
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15th April 2024, 05:23 PM
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Thanks Graeme and Bob. You are both on the...
Thanks Graeme and Bob.
You are both on the money (sorry. poor phraseology ) with your comments, but as we know, life is just not simple or easy.
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15th April 2024, 09:40 AM
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Nuclear Viability
There are, to my mind, two big advantages of nuclear power. Firstly, in this modern era, it is not an emitter of CO2. Secondly, the fuel itself is relatively cheap, primarily because it does not use...
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14th April 2024, 09:28 AM
Thread: Belt sander belts
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Yvan There is a large arrow on the inside of...
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There is a large arrow on the inside of the belt to indicate belt direction to coincide with rotation of the machine.
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11th April 2024, 11:29 AM
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Mini Grids
Now I am not really advocating that the "Mini Grid" is any sort of solution to Australia's electrical future, but it does highlight the variety of options out there:
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11th April 2024, 08:27 AM
Thread: Sawmill Shed
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Mallard The shed is looking good with easy...
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The shed is looking good with easy side access to the mill. Please supply some more detail on the mill itself as well as the shed build.
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11th April 2024, 08:22 AM
Thread: Hand ripsawing insanity
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Rob The first pic looks like a one-man...
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The first pic looks like a one-man crosscut logging saw that must have been set up for ripping. The second man is using a helper handle, which could normally be re-positioned at the toe when... -
7th April 2024, 04:43 PM
Thread: Hairy Oak Handles
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MA Hairy Oak (and Bull Oak) are favourite...
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Hairy Oak (and Bull Oak) are favourite timbers of mine and they will come up looking quite spectacular. Bear in mind that they darken with age.
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7th April 2024, 01:40 PM
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FF Agreed and 22 years old is not even a...
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Agreed and 22 years old is not even a memory any more :(.
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6th April 2024, 02:22 PM
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HAB No need to apologise for late replies....
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No need to apologise for late replies. Life has to go on and the Forum is probably way down the list of priorities for most.
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6th April 2024, 09:04 AM
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Nucclear Death Knell
It looks as though the curtain has finally come down on nukes for Oz:
Political battle over nuclear power moves to the states (thenewdaily.com.au)
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4th April 2024, 10:28 AM
Thread: My Theoretical Infill Shoulder plane.
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Matt Sorry to hear you are feeling a little...
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Sorry to hear you are feeling a little poorly, but hopefully the plane will drag you out of the doldrums:
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3rd April 2024, 05:36 PM
Thread: Orchids in flower
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LD They look big; How are they secured to the...
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They look big; How are they secured to the tree?
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3rd April 2024, 02:37 PM
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Mic I think one of the reasons they can fail...
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I think one of the reasons they can fail (but not the only reason) is that the sacrificial anode does not get changed out and the water, particularly in hard water areas, begins to attack the... -
3rd April 2024, 11:59 AM
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Could this be the electrical grail of generation?...
Could this be the electrical grail of generation?
Limitless clean energy? Nuclear fusion reactor breaks record (msn.com)
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3rd April 2024, 07:03 AM
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I think Wozzzzza should consider one of the ...
I think Wozzzzza should consider one of the ready made concertina style marquees particularly as he anticipates pulling it down at the end of the day. The one I am linking below is reasonably made...