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    I used a diamond dressing 'stick' I picked up off...

    I used a diamond dressing 'stick' I picked up off eBay, which I clamped in the jig to keep it stable. I had not dressed the wheel when I took the pictures.

    Craig
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    Dressing the wheel

    As luck has it, I trialled using a diamond dresser, as suggested below, and it worked well.

    The wheel is an original GMF wheel, which was an unexpected find on a grinder of this age. In fact both...
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    Drill Bit Sharpening Station

    I managed to score a 1960's era GMF 8" grinder which I have set up with a General-style drill bit sharpening jig.

    I was not sure that the 1960's era jig would do the trick, but with a little...
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    Carba-tec HM-1A Mini Lathe

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    I'm asking $250 - the motor alone is worth that to a collector.

    Craig
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    Where abouts are you? I am Canberra-based and...

    Where abouts are you? I am Canberra-based and would be happy to take a look, if you are in Canberra. If not Canberra, maybe there's another Woody local to you who can take a look for you and show you...
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    I actually just went with the McJing option. I've...

    I actually just went with the McJing option. I've been wanting a couple of decent vices for a long time, and have to say that I am really happy with the quality of what I received. The castings are...
  7. When we bought our house, we ripped out the old...

    When we bought our house, we ripped out the old kitchen and put in a new one. Most of those old cabinets have been repurposed into my workshop for storage. I put 1 inch thick plywood on instead of a...
  8. Thread: Brace Repair

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    You might also find something suitable from...

    You might also find something suitable from remote control car vendors (yeah, I know that's a bit out of left field), but they often stock them in many sizes smaller than common in hardware stores...
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    I've just come back from my shed, playing with...

    I've just come back from my shed, playing with the HE #62 on my shooting board. It does a really good job on a shooting board, but quickly becomes uncomfortable without the hotdog accessory (another...
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    Does anyone here know if the Henry Eckert #62 can...

    Does anyone here know if the Henry Eckert #62 can use the Lie-Nielsen #62 blades?

    I ask only because Lie-Nielsen offer a toothed blade, while Henry Eckert does not.
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    I am officially a member now, and just attended...

    I am officially a member now, and just attended my first box making SIG session :)

    The group was friendly, helpful and left me jealous of their skills.

    I'll be at the wood sale on the weekend...
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    IanW, you are right, I was incorrect. The...

    IanW, you are right, I was incorrect. The difference is the HE is 5.7 lbs, the Veritas is 5.75 lbs. I got confused trying to convert between metric, imperial and 'decimalised imperial' and blew it....
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    I'll try to grab photos today! Done and added in...

    I'll try to grab photos today! Done and added in to the original post.
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    I was recently given a Henry Eckert Low Angle...

    I was recently given a Henry Eckert Low Angle Jack Plane. Mine has the 10,000 year old Black Red Gum tote and knob. If I am going to get a plane like this, I might as well go for bragging rights as...
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    Milescraft Template Jig - Had a go :)

    About a decade ago, I picked up a Milescraft template jig, but never got around to using it very much. I finally put it together and had a short go at it before breaking the bit, which I later...
  16. That's along the lines of what I was thinking,...

    That's along the lines of what I was thinking, but wasn't sure if I was missing something obvious.

    Thanks Chief Tiff!
  17. This image is an example of the sort of thing I...

    This image is an example of the sort of thing I am trying to figure out.


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    The ends of the tool tote are thicker than the sides, and I am hoping to achieve something like that, but using...
  18. Gifkins Jig - Different Timber Thicknesses Question

    Hi all!

    Does anyone know where I might find instructions, a video or something scribbled on a napkin to detail how to dovetail different thicknesses of wood on the Gifkins Jig repeatably and...
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    This, I have to do! I keep meaning to but get...

    This, I have to do! I keep meaning to but get distracted with stuff :/

    Thanks you all for the helpful replies!

    Craig
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    Boxmaking Wood Suppliers

    Hi All!

    I want to start making more boxes, and was wondering about where people source their wood from.
    I am not yet set up to resew on my bandsaw yet, and am looking for sources of wood around...
  21. Thread: Medal Box

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    Thanks Paul! I will post pics as I progress. I...

    Thanks Paul!

    I will post pics as I progress. I need to finish the box this weekend and set up ready for my friend will do the resin pour and embed the unit insignia and badges.
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    Medal Box

    I was asked to make a box for some medals for a friend.
    The box has given me an excuse to bust out my Gifkins jig which I haven't used for nearly a decade, and been a fun reminder about why I loved...
  23. Thread: Shave rack

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    Sorry, I should have said "G15" not "GL-15". Jim...

    Sorry, I should have said "G15" not "GL-15". Jim Davey sells it. His site is here (Jim Davey for Premium Woodworking Tools | Falls Creek) and you can see it for sale on the picture on his front page....
  24. Thread: Shave rack

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    Paul, I am Canberra based and I find that...

    Paul,

    I am Canberra based and I find that GL-15 does a great job of anything out in the open. Even in Canberra, you will get surface rust if you don't wipe your tools down every now and then.
    ...
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    I've been thinking of running a thin strip of...

    I've been thinking of running a thin strip of UHMWP to put down there, but I do like that hardwood idea :) I've deliberately made the top stop adjustable to allow that in future. As a temporary...
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    Hi Orraloon, I got the Record T5 for my birthday...

    Hi Orraloon,
    I got the Record T5 for my birthday 2 years ago. It came from the UK and worked out to around AU$220, including postage. I think my adult supervisor snapped up a bargain :)
    They seem...
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    Thanks Bueller, It is a Record T5 as people have...

    Thanks Bueller,
    It is a Record T5 as people have posted. The handle has been restored, but it is in overall great condition :)
    With the shooting board, it is incredibly useful.

    Craig
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    Craig's Shooting Board

    I love Jim Davey's Shooting Boards, but will have to wait before I have the pocket money to buy one. I love that Veritas angle gauge especially.

    While I save my pennies, I built this one out of...
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    I've slowly been adding to my shed storage...

    I've slowly been adding to my shed storage solutions using French cleats.

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    The next project will be for drill bits :)
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    Well I put the respirator to good use today. I...

    Well I put the respirator to good use today.

    I am not sure if this is a common fault - after two years of not having used the respirator, I found the the nylon belt must have shrunk! It was really...
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    Triton Respirator - Ressurection

    A couple of years ago, my trusty respirator started making noises, despite being cleaned out regularly. The screeching was starting to get distracting and battery life was down to about 5 minutes.
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    How did you go with your repairs?

    How did you go with your repairs?
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    French Cleat Storage - WIP

    Hi All!

    I am just lining my shed with some pine tongue and groove boards, and using the underlying frames to attach my cleats to. I am not planning on putting anything too heavy on the walls.
    ...
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    Thank you for the explanation

    Clear Out,

    Thanks for the explanation. I gather from that and the HTPA site, that the plane I picked up would likely post-date the Titan buy out, but predate the Turner buyout.
    My one...
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    Australian Stanley Plane question

    I recently picked up an Australian Stanley Number 4 plane, manufactured in Hobart.

    I do realise that this was likely from the old Turner factory, but hadn't actually looked hard at many...
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    I recently purchased a Powermatic 14" bandsaw...

    I recently purchased a Powermatic 14" bandsaw from Carbatec.
    Carbatec shipped it to me in record time, and I can't fault Carbatec's service.

    There are a number of differences between the...
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    GMF 8" Grinder - Restoration In Progress

    This is a project I picked up a while ago and just got stuck into recently during the holidays.

    It's not as impressive as some of the restoration jobs I've seen here, but it is a start.

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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
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    Saw Tooth Cutting Service

    Does anyone here in Australia know of anyone running saw tooth cutting service?

    I picked up a saw with a heap of broken teeth at 6tpi, and was hoping to get the teeth cut professionally. I suspect...
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    Mortise Chisel Angle Question

    Hi All!

    I picked up an old Sorby Mortise Chisel similar to the one below.

    I am hoping to add it to the tool rack as a user shortly.

    Dumb question, what angle should this thing be sharpened...
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    CLAIMED I'm in.

    I'm in.
  42. Thread: Draw Knife

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    A.C.T. I am just dropping a quick line to that Graham...

    I am just dropping a quick line to that Graham for making buying this drawknife such a great experience.

    My thanks also to Allan and Steve.

    All up, a great morning with a terrific bunch of...
  43. Thread: Draw Knife

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    A.C.T. I will be there at 1000 am :) I will look...

    I will be there at 1000 am :)

    I will look forward to meeting you and checking out the other tools as well.

    Craig
  44. Thread: Draw Knife

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    A.C.T. Hi Graham! I'll have to aim for Saturday...

    Hi Graham!

    I'll have to aim for Saturday Morning, as I a working on those other days. I wish I could be there for the Thursday meeting.

    I'll see you then!

    Craig
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    A.C.T. If you still have this for sale, I am keen! ...

    If you still have this for sale, I am keen!

    Thanks,

    Craig
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    Zac, That White Gum looks great! At the moment...

    Zac,

    That White Gum looks great! At the moment I am torn between Walnut, She Oak and Brigalow. It will come down to what I can get my grabby hands onto in the near future :)

    Thanks,

    Craig
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    I saw the She-Oak that IanW posted pics of, and...

    I saw the She-Oak that IanW posted pics of, and am envious as all hell. I just wasn't sure I could find a source. DustEater, eh? :)

    Thanks,

    Craig
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    Thanks!

    IanW - The Mulga and the Brigalow look incredible. Loved the Olive as well.

    RayG - Walnut is an interesting idea too. I don't know if I've ever seen it on a chisel handle, so I'll have to google...
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    Chisel Handles - Best Australian Woods

    Hi All!

    I've got a couple of chisels that need new handles. My primary project is an old Ohio 3/4" socket corner chisel with a steel hoop.

    I would like to turn a new handle for it, and was...
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    Record 073 and Howard Adjuster Mk II

    I've been thinking about grabbing a Howard Adjuster Mk II to upgrade my Record 073. The current adjuster is looking pretty ratty and is a bit loose.

    Does anyone here know if the thread is the same...
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