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31st December 2021, 07:16 PM
Thread: Drill Bit Sharpening Station
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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.
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29th October 2021, 12:45 PM
Thread: Drill Bit Sharpening Station
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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... -
28th October 2021, 07:13 PM
Thread: Drill Bit Sharpening Station
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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.
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24th October 2021, 09:43 AM
Thread: Carba-tec HM-1A Mini Lathe
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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.
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17th October 2021, 06:48 PM
Thread: HELP - Hand Plane woes
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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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10th October 2021, 04:45 PM
Thread: Bench hardware.
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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...
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10th October 2021, 04:34 PM
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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...
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16th August 2021, 12:42 PM
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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15th July 2020, 07:57 PM
Thread: Opinions on Henry Eckert low angle jack?
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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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13th July 2020, 09:13 PM
Thread: Opinions on Henry Eckert low angle jack?
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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?
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13th July 2020, 05:37 PM
Thread: Boxmaking Wood Suppliers
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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.
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13th July 2020, 12:27 PM
Thread: Opinions on Henry Eckert low angle jack?
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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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13th July 2020, 07:51 AM
Thread: Opinions on Henry Eckert low angle jack?
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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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12th July 2020, 08:04 PM
Thread: Opinions on Henry Eckert low angle jack?
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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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30th May 2020, 02:21 PM
Thread: Milescraft Template Jig - Had a go :)
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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...
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25th May 2020, 07:36 PM
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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.
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25th May 2020, 07:11 PM
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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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25th May 2020, 06:38 PM
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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... -
21st May 2020, 07:21 AM
Thread: Boxmaking Wood Suppliers
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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!
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20th May 2020, 09:10 PM
Thread: Boxmaking Wood Suppliers
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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.
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Thanks Paul!
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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... -
8th May 2020, 10:59 PM
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....
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5th May 2020, 10:35 PM
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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4th May 2020, 08:34 AM
Thread: Craig's Shooting Board
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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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4th May 2020, 08:29 AM
Thread: Craig's Shooting Board
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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 :)
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4th May 2020, 08:26 AM
Thread: Craig's Shooting Board
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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.
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3rd May 2020, 10:20 PM
Thread: Craig's Shooting Board
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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.
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3rd May 2020, 10:07 PM
Thread: French Cleat Storage - WIP
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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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2nd May 2020, 10:42 PM
Thread: Triton Respirator - Ressurection
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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... -
30th April 2020, 06:55 PM
Thread: Triton Respirator - Ressurection
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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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30th April 2020, 06:23 PM
Thread: Triton respirator
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How did you go with your repairs?
How did you go with your repairs?
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5th January 2020, 04:24 PM
Thread: French Cleat Storage - WIP
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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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27th October 2019, 05:28 PM
Thread: Australian Stanley Plane question
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Thank you for the explanation
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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.
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26th October 2019, 09:59 PM
Thread: Australian Stanley Plane question
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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... -
11th August 2019, 03:10 PM
Thread: powermatic 14 inch
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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.
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1st January 2019, 03:19 PM
Thread: GMF 8" Grinder - Restoration In Progress
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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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25th July 2018, 04:29 AM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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27th April 2018, 06:55 AM
Thread: Saw Tooth Cutting Service
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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... -
31st March 2018, 08:02 PM
Thread: Mortise Chisel Angle Question
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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.
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28th March 2018, 09:16 PM
Thread: MARCH/APRIL2018 - Prize Draw # 122
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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5th November 2017, 05:38 PM
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.
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4th November 2017, 08:10 AM
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.
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31st October 2017, 06:03 PM
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!
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29th October 2017, 06:31 AM
Thread: Draw Knife
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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,
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24th June 2016, 04:53 AM
Thread: Chisel Handles - Best Australian Woods
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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 :)
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24th June 2016, 04:51 AM
Thread: Chisel Handles - Best Australian Woods
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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? :)
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23rd June 2016, 09:14 PM
Thread: Chisel Handles - Best Australian Woods
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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... -
23rd June 2016, 07:02 AM
Thread: Chisel Handles - Best Australian Woods
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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... -
19th April 2016, 07:16 AM
Thread: Record 073 and Howard Adjuster Mk II
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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...