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So sharp you can mow the lawn...?

Thank you for your post and the reminder to all of us who use table saws (and other machines and tools for that matter).

I recall my uncle's warning when I first got a table saw: "If you're...

Shooting plane anyone?

Rare Heavy Antique Cast Iron Shooting Plane 12 lbs.,Vintage Printers Tool, | eBay

Very nice score.

Thanks Ern and Gadge.

I reckon I'll give the boiled linseed oil and gum turpentine recipe a go.

Hi all,

Just wanted to show of the latest addition to the kitchen. I recently celebrated a 'significant birthday' and decided to purchase a new knife for myself. It's a 270mm Yoshihiro White...

Very nice. :2tsup:

Butt chisel?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Marples-Sons-Chisel-1-Shamrock-Logo-Marples-Sons-Sheffield-/131657142999?hash=item1ea76092d7:g:-70AAOSw14xWJWXd

Fantastic! Love it. :2tsup:

Hi Holly,

There's also this bloke in the States:

http://stores.ebay.com.au/newhampshireplaneparts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

No affiliation and I've never bought off him, but came across his...

Hi Luke,

Check this out:

http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan15.htm

It should help explain it.

Justin

A piece of fire-hardened mulga can be quite strong and when shaped into 'number 7' fighting boomerangs and the like can inflict terrible wounds. But the wounds inflicted by these weapons would have...

I probably won't be able to help, but some pics of the saw would be great. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the advice fellas...I've opted for the midrange MOF model. :2tsup:

Cheers,
Justin

Hi all,

I'm about to delve into the world of routers and I'm after some advice as to which router to buy. I will be using the router handheld at this stage though I am open to table mounting in...

Anyone want to have a shot at jointing this saw?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vintage-Disston-Crosscut-Pruning-Handsaw-6-TPI-/251651520058?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9799763a

Really?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321515798543?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

It is my understanding that they are quite sought after in the US....

Hi all,

Thanks for all the advice. I've sourced some lanotec and have packed up my better chisels in a wooden box after spraying them and wrapping in oily rags. I've got a sacrificial set of...

Hi all,

Thought I'd ask the brains trust about tool storage.

I currently live in Alice Springs and am about to move to Broome. We have nowhere to live yet and I don't know if the house we...

Hi Colin,

I posted this link just over a month ago:

http://galootopia.com/old_tools/chisels/swedish-chisels/


a little info on Wallins chisels is on there somewhere…

Cheers,

Funny that...just been to Guildford today browsing the stores there (and the price tags) and the father in law never mentioned this shop despite knowing of its existence .... And we had to pass...

Hi all,

Don't know if someone has posted this before, but I stumbled on this website last night searching for info. Looks like the bloke is on a mission to get info about swedish chisels. Seems...

I just might have to pop by...will be over that way in April.

Justin

I love shaker furniture, nice simple lines...will be watching this WIP with interest.

And wonderful book it is Ern...not at all what I was expecting. But a nice book indeed.

Justin

Hi all,

My wife and I were racking ours brains recently over what to get my brother for his 40th. We were thinking a pair of custom camel leather shoes made by an outfitter mate of ours here in...

Not classifying this strictly as 'droppings'...but he's either overly optimistic or I'm missing something....

Vintage Stanley 5 5 Wood Plane IN Original BOX Mint | eBay

Hi Derek,

I've got nowhere near the skills to attempt what you are attempting but have you considered measuring the dovetails to beyond the line, sawing by hand, stopping the cut short of the...

Nice haul Mike. :2tsup:

Hi Derek,

Wonderful work and great progress.

You mention that you've removed a bit more waste along the cheek than that at the coped ends. I can't work out from your pictures, but is there...

I've been eagerly awaiting this build to start! And congrats on finding that elusive 'study' chair you've been searching for....

Burns well and produces great coals to cook with. :rolleyes: We get it by the trailer load here quite cheaply for that, but nothing of any length that's useful for carpentry etc. Maybe some...

Hi Neil,

It is a nice experience. I've just had my parents visiting and needed a little therapy after a week negotiating between them and my wife so, seeing that the knives needed a little...

Well, Paul, I had to google Millerran and it was nowhere near to where I was thinking....

I've been using a Jnat I picked up from a market in Kyoto a few years ago. The bloke asked me what I was...

Not an unpopular opinion with me.

As I mentioned above we've just got Bunnings here recently in Alice Springs. My wife and I have made a pact that our first stop for hardware, plants,...

I have been tempted by Retired Clubber's offerings but have never 'needed' them enough to bid.

My SWMBO's first comment upon hearing the winning bid was that all those chisels of mine 'might...

Did anyone watch see this last night?:

Rare Vintage Titan 1 8" Registered Firmer Chisel Excellent Condition | eBay

If the link doesn't show: $255 + postage for a 1/8" titan chisel!!! :oo:

My missus owns a bigger drill than me.......... :-

And of late she has been questioning my referring to the shed as 'mine'.....

Gold!Though it seems he has removed both listings due to an error....

We're a coupla days from Carbatec here - like most things. But Bunnings opened today....

Hybrid:

Vintage Antique Wood Planer Hand Tool Woodworking | eBay

Beautiful! :2tsup:

:o

I meant to post these when this thread first came up:

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Some carvings chisels I picked up when in Japan a little while ago. Absolutely no idea of the brand.....they are both branded...

sometimes a chisel is just a chisel...

And you should be. Nice work!

Um...?

Stanley No.2 wood Plane | eBay

3 Hand Saw Medallions & Screws

How bout these? Possibly a few too many, but....

Or possibly an 077A?

Record Bullnose Plane No 077A