Search:
Type: Posts; User: redx
Search: Search took 0.00 seconds.
-
2nd April 2024, 01:30 PM
Thread: James Watt Tools query
by redx- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 308
Thanks hiroller, I did find a couple of those...
Thanks hiroller,
I did find a couple of those links myself but thanks anyway. The write up about the Mumme Tools re-branding says "James Watt Tools have been synonymous with high quality,... -
31st March 2024, 12:01 PM
Thread: James Watt Tools query
by redx- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 308
Thanks Geoff. I was hoping to learn their...
Thanks Geoff. I was hoping to learn their history. I read somewhere that the company was started by Albert Watt in the 1930's, so I'd like to know what happened to him, and why or when it was named...
-
30th March 2024, 04:51 PM
Thread: James Watt Tools query
by redx- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 308
James Watt Tools query
Hi,
I was given a set of hole punches made by "James Watt Tools, Australia". I like to know what the history of this company(?) is but can't find anything useful with a google search, so I thought I... -
12th January 2024, 05:55 PM
Thread: Tablesaw Combo brand id needed
by redx- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 899
Thanks John, I'll check online for Artisan...
Thanks John, I'll check online for Artisan machines, I'd not heard of that brand before.
My friend said he thinks his machine was made years ago in Northcote or Fitzroy in Melbourne, but I don't... -
11th January 2024, 02:37 PM
Thread: Tablesaw Combo brand id needed
by redx- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 899
Tablesaw Combo brand id needed
Hi,
Friend of mine has a tablesaw with planer/thicknesser on one side, and a sanding disc attachment on the other. He is having problems with the thicknesser. He has the feed roller adjusted up so... -
27th July 2023, 05:01 AM
Thread: Rust removal
by redx- Replies
- 19
- Views
- 1,233
I've always used electrolysis and agree with what...
I've always used electrolysis and agree with what you say. It's important to add enough washing soda to get it to work. I've got a nice big slab of 316 stainles steel I use as an anode because it's...
-
24th April 2022, 02:07 PM
Thread: Sharpening
by redx- Replies
- 15
- Views
- 1,217
I am blown away by the variety and cost of...
I am blown away by the variety and cost of sharpening jigs on the market and the great expense people are willing to pay to get their tools sharp. I prefer using hand tools in my all woodworking and...
-
23rd February 2020, 03:15 PM
Thread: Help! Is there a way to fix this?
by redx- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 1,554
Yes, you can use either but they take a while to...
Yes, you can use either but they take a while to dry.
You say you want to keep the natural look yet you went ahead and applied a stain thereby changing the look to unnatural? I believe you also... -
23rd February 2020, 02:54 PM
Thread: How old is this nail?
by redx- Replies
- 3
- Views
- 802
Yes I agree with 1900's also. Mid to late 1800's...
Yes I agree with 1900's also. Mid to late 1800's were cut nails as you say. They could be square or rectangular in cross section and also tapered down toward the point.
In the late 1800's they... -
2nd February 2020, 01:28 PM
- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 585
Thanks for the reply. The problem with those oils...
Thanks for the reply. The problem with those oils is a lot of them use linseed oil and they have driers and colouring dyes and god knows what else added to them, so the actual oil content is reduced,...
-
1st February 2020, 04:53 PM
- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 585
Need advise on what finish to use on old rocking chair
Hi,
I'm currently restoring and old rocking chair that my brother and I bought for my mum way back in 1967. I've taken it completely apart and have got it back to bare wood after removing all of the... -
17th November 2019, 12:19 AM
Thread: Card scraper burnisher
by redx- Replies
- 30
- Views
- 3,143
Last year I forked out AU$65 and bought a Veritas...
Last year I forked out AU$65 and bought a Veritas burnisher from Carbatec the same as this one
Veritas Tri-Burnisher | Burnishers - Carbatec
Try as I might, I just cannot get a decent cutting... -
9th October 2019, 03:18 PM
Thread: Any baumr chainsaw owners..
by redx- Replies
- 165
- Views
- 149,634
Hi, I know this is an old thread but I thought I...
Hi,
I know this is an old thread but I thought I might add my view on the Baumr 62cc chainsaw.
I bought mine off ebay in 2008 for $88 plus shipping. I living in a rural area in Victoria,... -
26th August 2019, 02:45 PM
- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 1,201
Hi Derek, Thanks for the info and pics. I did...
Hi Derek,
Thanks for the info and pics. I did know what a makers mark looked like but I can't find any on the plane anywhere.
I was thinking last night about about ships and ship carpenters and... -
26th August 2019, 02:17 PM
- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 1,201
Hi Uncle Al, Yes, I remember that $5 note....
Hi Uncle Al,
Yes, I remember that $5 note. There was a big discussion in the newspapers back then that the Mint had used the wrong picture when they printed the note. It was indeed supposed to be... -
26th August 2019, 02:02 AM
- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 1,201
Opinions needed on old Jack plane (with special interest)
Hello everyone,
I'm writing to get some opinions from you good people with experience in antique tools, on what could be either a very fortunate twist of fate, or just a mere coincidence.
... -
24th July 2019, 05:03 PM
Thread: Drill Press motor electrical question
by redx- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,190
That's a good point. thanks.
That's a good point. thanks.
-
22nd July 2019, 01:39 AM
Thread: Drill Press motor electrical question
by redx- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,190
Thanks Bodhan, that makes life easier. Cheers.
Thanks Bodhan, that makes life easier.
Cheers. -
22nd July 2019, 01:32 AM
Thread: Mountain ash repelling epoxy.
by redx- Replies
- 15
- Views
- 9,599
Just a thought. Are you sure it's repelling both...
Just a thought. Are you sure it's repelling both epoxy coats?
It crossed my mind that you could have developed Amine Blush on the surface of the first coat which will repel the second coat. If... -
22nd July 2019, 12:32 AM
Thread: Drill Press motor electrical question
by redx- Replies
- 6
- Views
- 1,190
Drill Press motor electrical question
Hi,
I have a Stubbins 12 speed drill press (1978 vintage) and it's powered by a Frejoth 3/4hp 240v single phase motor. I am having issues with the motor and need to purchase a new start capacitor... -
30th September 2018, 12:31 PM
Thread: Liquid Nails skirting to brick
by redx- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 4,665
Bostic XtremeHighTack will glue skirting to just...
Bostic XtremeHighTack will glue skirting to just about anything without nailing or clamping. I had some Bostic XtremeFlex leftover so I used to glue my skirting, it worked well.
... -
12th August 2018, 12:18 PM
Thread: PAR (Paul Ricelli)
by redx- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 7,400
Sorry to hear of PAR's passing. My boat...
Sorry to hear of PAR's passing. My boat renovation project a few years back benefitted greatly from his good advice on this forum and others. R.I.P.
redx. -
13th April 2018, 09:05 PM
Thread: Fibonacci/Golden rule question
by redx- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,246
Thanks everyone, I really appreciated all the...
Thanks everyone, I really appreciated all the interesting comments and good advice. Your replies have been a great help.
Cheers,
redx -
10th April 2018, 06:19 PM
Thread: Fibonacci/Golden rule question
by redx- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,246
Thanks Ian, I'll take your good advice with me...
Thanks Ian, I'll take your good advice with me back to the drawing board.
-
10th April 2018, 06:11 PM
Thread: Fibonacci/Golden rule question
by redx- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,246
Thanks dubrosa22 for providing that image from...
Thanks dubrosa22 for providing that image from Graham Blackburn's book. I can see now how you apply the ratio to the various parts of the table, so you have answered my question nicely. Many thanks.
-
10th April 2018, 06:04 PM
Thread: Fibonacci/Golden rule question
by redx- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,246
Thanks FF for pointing out the discrepancy, I'll...
Thanks FF for pointing out the discrepancy, I'll adjust my dimensions to suit.
-
10th April 2018, 01:02 AM
Thread: Fibonacci/Golden rule question
by redx- Replies
- 11
- Views
- 2,246
Fibonacci/Golden rule question
Hi,
I'm building ourselves a smallish coffee table 900mmx520mm which will have square legs, each leg being tapered on two sides. In designing my table I am having awful trouble deciding what... -
3rd April 2018, 03:57 PM
- Replies
- 15
- Views
- 20,499
I can't help the op with his problem, but after...
I can't help the op with his problem, but after reading this thread I feel like doing a bit of nit-pickng, so here goes -
I notice that everyone in this thread keeps mentioning the "blade" and the... -
1st April 2018, 08:20 PM
- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,675
Thanks Rob, I'll check it out.
Thanks Rob, I'll check it out.
-
1st April 2018, 07:21 PM
- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,675
Well, on cleaning the plane iron further I've...
Well, on cleaning the plane iron further I've found the name of the manufacturer is in fact "James Howarth", which I somehow mistakenly read as "W.S. Howard". Having the correct name made it easier...
-
1st April 2018, 04:46 PM
- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 1,675
has anyone heard of this antique plane iron manufacturer.
Hi,
I have and antique wooden bench plane that I love using but would like to determine roughly how old it is. According to the stamped letters on the front of the plane's wooden body it was made by... -
25th March 2018, 03:03 PM
Thread: Plywood Floor - to Seal or not
by redx- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 4,503
I used BoteCote epoxy resin to seal both faces...
I used BoteCote epoxy resin to seal both faces and all edges of my marine ply flooring. I used two coats and as I applied the first coat I warmed the plywood with a heat gun to get better penetration...
-
25th March 2018, 02:32 PM
Thread: Chinese polishing compound query
by redx- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 2,312
Thanks to you both for sharing your opinions on...
Thanks to you both for sharing your opinions on this matter. I will be buying the Veritas compound rather than the Chinese but I was just interested in how they compare.
Cheers. -
24th March 2018, 02:36 PM
Thread: Chinese polishing compound query
by redx- Replies
- 8
- Views
- 2,312
Chinese polishing compound query
Hello all,
Just wondering if anyone has used these (or similar) Chinese made Chromium-Oxide cutting/polishing compound bars which cost a bit over $10 including postage from China?
... -
20th February 2018, 10:56 PM
Thread: $&#@(*&”’. Bunnings and Feast Watson
by redx- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 12,052
Thanks Paul, I'll make a note of that company for...
Thanks Paul, I'll make a note of that company for next time. Cheers.
-
19th February 2018, 08:29 PM
Thread: $&#@(*&”’. Bunnings and Feast Watson
by redx- Replies
- 34
- Views
- 12,052
I really wish I didn't have to deal with...
I really wish I didn't have to deal with Bunnings, I only go there as a last resort because we don't have a big choice of suppliers in my rural area.
Last week I was in Bunnings and needed to buy... -
16th February 2018, 02:30 PM
Thread: Which sewing machine should I use query
by redx- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 20,124
I hem my own jeans on my old Singer. It has no...
I hem my own jeans on my old Singer. It has no real problem with the several layers of denim so I've never had to resort to flattening with a hammer. One thing I did learn regarding needles (after...
-
16th February 2018, 02:06 PM
Thread: Which sewing machine should I use query
by redx- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 20,124
Hi Arron, Yes, I can swap between electric or...
Hi Arron,
Yes, I can swap between electric or treadle on the Singer 201K. However, it's not just a simple matter of throwing a lever or anything like that. If electric is to be used you slip the... -
10th February 2018, 12:48 AM
Thread: Cabinet Scraper woes.
by redx- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 28,121
My apologies for not getting back to this thread...
My apologies for not getting back to this thread earlier but I've been away from home and my pc for a couple of days.
Many thanks to everyone for your replies to my query. The information you all... -
7th February 2018, 06:16 PM
Thread: Cabinet Scraper woes.
by redx- Replies
- 24
- Views
- 28,121
Cabinet Scraper woes.
Hi,
For as long as I can remember I've never been able to get a good cutting edge on my (3) cabinet scrapers. Today, after watching a howto video on youtube, I thought I'd found the answer to my... -
7th February 2018, 11:17 AM
Thread: Which sewing machine should I use query
by redx- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 20,124
Not sure if I replied to this post or not. It's...
Not sure if I replied to this post or not. It's an old thread but better late than never I guess. The sewing machine I got was a Singer 201K. It's has a polished timber cabinet and is operated by...
-
5th February 2018, 07:13 PM
- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 1,505
Hi Rob, Thanks for your very interesting and...
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your very interesting and informative reply.
According to the Singer serial number chart my machine was built in 1953. I cannot find a date for the cabinet but would assume... -
4th February 2018, 03:10 PM
- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 1,505
Another sewing machine cabinet query. What to use for finishing?
Hi,
I've got a cabinet model Singer 201K sewing machine, the same as shown on this website -
Oil and Thread: Meet the Singer 201K
My machine cabinet is a fairly knocked around and is crying... -
15th September 2014, 12:21 PM
Thread: Paint stripping
by redx- Replies
- 2
- Views
- 2,158
Probably a bit late to reply to this thread but...
Probably a bit late to reply to this thread but the best paint stripper in my opinion is a product called "PeelAway Paint Removal System".
http://www.peelaway.com.au/index.php?route=common/home
... -
23rd June 2014, 08:51 PM
Thread: Marine canvas(?) for boat cover question.
by redx- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 4,127
Thanks mob, I'm going down to Melbourne next...
Thanks mob,
I'm going down to Melbourne next week so I'll call in at Paskal's while I'm in the area.
Cheers,
redx. -
19th June 2014, 10:32 PM
Thread: Which sewing machine should I use query
by redx- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 20,124
I did think about doing the sewing by hand but...
I did think about doing the sewing by hand but very quickly came back to my senses.
There is a possibility I can borrow a suitable industrial machine but can't tell you what it is as I haven't... -
19th June 2014, 09:10 PM
Thread: Marine canvas(?) for boat cover question.
by redx- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 4,127
Thanks for the replies, I'll check out your...
Thanks for the replies, I'll check out your suggestions.
After further research I found a fabric called Weathermax 80 that seems to be what I need. It's not cheap, but not as expensive as buying... -
19th June 2014, 01:52 AM
Thread: Marine canvas(?) for boat cover question.
by redx- Replies
- 5
- Views
- 4,127
Marine canvas(?) for boat cover question.
Hi,
Having got hold of an industrial sewing machine I decided to make my own boat cover (size approx 3 metres x 2 metres). I'm talking about a canvas type cover that will go from the back of the... -
15th June 2014, 07:48 PM
Thread: Which sewing machine should I use query
by redx- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 20,124
Thanks Fly, I didn't think of clothes alteration...
Thanks Fly, I didn't think of clothes alteration places. The quote I got was from a dedicated marine cover fabricator which might account for the cost being higher than I had considered. I might even...
-
15th June 2014, 02:29 AM
Thread: Which sewing machine should I use query
by redx- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 20,124
Hi Ian Thanks for the advice, I guess I should...
Hi Ian
Thanks for the advice, I guess I should get a few more quotes to see if I can get the price of the cover down a bit.
".....between them my sisters have over 10 sewing machines ranging...