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    Jointer blade replacemant question

    Hi all
    Ive just started the process in swapping out the blades on my jointer and have noticed the old blades have a slot cut in them and the gibs have a matching pin. These pins knock out easily...
  2. Thats good news !

    Thats good news !
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    So Ive disasembled the planes and had them in the...

    So Ive disasembled the planes and had them in the electrolysis setup for probably about 16 hours.
    Tonight I have removed them and wire brushed them. At first i used a dremel clone and a wire brush...
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    Thanks for the advice. I will keep you up to date...

    Thanks for the advice. I will keep you up to date on my progress.
  5. He offered it for $9500 after it closed without...

    He offered it for $9500 after it closed without selling.
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    Stanley 98/99 side Rabbet planes

    Hi all

    I've recently acquired a set of Stanley 98/99 side Rabbet planes. They need tidying up and sharpening before use. Anyone know of a good write up or video describing setup and use of these. ...
  8. 1820s Tool Chest and early NZ colonial period tool collection

    This is for sale on trade me in New Zealand if anyone has a bit of spare coin.

    C. 1820s Tool Chest and early NZ colonial period tool collection | Trade Me

    description as follows " Note I have...
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    Stanley 92 Sole Damage

    I am thinking about buying this stanley 92 but it has some damage to the sole its in awesome condition otherwise. Will this damage stop it working or is it largely inconsequential.

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    More Chisel Restorations

    More Lockdown Tool Restorations
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    Chisel Advice

    Been spending much of this lock down in the shed cleaning up and restoring tools. Over the years Ive collected about 60 or so chisels through Trade me. Some duplicates I have donated to a friend. ...
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    Working in that marine environment make sure you...

    Working in that marine environment make sure you coat everything in epoxy resin and antifoul the legs :p
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    I used auto body primer and gloss black paint...

    I used auto body primer and gloss black paint then oven hardened about 5 years on and still good
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    drool :oo:

    drool :oo:
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    These may just be press rivets they may pry apart...

    These may just be press rivets they may pry apart and press back together
  16. gel paint stripper for the paint then...

    gel paint stripper for the paint
    then electrolyisis for the rust then wire brush steel wool and lots soapy water to remove the crud
    dry well with a heat gun or hair dryer
    prime and paint the...
  17. Hi Derek just curious but the photo under ...

    Hi Derek just curious but the photo under

    "Step Three: The sliding skate will be attached to the body, with the long brass screw (called the Clamping Knob) replacing the blade guide knob"


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    You better make sure that policy is within the...

    You better make sure that policy is within the law. I dont know what the law is in Australia but I know here in New Zealand that companies must honour warranties even if the product is parallel...
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    If your doing occasional home use stuff i.e 10 cm...

    If your doing occasional home use stuff i.e 10 cm runs in up to 6mm then a cheap
    $200 140amp should be fine as I find i rarely use more than 2 rods before stopping and cleaning and setting up the...
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    :doh: didn;t notice that :U

    :doh: didn;t notice that :U
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    This type of thing is a dime a dozen and the only...

    This type of thing is a dime a dozen and the only reason that he wants $70 for it is the Berg name.

    Try trademe.co.nz even with shipping to Australia it would be cheaper. Happy to have them...
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    Ok guys own up who's doing the review? :wink::U

    Ok guys own up who's doing the review? :wink::U
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    Hi Jim here is my 2 cents if you are using...

    Hi Jim
    here is my 2 cents
    if you are using large amount of mdf in your work and making lots of fine powder everyday then yes I suggest you invest in so personal protective gear.

    If you are...
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    They look expensive and my bet is that you could...

    They look expensive and my bet is that you could do the same thing with a couple of hinge components
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    You just need to decide that (assuming you have...

    You just need to decide that (assuming you have old style wood windows) that they all need replacing with new ones made by yourself and the new bench. That should get you back in the shop. :U
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    As far as I know There are products that are...

    As far as I know
    There are products that are slightly thickened into a paste that you mix a hardener into
    they can be used as a glue or filler these are sometimes tinted

    Epoxy resin is just...
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    I would give it a good scrub using detergent and...

    I would give it a good scrub using detergent and a stiff brush then a thorough dry with a hair dryer. Then assess whether it needs further rehab ie rust treatment stripping and painting etc. Rust...
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    I agree about getting it off the floor and...

    I agree about getting it off the floor and letting it stabilize. You have to be happy that the gaps are not structurally an issue and you can live with them. I would tend to flatten then fill with...
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    Good work You might want to consider recessing...

    Good work
    You might want to consider recessing those bolts further down as it wont take much to run a plane or chisels into them . You probably only need 30mm of wood to hold the vice.

    Regards ...
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    I don't think that restoring planes by painting...

    I don't think that restoring planes by painting they is frowned upon. unless it is rare then better left alone. The handles are better left waxed or oiled. Personally I used High gloss Engine enamel...
  31. You might be waiting a while for those chisels. I...

    You might be waiting a while for those chisels. I think one forum member waited over 18 months but apparently they are worth the wait :cool:
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    Time to give it a beating with chains and a...

    Time to give it a beating with chains and a scorch with a blowtorch to give it some patina :D
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    Kerosene or metho is supposed to kill borer

    Kerosene or metho is supposed to kill borer
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    Danke wolfgang fur der link.

    Danke wolfgang fur der link.
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    Thanks for the replies guys It gives me a better...

    Thanks for the replies guys It gives me a better idea what its worth
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    Wood Rebate Plane ?

    Hi All
    Got given this Wood Rebate Plane with an adjustable mouth that works in good condition. I cant read the Transfer or maker mark it may be Dundee or Arundel I dont want to scrape the transfer...
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    Stanley No2 Value?

    Hi All visiting at a friends place today and saw a Stanley no 2 in a display cabinet and made a comment about it they showed it to me and I made a comment that It might be worth something substantial...
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    I thought limited production run translated as...

    I thought limited production run translated as someone in the factory stuffed up and we have 200 planes that wont suit the design they were intended for so. I know lets sell them as a special edition...
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    There are a couple of options Carbatec sell a...

    There are a couple of options
    Carbatec sell a tap and die set designed to cut threads in dowel and lee valley sell a more extensive kit as well

    Beall's Wood Tapping & Threading Kits - Lee Valley...
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    I you look closely you can tell Groggy has...

    I you look closely you can tell Groggy has dovetailed the concrete on the shed floor :;
  41. I think that Dan (Boz in OZ) used a bench crafted...

    I think that Dan (Boz in OZ) used a bench crafted vice and Groggy might have as well in their bench builds they would be the ones to ask.
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    Dont waste the maple on a hard point as they...

    Dont waste the maple on a hard point as they can't be sharped once blunt they are throw away.

    Andrew
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    ? Major panic is the square in your pics a...

    ? Major panic
    is the square in your pics a Colin Clenton square or one you made yourself?

    Andrew
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    just follow the instructions here Electrolytic...

    just follow the instructions here

    Electrolytic Rust Removal aka Magic
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    Please do not sandblast them that will ruin them...

    Please do not sandblast them that will ruin them
    I suggest sugar soap and steel wool or those green scrubbing pads I suggest you do not leave them soaking in too much water as thesewere probably...
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    I like camelia oil as it dries on the tools and...

    I like camelia oil as it dries on the tools and prevents rusting many people recommend wiping down tools after use with a rag soaked in oil to get rid of sweat and oils that will rust your tools in...
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    I believe that magnet is probably a magnetic base...

    I believe that magnet is probably a magnetic base off a dial indicator as pictured in the link but I am sure Derek can confirm

    https://www.machineryhouse.co.nz/Products?stockCode=M050
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    I cant see Camelia oil being a problem it will...

    I cant see Camelia oil being a problem it will aid in rust protection for sure. I just read an article that suggests you give it a clean after in water and detergent but that would mean needing to...
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    Hi most here are apposed to varnish or...

    Hi
    most here are apposed to varnish or polyurethanes for various reasons. Mostly to do with the fact they are harder to refinish. Most tend to use Ubeaut waxes, Tung oils Linseed etc. Basically...
  50. :U after having just seen the new veritas dove...

    :U after having just seen the new veritas dove tail tool
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