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1st January 2016, 12:41 PM
Thread: Decking Oil - Which one for Northern Box
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Ok, now see the pictures about the problem I face...
Ok, now see the pictures about the problem I face
The back board is raw (sanded only)
The next one is half Organoil Furniture oil only, half Haymes Decking oil on top of Organoil (Not Bad-... -
30th December 2015, 10:28 PM
Thread: Decking Oil - Which one for Northern Box
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Decking Oil - Which one for Northern Box
Hi All
Now let me start by saying I have done my homework, and I made a decision to buy Spa n Deck after numerous reviews, blogs, posts suggesting it is one of the best.
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22nd June 2015, 01:36 AM
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Lee Valley's Response ...
Lee Valley's Response
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Thank you for your inquiry. We do have Replacement Rollers available for the MK II Honing Guide, although they... -
20th June 2015, 02:20 AM
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Thats the point I was wanting to start fresh...
Thats the point
I was wanting to start fresh on a few older chisels, redo at 25, currently approx 27 (no micro bevel)
I really wanted to see how the new jig would correct the issue, but like... -
20th June 2015, 12:05 AM
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Thx Luke I too thought the original mk2...
Thx Luke
I too thought the original mk2 clamping technique could cause the issue as the blade/chisel might move due to uneven pressure on the screws. The new narrow guide fixes that issue, with... -
19th June 2015, 09:55 PM
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HELP!! Veritas Sharpening Jig - with new narrow blade honing guide
HELP!! I am having problems when I use My veritas honing guide.
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30th September 2014, 10:25 AM
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All good points so far. Yes I have the...
All good points so far.
Yes I have the waterstones, yes I have the many different Wet & dry Papers, Yes I have the Veritas Jig
Agree with all your comments BUT I must say this, My Trend... -
19th September 2014, 02:26 PM
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:U yes the OCD in me does come out My main...
:U yes the OCD in me does come out
My main reason for going so high is not the bevel side of any tool but the back (Back only).
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17th September 2014, 09:56 AM
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Help/Guide Feedback on Finishing Stones (10000 plus)
It has been a while since my last post so take it easy on me
<Background> I currently use both the Waterstone & Scary Sharp method and have done so for a few years
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19th August 2013, 12:14 AM
Thread: Drill press question
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Bench vs Pedestal
I too had the same dilemma a few months ago, trying to decide between the two types. I ended up buying the Hitachi B16RM with Laser for just over $500, no complaints.
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26th February 2013, 01:53 PM
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Sorry to re-visit again but I am slowly narrowing...
Sorry to re-visit again but I am slowly narrowing down my choices.
Has anyone bought or played with the K & K Industrial Drill Press, It is actually Taiwanese made.
The Hafco (Chinese) appears... -
3rd January 2013, 01:13 PM
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Thx Malb I did look at that one online, but...
Thx Malb
I did look at that one online, but without actually seeing was not sure of the quality
Will head down to Sydney tools in the next few weeks to take a look at it
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1st January 2013, 09:47 PM
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Looking to purchase a Pedstal Drill (Not Bench) Need some assistance
Looking to purchase a full length Drill Press up to approx $600.
I have heard some horror stories with chucks, spindles wobbles etc especially with the Chinese made gear
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28th October 2012, 09:14 PM
Thread: Simple Sharpening Tips for a Newby?
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I agree with everything above, I use any one of...
I agree with everything above, I use any one of these methods sandpaper, water stones, honing wheel and leather strop.
I have a king 300 waterstone which I find Ok (Not great) for coarse... -
22nd October 2012, 12:49 PM
Thread: You flatten my back...
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Hi Scott I usually get 1500, & 2000 off EBAY...
Hi Scott
I usually get 1500, & 2000 off EBAY (the brand I use is Matador - Made by the German Company Starcke)
No issues using these
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21st October 2012, 08:34 PM
Thread: What is your favourite plane
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I reach for my LV Low angle block first, then my...
I reach for my LV Low angle block first, then my tuned 5 1/2 Stanley (When the job gets big). I hope to soon agree with Vann as my LV LAJ (PM-V11) is in the mail.....
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10th October 2012, 09:09 PM
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Ozziespur I started with my fathers Stanley...
Ozziespur
I started with my fathers Stanley 220 (Low angle Block) the his Record #4 (That's all I had at the time), tuned both up and they worked fine on softer woods when chuting.
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7th October 2012, 11:42 PM
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Veritas Router Plane - V shape blade issue
Picked up a new Veritas Router Plane, with all the metric blades this weekend including the V Shape Blade (For cross grain)
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25th September 2012, 08:04 PM
Thread: Suggestions for a beginner?
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[QUOTE=IanW;1556309]Hey, Jason, I'm no oracle -...
[QUOTE=IanW;1556309]Hey, Jason, I'm no oracle - you are allowed to have your own views! :o
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25th September 2012, 03:53 PM
Thread: Suggestions for a beginner?
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IanW & snafuspyramid have raised the waterstone...
IanW & snafuspyramid have raised the waterstone Issue for sharpening, and whilst I agree with their reasons, as I too have Man Made Waterstones (Ie King) and natural Japanese Waterstones > 10,000...
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24th September 2012, 09:16 PM
Thread: Suggestions for a beginner?
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I knew what you meant, and i knew you would get a...
I knew what you meant, and i knew you would get a response like Ian's eventually.
The thing is we all have a mixed bag of tools, whether they are 7 different makes of chisels, 3 types of... -
24th September 2012, 02:15 PM
Thread: Suggestions for a beginner?
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Make yourself a shooting (Chute) Board, Very...
Make yourself a shooting (Chute) Board, Very Cheap and great for mitres or 90 degree angles.
I have recently upgraded mine to do both 45 and 90 degree angles
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21st September 2012, 09:30 PM
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Got the PM, will call in the next week or so
Got the PM, will call in the next week or so
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21st September 2012, 04:52 PM
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TY PM Sent
TY PM Sent
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21st September 2012, 12:27 PM
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Is there a place you can hire a Tormek for a day in Sydney?
Call me cheap, but...... i was trying to find a place that could rent/hire out a tormek for a day of sharpening.
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17th September 2012, 12:09 AM
Thread: Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
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Best of both worlds...the Ashley Iles American...
Best of both worlds...the Ashley Iles American Pattern Bevel Edge.
Butt chisel, with longer "American" style handle and relatively thin sides
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16th September 2012, 02:21 PM
Thread: Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
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T4M, yes I did. But due to the initial price and...
T4M, yes I did. But due to the initial price and postage, they are too expensive for the little work they will see.
I would however consider BS as Bench Chisels, as they have sensational looks. A... -
14th September 2012, 08:26 AM
Thread: Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
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Thanks Trav, Ueee, Sam & Ian As for the new LV...
Thanks Trav, Ueee, Sam & Ian
As for the new LV Steel, I have a low angle Jack plane coming with the new PM v11 steel blade (Fathers Day Present) so i can test how good it is (Hopefully soon)!!
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11th September 2012, 01:03 PM
Thread: Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
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Or a Beaver Screw Tensioner
Or a Beaver Screw Tensioner
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11th September 2012, 11:17 AM
Thread: Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
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Hi Jason, I bought a set of the Woodriver butt...
Hi Jason,
I bought a set of the Woodriver butt chisels which can be seen here: Buy WoodRiver 4 Piece Butt Chisel Set at Woodcraft
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11th September 2012, 10:19 AM
Thread: Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
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Hi Ian I agree with the name, try explaining to...
Hi Ian I agree with the name, try explaining to an ignorant wife that I now want butt chisels.... Apart from the fact I have so many bench chisels (Which she understands and relates to ie "bench")...
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10th September 2012, 11:43 PM
Thread: Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
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Butt Chisels - Need some opinions
Looking to purchase some butt chisels
Carbatec has the Pfiel which I liked but the handle was a little small and uncomfortable
I have a Stanley 90 series butt chisel (English version of the... -
31st August 2012, 04:45 PM
Thread: The Outdoor Workbench
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Paul Nice pink rag buddy!!! Maybe you can...
Paul
Nice pink rag buddy!!!
Maybe you can sell it on ebay as an antique like Fantastic Vintage SAW HORSES for Coffee Table Supports! Trestle Legs | eBay
they may match those $15k old saw... -
31st August 2012, 03:06 PM
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Thx bsrlee Just ordered from Lee Valley today...
Thx bsrlee
Just ordered from Lee Valley today and chose the UPS Option, have since requested the change to surface mail after reading your post. I hope I am not to late....Arghhh :o -
31st August 2012, 09:41 AM
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Veritas Low Angle Jack Plane - PM V11 Steel
I was Just about to buy one (A2 Steel) from CT due to their current 10% discount when I thought I would check Lee Valleys website to compare.
Lee Valley now offer the LAJ with PM V11 Steel (Only... -
30th August 2012, 09:46 PM
Thread: The berg family.. (a berg show and tell)
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They Look sensational, maybe too good. :2tsup: ...
They Look sensational, maybe too good. :2tsup:
Will they actually be used or displayed.....:)
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28th August 2012, 09:01 AM
Thread: Which Timber - Plane Tote and Knob
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Hi Clinto While it is not "Local" to the...
Hi Clinto
While it is not "Local" to the Sutherland area, most of my timber pruchases are from Anagote Timbers @ Marrickville.Just down the M5 carpark and turn onto Princes Highway and turn left... -
27th August 2012, 09:37 PM
Thread: Which Timber - Plane Tote and Knob
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The She-oak came up well, looks sensational. I...
The She-oak came up well, looks sensational. I appreciate the list of timbers. Looks like a trip down to my local timber supplier.
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27th August 2012, 03:34 PM
Thread: Which Timber - Plane Tote and Knob
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Which Timber - Plane Tote and Knob
Looking to replace both my Veritas LAJ and my Stanley 5 1/2 plane totes and knobs.
Can I have some feedback as to what timbers to consider for the replacement
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14th August 2012, 08:13 AM
Thread: LV Low Angle Jack Plane Handles
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Hi bsrlee Tried looking on their website,...
Hi bsrlee
Tried looking on their website, could only find plans for a Stanley #5 Tote (Single Thread), have you got the link for the dual thread version -
9th August 2012, 09:07 PM
Thread: Plane Blade Storage - Veritas Cases
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Pacman, I checked with Carbatec today, and yes...
Pacman, I checked with Carbatec today, and yes the new ones come with the plastic casing, but due to older stock the ones being supplied at present are in the cardboard box.
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8th August 2012, 09:47 PM
Thread: LV Low Angle Jack Plane Handles
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Thx Derek Those were the tote's I was...
Thx Derek
Those were the tote's I was initially considering, good to see someone has them and uses them.
IanW's version appears to be a gem, using both threads (albeit bent) but with the... -
8th August 2012, 10:20 AM
Thread: LV Low Angle Jack Plane Handles
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Thanks IanW I did see Alf's thread when...
Thanks IanW
I did see Alf's thread when researching for new totes, but like you I was not going to drill into the plane.
The bending of the screws is a great idea (Never Crossed my mind), which... -
7th August 2012, 11:29 AM
Thread: Plane Blade Storage - Veritas Cases
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Thanks Nick Good Point, was looking to store...
Thanks Nick
Good Point, was looking to store some older non veritas blades as well
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7th August 2012, 10:39 AM
Thread: Plane Blade Storage - Veritas Cases
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Craig, Not a bad idea, but another box in the...
Craig,
Not a bad idea, but another box in the workshop, prone to be knocked
I too was considering building a small wooden box, with a partition in the middle (To separate the sizes) and keep... -
7th August 2012, 10:14 AM
Thread: Plane Blade Storage - Veritas Cases
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Plane Blade Storage - Veritas Cases
:question:
Has anyone used/tried the Veritas Blade storage containers
Veritas® Plane Blade Cases - Lee Valley Tools
Carbatec does not appear to stock and was looking to order direct from Lee... -
6th August 2012, 09:39 AM
Thread: LV Low Angle Jack Plane Handles
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LV Low Angle Jack Plane Handles
Bought my first LV product at the Sydney Wood Show, a Low Angle Block Plane with Large Tote attachment, a exceptional plane on its own or with the tote attached.
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30th July 2012, 10:49 PM
Thread: Q. Info on Toledo Chisels
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Q. Info on Toledo Chisels
I have over the past few years collected Toledo Bevel Edge Chisels, Made in Sweden.
I cannot find detailed information on them.
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29th July 2012, 09:27 PM
Thread: Amazing guys at Carbatec
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I will have a gripe now I went to the Sydney...
I will have a gripe now
I went to the Sydney Wood Show on Saturday, excited to go to the Carbatec stand and receive my 10% discount on standard items.
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27th July 2012, 12:21 AM
Thread: Toledo Chisels - Made in Sweden
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Hi Pac_man... I did see your previous Q about my...
Hi Pac_man...
I did see your previous Q about my comment, and since then I tried to find the location. It was several years ago, and I think it was on a canadian or english wood forum, whereby...