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29th July 2017, 10:36 AM
Thread: Indecent pictures online
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So sharp you can mow the lawn...?
So sharp you can mow the lawn...?
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24th April 2017, 08:13 PM
Thread: Table Saw accident (dire warning!)
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GORE WARNING Thank you for your post and the reminder to all...
Thank you for your post and the reminder to all of us who use table saws (and other machines and tools for that matter).
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21st February 2017, 10:38 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Shooting plane anyone? Rare Heavy Antique...
Shooting plane anyone?
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28th March 2016, 10:00 AM
Thread: work bench bought at auction
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Very nice score.
Very nice score.
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9th February 2016, 10:20 PM
Thread: My kit of Japanese knives ... WIP
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Thanks Ern and Gadge. I reckon I'll give the...
Thanks Ern and Gadge.
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6th February 2016, 11:54 PM
Thread: My kit of Japanese knives ... WIP
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Hi all, Just wanted to show of the latest...
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... -
10th January 2016, 06:13 PM
Thread: Bedside Table WIP
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Very nice. :2tsup:
Very nice. :2tsup:
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29th November 2015, 04:43 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Butt chisel? ...
Butt chisel?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Marples-Sons-Chisel-1-Shamrock-Logo-Marples-Sons-Sheffield-/131657142999?hash=item1ea76092d7:g:-70AAOSw14xWJWXd -
16th September 2015, 10:24 PM
Thread: Ringed Gidgee and Spotted Gum mirror
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Fantastic! Love it. :2tsup:
Fantastic! Love it. :2tsup:
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12th July 2015, 05:14 PM
Thread: Finding parts for old plane
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Hi Holly, There's also this bloke in the...
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... -
4th July 2015, 01:11 AM
Thread: Bedrock Planes
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Hi Luke, Check this out: ...
Hi Luke,
Check this out:
http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan15.htm
It should help explain it.
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1st May 2015, 09:10 AM
Thread: Mulga sword
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A piece of fire-hardened mulga can be quite...
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...
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7th April 2015, 11:07 PM
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I probably won't be able to help, but some pics...
I probably won't be able to help, but some pics of the saw would be great. :rolleyes:
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29th January 2015, 12:00 AM
Thread: Triton routers
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Thanks for the advice fellas...I've opted for the...
Thanks for the advice fellas...I've opted for the midrange MOF model. :2tsup:
Cheers,
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26th January 2015, 02:26 PM
Thread: Triton routers
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Triton routers
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... -
21st September 2014, 03:50 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Anyone want to have a shot at jointing this saw? ...
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 -
11th September 2014, 11:13 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Really? ...
Really?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/321515798543?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 -
15th May 2014, 04:51 AM
Thread: Stanley 501 Everlasting chisels
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It is my understanding that they are quite sought...
It is my understanding that they are quite sought after in the US....
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11th May 2014, 01:41 AM
Thread: Tool Storage
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Hi all, Thanks for all the advice. I've...
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... -
3rd May 2014, 03:42 PM
Thread: Tool Storage
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Tool Storage
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... -
1st May 2014, 10:30 PM
Thread: Wallins Sweden Chisels
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Hi Colin, I posted this link just over a month...
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…
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16th April 2014, 10:56 PM
Thread: Second hand tools Perth
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Funny that...just been to Guildford today...
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...
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22nd March 2014, 02:35 PM
Thread: Swedish Chisels Website
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Swedish Chisels Website
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... -
15th March 2014, 09:42 PM
Thread: Forthcoming event in Perth
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I just might have to pop by...will be over that...
I just might have to pop by...will be over that way in April.
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26th February 2014, 08:37 PM
Thread: WIP Shaker Sister's Sewing Desk
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I love shaker furniture, nice simple lines...will...
I love shaker furniture, nice simple lines...will be watching this WIP with interest.
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26th February 2014, 08:26 PM
Thread: My kit of Japanese knives ... WIP
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And wonderful book it is Ern...not at all what I...
And wonderful book it is Ern...not at all what I was expecting. But a nice book indeed.
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21st February 2014, 10:37 PM
Thread: My kit of Japanese knives ... WIP
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Hi all, My wife and I were racking ours brains...
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... -
4th February 2014, 08:50 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Not classifying this strictly as...
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 -
3rd February 2014, 09:39 PM
Thread: Building Wegner's "The Chair" .
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Hi Derek, I've got nowhere near the skills to...
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... -
1st February 2014, 04:13 PM
Thread: Brace Bits
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Nice haul Mike. :2tsup:
Nice haul Mike. :2tsup:
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9th January 2014, 08:23 PM
Thread: Building Wegner's "The Chair" .
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Hi Derek, Wonderful work and great progress. ...
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... -
1st January 2014, 03:45 PM
Thread: Building Wegner's "The Chair" .
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I've been eagerly awaiting this build to start!...
I've been eagerly awaiting this build to start! And congrats on finding that elusive 'study' chair you've been searching for....
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16th December 2013, 07:37 PM
Thread: Is Mulga any good to use?
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Burns well and produces great coals to cook with....
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...
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10th December 2013, 09:22 AM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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Hi Neil, It is a nice experience. I've just...
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... -
6th December 2013, 11:58 PM
Thread: Natural Japanese waterstones update
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Well, Paul, I had to google Millerran and it was...
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... -
2nd August 2013, 10:37 PM
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Not an unpopular opinion with me. As I...
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,... -
30th July 2013, 10:01 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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I have been tempted by Retired Clubber's...
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... -
30th July 2013, 08:51 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Did anyone watch see this last night?: Rare...
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: -
9th July 2013, 09:43 PM
Thread: How the Shed helps your Relationship
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My missus owns a bigger drill than me.............
My missus owns a bigger drill than me.......... :-
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23rd June 2013, 09:45 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Gold!Though it seems he has removed both listings...
Gold!Though it seems he has removed both listings due to an error....
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22nd June 2013, 03:39 PM
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We're a coupla days from Carbatec here - like...
We're a coupla days from Carbatec here - like most things. But Bunnings opened today....
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22nd June 2013, 03:34 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Hybrid: Vintage Antique Wood Planer Hand Tool...
Hybrid:
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22nd May 2013, 09:45 PM
Thread: Les Paul 59 Guitar
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Beautiful! :2tsup:
Beautiful! :2tsup:
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6th May 2013, 03:48 PM
Thread: Heirloom Tools
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22nd January 2013, 09:43 PM
Thread: Cool Brand-marks on Tools
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I meant to post these when this thread first came...
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... -
13th December 2012, 11:16 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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sometimes a chisel is just a chisel...
sometimes a chisel is just a chisel...
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16th November 2012, 06:38 PM
Thread: WIP - Chessboard Ottoman
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And you should be. Nice work!
And you should be. Nice work!
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9th November 2012, 10:46 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Um...? Stanley No.2 wood Plane | eBay...
Um...?
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2nd November 2012, 07:38 PM
Thread: Replacement Diston saw nuts
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3 Hand Saw Medallions & Screws...
3 Hand Saw Medallions & Screws
How bout these? Possibly a few too many, but.... -
3rd October 2012, 09:11 PM
Thread: record bullnose
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Or possibly an 077A? Record Bullnose Plane No...
Or possibly an 077A?
Record Bullnose Plane No 077A