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    ...looking at the detail photos I think the 4th...

    ...looking at the detail photos I think the 4th is not an original from this set, but new nevertheless. It is shorter, decal is in a different position. Also, it looks like the 3rd (from the left)...
  2. I find Cabinet Makers Wax (I believe it is a mix...

    I find Cabinet Makers Wax (I believe it is a mix of Canuba and Bees wax) is good when you want a good finish, no stickiness and easy maintenance. I heat the handle gently with a hair dryer and apply...
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    I bought a clutch of saws locally and they...

    I bought a clutch of saws locally and they included a beautiful Sorby "Kangaroo Brand" too - great collectable for us downunder!
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    I am a fan of the Falcon/Pope range and have...

    I am a fan of the Falcon/Pope range and have restored a number (mostly given away). If you want it restored I will take it on - and I have a range of spares from many market wreck buys.
    Let me know...
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    Vann, I have some old, dry Japanese Maple from...

    Vann,

    I have some old, dry Japanese Maple from a dead tree we cut down. Very dense with about 60 years of growth rings. In Gembrook.

    BR,
    Fraser
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    Progress?

    Ray, Helmut,

    I PM'ed my new address a few weeks ago - please confirm you received it. What is the progress of the 12mm chisels?

    BR,

    Fraser
  7. I have two of them and can take some photos if...

    I have two of them and can take some photos if you like. One is untouched and the other was disassembled and reconditioned; they go together easily but you can get it backwards and it locks the...
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    Glenn, I have a couple of glass shelves 200...

    Glenn,

    I have a couple of glass shelves 200 wide and about 1200 long; I buy rolls of wet and dry and use artists spray adhesive to make a large flat sanding pad, one about 400 grit, 800 and 1200....
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    Ray, I do, assuming I can get it off the...

    Ray,

    I do, assuming I can get it off the handle. Any size better for you? Where do you want it sent? SMS me if you like on 0419 345 690.

    BR,

    Fraser
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    Missing long paring chisel

    Helmut,

    I am still waiting on the missing 1/2" long paring chisel from the first batch; what is happening???? The last data is now 15 months old and at that stage it was close to completion.
    ...
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    A few of us are still waiting on replacement...

    A few of us are still waiting on replacement paring chisels from the first batch; are these still in the mix?
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    Helmut, The progress of this enterprise is...

    Helmut,

    The progress of this enterprise is amazing to watch, and the results beautiful to say the least. A big thanks to all concerned.

    There are a few of us waiting for replacements for the...
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    Dion, Thank you for the great wrap on the...

    Dion,

    Thank you for the great wrap on the Makita - it sounds like you pushed the limits quite a bit. I am replacing an old 7.2 and 9.6V pair, which are ancient artifacts compared with the latest...
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    10.8V cordless drill/drivers

    I am looking at a 10.8V Lithium Ion cordless kit to replace my ancient fixed-battery Makitas; both Makita and Bosch (blue) seem to be good solid units with plenty of accessories and OEM batteries...
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    Paul, Classic 1950/60 school workbenches. We...

    Paul,

    Classic 1950/60 school workbenches. We had very similar - a doghole in each corner so four kids could work at one bench, metal edges for long life. Both woodwork and metalwork benches were...
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    DO, I will get out the examples I have of each...

    DO,

    I will get out the examples I have of each and photograph, measure.

    My feeling is that there is as much variation between handles as there is between sizes; I do find however that there are...
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    Desert Oak, I have a number of them and have...

    Desert Oak,

    I have a number of them and have made a range of replacement handles - if you are in need of some photos or specific measurements I cold pull a few originals out and send photos. I...
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    Should read "recovered from the wreck of the...

    Should read "recovered from the wreck of the Titanic......"
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    Correct, but as Grammercy themselves said, the...

    Correct, but as Grammercy themselves said, the postage calculator is crap for outside-of-US sales. They will intervene and calculate a best rate. My four took a "medium sized international box" from...
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    Gramercy (New York) has them for US$31.95 for...

    Gramercy (New York) has them for US$31.95 for two; I ordered two pair and they were here in a week, postage about $20. Total delivered AU$75 for four.
    ...
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    .... if you choose the USPS International...

    .... if you choose the USPS International Priority - $74.78 shipping. If you are happy to wait a few weeks and use a International Flat Rate Box - it cost me $25.09 US, about AUD 23.00.

    The...
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    Ian, I thrashed around for a few months then...

    Ian,

    I thrashed around for a few months then went direct to Gramercy in New York. Had two pairs here in a few days. Brilliant tool - well worth the USD29.95 a pair.

    BR,

    Fraser
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    Makita 5900BR saw

    I have recently acquired an old, abused 5900BR saw with some other equipment; although it looks a wreck with rust, rust and more rust, it runs well! The base plate is very rusty, as are the...
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    I have done the same, caused by a flexure of the...

    I have done the same, caused by a flexure of the disc cutting off bolts or screw heads. Like a hand grenade going off.
  25. Thread: Tote & knob

    by Loco1960
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    Black Apple Tool Works

    Black Apple Tool Works
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    Snafus, I bet you won't find a #8 - they never...

    Snafus,

    I bet you won't find a #8 - they never made one! Sizes were 9" (#4) to #7, plus a 220. The #6 & #7 are a bit harder to find but they do come up - I bought a Pope (blue) #7 in a junk shop...
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    You will find them - I often see them at Wantirna...

    You will find them - I often see them at Wantirna market in various states of repair. Rare to see a 1/8 but they do come up on Ebay - three in the past few months. You will find 5/8 and 7/8 too, and...
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    My Son and I have a fleet of Panasonics...

    My Son and I have a fleet of Panasonics (superseded 15.6V NiMH) that have taken a hell of a beating and are nearly bombproof. They are used for everything and I would replace them with Panas again -...
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    The bigger issue is the long-supported practice...

    The bigger issue is the long-supported practice in this country of allowing exclusive import licenses - outlawed in most other jurisdictions as anti-competitive. These allow the importer to make a...
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    Hi, The Falcon F5 is essentially the same as a...

    Hi,

    The Falcon F5 is essentially the same as a Stanley (or Record et al) 5. If anything, the Falcons are a little heavier in the castings and more rigid - a better tool. I swear by them. The later...
  31. I can't really compare as we (the family) have...

    I can't really compare as we (the family) have never owned anything else, but I can say that our Aussie Sidchrome tools have so far lasted for two generations, with car servicing, building and...
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    Prunus lusitanica (Portugese Laurel)

    We have a property up in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne and the old plantings of Portugese Laurels have become a major weed, needing to be lopped or removed. The timber is very dense and might...
  33. Thread: US Hand tools

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    US hand tools

    Larkan,

    Go into the local "big-box" hardware store, "Home Depot". They are all over the country but particularly prevalent on the West Coast. You will be amazed at the quality, prices and range....
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    Darren, I have gradually collected and...

    Darren,

    I have gradually collected and restored the whole set of Falcon and Pope models, including two transitional planes. It all started when I found my late dad's as-new Pope 5-1/2 in its box....
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    [QUOTE=mic-d;1241328]looks like a lunar landscape...

    [QUOTE=mic-d;1241328]looks like a lunar landscape

    ....maybe it went down with the titanic?

    It just goes to show that the sole flatness is plus/minus a few mm and doesn't really matter a...
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    Helmut, Can I add a second set of 150mm...

    Helmut,

    Can I add a second set of 150mm (option 1) to my order please - my son would like to be part of this too. Blackwood handles please. Please confirm that you received the first request too....
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    TS, Please put me down for Options 1, 5 & 7 in...

    TS,

    Please put me down for Options 1, 5 & 7 in Blackwood.

    BR,

    Fraser
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    Missing paring chisels

    Helmut,

    Can you give us a progress report on the missing 1/2" chisels?

    BR,

    Fraser
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    OK you guys - mine are done but for the drying of...

    OK you guys - mine are done but for the drying of the handles. Stunning, stunning tools, beautiful beyond a doubt. My handles are Blackwood and they have a deep sheen and grain like top notch...
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    All, I could not resist and, despite having...

    All,

    I could not resist and, despite having several unfinished restorations, prioritised the new chisels!

    I used the needle file set to fit the ferrules very snugly to each chisel; a little...
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    DJ, Mine have arrived - I am quite surprised...

    DJ,

    Mine have arrived - I am quite surprised and delighted by the quality that has been achieved - a credit to TS, you and all the suppliers used. Outstanding and sure to become an heirloom.

    Is...
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    DJ, What's the deal if you were not on the...

    DJ,

    What's the deal if you were not on the blessed list?

    BR,

    Loco1960
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    While most of us on this forum are likely to have...

    While most of us on this forum are likely to have the intelligence, interest and training to differentiate between good and poor quality (which is not always directly correlated with price or country...
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    TS, Can you confirm that you received my...

    TS,

    Can you confirm that you received my shortfall payment.

    Loco1960
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    Flat soles

    Gents,

    I would suggest that, in reality, it hardly matters a rat's delicate little bottom! Think of the variables: pressure, iron sharpness, angle, timber hardness, technique, friction, etc etc....
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    Lee Valley / Veritas service

    I can report another case of excellent service form Lee Valley/Veritas, going well beyond the norm.

    I emailed asking about purchasing some spare rollers for the Mk2 Honing Guide and George from...
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    Hi Simonmags, I make wooden mallets out of a...

    Hi Simonmags,

    I make wooden mallets out of a solid block of furniture-grade timber (softwood, so it is sacrificial rather than the chisel handle!) and turn it to rough profile on the wood lathe....
  48. Thread: EBay find

    by Loco1960
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    Hi PopeFalcon, Love the moniker - why didn't I...

    Hi PopeFalcon,

    Love the moniker - why didn't I think of that?

    The 9-IN with the "Falcon - A Pope Product" are plentiful in the Eastern states - several a week. There is one on Ebay at the...
  49. Thread: EBay find

    by Loco1960
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    Falcon and Pope planes

    SG,

    I agree; they are solid and beautifully built products. Most of mine are users (OK - I have a matching set of three #4's on the kitchen shelf - with the three versions of lever cap.) and are a...
  50. Thread: EBay find

    by Loco1960
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    Falcon F6

    Poppa,

    I am restoring my F6 now - it will be beautiful. I have seen a few of them go on Ebay in the last several months so you should pick one up. :2tsup:

    BR,

    Fraser
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