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6th May 2012, 12:07 AM
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as the Dad of 2 yo and 4 mth old boys I've...
as the Dad of 2 yo and 4 mth old boys I've started looking at this kinda of thing too. Good list so far. Pop W'working had a 'gents chest' in their I Can Do That section a few months ago. So i'm...
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9th August 2010, 09:33 PM
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yes i should note that mine flat necks aren't...
yes i should note that mine flat necks aren't long as you would expect paring chisels to be. i'll take photos and post them. there is one flat neck that has handle more like the 60's models rather...
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9th August 2010, 08:42 PM
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I have two of these in my collection. Both are...
I have two of these in my collection. Both are firmer bevel edged tang types.
Does anyone else have some? I was wondering about the shape of tang... mine have flat "necks" where they enter into... -
27th August 2009, 11:55 AM
Thread: electrolysis question
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thanks. I was surprised how well it came out. ...
thanks. I was surprised how well it came out. The sole has one spot of pitting about the size of a 5 cent piece, toward the heel. But its smooth and doesnt affect the performance of what will be my...
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26th August 2009, 10:30 PM
Thread: electrolysis question
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well here is what happened. my first restoration....
well here is what happened. my first restoration.
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26th August 2009, 12:32 PM
Thread: electrolysis question
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The old plane I was restoring had most of its...
The old plane I was restoring had most of its japaning missing and it wasnt that rusty, so i just used citrus strip and it worked a treat. Two coats of epoxy enamel and she looks brand new. Was my...
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25th August 2009, 04:19 PM
Thread: Woolworths enters the hardware business
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quite true bob. they have tentacles that reach...
quite true bob. they have tentacles that reach into every part of lives....
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25th August 2009, 03:16 PM
Thread: Woolworths enters the hardware business
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Finally a competitor for Bunnings.
FYI
Woolworth's to create JV with Lowes (US) to move into Australian "big box" hardware... or as they call it.. the home improvement sector.
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23rd August 2009, 09:48 AM
Thread: electrolysis question
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thanks. yeah i've been using Majors page as my...
thanks. yeah i've been using Majors page as my guide to hand restoration but he doesn't discuss the rust removal v paint stripping capabilities of electrolysis.
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23rd August 2009, 12:20 AM
Thread: electrolysis question
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electrolysis question
hi.
is electrolysis for rust removal only or is it good for stripping japaning as well?
or if i only need to strip japaning can i do it with paint stripper?
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10th July 2009, 10:07 PM
Thread: Saw restoring: buffing steel???
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sweet. i'm giving that a shot!
sweet. i'm giving that a shot!
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10th July 2009, 09:51 PM
Thread: Saw restoring: buffing steel???
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Scotchbrite pad...?? hmmm... might grab myself...
Scotchbrite pad...?? hmmm... might grab myself one of those tomorrow... would also like to know how you attach it to the ROS.
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10th July 2009, 09:21 PM
Thread: Saw restoring: buffing steel???
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Saw restoring: buffing steel???
Hi
I recently tried bringing an old saw back to its glistening best.
I followed some of Luban's tips around removing rust with sandpaper etc. That all worked fine.
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6th July 2009, 10:15 PM
Thread: My future Wookshop
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check out this article from Fine Woodworkings...
check out this article from Fine Woodworkings website.
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Workshop/WorkshopArticle.aspx?id=29505
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2nd July 2009, 02:10 PM
Thread: Woodriver Planes
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This thread reminds me of that great quote.... ...
This thread reminds me of that great quote....
Opinions are like a**holes. Everyone's got one.
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29th June 2009, 11:35 AM
Thread: Woodriver Planes
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what an interesting thread.... I work as a...
what an interesting thread....
I work as a product manager for an investment management company, but the skills of a product manager can be pretty much applied to any product.
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26th June 2009, 09:37 AM
Thread: Drilling straight dog holes... how??
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It's pretty clear people have given this some...
It's pretty clear people have given this some thought!
I do plan to use more than one dog hole in unison to clamp table tops etc.. so i do need some accuracy i think.
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25th June 2009, 12:04 PM
Thread: Drilling straight dog holes... how??
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I own no electric router either.. i'm rather...
I own no electric router either.. i'm rather basic when it comes to power tools. Just a circ saw and thicknesser for major dimensioning work, and an electric hand drill and grinder. The rest is hand...
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25th June 2009, 09:40 AM
Thread: Drilling straight dog holes... how??
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Thats an excellent jig.... but unfortunately I...
Thats an excellent jig.... but unfortunately I have no drill press. I'm in the process of looking to buy one actually.
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25th June 2009, 12:25 AM
Thread: Drilling straight dog holes... how??
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thanks. i was wondering which type of bit to...
thanks. i was wondering which type of bit to use.
I have done a bit of straight drilling just using squares and eyeballing...
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24th June 2009, 11:36 PM
Thread: Drilling straight dog holes... how??
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Drilling straight dog holes... how??
Hi
I just finished a workbench (which can be found here https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=98020) and will be adding some dog holes.
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17th June 2009, 08:11 PM
Thread: Installing vice: how square is square?
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cool. i wont dwell on it then.
cool. i wont dwell on it then.
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17th June 2009, 04:14 PM
Thread: Installing vice: how square is square?
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According to some things I've read, the good ones...
According to some things I've read, the good ones are made with a slight incline of the top of the jaw.
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17th June 2009, 03:02 PM
Thread: Installing vice: how square is square?
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Sounds good. I was thinking about planing the...
Sounds good. I was thinking about planing the face of the front wood jaw parallel to the rear wood jaw. But this seems a better option.
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17th June 2009, 12:04 PM
Thread: Installing vice: how square is square?
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Thanks Mic. Where does the business card shim go?...
Thanks Mic. Where does the business card shim go? It is a quick release. The mechanism doesn't slip, but sometimes it takes a few turns to re-engage the thread.
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17th June 2009, 09:28 AM
Thread: A sound system for the shed ideas?
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My shed is the downstairs under a raised...
My shed is the downstairs under a raised Queenslander that has slats around it, so its somewhat exposed.
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16th June 2009, 11:26 PM
Thread: Installing vice: how square is square?
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thanks. I'm going to add dog holes and an end...
thanks. I'm going to add dog holes and an end vice.
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16th June 2009, 11:14 PM
Thread: Installing vice: how square is square?
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Installing vice: how square is square?
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I've just made a bench and installed the bolts for the front vice during construction. The vice is an old record 52 1/2.
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15th June 2009, 02:16 PM
Thread: Snappy little chisel
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good luck. hope it suits your needs.
good luck. hope it suits your needs.
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15th June 2009, 01:58 PM
Thread: Snappy little chisel
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For a replacement check out...
For a replacement check out http://www.toolexchange.com.au/chisels.htm
About 2/3's pf the way down are a couple of stanleys. One is a "3/8th butt chisel"and the one below is a one inch and 3/8th... -
12th June 2009, 02:10 PM
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Thanks Jefferson. I'd probably be working on...
Thanks Jefferson. I'd probably be working on smaller scale stuff so 6 will cover most situations, and i'm trying to avoid machines that demand too much space.
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12th June 2009, 12:14 PM
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PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH............ Thats the...
PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH............
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12th June 2009, 12:13 PM
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Just googled him. Well this is a piece of Oz...
Just googled him.
Well this is a piece of Oz musical history I've never heard of.... and my musical tastes cover a fair few decades and are definitely not mainstream. I'll check out the vid... -
12th June 2009, 12:04 PM
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Damn i'm at work. cant access you tube... i'll...
Damn i'm at work. cant access you tube... i'll have to live in dreaded suspense until i get home! :)
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12th June 2009, 11:48 AM
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oh right...:( learn something new every day. ...
oh right...:( learn something new every day.
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12th June 2009, 11:30 AM
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Thanks for the replies. It'll take about...
Thanks for the replies.
It'll take about 10-12 weeks to make up the savings. So i think i'll grab the jointer.
Just waiting on a response from the retailer to confirm its still available.
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12th June 2009, 09:46 AM
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Dilemma: Continue saving for TS or grab cheap jointer
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I'm in a real bind....:rolleyes:
I have an opportunity to purchase a good brand 6" jointer at a heavily reduced price. About half the ticket price.
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10th June 2009, 10:23 PM
Thread: I finally made something - workbench.
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Thanks for replies. I've never had any training...
Thanks for replies. I've never had any training whatsoever, and am (in my Dad's words) a shiny ar*se. Which means i'm an office worker. So I'm pretty chuffed with the result. This woodworking...
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9th June 2009, 02:47 PM
Thread: I finally made something - workbench.
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Thanks. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned...
Thanks. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. it will be interesting to see how the plywood top holds up under use. The way I see it, is that if the plywood isn't good enough i can top it with...
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8th June 2009, 06:02 PM
Thread: I finally made something - workbench.
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I finally made something - workbench.
After about 18 months of searching for old tools and restoring them, and looking at different bench designs, I've finally finished my bench!!
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19th May 2009, 11:05 AM
Thread: cleaning sap off timber
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Cheers Harry.
Cheers Harry.
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17th May 2009, 09:05 PM
Thread: cleaning sap off timber
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thanks for your reply. and yes its pine...
thanks for your reply.
and yes its pine resin. douglas fir. i'll scrap and then give it a rub with some turps.
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16th May 2009, 09:06 PM
Thread: cleaning sap off timber
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cleaning sap off timber
hi
i picked up some dressed timber today and it has some sap leakage which has run onto some other timber stack against it.
how do i get it off? turps?? hand plane??
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12th May 2009, 05:33 PM
Thread: new additions to workshop
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I was shattered to see the Jet jointer go so...
I was shattered to see the Jet jointer go so quick. I want one to match my thicknesser, which is the same Jet model you picked up. I put some hardwood through mine yesterday and it breezed through...
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3rd May 2009, 10:54 PM
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Thanks Michael. Is Danish oil the same as...
Thanks Michael. Is Danish oil the same as varnish oil?
I probably wont use it but am curious. I've done two coats of the diluted white shellac. Its what i'll be using. comes up a treat. -
1st May 2009, 11:15 PM
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Derek, I was doing to some looking on Fine...
Derek, I was doing to some looking on Fine Woodworking website, and found an article about tuning up a workbench. The guy used a thin amber shellac - 3 parts meth to one part shellac. 2 coat sanded...
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1st May 2009, 10:07 PM
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I got home and checked the 50/50 meth/white...
I got home and checked the 50/50 meth/white shellac. Its come up trumps. Left the ply light coloured, its not gluggy or thick. The wood still has grip, yet feels a bit protected and sealed. I think...
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1st May 2009, 10:56 AM
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Finish for a plywood topped woodworking bench.
Hi
I've finished making the top of my workbench. And despite some misgivings by some forum members I used three sheet of 18mm chipboard topped and edged with 19mm hardwood ply.
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27th April 2009, 09:53 PM
Thread: treated hardwood - uses??
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Well I didnt expect this level of debate! :D ...
Well I didnt expect this level of debate! :D
It could be a moot point as I dont really have anything to use to re-saw it into useable widths... and I had planned on making a compost bin. I could... -
26th April 2009, 07:21 PM
Thread: treated hardwood - uses??
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treated hardwood - uses??
Hi
I just got given some hardwood treated sleepers.
My gut feel is that once wood is treated for outdoor use, it is no longer able to be used for woodworking. Is this correct??
Regards...