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  1. 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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    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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    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...
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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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    well here is what happened. my first restoration....

    well here is what happened. my first restoration.

    firstly a couple of "before" shots......
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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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    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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    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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    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.

    looks like i just need some paint...
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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?

    Cheers
    tom
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    sweet. i'm giving that a shot!

    sweet. i'm giving that a shot!
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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.

    And yeah the 3M wheel Derek got us does the same thing.

    I think...
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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.

    I then polished the...
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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

    its a workshop set up in a single car garage, 9 feet/2.7m...
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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.

    :U

    Just get in the shed and enjoy yourselves.
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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.

    If no patent or...
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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.

    I also need to attach an...
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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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    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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    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...

    wasn't sure how much room for error i have.
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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.
    The book i sourced the design from showed the...
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    cool. i wont dwell on it then.

    cool. i wont dwell on it then.
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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.

    Mine is contacting sooner on the left top rather than the right top.... different kind of...
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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.

    Thanks for the tip.
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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.

    The way I've installed it means...
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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.

    I run an old Yamaha amp stored in an old office cabinet to protect it from dust etc. I sit...
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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.

    I think 1mm probably isn't worth the worry... once the wood in the jaw compacts a bit with use i'll probably not notice it.
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    Installing vice: how square is square?

    Hi

    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.

    I've now put the vice on. I was lining up the wooden front jaw to...
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    good luck. hope it suits your needs.

    good luck. hope it suits your needs.
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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...
  31. 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.

    Anyway its a moot point now. Just...
  32. PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH............ Thats the...

    PSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHH............

    Thats the sound of my expectations deflating.......
  33. 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...
  34. 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! :)
  35. oh right...:( learn something new every day. ...

    oh right...:( learn something new every day.

    Newcastle song... as in the football team?? or the Aust city?
  36. 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.
    ...
  37. Dilemma: Continue saving for TS or grab cheap jointer

    Hi

    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.

    Do I grab it or do I keep my money...
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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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    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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    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!!

    I still need to drill dog holes and put the end vice...
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    Cheers Harry.

    Cheers Harry.
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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.

    cheers
    tom
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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??

    any help would be...
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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...
  45. 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.
  46. 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...
  47. 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...
  48. 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.

    So now I have...
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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...
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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...
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