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18th November 2023, 07:27 PM
Thread: How do you store your combination plane?
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that Sargent box has some merit. thanks.
that Sargent box has some merit. thanks.
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17th November 2023, 11:34 PM
Thread: How do you store your combination plane?
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Oh, thats nice Derek. and a different concept,...
Oh, thats nice Derek.
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17th November 2023, 09:16 PM
Thread: How do you store your combination plane?
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thanks for the ideas, people. I kind of like the...
thanks for the ideas, people.
I kind of like the boxes with deep lids so the plane is not so deep when you open up.
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16th November 2023, 04:08 PM
Thread: How do you store your combination plane?
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How do you store your combination plane?
Further to my recent post about the filletster blade.
My recently aquired stanley 45 needs a place to rest. (also needs a pair of long rods if anybody happens to have a pair to sell)
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16th November 2023, 04:04 PM
Thread: what is a FILLETSTER cutter?
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thanks for the discussion people. I am hoping to...
thanks for the discussion people. I am hoping to use mine for some fancy picture frames. We shall see if I live up to that.
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10th November 2023, 10:31 PM
Thread: what is a FILLETSTER cutter?
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so its just a marketing thing to call the widest...
so its just a marketing thing to call the widest one a filletster cutter and the others by a different name.
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10th November 2023, 10:29 PM
Thread: what is a FILLETSTER cutter?
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thanks raffo
thanks raffo
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10th November 2023, 12:38 AM
Thread: what is a FILLETSTER cutter?
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what is a FILLETSTER cutter?
recently obtained a stanley 45 . looking at the cutters in the little manual that came with it.
#9 looks just like the biggest straight cutter but its called a FILLETSTER cutter.
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3rd September 2023, 11:20 PM
Thread: 45/55 cutters in other planes
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Well that generated a lot of discussion. Thanks...
Well that generated a lot of discussion.
Thanks for all the input.
So after all that and bingeing a bunch of youtubes I dont have any immediate use for my little box of cutters.
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28th August 2023, 05:33 PM
Thread: 45/55 cutters in other planes
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thanks for replying Martin
thanks for replying Martin
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28th August 2023, 05:30 PM
Thread: 45/55 cutters in other planes
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wow, thanks for that comprehensive reply Jim...
wow, thanks for that comprehensive reply Jim
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28th August 2023, 12:23 AM
Thread: 45/55 cutters in other planes
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45/55 cutters in other planes
Ive picked up a box no4 of stanley 55 cutters (one missing).
wasnt looking for them they were jsut there for not much so I grabbed them.
Will they work in any other types of planes?
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14th May 2023, 07:57 PM
Thread: sharpen and set
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yeah, one of my life philosophies changed a few...
yeah, one of my life philosophies changed a few years ago from "make do and just get it done" to "the right tool makes any job more pleasurable"
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13th May 2023, 09:26 PM
Thread: sharpen and set
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thanks for all the encouragment. two more this...
thanks for all the encouragment.
two more this arvo.
There really isnt anything intimidating about it is there. just get in and do it.
Now that I am an expert I might tackle the auger bits.:; -
12th May 2023, 11:21 PM
Thread: sharpen and set
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sharpen and set
Today I sharpened and set my first Tennon saw.
and it works.
now I can have go at the finer dovetail saw.
that is all.:U -
9th May 2023, 10:56 PM
Thread: Tractor Trolley
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thats excellent.
thats excellent.
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4th May 2023, 11:34 AM
Thread: Stanley Mitre Box and Geo H Bishop saw
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THanks Paul, so that makes it a 26inch long saw...
THanks Paul,
so that makes it a 26inch long saw and it has 4 inches of cut under the back.
There is no medallian, the handle could be remade, though its not recent seems to have useage marks on it.... -
4th May 2023, 11:16 AM
Thread: Stanley Mitre Box and Geo H Bishop saw
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Thanks Graham. thats just what I am after. So...
Thanks Graham. thats just what I am after.
So the 50 and 60 are still good tools just no frills.
and the 1/2s are even simpler with flat guides instead of roller guides.
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1st May 2023, 10:48 PM
Thread: Stanley Mitre Box and Geo H Bishop saw
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Stanley Mitre Box and Geo H Bishop saw
Hello there.
Ive grabbed a Stanley 60 1/2 mitre box that seems pretty good and useable. It came with a GEO H BISHOP & CO saw which needs some work on the teeth.
I will tidy it all up and see what... -
30th April 2023, 03:35 PM
Thread: Record 52 1/2 vice parts
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yeah thanks for the reply. I might have to have...
yeah thanks for the reply.
I might have to have a crack at making something.
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28th April 2023, 05:26 PM
Thread: Record 52 1/2 vice parts
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Record 52 1/2 vice parts
Hello, couldnt decide if a vice is a hand tool or general post. so ended up here.
I have bought a couple of old Record vices. 52 1/2. one of them is missing a collar or bracket that holdes the... -
24th December 2022, 08:06 PM
Thread: Fire Trucks
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love the firetrucks oneye.
love the firetrucks oneye.
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30th November 2022, 04:02 PM
Thread: Aldi Ferrex planer/thicknesser any good?
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different machine havabeer69. the current one is...
different machine havabeer69. the current one is one of the box shaped thicknessers that you feed your timber through the window.
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30th November 2022, 03:54 PM
Thread: Aldi Ferrex planer/thicknesser any good?
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I litteraly just bought one today. still in the...
I litteraly just bought one today.
still in the box.
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22nd July 2022, 12:22 AM
Thread: That's Not Joinery....This is Joinery
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I have been watching Leo for a few years. a great...
I have been watching Leo for a few years. a great journey he is on.
I think he has gone beyond 'restoring' TallyHo but thats beside the point.
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18th March 2022, 06:13 PM
Thread: Well, that was boring.
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Well, that was boring.
I just got my first digital angle measurer thingy.
Went out to the shed and checked the table saw and blade, 90.0
checked the band saw and blade, 90.0
put my new toy away.
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11th December 2021, 11:12 PM
Thread: speared with his riving knife
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i thought exacty the same thing
i thought exacty the same thing
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5th December 2021, 11:32 PM
Thread: speared with his riving knife
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speared with his riving knife
I watch a youtuber who is rebuilding a steel fishing trawler into a house boat,
yesterday he posted a video of an accident he had with his table saw. just on a home project.
His blade grabbed the... -
8th October 2021, 05:46 PM
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You'll get them going alright. those red acrylic...
You'll get them going alright. those red acrylic handles are kind of groovy.
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8th February 2021, 05:57 PM
Thread: new old jointer. Pioneer
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the bed is 4 1/2 foot long Definately needs a...
the bed is 4 1/2 foot long
Definately needs a guard. there isnt one.
I just watched a youtube with a guy who stuck his hand into one becasue he forgot it was still running and didnt look.(had ear... -
8th February 2021, 12:25 AM
Thread: new old jointer. Pioneer
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new old jointer. Pioneer
Hi all,
today i purchased an old 6 inch jointer. brand is Pioneer. Has a 3 phase motor. It weighs a freakin ton.
it turns on and spins.
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11th September 2020, 02:33 PM
Thread: September - PRIZE DRAW - #128
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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3rd July 2020, 08:44 PM
Thread: Three Vintage Fire Engines.
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love the fire engines
love the fire engines
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25th May 2020, 11:25 PM
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I'm withya on the Falcons. Beginner here but I...
I'm withya on the Falcons.
Beginner here but I have been using Stanley 4 and 5 as well as the equivalent Falcons all side by side pretty evenly.
At this stage they seem to work just the same for... -
22nd May 2020, 10:52 PM
Thread: COVID café cleanup
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I like that. Rejuvenating things that many people...
I like that. Rejuvenating things that many people would just replace.
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10th April 2020, 05:04 PM
Thread: No4 plane loose handle repair
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I think they are great, especially that little...
I think they are great, especially that little one with the front stuck back on
someone has gone to a lot of effort to keep using them.
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7th April 2020, 10:37 AM
Thread: started planing
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So, its done. I enjoy using handtools. I can see...
So, its done.
I enjoy using handtools. I can see more of it in my future, just with some newer, softer wood hopefully.
Appart from major dimensioning cuts on the table saw this is all done with:
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3rd April 2020, 11:14 PM
Thread: May 2020 - PRIZE DRAW - # 127
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CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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1st April 2020, 10:47 PM
Thread: A little light relief (NSFW)
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There's a tool? on the ground? huh
There's a tool?
on the ground?
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31st March 2020, 01:08 PM
Thread: planing angle
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thanks Ian, i havnt made a scrubbing plane yet...
thanks Ian,
i havnt made a scrubbing plane yet but did put a slight angle on a blade and it sort of did a similar job.
I just went at it at all angles, luckily there wasnt bad cupping and its only... -
30th March 2020, 12:11 PM
Thread: planing angle
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planing angle
hi, I am about to flatten a glued up board of old jarrah.
got a 5 and a 5 1/2.
Should I plane diagonally across the board with the plane going straight or plane straight across the board with the... -
29th March 2020, 01:05 AM
Thread: started planing
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bit of an update here. these are all now moticed...
bit of an update here.
these are all now moticed and tennoned into the legs.
started gluing up a top from the same stock.
this is becoming a heavy thing.
I am starting to enjoy planing. must be... -
29th March 2020, 12:59 AM
Thread: Neighbours Day
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what a great idea.
what a great idea.
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19th March 2020, 11:11 PM
Thread: Stanley No 5 repair
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Nice one. I can watch plane restorations all...
Nice one.
I can watch plane restorations all night. -
19th March 2020, 09:45 PM
Thread: started planing
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Soo, I have learned to not make the end pins...
Soo,
I have learned to not make the end pins too small especially in brittle wood.
Also learned that old jarrah fence rails are probably not the best material to try to learn dove tails with.
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9th March 2020, 12:06 AM
Thread: Seagrave Fire Engine
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Excellent. Love the firetruck. :brava
Excellent.
Love the firetruck.
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3rd March 2020, 12:09 AM
Thread: started planing
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a freestanding wine rack for a daughters...
a freestanding wine rack for a daughters birthday.
three shelves of 4 bottles with a worktop on it.
maybe a hanging wineglass rack if i havnt given up and bought her a Myer voucher by then.
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2nd March 2020, 09:58 PM
Thread: started planing
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started planing
Hi people,
I have finally started using the planes I have gathered for the past couple of years.
Resurrected a rickety old bench, put a new vice on it.
I suspect old jarrah fence rails arent the... -
11th February 2020, 11:46 PM
Thread: Self Assembly Toy Truck
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what a great idea.
what a great idea.
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11th February 2020, 10:55 PM
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Hey Ganked, from my perspective, I started with...
Hey Ganked,
from my perspective, I started with a crappy GMC with an extruded aluminium top.
I have now upgraded to an old Sherwood with big cast iron top and wings. It is like heaven yet it is...