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3rd June 2013, 05:04 PM
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Fitting handles
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Is anyone in the mood to offer a few suggestions about how best to fit the handles. I'm developing an idea of how I might... -
30th October 2012, 08:37 PM
Thread: Advice on replacing a movement
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Thanks mseimsen, I spose, like everything, my...
Thanks mseimsen,
I spose, like everything, my lack of familiarity in the world of clocks leaves me sounding a little obtuse! BTW, have you had experience of the takane movt's, and what are your... -
25th October 2012, 09:34 AM
Thread: Advice on replacing a movement
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G'day, Spoke to Kieth at Smith and Smith (very...
G'day,
Spoke to Kieth at Smith and Smith (very helpful bloke). They are going to get me the same mov't, delivered for $45! The Takane mov'ts are cheaper, and probably just as good, but I'd... -
24th October 2012, 12:45 PM
Thread: Advice on replacing a movement
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Knowing this place, there may be more to come...
Knowing this place, there may be more to come before Christmas!!:cold:
I think I'll try the Seiko mov't you suggested!
Thanks for your advice, much appreciated.
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23rd October 2012, 09:29 PM
Thread: Advice on replacing a movement
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Thanks Walesey, That will get me started! Any...
Thanks Walesey,
That will get me started! Any thoughts on Takane (USA) mov'ts (at about $10, from this forum's sponsor)?
Cheers and beers,
Muzz:D
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22nd October 2012, 02:38 PM
Thread: Advice on replacing a movement
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Advice on replacing a movement
My wife and I were given a Seiko Station Clock for our engagement (about 10 years ago) which has since stopped working! A new battery didn't do the trick this time, so I'm guessing its time for me...
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21st July 2012, 09:02 AM
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HEADS UP I thought the ham sambos tasted a bit...
I thought the ham sambos tasted a bit funny.......:o
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20th July 2012, 08:51 AM
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HEADS UP I NEED HELP Oh sage ones, what do I say when...
I NEED HELP
Oh sage ones, what do I say when SWMBO spills the words, "Darling, what's a group buy?" Followed buy, "Where did $X (OK $X00) go from the account?":o
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12th July 2012, 09:52 AM
Thread: Truck Loads Of Tools!
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Bugger Me!!!!! Cheers and beers, Muzz:D
Bugger Me!!!!!
Cheers and beers,
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1st July 2012, 04:10 PM
Thread: Sydney Forum Stand 2012 - HELP WANTED
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Lucky we're not selling anything, otherwise we...
Lucky we're not selling anything, otherwise we could be accused of being ...................
(you know whats coming)
a Knockshop!
Boom tish
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28th June 2012, 08:19 AM
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HEADS UP Thought it was a bit salty!:C Definitely...
Thought it was a bit salty!:C
Definitely coming home now!
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27th June 2012, 08:03 AM
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HEADS UP Can I come home now, I'm sick of yak milk, yak...
Can I come home now, I'm sick of yak milk, yak butter, yak cream and the bloody yak burgers are attrocious!
Cheers and Kumis,
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23rd June 2012, 04:10 PM
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HEADS UP Much quieter over here, but not nearly as...
Much quieter over here, but not nearly as cosmopolitan as Moss Vale though!:U
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22nd June 2012, 10:39 AM
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HEADS UP Guesstimate Mk. II
OK, here goes......
157
Cheers and beers,
Mongolian Muzz:D
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22nd June 2012, 08:34 AM
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HEADS UP My Guesstimate
G'day all,
I reckon that between all you rampant human buzzsaws, rabid collectors and out and out toolheads the number of chisels ordered will be approximately 161.5!:doh:
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17th June 2012, 11:57 PM
Thread: Sydney Forum Stand 2012 - HELP WANTED
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An extra hour if needed
Hey Christos,
Does it help if I go through till stumps on Sat? Happy to do so, just amend the roster before the show to reflect that if you want - otherwise I'll buzz off at 16:00 as requested.
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16th June 2012, 12:22 AM
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Extra Payment
TS,
Sorry, not sure if I didn't get your PM re: the extra I owe, or if I managed to delete it.
Anyone else in the same boat?
You'll have to send me bank details again also.
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16th June 2012, 12:01 AM
Thread: Sydney Forum Stand 2012 - HELP WANTED
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Volunteer
G'day Christos / All,
Top job Christos. Put me down for an hour (or two if needed) on either Friday or Saturday, whichever is needed more! See how it pans out, but if you need me to nominate... -
14th June 2012, 07:28 AM
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HEADS UP [QUOTE=Bushmiller;1504499]If you're having...
[QUOTE=Bushmiller;1504499]If you're having difficulty with that method, you could try using your fingers:rolleyes::D.
Wow, thats better:doh:. Fewer nose bleeds and less spelling errors:2tsup:,... -
13th June 2012, 08:11 AM
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HEADS UP Skin if my pearlys
Thanks Brett,
Much appreciated, and glad to help out the group - my motives have nothing to do with me wanting some exceptional tools, only the altruistic desire to help my fellow man!:wink: (I'm... -
12th June 2012, 11:28 PM
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HEADS UP Ooops
G'day Brett,
Am I too late?
MC 750mm Straight Edge
CC 6in Square
1/2 in pigsticker
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23rd May 2012, 06:21 PM
Thread: Triton Orange
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Sorry, I missed the answer to the original...
Sorry,
I missed the answer to the original question - when will the Triton be released in the Cadbury purple colour?
:wink:
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17th February 2012, 11:01 PM
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Here Here The only worthwhile thing I can add...
Here Here
The only worthwhile thing I can add is that I am incredibly grateful for the efforts of everyone invloved in bringing this to pass. be it next month or next year. It is the efforts of... -
4th August 2011, 10:00 PM
Thread: Chisel comparison test ideas?
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Woodworking magazine chopping exercise
G'day Steve,
I've got a copy of the article and exercise reproduced in mm thanks to a recent course I did at Sturt. If you're interested, PM me your postal addy and I'll get a copy off to you.
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3rd August 2011, 09:03 PM
Thread: Resuscitated saw blades
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52 tpi - wot??
Interesting to note that the saw with 52 TPI is a pull saw, I spose it makes sense that a 8 thou saw would not have the rigidity to set up as a traditional western saw?
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21st July 2011, 10:19 PM
Thread: Make your own tools using a printer
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Bugger Me!
Well,
Strap me to a dog!!
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21st July 2011, 09:56 PM
Thread: New Chisels - Super Price
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Me Either!!
Wot he said :aro-u:
But I got the set of 10, surface mail AUD$ 117.80.
They told me that the cattle dog wasn't currently available, but would post it out later at no cost!
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19th July 2011, 11:47 PM
Thread: Stanley Planes for sale
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Andy, PM re: No. 7 Cheers and beers, ...
Andy,
PM re: No. 7
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14th July 2011, 11:56 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Check this out
Apparently the tactic of the day is if your overpriced piece of 'Industrial' furniture doesn't sell on ebay, you re-list it with a $100 higher starting bid.
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14th July 2011, 03:52 PM
Thread: Spine change to backsaw.
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New Spine
Stewie,
New spine, same remark...........
WOW!!!
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12th July 2011, 09:35 PM
Thread: Mallee Red Backsaw.
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Your amazing backsaw
Stewie,
WOW, That is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Cheers and beers,
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5th July 2011, 09:52 PM
Thread: Does anyone know of Salmen's Planes
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Pampelmuse, Ian, Ray and Andrew, Thanks for...
Pampelmuse, Ian, Ray and Andrew,
Thanks for the responses, so, fiddled with and fettled and put to work it shall be.
I spose you're right pampelmuse and Ian, reputation or not - if it works it... -
5th July 2011, 09:31 PM
Thread: Two Lawyers meet Moxon and Josh
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Congratulations on great dovetails, I'm envious! ...
Congratulations on great dovetails, I'm envious! Photos like those are a great incentive to just go out and practise some dovetails!
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4th July 2011, 10:16 PM
Thread: Suitable begginer's lathes
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Robbo, good on yer......... Cheers and...
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good on yer.........
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4th July 2011, 10:09 PM
Thread: Suitable begginer's lathes
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Paul, thanks very much, sounds like fair and...
Paul, thanks very much, sounds like fair and balanced advice! Ted, I'll PM you.
Cheers and beers,
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3rd July 2011, 11:21 PM
Thread: Suitable begginer's lathes
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Thankyou gents, By way of updates, I have been...
Thankyou gents,
By way of updates, I have been talking it over with dad. The decision has been made, the lathe is going, whether or not it is replaced at a later date is still to be seen.
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1st July 2011, 01:22 AM
Thread: Suitable begginer's lathes
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Suitable begginer's lathes
G'day all,
Just a general question on behalf of my dear old dad! Some time ago he bought a used wood lathe to start his stellar career as a woodturner. It has since been used once (by my brother... -
30th June 2011, 11:56 PM
Thread: Does anyone know of Salmen's Planes
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Does anyone know of Salmen's Planes
G'day All,
My old man recently had a cleanout, and in time honoured tradition passed all the rubbish he didn't want on to me. Now, to be fair, I did score a nice little Stanley 220 virtually new... -
14th June 2011, 10:17 PM
Thread: so im going to a job interview
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Luckduck, How did you go? Cheers and beers,...
Luckduck,
How did you go?
Cheers and beers,
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2nd June 2011, 08:24 PM
Thread: Cool New Hand Tool Game - Play Here
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Awesome game
Great game guys, I read the first post and thought it'll br right up my alley - bit of a challenge, a bit edja-ma-kashonal and stuff. I look at the picture and its all chisels! I'm thinkin "wots...
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24th May 2011, 11:44 PM
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Hi Helmut, PM'd you about a set with sockets...
Hi Helmut,
PM'd you about a set with sockets amd handles, If I'm to understand the post re space on the 7mm sheet!
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24th May 2011, 11:11 PM
Thread: so im going to a job interview
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I think the following is called "The four stages...
I think the following is called "The four stages of consciousness".....
1. UNCONSCIOUS INCOMPETANCE
2. CONSCIOUS INCOMPETANCE
3. CONSCIOUS COMPETANCE
4. UNCONSCIOUS COMPETANCE
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20th May 2011, 09:34 PM
Thread: so im going to a job interview
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G'day Luckduck, SJM's suggestion to take a...
G'day Luckduck,
SJM's suggestion to take a portfolio of your work is worth considering.
I've been through quite a few interviews, and conducted a few too, and the ability to show your... -
5th May 2011, 09:09 PM
Thread: Timber Estwing Hammer
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Very nice Bushmiller, I wish my old estwing...
Very nice Bushmiller,
I wish my old estwing looked so good!!!!!
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8th March 2011, 07:14 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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2nd Blade Order
Yep, as above - if there is any hope I'd jump on one too!
Cheers and Beers,
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1st March 2011, 09:05 PM
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I'll PM you, cheers and beers, Muzz
I'll PM you, cheers and beers, Muzz
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14th February 2011, 09:54 PM
Thread: TTTG at LN Event - Sturt, Mittagong
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Really looking forward to this weekend! ...
Really looking forward to this weekend! Thankfully I'm a local, so its easy! just hope that it wont be pearls before swine - I've got a lot to learn:~!
See you there,
cheers and beers,
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14th February 2011, 09:32 PM
Thread: Dovetail Baselines
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Derek, Great tutorial, thankyou! I had...
Derek,
Great tutorial, thankyou! I had previously looked over your site and enjoyed what you have put up. As soon as I catch up on some work (and sort out a bench) I will be embarking on some... -
9th February 2011, 10:45 PM
Thread: Howya Gaaarn?
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Thanks a heap
Thanks Woodwould, munruben and Christos, look forward to getting your input!:D
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8th February 2011, 08:14 PM
Thread: Howya Gaaarn?
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Howya Gaaarn?
G'day,
Firstly, congrats on a brilliant forum:2tsup:. I've been checking out different threads here for a few months now, and I reckon its a deadset great place! Well done to all, happy to be...