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18th February 2016, 02:52 PM
Thread: Who is the Titan Chisel nut?
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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)...
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26th July 2015, 08:56 PM
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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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12th July 2015, 10:52 PM
Thread: Treasure or Trash?
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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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12th July 2015, 10:41 PM
Thread: Plane to a good home
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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.
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26th March 2015, 09:00 AM
Thread: Saw Handle with Borer
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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.
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6th August 2014, 09:33 PM
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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,
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3rd August 2014, 03:13 PM
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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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19th May 2014, 08:15 PM
Thread: Dressing #8 Bailey / Stanley
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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.... -
3rd January 2014, 08:45 AM
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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.
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2nd January 2014, 10:15 PM
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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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16th April 2013, 11:13 AM
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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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26th November 2012, 08:52 AM
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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.
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9th October 2012, 09:37 AM
Thread: 10.8V cordless drill/drivers
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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... -
8th October 2012, 09:25 AM
Thread: 10.8V cordless drill/drivers
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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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5th October 2012, 08:53 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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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... -
29th July 2012, 11:33 PM
Thread: Titan chisel handles.
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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... -
25th July 2012, 08:00 PM
Thread: Titan chisel handles.
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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... -
19th June 2012, 11:13 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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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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13th April 2012, 08:40 PM
Thread: Blacksmith made holdfasts
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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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10th April 2012, 07:58 AM
Thread: Blacksmith made holdfasts
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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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29th January 2012, 10:48 AM
Thread: Blacksmith made holdfasts
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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.
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26th January 2012, 11:35 PM
Thread: Blacksmith made holdfasts
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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.
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17th November 2011, 07:37 PM
Thread: Makita 5900BR saw
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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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9th October 2011, 10:25 PM
Thread: Cut off wheel explosion
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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.
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9th October 2011, 10:20 PM
Thread: Tote & knob
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Black Apple Tool Works
Black Apple Tool Works
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23rd August 2011, 04:13 PM
Thread: F6 Pope Falcon plane
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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... -
18th August 2011, 07:40 AM
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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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5th August 2011, 09:31 PM
Thread: what is best high end cordless drill
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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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3rd July 2011, 11:58 AM
Thread: Tired of being robbed.
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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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26th June 2011, 11:57 PM
Thread: F6 Pope Falcon plane
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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... -
8th June 2011, 06:44 PM
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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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26th May 2011, 12:24 PM
Thread: Prunus lusitanica (Portugese Laurel)
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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...
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14th May 2011, 09:25 AM
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.... -
22nd January 2011, 11:20 AM
Thread: New Falcon F4 1/2
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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.... -
2nd December 2010, 10:35 PM
Thread: A Sad Case of Neglect and Abuse
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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?
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30th October 2010, 02:54 PM
Thread: Second Paring Chisel Batch Order
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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.... -
28th October 2010, 07:55 AM
Thread: Second Paring Chisel Batch Order
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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.
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22nd October 2010, 07:12 PM
Thread: Paring Chisel Batch Order
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Missing paring chisels
Helmut,
Can you give us a progress report on the missing 1/2" chisels?
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5th September 2010, 08:42 PM
Thread: Paring chisel making... Lets see em!
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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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4th September 2010, 03:27 PM
Thread: Paring chisel making... Lets see em!
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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!
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1st September 2010, 09:36 AM
Thread: Paring Chisel Batch Order
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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.
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26th August 2010, 11:05 PM
Thread: Paring Chisel Batch Order
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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,
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7th August 2010, 09:17 AM
Thread: xxxxxxxx quality - you decide
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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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4th August 2010, 09:10 AM
Thread: Paring Chisel Batch Order
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TS, Can you confirm that you received my...
TS,
Can you confirm that you received my shortfall payment.
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1st August 2010, 09:00 PM
Thread: How flat is flat?
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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.... -
15th July 2010, 09:00 AM
Thread: Lee Valley / Veritas service
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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... -
11th June 2010, 08:31 AM
Thread: First Buy - Chisels, Bench & Mortise
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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.... -
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... -
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... -
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