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Thanks for the links - I've got some reading to do!

I have a Hafco 2hp dusty and am considering adding a Thien Top Hat separator in an attempt to reduce the number of bangs with large bits hitting the fan. But some questions.

Most uses seem to be...

Thanks for your response - I had my suspicions that was the case.

A simple question.

Do the charts for dating Stanley planes (as based on Patrick Leach's work) apply to all countries or just to those planes stamped 'Made in the USA'?

Herewith the offending lever.
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When the blade is laid from the throat to the tower where the depth adjustment ratchet is housed there is a gap of about 4mm between the blade and the tower...

Thanks Lappa. I had found that site but unfortunately it only shows the lever with the wheel rather than the version I have.

I think I will search my box of bits to see if I can find something to...

I have just picked up a Stanley 9 ½ off EBay and while the plane is in excellent nick I have concerns about the lateral adjustment lever.

The plane is the maroon version and the lever is the plain...

Problem solved!http://d1r5wj36adg1sk.cloudfront.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

Better eyes than my 67 year old versions and with a strong light there was seen to be a hint of the end of the pin on...

I am trying to restore a Stanley #54 and would like to remove the adjustable mouth so I can clean out the rust and dress the bed before reapplying a finish.

Unfortunately the mouth is held onto...

Can't think where I got these from but they may be of use.

God luck
Dave

At long last I have got rid of visitors and other assorted distractions.
The chimney had a couple of cheeks added,

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then plastered, attached to the house,
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filled in with more...

Right then. I have added the barge boards and filled in the bits that had crumbled away from the edges. Then the paint job. I used tubes of acrylic hobby paints I picked up for a dollar or so at the...

Thanks for the assistance. One of my next tasks is to attach barge boards so I will use them to anchor some adhesive as well as tidy up the edges.

In the meantime I have plastered the chimney and...

Thanks Trev. I have done as you suggested and it looks as solid as so I am going to leave well alone. The test piece backing is unsupported so pretty flexible which maybe is the problem. The house is...

This morning I decided to take the test piece and brush it down to get rid of the bits of debris when it fell off the ply backing and smashed into small pieces!

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So now, what do I do with...

The work force is now on strike! The roof is on and the owner has not yet shouted!

In total disregard for usual tradition I got everything in place before setting out on the exercise – render,...

It's "Experimentation Day".

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I went to the green shed and got a 20kg bag of render and having used only a couple of hundred mls for this I am going to have a lot left over. Anyway, I...

Construction is like the old-time dance routine – “Slow, slow, quick, quick, slow”. I have been going mainly slow with lots of repetitive stuff with beams, paint, lights, glue drying, etc until now...

Thanks to all for the encouragement.

Progress is slow but at least it is progress. More time is spent waiting for glue and paint to dry than actually building things but one of the lessons it has...

It seems a while since I updated this but I have been a bit side-tracked by building a plinth to hide the electrics including the transformer and also to provide a switch array so as to turn on the...

And if you're like me try building sites. It's staggering what gets thrown out and all you need to do is ask - they are usually only too happy to have someone use it. After all they pay to have it...

This is just an amazing build :2tsup::2tsup:

Maybe with the problems you are having with the kit you should just use it for reference and build a full sized version!

Just love these builds, especially the wheels.

Progress has been very slow recently for some reason. Maybe it’s because I am in the throes of learning QCad while drawing up the lines of the Endeavour in readiness for building a cross section as...

I am stymied on the window until I can find a pen that will draw on acetate sheet to represent the diamond leadlight style of window panes.

In the meantime I have moved on to this floor’s lighting...

Well, the flooring went well and there was enough for the job. A coat of spray gloss really lifted it.

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In addition I have constructed the steps for the external staircase. Basically this...

Right then. The walls are up with the fireplace wall made as a cavity wall to better hide the wiring which is not as per instructions but as they say instructions are only there if all else fails!
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The uprights from 6mm x 6mm were inserted at strategic places followed by brackets and half-rounds.

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The brackets were made from strips cut off a bit of scrap pine that had a 6mm cove cut...

The ceiling/floor was cut from 3mm ply, painted on the ceiling side and glued to the ground floor walls. When dry the house was upended and a 6mm x 6mm beam framework added in line with the wall...

Nick - The previous dolls house is documented elsewhere in this forum as 'Building Crowie's Dolls House - A Slow WIP'. As yet I haven't worked out how to post a link to another thread but you should...

Today has been one of connecting up the lights in the ‘Market Square’ – a sod of a job when working on a small scale with big stubby fingers like mine. The lights are made slightly differently to the...

Some time ago I built a dollhouse which ended up going to my grandson and his wife. When it went out the door SWMBO just about tripped over her bottom lip so in a rash moment I said I would build her...

The only problem with soap is that it can be caustic and lend to corrosion.

Thanks Bret - the use as a reminder as to where you're up to is a good especially for me as there are large gaps between shed times on occasions. I also like the idea of using it as a place to keep...

Do any of you out there use build logs to keep track of time, materials and money during a project. If so how? Excel? Paper? I am researching for a doll house build which is more of a miniature than...

I am one of the ever increasing band of cheapskates and have noticed a huge amount of plywood tossed out into rubbish skips on building sites and therefore FREE! I also think it is a good source of...

These ones I just made up from 100 x 50 uprights, 70 x 35 outriggers cut at 60 degrees and the slats were 70 x 16 fence palings.

Cheers
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I have foolishly promised SWMBO a new dolls house after I upset things when I got rid of the one made from Crowie’s plans. This time I am looking to have a go at a 1/24 version of the Tudor Market...

Its not some sort of Stanley Steamer or the like is it.

As far as the Indian build is concerned I presume this whole post will be saved in the 'Best of' archives - brilliant.

Many thanks for the comments. I might try and experiment with a direct mounted lift and rings and if that doesn't work I can always cut out a hole for a plate.
Cheers

I am about to build a decent router table and have been researching for plans, suggestions and reviews from various places on the net including this forum. One of the concerns is to make sure things...

Drool, drool, drool, drool. What a brilliant concept and workmanship. Congratulations. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

I'm not sure where I got this from but maybe its along the lines of what you want.

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Many thanks guys. I will be taking as much of these suggestions on board as I can. I have started upgrading the DC as per the 'Eat My Dust' thread and conversion of machines is next.
Cheers

Following on from suggestions from Bob and others I have decided to bite the bullet and convert everything to 150mm ducting –the first being the DC itself.

Step 1: Convert the inlet port to 150mm...

I don't know how you do it Crowie. Not only do you seem to respond to most threads you also find time to make brilliant toys like this one. Well done!

These are great, thanks Chris.

I am taking on board everyone's comments and will attempt to form a smooth 'bell-mouth' out of 150mm PVC over the next while. I have used a similar method to John's with a shaped wooden former and...

Thanks all. Attached are photos of addons to my BDS but in ignorance of the real size of ports on the DC I made them from 100mm PVC. I will now re-do in 150mm.

I like the principle of flexi John...

Thanks Bob, I think! I will try and get hold of some 150mm PVC and slowly work new ports onto my various machines. One thing I have learnt is to avoid as much flexible ribbed hose as possible so I am...