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One of these days, we poor schmucks in the West may get the benefit from Aldi or a similar store, but I'm not holding my breath. Rather frustrating seeing all the bargains that you guys can get and...

Please bear with me as a set the scene for this tale.

I was sitting in a hotel room in Canberra when i received a phone call from my everloving wife, to say that the house was on fire (end of...

Somewhere north of 1700, but not all Stanley's. Have mostly Falcons in the bench plane department, with one 607, but am sure I have missed a few, considering the tools are 3000 k's away at present.

One of these:-

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Snafu. Just a thought for the sliding deadman, rather that routing out a trench, or removing material from the stretcher and hollowing the bottom of the deadman, why not simply use a broom handle, or...

Hi erudite forumites.

I recently picked up said thicknesser for a modest price, came complete with 3 spare sets of blades, 1 set double sided, and works quite nicely. :wink:
However, what I have...

Using this link, you can date your brace to 1933.

Registered Designs

Sorry but that's all I have at this stage.

Regards
Darren

I will add my 2 cents worth to this debate as well. Whilst not talking specifically about woodworking tools I will relate my experiences with other items. When overseas, I can buy Levis 501's for...

The surface gauge because it is the only one that adjusts in more than 2 planes/ways off the one screw?

I know it's not Monday, but thought this was worth jumping the gun by a day. Was at my local waste collection depot and spotted this little beauty in the re-cycle area.
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Had a look...

Hi all,

not sure if this is the right place, but assuming it would be. Was talking to one of the lovely ladies at work this morning, and she owns a property in York, just outside of Perth. She...

There are a couple of reasons why this would happen, the primary one being that the timber fibres are held under tension by the fibres around then, which is where the spring in timber comes from. By...

Looking to learn how to sharpen the saws I have purchased over the last 6 months or so, I decided it was time to get some files. Found these on Ebay and thought that at the right price they would be...

:clap:Ern, lovely gesture. Have always had a soft spot for people who conduct random acts of kindness.:thewave:

Picked up these 2 saws for $27 including postage. Started cleaning the rust off the Disston with a razor and found a full etch beneath the rust. Hard to make out, but found the D8 symbol, checked the...

The Seil, very attractive boat.

Crazy thing is, it still almost represents good value to me, I have a Stanley 5 1/2 that requires tote, handle blade and cap. As spares they are prohibitively expensive, I could pay $60 just for...

Coming up in Brisvegas, too far away for me unfortunately, but thought it may interest any members in the vicinity.

collectable old Stone grinder (eBay item 300536138945 end time 18-Mar-11...

Thanks for the response Ray. The bolts in the 4" go all the way through but aren't screws, they tighten up by tapping them together.

Darren

G'day.

Looking for help identifying some back saws and a plane blade. Also hoping someone out there may have 2 x 7/16 split nuts to put 1 of the back saws back together.

The first photo shows...

Received my Evil bay saws today.:D

Hand saws (eBay item 220725321784 end time 25-Jan-11 12:43:52 AEDST) : Collectables

Cost $52.50 :2tsup: + $22.50 :doh:postage. total $75.00:rolleyes: or $15...

Went to an auction Thursday night and picked up these two sorry items. A 2" firmer chisel covered in paint and rust, and a Falcon 9".

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Took them home, took the wire brush to the chisel to...

Received my new Falcon F4 1/2 this morning, picked up via Ebay. :p
Plane Falcon Pope No. 4.5 (eBay item 220722309173 end time 16-Jan-11 13:40:04 AEDST) : Collectables
Was, on first sight, in...

Chilly, the big one looks like a good doorstop! Be happy to take it off your hands for a tenner or so. :p Not really mate. From my very limited knowledge of planes, the mark on the blade looks like...

Hands up anyone who hasn't seen how far their tape measure will extend before it ceases to support itself. Guarantee won't see any hands. :D

Looks like a 5" shell on top of the cupboard there Woodlee.:D

Would be much appreciated. If I can get the right dimensions, I may be able to get the guys at work to make some for me.

Thanks seanz, much appreciated.

Darren

Here are my planes (do scrapers count?). 1 of the Falcon F5's and the largest of the woodies are not working yet. I am kind of ashamed to say I have a Record Marples, however it and the little woodie...

Hi all. I was graciously given a couple of #5 Falcons back in August by stevepay when he was moving house. Having tidied up the first one back in August, I put the other one on the backburner due to...

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Yeah issatree, fat finger typo, should read top blade guide block. Paid $150 for the saw. Was giving it a clean and tune last night and found what at this stage is a major? problem. The cast iron...

Hi guys n gals, have just joined the ranks of bandsaw owners, with the purchase of a second hand 14" bandsaw. It is a Galaxy, made in Taiwan in 1990, model WB-350, 345mm x 130mm, 1 KW, 3 speed via...

Here are some pics of the lathe, and my first turning effort in 30+ years. The 4th pic is the old chisel handle.

Seasons greetings all. I am looking for information/opinions about the Ryobi HL-100 Wood Lathe. I was visiting the local tip today where I picked one up for the princely sum of $7. I have given it...

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Seasons greetings all. I am looking for information/opinions about the Ryobi HL-100 Wood Lathe. I was visiting the local tip today where I picked one up for the princely sum of $7. I have given it a...

Thanks all, I will bow to the greater knowledge and assume a previous owner decided to drill some holes to hang the saw off a nail. Just as a follow up, roughly what would it cost to get the saw...

Thanks for the input Ray & Claw Hama. If it is a S & J, were the pre 70 saws any good? The saw doesn't look like it's been re-cut, but then I wouldn't know so it probably has been. The three holes in...

Hi all. I am hoping for some help by the more learned members of this forum. I recently acquired this backsaw from the local tip for the massive sum of $2. It has a 14" blade, which equates to a...

Hey guys'n'gals. Currently in Darwin for a few days, and just wondering if any locals know of places to go for 2nd hand hand tools, like flea markets etc.etc.

Cheers
Darren

Hi Bob. Yeah it came with the stand and the manual. Thanks for the response, and good to know that PS Wood are good to deal with. I might look into the quick change blade holder.

Darren

Fuzzie, I didn't realise at the time how valuable a 607 Bed Rock was, but did explain that old hand planes could be quite valuable. The problem was that the sellers live in Melbourne and were only...

G'day one and all. Relatively new to these forums, but thought I would share the story of my good fortune with you all, and would love to hear if anyone else has had a day like mine.

Saturday...

Hi all, new to this section. Have just purchased a Sakura 21" scroll saw 2nd hand. looking on the net, have been unable to find much information on them, only that they are now sold as a PS Wood...

Thanks for all the tips guys. The winner was the angle grinder with a wire wheel. The bed and fence have both come up rather nicely thank you very much. A little bit of hard graft and the in-feed bed...

Thanks for the replies guys. The bed is just surface rust from what I can see. Just one further question, would sand blasting damage the machine, and would I have to strip it right down afterwards to...

Hey guys. As some will be aware, I purchased a jointer on the weekend for the princely sum of $70. I still need to buy a motor for it before I can start making sawdust, but prior to doing that, I...

Thanks guys. The intention was always to get it, providing it wasn't going to be mission impossible to convert to single phase.

Cheers
Darren