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24th August 2013, 07:58 AM
Thread: Diamond whetstone questions.
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I have DMT brand diamond stones. 1000 grit is...
I have DMT brand diamond stones. 1000 grit is quite fine, DMT DuoSharp Bench Stone Models | DMT® - Diamond Machining Technology
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23rd May 2013, 03:51 AM
Thread: Koa Concert Travel Ukule
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Some pictures of the above.
Some pictures of the above.
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22nd May 2013, 08:44 AM
Thread: Koa Concert Travel Ukule
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I am building another Koa uke, again from scraps....
I am building another Koa uke, again from scraps. This is in a Gothic arch shape, to fit the front and back. Heat bent but simple. I have just glued in the tail block and (non kerfed) kerfing today....
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2nd May 2013, 04:21 PM
Thread: Koa Concert Travel Ukule
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Thanks for the comments. Sadly no plans, I just...
Thanks for the comments. Sadly no plans, I just made the body out of what little Koa I had (offcuts) and then applied the scale length to it, made smaller bridge with no side wings, fewer internal...
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2nd May 2013, 06:16 AM
Thread: Koa Concert Travel Ukule
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Koa Concert Travel Ukule
Koa body, 15" scale. Mahogany neck. Purpleheart fingerboard and bridge. MOP dots. Corian saddle and nut.
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29th April 2013, 12:36 AM
Thread: DIY Arrow Cut Off Saw
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I got the cutting discs from Ebay, China. 60mm...
I got the cutting discs from Ebay, China.
60mm Mini Diamond Cutting Discs Fit Rotary Dremel Tool + Mandrel | eBay
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23rd April 2013, 07:53 AM
Thread: Archery Tropy stand
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Archery Tropy stand
I was asked to make a replacement stand into which the glass dome fitted and the base allowed room for plenty of engraved plaques for the coming years. Iroko, poly and Briwax finish....
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21st April 2013, 05:44 PM
Thread: DIY Arrow Cut Off Saw
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No defo 60cm! Thanks. If I made another I would...
No defo 60cm! Thanks. If I made another I would use a sewing machine motor and foot speed control pedal. That is what the "Best Arrow Saw" had that I used to use. I pinched their idea for the...
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21st April 2013, 02:51 AM
Thread: DIY Arrow Cut Off Saw
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DIY Arrow Cut Off Saw
MDF and Ply construction. 60mm dia Diamond coated disc mounted in Dremel and Dremel drill stand clamp. Cuts my Carbon and A/C arrows.
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8th March 2013, 06:32 AM
Thread: DIY Fret Slotting Jig
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DIY Fret Slotting Jig
Dozuki 240 mm saw from Rutlands (offer) with UHMWPE spine stiffener and depth stop. Ply and UHMWPE saw guide, Bakelite height shims. Lexan CAD CAM Laser cut slotting template, St.Steel locator pin...
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12th December 2012, 03:48 AM
Thread: Fret Beveling Tool
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Good idea BDG. 1 file less.
Good idea BDG. 1 file less.
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2nd December 2012, 07:37 AM
Thread: Tenor Bevel Top Cigarbox
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Really nice!
Really nice!
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2nd December 2012, 07:07 AM
Thread: Fret Beveling Tool
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Fret Beveling Tool
Saw a similar tool at StewMac's. Added a second slot and file. UHMWPE block. 7 x 2 x 1". Slots cut on the table saw. 243004243005
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7th November 2012, 06:14 AM
Thread: A small bowsaw
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Nice idea. I have a rubber washer between the...
Nice idea. I have a rubber washer between the handle and frame on mine to stop the slip when " sawing sideways" on mine. I do like your rounded shoulders. A bit dissapointing that they do not improve...
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7th November 2012, 06:08 AM
Thread: New Coping Saw build
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The saw is great, no, it really is! The handle...
The saw is great, no, it really is! The handle has grip, the frame has weight so it just cuts. About the rod, how about a stainless steel cycle spoke instead. I really enjoy using the saw, any excuse...
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4th November 2012, 06:27 AM
Thread: New Coping Saw build
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I made everything from raw materials.
I made everything from raw materials.
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13th October 2012, 08:25 AM
Thread: New Coping Saw build
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New Coping Saw build
Purpleheart frame236670236671236672236673236674236675236676 and handle, brass ferrule and blade holder, stainless steel rod, hex nuts and blade adjusters. alloy cam lever.
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19th August 2012, 12:18 AM
Thread: Elrctric Ukulele build
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Elrctric Ukulele build
Mahogany body, maple cap. Semi solid with saddle transducer and preamp. Mahogany neck, Bubinga fingerboard and bridge.
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30th July 2012, 04:48 AM
Thread: Koa Tenor Ukulele build
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Koa Tenor Ukulele build
Pete Howlett Ukulele 5 Day Tenor ukulele Build Course - YouTube
Koa bound body and koa head plate.Mahogany neck.Rosewood bridge and fingerboard. Piezo under the saddle. Still needs grain filling and... -
30th July 2012, 04:41 AM
Thread: Recessing control knobs
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I use the router with a bottom clearing bit...
I use the router with a bottom clearing bit (rounded corner) with a router bush and large round template hot melt glued to the top. This produces a dished recess.
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2nd June 2012, 07:02 PM
Thread: Pickup Surround
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Pickup Surround
I am building an electric CigarBox Guitar with Tele parts. Apart from the neck pup which is a humbucking bar in the shape of a stratlike pickup. It wont fit from the top, and won't fit from inside...
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16th April 2012, 05:36 AM
Thread: StrumlikeStick build
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Strumstick Uke
I want to make a Cigar box guitar, 3 or 4 string and a uke. I would like a Telecaster uke but may build one like I have made the strumstick. Acheap starter. There are plenty of interesting electric...
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7th April 2012, 05:04 AM
Thread: StrumlikeStick build
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StrumlikeStick build
this was a very quick build for me, saw one built it. The greatest delay was waiting for the strings to arrive. One piece neck/body. Bookmatched Russian Redwood top. Bookmatched Mahogany back.
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21st December 2011, 07:53 PM
Thread: Are you happy with your scroll saw
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Just been using my small old Hegner cutting 1...
Just been using my small old Hegner cutting 1 1/4" Bubinga with a coarse blade. Fine, no jumping, no burning. I have bought many upper blade clamps over the years and now use the expensive round...
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21st December 2011, 07:41 PM
Thread: Need a hand plane screwdriver
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We have some recent Record Marples planes at...
We have some recent Record Marples planes at school with an epoxy coated screw cap iron that does not fit the chipbreaker screw slots.
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21st December 2011, 07:06 AM
Thread: Shooting board question
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I am a fan of shooting boards and have recently...
I am a fan of shooting boards and have recently made 2 pairs. One pair is used at school and takes 2" bladed planes, the other take 2 3/8" blades. My no 5 1/2 out of preference.
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21st December 2011, 06:24 AM
Thread: Need a hand plane screwdriver
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I use one of these. Does not slip and plenty of...
I use one of these. Does not slip and plenty of control.
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19th December 2011, 05:20 PM
Thread: No 7 Jointer - advice please.
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I have just fettled up a nice No.7.
I have just fettled up a nice No.7.
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19th December 2011, 03:50 AM
Thread: Sloping Shooting Board
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New handle for the No. 5 1/2. Needs a couple of...
New handle for the No. 5 1/2. Needs a couple of coats of polish. 4 Magnets help stick it to the plane.
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15th December 2011, 01:56 AM
Thread: Sloping Shooting Board
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Sloping Shooting Board Mk.2
My latest Sloping Shooting board for use at home with the 5 1/2 plane. The extra mass of the plane plus the quality of the Smoothcut blade, backed with a QS chipbreaker make life easier.I have waxed...
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10th December 2011, 09:20 AM
Thread: 5 or 5 1/2
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I use 4's and 5's every day at school. My 5 1/2...
I use 4's and 5's every day at school. My 5 1/2 is used as a shooting plane at home. I use the 6 for planing longer stock, maybe sometimes the 7. The 4 /2 gets little use. A 3 is used for small fine...
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1st December 2011, 11:26 PM
Thread: Sloping Shooting Board
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http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/wingate_52...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/wingate_52/Shooting%20Board/PICT0359-1.jpg
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1st December 2011, 11:22 PM
Thread: Sloping Shooting Board
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http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/wingate_52...
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/wingate_52/Shooting%20Board/PICT0358.jpg
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1st December 2011, 11:20 PM
Thread: Sloping Shooting Board
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I thought that this was easier than making a...
I thought that this was easier than making a Donkeys ear. This is the second version, as the first was criticised as not being as smooth as the ramped board I had made....
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19th November 2011, 09:52 AM
Thread: my new woodriver no. 6
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I may buy the larger QS Chisel Plane.
I may buy the larger QS Chisel Plane.
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18th October 2011, 08:19 AM
Thread: Sloping Shooting Board
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Sloping Shooting Board
Shooting Board pictures by wingate_52 - Photobucket
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14th October 2011, 04:59 AM
Thread: my new woodriver no. 6
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There is soon to be a QS no.7 available here. ...
There is soon to be a QS no.7 available here.
Workshop Heaven - Fine Tools
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11th October 2011, 04:59 AM
Thread: High or low fence?
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Drill pictures by wingate_52 - Photobucket...
Drill pictures by wingate_52 - Photobucket
O.K. so I went for a medium fence. T-tracks in an H shape, so 4 laminates fit around the T-tracks and are glued to the subtop. This sits on a drawer unit... -
6th October 2011, 05:13 AM
Thread: my new woodriver no. 6
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I have a QS 62 LA BU plane with 3 blades....
I have a QS 62 LA BU plane with 3 blades. Different angles supplied, I hope to get a toothing blade also. Really good value, well made. Stainless Steel unmarked cap iron on mine. It worked straight...
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6th October 2011, 05:05 AM
Thread: Which type of plane
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I have been using my QS62 most of the time in the...
I have been using my QS62 most of the time in the workshop. I found that the rear handle/tote did not suit me, so I made another, taller so I can get all 4 fingers gripping if I want to and a larger...
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2nd October 2011, 08:41 PM
Thread: High or low fence?
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High or low fence?
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I am building a new drill table fence. Should I go high or low? what are your preferences and what do you add to... -
20th September 2011, 05:32 AM
Thread: New Spokeshave Home
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Really nice. Have you any cases or storage for...
Really nice. Have you any cases or storage for planes?
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18th September 2011, 07:46 AM
Thread: Which type of plane
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I have used bevel down Records and Stanleys for...
I have used bevel down Records and Stanleys for the last 50 years. I use planes almost daily in my job and then my hobby. I have bench planes from No.3 to 7 with all the half numbers. I use scrapers...
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26th August 2011, 03:05 AM
Thread: What exactly is a #6 for?
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At college in the late 60@s, the toolist stated a...
At college in the late 60@s, the toolist stated a No.4 1/2 and a No.6. I later discovered No.5's I used to use the 6 for nearly every prep work. Flat and smooth. Great for electric guitar bodies and...
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10th August 2011, 04:58 AM
Thread: Eze-lap life & effectiveness
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I have been using an EzeLap Superfine 1200 8" x...
I have been using an EzeLap Superfine 1200 8" x 3" stone for about 8 to 10 years. I have recently bought 3 more, Coarse 250, medium 400 and fine 600, all in 8 x3" size. I also bought a 6000 g Ceramic...
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5th February 2010, 09:25 AM
Thread: Tool Industry product mark-up
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The U.K. makes some money by selling it's gold...
The U.K. makes some money by selling it's gold reserves. The theatre and music. Call centres are outsourced in India, our plumbers and builders are Polish. Thousands of offices do administration. And...
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5th February 2010, 04:17 AM
Thread: Tool Industry product mark-up
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Buy British. Today in the U.K. we cannot do that....
Buy British. Today in the U.K. we cannot do that. Cars, no Rover. Trains, either hand built steam trains at over £3m, or imported from Italy. Record Tools, hardly any production, the mills in...
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31st January 2010, 11:02 PM
Thread: Tool Industry product mark-up
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I have just bought a Wixey as the Beall is not...
I have just bought a Wixey as the Beall is not available in the U.K. and shipping plus tax, etc. £22 for the Wixey. I have plenty of setups for it, I may even enjoy cutting bevels on my Eumenia RASaw...
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31st January 2010, 04:41 AM
Thread: guitar knowledge or forum
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I have a wife and 1 magazine rack. When it is...
I have a wife and 1 magazine rack. When it is full it gets sorted out. Had!
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28th January 2010, 09:36 AM
Thread: Which way to scarf?
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I have always gone for method A at 15 degrees. I...
I have always gone for method A at 15 degrees. I have a large block, longer than a bass neck and wider than a neck, with the 15 degree angle at one end that I can use for planing the scarfe and...