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Confirming sold to Delbs.

Price drop to $150.

Hi All,

Needing to clear out some timber I've been storing at my folks place. Some nice dead straight Myrtle boards perfect for box making.

Located North Shore Sydney. $50 ONO. Can deliver at...

Hi All,

Bought this timber a while ago for a tool chest, got too keen and trimmed it to lengths, but then redesigned the tool chest for some longer Japanese saws and couldn't make it work. Alas...

Don't think you'll find anything at the rocks. Been there a few times and have never seen any tools (and for that matter barely anything second hand).

Undoubtedly too far but there are a few...

D.W that plane looks great. Can't believe you set the plane blade so perfectly first time by sight. When tapping in the blades on my Japanese block plane I have to tap, tap tap. Test plane. Tap, tap....

Ratbag, definitely will keep an eye out for the other makers. Though from what I've seen they'll be just as hard to come by, maybe with the exception of Pope, Falcon and Carter. I would actually jump...

I can honestly say if I found a reasonable no. 7 for 100 clams I would jump on it immediately! Alas, most of the markets I have attended only have 4's and 5's. Really should have been looking at last...

Hi all,

I've lived with a no. 6 as my biggest plane for a bit too long and have been looking around at some jointers, but they're really quite dear. Veritas seems to be the most reasonably...

Yes framing seems to be expensive no matter what!

I haven't experienced moisture problems, but I've always left a space. I couldn't tell you why...maybe it attracts condensation? I've never used...

Why don't you just screw the D rings into the frame rather than the backing board?

Also, I think you'll need bigger clips. Let's say 5mm for the backing + 1mm for artwork + 2mm perspex = 8mm. But...

I've started free handing after trying a couple of cheaper jigs that were just horrible. I generally enjoy it, but it does take a bit longer when learning (which I still am), and getting out big...

Have seen some of Sumokun's videos. Very thorough!

I shall get the cabinet scraper out and finish it up :) Will be interesting over time to compare it to a regular block plane.

Love the Z-saws. They leave such a clean surface but also cut nice and quick :) I ripped about 1.5m in 50mm Jarrah with one of these saws...I probably won't be doing that too often though (oww).
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Ohhhhhh. I was of the impression that to alter the cut depth you would do so by slightly altering how far the chipbreaker edge is from the main blade edge (since it would ever so slightly require...

Shazam. Gave the ears a bit of a whack and used the stones to fine tune it further and eventually got a fit. Boy, they are deceptive for such a simple looking tool! Thanks for the help guys.

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I'm 21 and try my best to use only hand tools - but I would never consider doing it for a job. As a hobby, I think it will stick around for ages, but perhaps there won't be as big of a pool of...

Hi guys,

Bought my first kanna the other day. Been going through the set up process. I bought this one because it was apparently more set up than most. It's been fairly pain free so far, the blade...

Went to do it but I got caught up on a page that said I didn't have permission...

Also make sure that when you're adjusting the cut depth that you finish with turning the adjuster for MORE protrusion...if that makes sense. It can sometimes let the blade get pushed around, and if...

Well, being a stinge, I'll have at it for a while with the stones and try the back bevel trick. If it doesn't come up cutting well I'll go for a new blade. I actually have a few things to order from...

If it seems like the blade isn't worth saving I'll go down that path. But hopefully I can make it cuttable!

I can see why the stanley spokeshaves aren't as revered as their planes. Some rough...

I have a 300 diamond plate, 1000 and 6000 grit Japanese waterstones. Even with the 300 it will take a long time I think!

Hi guys,

Bought this on ebay just the other day, started to clean the blade up and found some pitting underneath the gunk. Is this still worth rescuing do you think? It's right down near the blade...

I'll be there. Been counting down for a few weeks now :P

Everyone stay away from the shoulder planes please!

Beautiful box! I'm about to make a hallway table from Huon and Jarrah, so it's good to see they marry perfectly :)

Agreed - I never go past 6000 for chisels, planes, kitchen knives etc. and haven't had any problems. I do occasionally consider a higher grit stone, but only for lust of a shiny edge...I snap out of...

I have almost only hand tools as a result of space but I'm very happy that I've been forced down this path. Namely - noise and safety. I honestly wouldn't trust myself with a circular saw, planer...

Thanks everyone! Almost wasn't going to ask the question but I'm glad I did. Lots of helpful information there thanks. Hopefully it'll turn out well :)

Hi guys,

I'm wanting to edge joint two pieces of 10mm thick tassie blackwood, but I don't have any domino or biscuit machines. Since they're not huge (400mm long and maybe 180mm wide each) I...

Thought that's where I shouldn't post it! Oh well, thank you gentlemen :)

Hi,

I've got some timber that I'm hoping a local member can bandsaw and thickness for me. Where is the appropriate place to post such a request? I seem to remember seeing threads like these moved...

Skew, you got me searching and thinking again - do you think something like these could work? If I was to thickness timber like pic 1, I would need to obviously do the cut, flip it over and make...

I've read that 0.3 micron is comparable to a 12k stone. But of course some stones have different ratings when the grit count is so high.

I'm only using the 0.1 micron because I was told it can...

Hi all,

Wanted to discuss my options with regards to sizing timber without a thicknesser or jointer. I've been getting lots of timber that needs to be re-thicknessed or ripped into smaller widths...

I think if you sharpened with the 0.1 micron iron oxide, it would last but one chisel strike :p .

Having said that, I'm just about to abrasive strop my straight with some 0.1 micron Kremer...

I've heard something smaller with high quality joints rather than something huge with average joints is more favourable. It also means you can spend money on nicer timber, which I'm sure will be good...

If you can source some Megapoxy that stuff is very strong - and will come with info regarding the stress it can withstand. I remember at school one kid made an outdoor table and he joined the legs to...

Mines about 25mm below the top of the bench and I've had no problems. Obviously wooden jaws bring it back up to the same height as the work surface.

Indeed! Or at least used to. I had some very sticky chinese rubber on an old bat that I decided to give a second life and it's worked a treat!

Thanks Ben and Robson for some good tips - I'll have...

I understand that, but would very minor changes to the angle make a huge difference? I'm not needing my chisels to be bang on 30 degrees every time. But are you saying the bevel could be rounded over...

I'm new to sharpening so I wanted a jig that I could use until I have a better feel for my stones....eventually I hope to sharpen by hand. Without wanting to spend a load of cash on a sharpening jig...

I'm not quite 20 and I do always check online for a tool I'm looking for. And it is a PITA that it's often so cheap from overseas. However I don't think I'd buy any machinery/power tools from...

I've got my bench top on hinges, which including the vice must weigh around 25kg's. I just used 3 big door hinges from the hardware store and it doesn't move at all. However I think that if the...

I'm away on holidays at the moment but sure thing! If I use it for different tasks I'll add my thoughts :)

I'd save yourself the time and buy a cheapy 3mm chisel if you can find one, I've only seen them online though...

First off I should say I’m not affiliated with Dewalt and gain no benefits from this review, just a happy customer :)

I grabbed this Dewalt DW713 a few months back when I was starting out...

No that makes perfect sense. I had thought I should recess the back of the skirt to give a stronger fit - otherwise it's just two screws holding it there! That's going to be nice and awkward getting...

:doh: That makes a lot of sense! I must admit that even three-quarters of the way through building the bench, I could already see some shortfalls in it. But alas I am stuck with it for the moment...

Ignoring advice to find a vice before you build the bench, I went ahead and built my bench. I've just bought this lovely dawn vice (from a member of this forum actually) but am at a loss of how I can...