Thread: Melbourne tool drool....

Well, well, well. While Al's artistry leaves little to be said I must add the sound of a hundred people chatting in gutteral tones about twisted old pieces of metal, some of which are meant to be that shape, it was awe inspiring. I don't know why they don't hold this event in a temple - there was much worshiping going on.

The damage a 1910ish No7 and No5 - beautifully flat square and sharp, $275, took them home to test and was rewarded with the magic shniiik sound as ribbons of wood curled effortlessly to the floor.

I'd like the thank the organisers for thinking of the playground outside, it was a perfect place to suggest SWMBO take the kids while I negotiated my purchase. Forgivness is easier to get than permission.

It was nice to put (some very ordinary ) faces to names.

Ozwinner was wondering how a bloke like you could have such a good wife and kids? I didn't have a go at him for making such a comment because he had just finished sulking after I made him take off his pink tutu, fishnet stockings and stilletto heels and wear something a little more appropriate.

You have a wonderful little family and I wish I had got into handtools when our family was that age instead of waiting until they were older. Good move Dave.

Did you have to tune them up or were they OK (the planes)? It sounds like you struck an excellent deal.

You should post some pictures of them so we can all drool - don't be selfish.

- Wood Borer

Originally Posted by Wood Borer

Ozwinner was wondering how a bloke like you could have such a good wife and kids?

You would be suprised (or maybe not) how often I hear that. The wife I can't explain, and the kids must be the postmans

Originally Posted by Wood Borer

You have a wonderful little family

Thanks I'm pretty proud of them. It took about 5 sec befor the kids had been given free tools by sellers, which they then proudly showed every seller / patron that stopped in their vicinity for more than a heart beat. Gotta love'm

The planes are nothing special to look at so I won't bore you with pics. They didn't need any tuning, in fact the No7 has been machined flat (according to seller ) they perfomed beautifully straight away.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

, but who is Dave in Oz.

It is not that I mind, I'm not here for the glory .... but a bloke likes to think he has made an impression (appart from scaring Al and Rob ). But please don't worry about me I'll just crawl back in to my shell, suck my thumb and gently rock.

BASTID

Thanks for the tip Dave, I might take my grandaughter next time and perhaps gain a bedrock for nicks.

- Wood Borer

Originally Posted by DaveInOz

It is not that I mind, I'm not here for the glory .... but a bloke likes to think he has made an impression (apart from scaring Al and Rob ). But please don't worry about me I'll just crawl back in to my shell, suck my thumb and gently rock.

BASTID

Oh but I am worried about you, don't be upset. just quietly suck your thumb in the corner.

It's just that, never having meet you, I couldn't identify you in Al's wonderful pen drawing of this special event.

Peter.

Originally Posted by Sturdee

It's just that, never having meet you, I couldn't identify you in Al's wonderful pen drawing of this special event.

Weelllll okay, you're forgiven. But you owe me a beer

Originally Posted by DaveInOz

I'm not here for the glory ....

Yeah me too, it just seems to follow me.

Al

Al,

Have you given the block plane and the spokeshave a run yet after you shot off yesterday?

- Wood Borer

Yeah? Not real sure how to respond to the question????:confused:


Al

I arrived at 8:50 am to be standing in a queue of 50 -60 blokes (a couple of the fairer sex as well). When the doors opened at a couple of mins to 9(am)
I was like a kid in a lolly shop. These shows certainly attract a good crowd.
A noticable supply of handplanes around the room & some tools I have never seen before.(pardon my ignorance) Came away with a few little bits & pieces, but was not suprised by the high price of some stands. What was noticable was the preparation of the old tools mostly restored to a high standard.
(not much FeO2 present!!)
Days like that I wished I lived in Melb, However as for the bloody delays in peak hour traffic and smashes on the Westgate, I'm glad I live in country Vic.
Regards Sandman.

Sorry Al,

I agree, poor choice of words after reviewing . Let me try again.

What work have you done with the new purchases after you left my place?

- Wood Borer

Hi Rob

I have used the plane for taking off the glue line on me desk.
And just played with the spokeshave.

Al

I thought I could improve on your magnificient drawings, so see attached.
I think we must be in the same class at school .Grade 1!!!