Forum BBQ SW Melb.

[Groggy]

Following on from Al's and Scooter's extravaganzas, I thought I'd throw in a bid for the next BBQ, a darkside BBQ.

Theme will be comparisons, bring a tool to use or compare (no jackhammers).
Probable examples:

• Academy Sawworks blade plane-off against a standard #4 or #5.
• Comparison of Lie-Nielsen LA, Lee Valley LA (Steve) and HNT Gordon block planes.
• LV vs LN 4 1/2 (anyone have a LN 4 1/2?)
• LN vs LV LA smoother (anyone have a LV smoother?)
• scraper planes LN112 and LV scraper.
• Any other suggestions?

Can demo machines if interested.

Timing TBA, open to suggestions but I thought maybe early Dec.

[Auld Bassoon]

Following on from Al's and Scooter's extravaganzas, I thought I'd throw in a bid for the next BBQ, a darkside BBQ.

Theme will be comparisons, bring a tool to use or compare (no jackhammers).
Probable examples:

• Academy Sawworks blade plane-off against a standard #4 or #5.
• Comparison of Lie-Nielsen LA, Lee Valley LA (Steve) and HNT Gordon block planes.
• LV vs LN 4 1/2 (anyone have a LN 4 1/2?)
• LN vs LV LA smoother (anyone have a LV smoother?)
• scraper planes LN112 and LV scraper.
• Any other suggestions?

Can demo machines if interested.

Timing TBA, open to suggestions but I thought maybe early Dec.

Hand in the air! - I'll bring a few LNs and LVs - and a hopefully properly adjusted Spiers replica

Any interest in a Domino demo?

[ozwinner]

Count me in, Im BBQ deficiant, and need a fix.

Ill bring the Ozito hammer drill , some brickies hand tools, and a wheel barrow.

Al

[Groggy]

Any interest in a Domino demo?

Absolutely! That would be fun, but may be very expensive in the longer term .

[Groggy]

Count me in, Im BBQ deficiant, and need a fix.

Ill bring the Ozito hammer drill , some brickies hand tools, and a wheel barrow.

Al

Good idea Al, I still need that 'little' fence out front

[ozwinner]

Good idea Al, I still need that 'little' fence out front

Now theres an idea!!

We all rock up to a forumites place ,get fed and work like buggery.

Ill direct the work from the decking, mush.........you scurvy dogs.........

Owww, forgot the Arhh

Al

[Iain]

I am a bit reluctant to offer as the last time I did we were gloating to a Pom about out great weather, hot summers etc, what ahppened, mid January. P!ssed rain and was about 12 degrees C.
JOW104 has never let us forget

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

I'll bring a hammer for a nail-driving comp.

I'm even willing to demo how to sharpen it on the grinder!

[JDarvall]

Is there going to be potato salid on the table ? .... I love that stuff.

How do you make your blade comparison ?...what criteria ?.....like ummm, say, for blade wear do you count the number of shavings you can make before it starts to blunten or something like that.

[craigb]

I am a bit reluctant to offer as the last time I did we were gloating to a Pom about out great weather, hot summers etc, what ahppened, mid January. P!ssed rain and was about 12 degrees C.
JOW104 has never let us forget

Maybe JOW104 can put the next Vic one on.

[Groggy]

Is there going to be potato salid on the table ? .... I love that stuff.

If it will get you there, then yes!

How do you make your blade comparison ?...what criteria ?.....like ummm, say, for blade wear do you count the number of shavings you can make before it starts to blunten or something like that.

I think that for most guys it would be nice to pick up either one and just try it to see which they prefer in use. It is rare you would get the chance to actually try them and have people standing around who can answer some questions.

Or, if you prefer, bring your own plane along to test it against some of the other types on the same wood. You must have some very interesting planes to explain to people, you've certainly had some great posts about them.

[Gumby]

If it's a true dark Side BBQ, then you have to eat uncooked meat, drink warm beer and walk there.

[Groggy]

If it's a true dark Side BBQ, then you have to eat uncooked meat, drink warm beer and walk there.

You didn't read the bit about the machines? To keep you happy Ian I'll give you some magnets and you can play with the jointer blades (my crushed fingers are still recovering).

[Cliff Rogers]

I'll bring a hammer for a nail-driving comp.

I'm even willing to demo how to sharpen it on the grinder!

I'd love to come, dying to see how to sharpen a hammer.

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

I'd love to come, dying to see how to sharpen a hammer.

My old mentor in floor-laying was a stickler for properly dressed hammers. He would've thrown his hands in the air in horror at the sight of Scooters... and given me a clip around the ear if he saw the state of mine now.