Thread: So what did you buy????

Bits and bobs mostly..
A noice 3" forstner type bit and a #2 morse drill chuck from McJings.
A replacement velcro sanding pad for the vermec from carroll's
A few bits of camphor laurel.

There were a quite a few burls on offer but they seemed a tad exxy.

FIL came away with some pen kits, blanks and assorted stuff.
He was there mostly to price a new drill press and a table saw. We'll chase those up in the next week or so.

Overall a good visit.

but spent toooooooooooooo much time looking at a new bandsaw, still procastinating[/quote]

I procrastinated for most of the day then gave in after lunch and bought a Jet 3hp 18"inch one from GPW, it was better I think as I was getting dizzy going round and round the show trying to decide which one.
Many thanks to groggy for helping me get it home
So todays job is setting it up and trying it out.

Bruce T.

Made it to the show yesterday, which in itself is a feat, in my cloak of invisibility.
But, given its nearly Christmas and all, I bought
4 jars of Trad Wax
3 EEE ultrashine
2 Forum caps
and a High frog for my LN 4B

Regards

Rust

3 ubeaut french polisher reviver
1 tub of eee ubeaut wax
1 tub traditional ubeaut wax
1 bottle of white shellac
1 polishers manual
3 spiral bits
1 Gifkins Dovetail Jig

Now all I need is some time to be able to use them ...

Easy Riser Kit
HNT Smoother
HNT 1/2" rebate
CV Square
UBeaut hat, mop and ubeaut wax
Diamond dresser for grinder
Bluemax 40 grit wheel
Vix bits

Got the Supervona chuck from Jim Carroll that I went there for, and the woodturning chisel set from C-Tec. Just the cheap HSS one's because I still need to learn how to sharpen properly and I didn't want to grind down Hamlets doing that. Then some bits and pieces; cloth backed sandpaper, another set of calipers, stone dresser, then I too procrastinated over the bandsaw. Nearly didn't get one but the wife, bless her little cotton socks, talked me into it. Gotta love that woman. Just an H&F mid sized one for turning blanks and small resawing jobs. I think she had the ulterior motive. It's her blanks I'll be cutting.

A nice Silver Ash slab, some bits, diamond T-dresser (works brilliantl) and 2 cappucinos.

Originally Posted by Gumby

A nice Silver Ash slab, some bits, diamond T-dresser (works brilliantl) and 2 cappucinos.

Bet the coffees were more expensive than all the rest :eek:

I bought 4 AWR's for $20 and a $16 book on tools.

The missus bought about 6 times that much.... seems she has decided that Marquetry and Intarsia might be her 'thing'. Amongst other things she got a Marquetry pack of veneers from Big River Timbers, a Pfiel knife, some glue, and some books.

The plan was that she would come along and see what I like looking at, maybe see some timber that 'she' wanted in a bedside table or something, buy that and maybe she'd also say "its ok, why don't you just buy it?" about a few tools.... BACKFIRE :eek: :eek:

I mean, I've been looking for cheap secondhand carving chisels 'cause Pfiel and Two Cherries are too expensive, and her first tool is a Pfiel?!!?

Interesting times ahead I think... sharing tools, getting kicked off the bench, being told to go mow the lawn and clean up the bench before I go and not come back till she's finished, having the radio changed off RRR to NOVA.... Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Cool.

Originally Posted by Clinton1

I mean, I've been looking for cheap secondhand carving chisels 'cause Pfiel and Two Cherries are too expensive, and her first tool is a Pfiel?!!?

GReat isn't it, had the same experience when she bought me a new Dick
(Look up kitchen knives you lecherous swine ).

I had a coupla Pfeils.
For carving of course.

And I got a kiss. Never kissed a rich chick before.

Al

Originally Posted by ozwinner

And I got a kiss. Never kissed a rich chick before.

Al

How much did it cost you!

Originally Posted by Wood Butcher

How much did it cost you!

Nothing, it was a freebie.

Al

Originally Posted by Kiwibrucee

but spent toooooooooooooo much time looking at a new bandsaw, still procastinating

I procrastinated for most of the day then gave in after lunch and bought a Jet 3hp 18"inch one from GPW, it was better I think as I was getting dizzy going round and round the show trying to decide which one.
Many thanks to groggy for helping me get it home
So todays job is setting it up and trying it out.

Bruce T.[/quote]


I saw this saw recently at Major Woodworking in Sydney.

I've got the older model and think its a great saw. The new one is more than any hobbyist needs. It's my next purchase, that's how much I want it.

Jet have definitely got it right with their new 18in. And its still the same price as the old one. You wont be sorry, even if you bought the old one.