Thread: A great project

Yep, have to agree. Great project.

That is what this thread was about. https://www.woodworkforums.com/f12/hand-tools-required-project-png-198787

A great response from some kind and generous people.

Ian, drilling the blades can be an issue. Richard had some particular drill bits to achieve that. Normal bits will not cut the mustard.

Cheers
Bevan

Originally Posted by Enfield Guy

....Ian, drilling the blades can be an issue. Richard had some particular drill bits to achieve that. Normal bits will not cut the mustard.....

Hi Bevan, yep, I'm certainly not going to have at 'em with a regular HSS drill! I have a solid carbide jobbie that might cut the mustard, so to speak. Failing that, it will be back to plan A, which was to silver-solder a brass extension on each end, for the handles. It's only been on the 'to do' list for about 10 years, so far, but I'll get there.......

Cheers,

PS. Drat! I didn't see your notice. I have some spare auger bits and possibly a few other odds & ends that might be useful, but probably too late for you, now?

Yeah, a bit late. As per the AWR post, the tools have been delivered for transport. Speak to Richard about what drills he used. I can't remember the brand right now, but I'm sure he would remember. He got them from a certain former toolmaker on the sunny coast.

Cheers
B

Originally Posted by Enfield Guy

Yeah, a bit late. As per the AWR post, the tools have been delivered for transport. Speak to Richard about what drills he used. I can't remember the brand right now, but I'm sure he would remember. He got them from a certain former toolmaker on the sunny coast.

Cheers
B

Yeah, missed the boat, didn't I?! If you get up a second round of collections for this or another similar project, I'll be happy to donate. Put a heads-up here in the hand-tools section, for old geezers like me that don't spend much time in other sections of the Forum....

Cheers