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I made this gauge as one of the originals & gave it to a mate who has been using it almost every day for 5 years. He asked me to give it a bit of a touch up & a new pin so here is the comlpeted thing. It's made of Olive Bole from one of 2 Olive trees planted on Wellington Point about 105 years ago.
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Very, very nice work as usual Major. Must try making one meself one day (added to long, long list)
That is simply stunning craftmanship Major. I'm overwhelmed with the quality of your work. Also a touch jealous of your mate.
I must admit if I had a gauge like that I'd be hesitant to use the thing.
He USED IT??!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:
Mine's still sitting on the living room coffee table, so I can fondle it every night!
:D :D :D
P
I love it Major - a work of excellence.
- Wood Borer
Major P, your patience is extrordinairy and workmanship just mind bogling. Keep posting, you inspire us all.
jacko
Hi Major. That is a fantastic job. Certainly something for me to aspire too.
Can you give us a few details. What is the screw on the end of the beam for? What is the big knob on the end of the head? What is the round hole or plug on the front? What is the little bit of brass poking out beside the bream? Also did you make the head in two pieces - I assume this is just to make the mortise a little neater, or was there some other reason ?
thanks
Arron
G'day ArronQuote:
Originally Posted by Arron
The screw on the end of the beam secures the stainless pin which is 2.5mm ø.
The Brass knob on the end of the head is the beam locking mechanism.
The round hole or plug is actually ½" brass rod that is drilled & threaded to take the brass screw & attached knob to act as the locking mechanism.
The little bit of brass sticking out beside the beam is a brass shoe which the brass thread/knob pushes against the beam to lock it in position. Just having a threaded rod pushing against the beam to lock it will leave the beam with indentations in it & render it useless in a short time.
You are correct, the head is made in 3 pieces; top, contrasting 2mm strip of timber & the morticed bottom section. The mortice is made on a router table with a 1" bit (25.4mm w X 19mm H).
I hope this helps, if you have any other questions just ask :)
Many thanks Major.
Arron
I've been using my "Major Mortice Marker" for the past few weeks and can not fault it. It's now the favourite tool in the shop.
Al.
I can't decide what I like better. The figure of the wood, or the craftsmanship. I sure can't find one like that here.
High Major,
I like the gauge very much and I would think you could certainly go on to remodel most of your other hand tools.
Are there any olive trees left at the point you mention?
Hi ya jow104,Quote:
Originally Posted by jow104
Only one of the trees was removed, the other still stands as far as I know. The tree was removed for a major house renovation & extension.... lucky for us :D
I realize I’m replying to an old post but it is new to me and your craftsmanship, wood choice and skills have created an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL functional work of art. What an incredible talent. Thank you for sharing. Regards, TonySo