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18th April 2024, 08:23 PM
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HEADS UP HEADS UP Antique Tool Auction - Abbey Auctions
This has just popped up on my radar. Around 100 planes and 50 other tools. No connection with
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10th April 2024, 11:22 PM
Thread: Work Sharp sharpening system $150
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SOLD: Agree it looks odd. That picture appears to have...
Agree it looks odd. That picture appears to have been used on the Festool Owners Group in a post from 2013
Worksharp 3000 is sweet!
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6th April 2024, 12:06 PM
Thread: Best drill bit for 60mm mdf
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I’d use a 60mm Forstner bit: Forstner bit high...
I’d use a 60mm Forstner bit:
Forstner bit high quality 2-3/8" 60mm - Robson'''s Tool King Store
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4th April 2024, 07:44 PM
Thread: Hafco spindle shaper.
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Hi Slopey, A photo would help. It doesn't...
Hi Slopey,
A photo would help.
It doesn't have a hex bolt in the top of the nut by any chance?
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27th March 2024, 10:02 AM
Thread: Smart Box Maker Hardware
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These are only really intended for high end boxes...
These are only really intended for high end boxes sold by companies like Linley, who charge nearly $14,000 for a box like this:
Celestial Jewellery Box | Luxury Home Accessories & Gifts | LINLEY
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26th March 2024, 12:58 PM
Thread: 14" bandsaw recommendations
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Mr2shiny, Can't comment on those exact models...
Mr2shiny,
Can't comment on those exact models but we have a Timbecon/Sherwood 14 inch heavy duty bandsaw in our Men's Shed. It gets used and abused a lot and hasn't let us down. We've had it for... -
23rd March 2024, 04:11 PM
Thread: Smart Box Maker Hardware
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Robert, Yes, Andrew’s hardware is expensive...
Robert,
Yes, Andrew’s hardware is expensive but wonderfully precise. Have you looked at Ian Hawthorne’s Neat hinge and lock (fineboxhardware.com)? High-end stuff but a bit less expensive when I... -
Hi China, I use double-sided tape from eBay or...
Hi China,
I use double-sided tape from eBay or double-sided adhesive sheets (express-It) from art stores. This stuff sticks like, er, jam to a blanket.
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14th March 2024, 11:25 AM
Thread: Wax stain removal
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HELP Hi Luckyb, If it’s just a few spots I’d...
Hi Luckyb,
If it’s just a few spots I’d probably try brown paper and a warm iron first just to soak up whatever I could, then try mineral turps on a cotton bud. I’m not a professional, though, so... -
Hi Paul, A brilliant score - congratulations! ...
Hi Paul,
A brilliant score - congratulations! Colour me green with envy :D:D
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14th March 2024, 10:50 AM
Thread: Wax stain removal
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HELP My go-to for wax removal is Liberon Wax and...
My go-to for wax removal is Liberon Wax and Polish remover. It should be readily avaiable in the UK. These instructions are from an Aussie website:
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14th March 2024, 10:17 AM
Thread: Some new turnings
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Welcome back, Richard! Love the design - very...
Welcome back, Richard!
Love the design - very tricky :)
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12th March 2024, 11:24 PM
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Derek, Thanks for the link to your website...
Derek,
Thanks for the link to your website description of your 51/52 restoration. I confess I have read this many times over the past couple of years and it has been invaluable. The hold down that... -
12th March 2024, 07:21 PM
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Stanley 51/52 chute plane and board. Question re frog mounting screws.
May I ask for some advice, please? I’m restoring a Stanley 51/52 combination. Just replacing some oddball screws etc - the plane and shoot board are in quite good condition.
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11th March 2024, 10:56 AM
Thread: David Stanley UK tool auction -961 lots
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HEADS UP David Stanley UK tool auction -961 lots
For interest. The latest David Stanley UK auction of mostly old tools is on 21st March. Over 900 lots.
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2nd March 2024, 11:55 AM
Thread: New hollows and rounds gift set
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A magnificent set, Delbs! Colour me green with...
A magnificent set, Delbs!
Colour me green with envy!
Regards,
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1st March 2024, 09:43 AM
Thread: Veneering Question
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Hi Alex, “Think you misread, Brian. I use...
Hi Alex,
“Think you misread, Brian. I use epoxy, not polyurethane for veneering”
Oops! My apologies! Glad it’s not just me that finds PU messy for this type of work.
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28th February 2024, 10:15 AM
Thread: Veneering Question
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Good points, Camelot. I use urea formaldehyde...
Good points, Camelot.
I use urea formaldehyde (Cascamite) a bit for curved ply glue-ups as it dries solid - absolutely no creep so once the glue is dry the curved shape stays curved and doesn’t... -
9th February 2024, 09:32 PM
Thread: An Oldie....
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Translation: “Where the f———— ‘s that?” Ah -...
Translation: “Where the f———— ‘s that?”
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31st January 2024, 11:32 PM
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948 Lots of Antique and Modern Woodworking and Allied Trades Tools.
Just a reminder that David Stanley's (UK) auction of 948 lots of antique woodworking tools is starting 1st Feb. Lovely stuff to browse through although I think I'm keeping my wallet in my pocket this...
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27th January 2024, 11:21 PM
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Hi Graeme, Yes, I was surprised how manual...
Hi Graeme,
Yes, I was surprised how manual many of the processes were. I thought at first this was a historical look at LN's early days, especially the early scenes of casting the bodies. Very... -
26th January 2024, 11:12 PM
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Making a Lie-Nielsen Plane from Start to Finish
Just stumbled across this YouTube video uploaded by Lie-Nielsen a month ago.
A fascinating look at the whole process end to end:watch
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26th January 2024, 06:53 PM
Thread: Vinyl plastic bag
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These guys sell the stuff to make your own: ...
These guys sell the stuff to make your own:
Vacuum Bagging Consumables Archives - Play with Carbon - Australia
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24th January 2024, 10:13 PM
Thread: TOOL storage beyond Peg Board’s!!!!!
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Hi Matt, I'll follow your journey with...
Hi Matt,
I'll follow your journey with interest :) Like you, I use pegboards - mine are the metal ones but I think I prefer the hardboard ones like yours as they are not so noisy.
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1st January 2024, 01:23 PM
Thread: Rockler Quadrant hinge Jig
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Hi Buddhaha, I like the look of quadrant...
Hi Buddhaha,
I like the look of quadrant hinges but as Aldav says, they are “difficult” (I think he’s being polite).
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21st December 2023, 12:31 PM
Thread: A very sad box
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What a lovely idea, Paul. Cherished mementos are...
What a lovely idea, Paul. Cherished mementos are so easily lost; your beautiful box is a tribute in itself so together with the contents it will make a true heirloom for the family.
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2nd December 2023, 03:03 PM
Thread: Why can't I stain timber black?
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+1 for Indian Ink from Eckersleys. I like the...
+1 for Indian Ink from Eckersleys. I like the Windsor & Newton brand (the permanent version) mixed with Neil’s lovely hard shellac.
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2nd December 2023, 02:46 PM
Thread: lining boxes
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Hi Yvan, The Express-IT sheets from...
Hi Yvan,
The Express-IT sheets from Officeworks are acid-free and suitable for archiving according to OW’s website.
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30th November 2023, 11:04 PM
Thread: lining boxes
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+1 for Sikkens Sprayfix and for Xpress-it A4 and...
+1 for Sikkens Sprayfix and for Xpress-it A4 and A3 DS adhesive sheets.
I also use a lot of DS tape bought in various widths 10-50mm as 50 metre rolls from various sellers on eBay. If I’m doing a... -
19th November 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: CA Glue as a finish??
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Hi Eager Beaver, Yes, I’ve used CA glue (Zap...
Hi Eager Beaver,
Yes, I’ve used CA glue (Zap brand) to finish boxes. An example is this Macassar Ebony box which called for a very high shine:
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13th November 2023, 09:26 AM
Thread: Box with brass inlay
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Hi Alex, if you can’t find them locally Ian...
Hi Alex,
if you can’t find them locally Ian Hawthorne has them here:
Button Catch Archives - Premium Box Hinges | Side Rail Hinges | Brass Hinges
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8th November 2023, 09:39 PM
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Without wishing to hijack the thread, does anyone...
Without wishing to hijack the thread, does anyone know who now supplies the Fuji HVLP range in Australia? Spraychief's website carries the message "After over 25 years Spraychief are no longer a...
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6th November 2023, 10:49 PM
Thread: Box with brass inlay
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Wow! Thank you so much for the detailed...
Wow!
Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and drawing, Ruddy. That’s going way above and beyond!
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6th November 2023, 07:32 PM
Thread: Box with brass inlay
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Hi Ruddy, Great work on the brass inlays! ...
Hi Ruddy,
Great work on the brass inlays!
Can I ask how difficult it was to fit the press-button latch. I have a few waiting to be fitted but I’ve read they’re not easy to get aligned. Might as... -
30th October 2023, 12:00 PM
Thread: "King Nammu's Decanter"
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Hi splinterz25, What a beautiful piece of...
Hi splinterz25,
What a beautiful piece of work. I imagine there must have been some anxious moments working some of the very slender pieces. May I ask how long it took you to make?
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25th October 2023, 09:36 PM
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Hi 419, Alex S' post re mitres on a sander...
Hi 419,
Alex S' post re mitres on a sander describes the process very well. (thanks for finding the link DJ's)
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22nd October 2023, 11:26 PM
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Hi Alan S, Not really a comment on bench table...
Hi Alan S,
Not really a comment on bench table saws but a 45% MDF jig on a disc sander will give you perfect mitres. I use two - a larger version on my 12 inch disc sander for the box carcasses... -
22nd October 2023, 09:58 PM
Thread: What Material for Box and Tray Bases?
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Hi David, All of my boxes have either ply or...
Hi David,
All of my boxes have either ply or MDF bottoms - in all cases they are veneered both sides, usually the same timber both sides. I make up a batch from time to time, all a little larger... -
13th October 2023, 09:30 AM
Thread: Northern Silky Oak for box making
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SOLD: Hi Log Dog, if this isn’t already sold I’ll...
Hi Log Dog,
if this isn’t already sold I’ll take it. Postcode 3101. PM coming to you this morning.
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4th October 2023, 05:35 PM
Thread: I started turning
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Really lovely work! Thanks for sharing. ...
Really lovely work!
Thanks for sharing.
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29th September 2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: Fitting Hinges
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Hi Rick, Rockler have a jig for hinges....
Hi Rick,
Rockler have a jig for hinges. Shouldn’t be too difficult to knock up something similar:
JIG IT(R) Hinge Mortising System | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
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23rd September 2023, 11:11 PM
Thread: How to do accurate miter joints
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I'm with Alex. The disc sander creates perfect...
I'm with Alex. The disc sander creates perfect mitres quickly and repeatedly. Everyone has their own preference, but I've never had a failure with this method using a 12" disc sander and a shop-made...
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29th August 2023, 11:49 AM
Thread: Looking for flat tooth blade
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Pat, The picture of the teeth (shown on the...
Pat,
The picture of the teeth (shown on the blade) suggests the flat top tooth is lower than the alternate grind teeth so I doubt this will give you a flat top cut.
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8th July 2023, 09:44 AM
Thread: Lace Sheoak Valet Box
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Wow! Magnificent! Love the design and execution...
Wow! Magnificent! Love the design and execution of the interior.
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5th June 2023, 12:16 AM
Thread: Hegner Multicut 2 Scroll Saw
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SOLD: I’ve owned and used Hegner for years. Beautifully...
I’ve owned and used Hegner for years. Beautifully made IMO, never missed a beat. Serious quality machines. I’ve never needed two speeds so can’t comment on that.
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30th May 2023, 12:06 PM
Thread: Trim router bit
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Hi Richard, i’m following your resin bowl...
Hi Richard,
i’m following your resin bowl thread with something akin to awe. Way beyond my pay grade!!
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29th May 2023, 11:34 PM
Thread: Trim router bit
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Hi Richard, Carbitool have a 9.5mm (3/8)...
Hi Richard,
Carbitool have a 9.5mm (3/8) version T8212B.
2 Flute - Inverted Flush Trimming Bit with Ball Bearing Guide - Carbide Tipped - Carbitool
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26th May 2023, 03:58 PM
Thread: New Guinea Rosewood
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WITHDRAWN: New Guinea Rosewood is readily available at...
New Guinea Rosewood is readily available at timber suppliers like Brittons or Mathews. It’s not particularly expensive.
Given the narrow board widths of this table and the effort required to... -
21st May 2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: Lock Mitre Cutter
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Congratulations on mastering this. Looks good. ...
Congratulations on mastering this. Looks good.
Mine is still in the bottom drawer!
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17th May 2023, 11:03 PM
Thread: Red Oak box with Ash Burl veneer lid
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Hi Joe, I love this sort of unadorned quietly...
Hi Joe,
I love this sort of unadorned quietly stylish box. It puts focus on the beautiful timbers rather than the build techniques. Magic.
I like 10mm walls but as you know it’s difficult to...