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Thanks Derek. I've been thinking about getting the shooting plane for awhile and nearly bought it new a month ago. Couldn't resist one of your already tuned tools though :U

I'll take it.

I will take one of each size thanks.

Sorry wattycoo - I'll take the boxwood chisels as well, gouges are all yours though.

I'll grab the screwdrivers then! I've been looking for a decent set but don't need the wrenches.

Edit: And I'll take the Stanley #42W.

Somebody take the Marples boxwoods or I'll have to, and I...

If Chief declines to take the plane, I'll take it.

The eBay droppings thread needs to be revived. I've seen similar ads, some of the best are where they're listed as 'in good condition' and it looks like the box of saws or chisels has been left out...

Timbecon (and I'm sure other places) sell these as workbench bolts.

Edit: Also, not that I'm biased or anything, but castle joints worked really well on a king single size bed, can't imagine it...

Thanks for sharing your memories - quite something you found your passion so young, and then proceeded to turn it into a career.

That's a gorgoeus chair (I don't know if it needs socks but I'm not...

Nice lap desks both Jono M and AnthonySeiver - another project to add to the 'get around to it list'. AS - the project Jono refers to is on page 48 of issue #2... from the spring of 1976!

A nice set of planes mic-d - what irons are in the #6 and #5 1/2? Now that you've done yours, can I bring over my set of oldies? :D

On a different note, what don't you like about the Veritas low...

Someone with more local knowledge may correct me but being in VIC, you should be able to find kiln dried structural (KD F17 or some other number after the F) hardwood. In your area it will likely be...

Aspirational work - an amazing restoration.

I've got a bunch of these Torquata TCT forstners and they are really good - although the 60mm version will cost you a shiny penny....

There are videos on youtube for breaking down small logs on the bandsaw, easiest method would be to screw the log to a piece of MDF or ply and run that along the bandsaw fence to create a flat side...

Wow - well done!

Haven't used the filler product but The Wood Knight speaks well of it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=dji5hKYFG1ELg15L&v=KkaDyJYzEPk&feature=youtu.be

As for Hammer Roo the business, I've only...

Merbau can/will leach tannin when wet, it will discolor anything it touches. If the merbau is sufficiently dried or weathered, it's not an issue - but with just an oil and wax finish I think it would...

Fisch have a couple of great HSS brad point bit sets. https://www.timbecon.com.au/fisch-standard-hss-brad-point-drill-bits-25-piece-set Have the set, no regrets. I've also got Carbitool carbide...

Well that makes three of us then (officially a crowd?). I did a bit of googling and looks like there are quite a few air powered variants of this tool Heavy Duty Reciprocating File , T-7705 and...

Looking on with interest - that's a lot of components! What kind of mahogany are the slabs?

What tip size are you using? Primer will need 2.0mm+, something like Kilz probably 2.3mm. And you'll need to thin it out beyond the recommended 5-10%, use Floetrol for water based paints and primers....

Can you use wedges against your sled to hold the workpiece? I've used double sided tape to secure fences for a router to ride against but never to secure the workpiece itself - I don't think I'd...

This is pretty typical of fake leather (vinyl) used in upholstery. Had the same happen with some dining chairs but after only about 5-6 years of use and an office chair after only two years. I...

If only! Radiata has it's place but the more I read on green deserts and just how terribly a lot of our once forested land has been (mis)managed, the more depressing it gets.



What, isn't it...

The bed I did recently has 32mm of space from the top of slat to top of the bed side, could definitely be less. 20-25mm would capture the mattress quite securely and be easy enough to change sheets...

It's likely Grizzly have a very similar model, may be have a look at their models and find a manual that matches?

The first order of business was to take down a lot of timber to find the 90x35 pine studs that I'd bought a couple of years ago... a sweaty hour later they were located, timber restacked, and the...

Thanks Hodgo, yes, using all the thin and smaller off cuts helps cull the ever growing piles of wood 'that I might use one day'. Cedar would make amazing linings.

Unfortunately I'd have to agree with Aldav, I tried a couple of sellers on eBay and Aliexpress and you get what you pay for. Fortunately I haven't been scammed yet, the hinges listed as solid brass...

Wise words indeed.

I thought I'd be clever and get a coat of finish on last weekend then glue in the dowels, so cleanup would be nice and easy. I thought it would help if I put the boards out on...

Wonderful bench Cklett! In looks and execution - I got sweaty just thinking about working on spotted/blue gum with hand tools. Any guesses as to how much the whole bench weighs?

Just checking - real talc powder or the baby powder stuff? Would applying poly or tung oil followed by waxing cause any issues with the talc application?

More progress and we're getting close to done.

First step was to route the bevels along all of the edges except the castle interior. I went with a 45° chamfer bit in the trusty Makita hand held....

Thanks homesy - the consensus at home was bevels as well, so bevels it is!

Small update - cross laps cut on the side rails and the whole test fitted.

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Overall looks ok. Not perfect and gap less but I'll put it down chopping and paring better next time....

I should have been clearer - not exactly a normal tenon, but like a bridle joint that is not at the end of a board, so there are shoulders on both sides of the castle like fig 72 on this page Timber...

Thanks Bushmiller. In retrsopect I think I should have cut the side boards and header/footer with tenons so there are shoulders on either side of the castle. The shoulders would cover any small gaps...

Just a heads up with the planes and spokeshaves (feel free to post them on here) but they vary a lot in price depending on make and condition. For example a Stanley #4 made after the 60's or 70's...

A couple of simple boxes made from mitred Spotted Gum decking boards with Silver Ash liner and felt bottom. The left is a blackwood top and the right is Tas Oak. I think I like the Tas Oak more, the...

This update has a positive start and and a positive end but a little hiccup in between.

So the next step was the cross laps on the header/footer. I may screw or glue these in to the castle joint...

I'm including some of my stuff ups as well. Not a terribly complicated joint and it's gone pretty quick for me - definitely room for improvement though, I'm not too keen on some of the gaps. If I...

I'll take this one too :D

I'll take it.

My 3 year old needs a bed. So, being short on time and making nothing large through 2023, what better way to get back into the swing of things than at least starting this long overdue project.

The...

On the bright side, it's red gum, so the posties wouldn't be able to damage it in transit and you wouldn't need any packaging!

Good luck with the sale, those figured stumps really do look good...

I haven't used pigskin suede but I have used Sika Sprayfix adhesive for calfskin, felt and synthetic felt. I just spray the cardboard, wait a minute then press on the oversized material, trim to size...

Those look like they'd make some sweet boxes. So... you aren't posting them up to Brisbane are you by any chance?

And I'll take this one too.

I'll take it.