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24th February 2024, 06:43 PM
Thread: Band Saw Tire issue
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I had the same issue with my Paulco 12". I...
I had the same issue with my Paulco 12".
I ended up just dabbing a spot of CA glue every inch or so and that fixed it. Thin enough not to add any high spots.
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17th February 2024, 02:57 PM
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Here's the 1938 catalogue page from this online...
Here's the 1938 catalogue page from this online resource:
John Rabone & Sons : Rules and Tapes : John Rabone & Sons Ltd. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
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13th February 2024, 01:46 PM
Thread: Greetings from New Mexico
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Welcome to the forums :)
Welcome to the forums :)
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10th February 2024, 12:20 PM
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Is your No. 78 a USA made plane or English? I...
Is your No. 78 a USA made plane or English?
I believe they used different pitches for those fence screws.
The English ones also differ additionally depending on their age.
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15th January 2024, 10:09 AM
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Let the thread-urrection begin! Some bulk...
Let the thread-urrection begin!
Some bulk Falcon plane parts on eBay currently (not my auction).
Rough condition mostly but they might be of use to a member completing a Falconstein plane:
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7th January 2024, 10:16 AM
Thread: plastic blade protectors
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I reckon more injury would come from attempting...
I reckon more injury would come from attempting to insert a protector like that on a bandsaw blade than just figure 8 folding it as Henry suggests and hanging it up in a safe place.
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21st December 2023, 06:53 PM
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Definitely keep the older one with the wooden...
Definitely keep the older one with the wooden handles.
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20th December 2023, 09:03 AM
Thread: screw chuck
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For starters ...
For starters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pQDm1ttmqI
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20th December 2023, 08:54 AM
Thread: Stanley bedrock #2
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Ebay Australia charge 13.40% of the total...
Ebay Australia charge 13.40% of the total including its postage costs
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20th December 2023, 08:32 AM
Thread: screw chuck
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It's quite easy to make one
It's quite easy to make one
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14th December 2023, 10:35 AM
Thread: Stanley No.5. What era?
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Types 13/14 are generally considered to be the...
Types 13/14 are generally considered to be the best type for Stanley bench planes. They have all the best features and the degradation in production quality began shortly afterwards. Plus folks...
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20th November 2023, 07:51 PM
Thread: Stanley bedrock #2
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Final price $2,816.00 😱 AUD
Final price $2,816.00 😱
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16th November 2023, 05:07 PM
Thread: Stanley bedrock #2
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Wow! It's a bloody rare bench plane - especially...
Wow! It's a bloody rare bench plane - especially in Australia - so I'm not too surprised. Any Bedrock commands big money and No. 2s likewise are pretty exxy.
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27th October 2023, 12:05 PM
Thread: The last stockpile of King Billy pine
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The last stockpile of King Billy pine
Interesting ABC news article about sawmilling King Billy pine:
West Coast Tasmanian sawmiller has the last legal stockpile of '''highly prized''', endangered King Billy pine - ABC News -
23rd September 2023, 02:20 PM
Thread: Replacing Internal Stairs
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Having very recently had new internal stairs with...
Having very recently had new internal stairs with similar width installed by a stair company they also only have two stringers.
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2nd September 2023, 11:35 PM
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SOLD: I'll take it thanks
I'll take it thanks
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31st August 2023, 08:05 AM
Thread: Purple Gidgee Blanks lot Pack
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VICTORIA Roughly what are the dimensions?
Roughly what are the dimensions?
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23rd August 2023, 08:16 PM
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If you have similar scraps to the pieces you wish...
If you have similar scraps to the pieces you wish to clean, it might be best to do some tests. I did so first.
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23rd August 2023, 09:59 AM
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On very old woodwind instrument restoration I...
On very old woodwind instrument restoration I have used Vulpex liquid soap (like the stuff in this link Vulpex Liquid Soap - 100 ml – Koodak Jewellers' Supplies although I didn't purchase from this...
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11th August 2023, 01:03 PM
Thread: Lie Nielsen Twin screw vice
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WANTED:N.S.W.. This one? Vices-Wood Working : Kit, Lie Nielsen...
This one?
Vices-Wood Working : Kit, Lie Nielsen Twin Screw Chain Drive Vice, 457mm, #705729
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8th August 2023, 09:08 AM
Thread: Tpg email service closer!
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Cripes I'm in the same boat! I've had TPG as my...
Cripes I'm in the same boat! I've had TPG as my standalone email service since the early 2000s. Bugger.
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21st July 2023, 09:51 AM
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If TOCACT doesn't have one, or a replica, I do...
If TOCACT doesn't have one, or a replica, I do have one that's brand new and unused since I use the alternate version for the MK3 with the clear 2000 guard.
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17th July 2023, 08:42 AM
Thread: Massive table -- can it be refinished?
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Hi, Unfortunately we can't see your photos. ...
Hi,
Unfortunately we can't see your photos.
Until you get a few more posts under your belt attachments won't work. This is in order to stop spamming, etc.
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11th May 2023, 05:55 PM
Thread: Spindle steady for lathe.
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For spindle forms I frequently use a 3-wheeled...
For spindle forms I frequently use a 3-wheeled steady like this one: https://mcjing.com.au/steadfast-steady-rest.html
I use them to steady flutes while boring/reaming:
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15th April 2023, 09:43 AM
Thread: Ironwoods forge for blademaking.
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Certainly sounds like your forge is working Brad...
Certainly sounds like your forge is working Brad :2tsup:
As a scrounger I've found old files and car springs make the best high carbon blanks for edged tools/weapons.
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12th April 2023, 09:27 AM
Thread: Vaughan and Bushnell plane
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My workshop is packed away due to renovations but...
My workshop is packed away due to renovations but I distinctly recall that my 905 doesn't have a brass hex bolt for the tote/rear handle. It has just a regular slotted screw like the large Stanley...
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11th April 2023, 06:31 PM
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Often silverplated saxes and clarinets from that...
Often silverplated saxes and clarinets from that era (1910s, '20s, '30s) are also clear lacquered over the silverplate. As a protective measure against tarnish.
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11th April 2023, 04:29 PM
Thread: Vaughan and Bushnell plane
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I have a V&B 905 and a 704. Well made planes,...
I have a V&B 905 and a 704.
Well made planes, very good quality overall.
The frog seating design is almost as good as a Stanley Bedrock and the drop-forged sole is a real bonus for them as... -
4th April 2023, 09:45 PM
Thread: Ironwoods forge for blademaking.
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Found some pics of my forge taken last year:...
Found some pics of my forge taken last year:
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Dagger pre-grinding from an old broken Wiltshire file piece:
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4th April 2023, 09:37 PM
Thread: Ironwoods forge for blademaking.
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Mine is located on the burner side but about 40mm...
Mine is located on the burner side but about 40mm from the forge floor. I can't remember exactly why I chose that spot but it makes sense to place it out of direct touch of the burner flame.
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4th April 2023, 09:13 PM
Thread: Ironwoods forge for blademaking.
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Good setup. I have made a very similar forge...
Good setup.
I have made a very similar forge with the same bits and pieces (everything but the stand and gas bottle from Gameco).
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20th March 2023, 02:04 PM
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SOLD: Hi, I was wondering the workable length of the...
Hi, I was wondering the workable length of the lathe bed? Measuring from the faceplate to the tailstock center:
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27th January 2023, 04:15 PM
Thread: Red Cedar, Rosewood, Camphor, Silky Oak
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N.S.W. Hi, I'm interested in the rosewood. What...
Hi, I'm interested in the rosewood.
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13th January 2023, 09:49 AM
Thread: Hammer resto
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Probably is European and the '2.5' is a metric...
Probably is European and the '2.5' is a metric dimension
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10th January 2023, 09:36 AM
Thread: # 137 Jan/Feb 2023
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DRAWN - PART CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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21st December 2022, 06:39 PM
Thread: Disston Bandsaw Blade sharpener
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QUEENSLAND That really is so cool :oo: Wish I was in SE QLD...
That really is so cool :oo:
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7th December 2022, 02:23 PM
Thread: Christmas 2022 prize draw # 136
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NEW INFO I'm in
I'm in
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23rd October 2022, 10:30 AM
Thread: Oct/Nov PRIZE DRAW #135
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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2nd October 2022, 10:22 AM
Thread: JET Lathe Model JWL-1220
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SOLD: Great deal. Very good midi lathe and hard to find...
Great deal. Very good midi lathe and hard to find in this condition!
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Thanks Ian. I will try some 6" * 7/32" nails. I...
Thanks Ian.
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Hi Ian, what size and type of nails do you...
Hi Ian, what size and type of nails do you recommend for making the rear handle bolt?
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28th August 2022, 05:38 PM
Thread: Sept/Oct 2022 - PRIZE DRAW # 134
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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6th August 2022, 03:47 PM
Thread: Triton 2000 Workcentre: cross-cut fence
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WANTED:QLD. Sorry, I don't have a Triton 2000 workcentre...
Sorry, I don't have a Triton 2000 workcentre crosscut fence.
What I do have spare is a TCA100 table saw protractor attachment (see manual photo) and a Triton router table fence (2000 series, see... -
6th August 2022, 10:09 AM
Thread: Triton 2000 Workcentre: cross-cut fence
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WANTED:QLD. I picked up a mixed lot of Triton gear awhile ago...
I picked up a mixed lot of Triton gear awhile ago and I might have a cross-cut fence in there. It's either a Mk3 or 2000 version; I can't recall. Since I use mostly Mk3 era Triton gear it's surplus...
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28th June 2022, 11:22 AM
Thread: Want to buy Stanley 42X saw set
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Hi Lyle, I've posted out the Somax No. 250 to you...
Hi Lyle, I've posted out the Somax No. 250 to you this morning. It should suffice in setting saws until a 42X pops up.
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27th June 2022, 05:31 PM
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WEST AUST Any skew iron plane is a marvellous tool and the...
Any skew iron plane is a marvellous tool and the No. 46 must be king of the skews! I love mine.
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27th June 2022, 09:56 AM
Thread: Want to buy Stanley 42X saw set
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WANTED:N.S.W.. The Eclipse 77 looks exactly like the Somax I...
The Eclipse 77 looks exactly like the Somax I posted pictures of above. Eclipse had about 3 or 4 other size and saw types too.
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26th June 2022, 10:12 AM
Thread: Want to buy Stanley 42X saw set
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WANTED:N.S.W.. I have a Somax No.250. Not a 42X but similar to...
I have a Somax No.250. Not a 42X but similar to an Eclipse 77.
Free if you would like it.
No pressure. I have a little sawset collection and the Stanley 42X is what I always use, so I... -
12th June 2022, 09:38 PM
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SOLD: And I'll take bundle #3 thanks
And I'll take bundle #3 thanks
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8th June 2022, 07:01 PM
Thread: Stanley #29 Transitional Plane
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I've not tried any of those new irons personally,...
I've not tried any of those new irons personally, I just use old Stanley irons, but I know it's a common complaint that the thicker irons with a cap-iron do not engage satisfactorily on the iron...