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29th September 2023, 06:06 PM
Thread: Handcrafted Mallets
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WEST AUST Huon Pine Mallet
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Huon Pine is a fairly soft timber but it's also pretty robust (much sought after timber for boatbuilding in Tassie).
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29th September 2023, 03:33 PM
Thread: Handcrafted Mallets
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WEST AUST Handcrafted Mallets
Some handcrafted mallets from my workshop that I hope you like.
This mallet is perfect for adjusting Planes. It has a Sheoak and Victoria Ash handle with a highly polished solid brass... -
28th September 2023, 02:56 PM
Thread: Handcrafted Router Plane
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WEST AUST Handcrafted Router Plane
It's been a while but I have some great handcrafted tools for sale again. The first one is a router plane, using a Veritas blade and post and hand turned brass adjuster with a brass locking screw....
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23rd September 2023, 06:21 PM
Thread: CarbaTec Mini Lathe
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WEST AUST Price dropped to $100
Price dropped to $100
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21st September 2023, 04:24 PM
Thread: CarbaTec Mini Lathe
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WEST AUST CarbaTec Mini Lathe
Cleaning out the shed and I have a number of tools I no longer use, the first of these is a mini lathe from CarbaTec. Great little unit in good condition and perfect for the woodworkers starting out...
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21st February 2022, 03:01 PM
Thread: Brass Plane Adjusting Hammer
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SOLD: Sold
Thanks Phil
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20th February 2022, 04:52 PM
Thread: Brass Plane Adjusting Hammer
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SOLD: Brass Plane Adjusting Hammer
This Brass/Ash hammer is perfect for adjusting wooden planes with a beak to loosen the wedge and a slightly rounded face for adjustments. The hammer is 260 mm long and it weighs in at 300gms. The...
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20th February 2022, 04:03 PM
Thread: Handcrafted Small Router Plane
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SOLD: SOLD to Ross
SOLD to Ross
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20th February 2022, 03:07 PM
Thread: Handcrafted Small Router Plane
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SOLD: Thanks Ross
Thanks Ross
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19th February 2022, 07:53 PM
Thread: Handcrafted Small Router Plane
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SOLD: Handcrafted Small Router Plane
Another Handcrafted Tool from Dave's Woodshed. As many of my previous customers will confirm I make beautiful handcrafted woodworking tools from unusual and scarce timbers that look great but are...
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11th February 2022, 01:30 PM
Thread: Krenov Plane Build
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Thanks to everyone for their comments and advice,...
Thanks to everyone for their comments and advice, it is really wonderful to be able to tap into so much knowledge and experience, not to mention inspiring.
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9th February 2022, 06:04 PM
Thread: Krenov Plane Build
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Krenov Plane Build
Looking into making a Krenov Plane and I have a question for those experienced tool builders.
Can I use a 4 thick mm blade (veritas) without a chipbreaker. Need to know before I build in case I... -
4th February 2022, 01:12 PM
Thread: Delta Unisaw with Biesemeyer fence.
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SOLD: Don't like to be a killjoy folks but the...
Don't like to be a killjoy folks but the electrical system on this saw is ringing alarm bells.
With a current rating of 17 amps it exceeds the rating of Australian domestic power outlets even if a... -
3rd February 2022, 06:54 PM
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Well, after the second day in the shed sharpening...
Well, after the second day in the shed sharpening chisels and plane blades I have come to the conclusion that if you follow the 'Unicorn Method' of sharpening you will certainly be the sharpest tool...
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2nd February 2022, 10:55 PM
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Thanks Pippin88 I've had a quick look at a...
Thanks Pippin88
I've had a quick look at a summary of David Weaver and his colleagues work, amazing stuff. As you say I could leave many steps out of the sharpening process and still come up with... -
2nd February 2022, 09:16 PM
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Thanks Bob, I should have mentioned that I used...
Thanks Bob, I should have mentioned that I used the corner of the buffing wheel and avoided holding the chisel in one place but rather 'slid' it across the corner
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2nd February 2022, 06:45 PM
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Buffing Wheels as a Final Sharpening Stage
I was using buffs and cutting compound on some Alan Keys I had ground down for hand router bits and found that as well as removing the scratches on the sides of the steel they also improved the...
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29th January 2022, 07:56 PM
Thread: Anyone with a metalwork lathe in Perth
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That looks really good, I'll give that a try when...
That looks really good, I'll give that a try when I need something else knurled. Thanks for the post
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21st January 2022, 04:57 PM
Thread: Anyone with a metalwork lathe in Perth
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Many thanks to BobL for the knurling on the...
Many thanks to BobL for the knurling on the adjustment wheel, you did a great job mate
And this is the end result
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20th January 2022, 12:44 PM
Thread: Anyone with a metalwork lathe in Perth
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Thanks for the offer elanjacob but BobL has...
Thanks for the offer elanjacob but BobL has kindly offered to help
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18th January 2022, 05:36 PM
Thread: Anyone with a metalwork lathe in Perth
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Really hard to find brass rod of any diameter in...
Really hard to find brass rod of any diameter in Perth, these were feet for a large jewelry box from Rockler bought many years ago and just happened to suit this project
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18th January 2022, 05:34 PM
Thread: Anyone with a metalwork lathe in Perth
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Looks are pretty important for this project and...
Looks are pretty important for this project and it does work ok, knurling is to help with the grip and for some aesthetic reasons
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17th January 2022, 12:47 PM
Thread: Anyone with a metalwork lathe in Perth
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Anyone with a metalwork lathe in Perth
Hi People
Yeah I know there's a Metalwork forum but it doesn't seem to get used much so I thought I would ask the woodworkers.
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14th January 2022, 01:18 PM
Thread: Small Router Plane $30
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SOLD: sold
Thanks for the 'likes' will post the next router shortly
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13th January 2022, 03:37 PM
Thread: Small Router Plane $30
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SOLD: Small Router Plane $30
Found a U Tube video (all acknowledgements to Woodworkers Companion) on making small router planes and thought that I would add these to my ((very) limited) range of woodworking tools. Did some...
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3rd January 2022, 01:37 PM
Thread: Vacuum pump (no motor)
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DONE: Vac Pump
Hi Russ
The motor was attached (not any more) but you may be able to fix a drive system with the old motor shaft. See attached
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2nd January 2022, 07:51 PM
Thread: Vacuum pump (no motor)
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DONE: Hi Bob No smoke, the bearing seized and 1/2 of...
Hi Bob
No smoke, the bearing seized and 1/2 of the windings are cooked. Definitely not a repair job, sold the rest of the vacuum gear a while ago and now just clearing all the junk out the shed -
1st January 2022, 06:23 PM
Thread: Vacuum pump (no motor)
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DONE: Vacuum pump (no motor)
Have a 3cfm 1/4 HP vacuum pump available if anyone wants it as spare parts, pump worked fine until the motor burnt out. Can send the pump for around $15 within Australia (pump only, would cost too...
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28th December 2021, 03:48 PM
Thread: Carbatec 12 1/2 inch Thicknesser $250
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WITHDRAWN: withdrawn
Unable to edit the original post to mark it as withdrawn
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21st December 2021, 11:13 PM
Thread: Carbatec 12 1/2 inch Thicknesser $250
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WITHDRAWN: Carbatec 12 1/2 inch Thicknesser $250
Shed cleanout and I have a Carbatec thicknesser for sale, bought this back in 2012 (manufactured 3/2011) but it hasn't seen a lot of use. It has a 4 inch dust port and the blades still cut fine...
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6th November 2021, 03:42 PM
Thread: Frame Saws
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WEST AUST Frame Saws
It's coming up to Christmas and maybe it's time to buy yourself something nice for the shed. I have handcrafted two classic Frame Saws from some beautiful and well seasoned American and WA timbers....
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30th September 2021, 02:56 PM
Thread: Cactus Juice and Vacuum Chamber
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SOLD: Sold
Thanks everyone, sold to Mannum
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26th September 2021, 04:40 PM
Thread: Cactus Juice and Vacuum Chamber
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SOLD: Cactus Juice and Vacuum Chamber
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I recently tried stabilising wood with some success but found I really had little use for this in any of my projects, then the vacuum pump failed and everything went into storage. Now its... -
15th August 2021, 04:00 PM
Thread: Handmade Frame Saw, Mallet and Awl
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WEST AUST Handmade Frame Saw, Mallet and Awl
It's coming up to Fathers day and if, like me, you have to select your own present I've made some hand tools that might fit the bill. As with all of the tools I make they are individual and hand made...
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18th March 2021, 06:49 PM
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HEADS UP Here you go Bob, only just been posted Tools...
Here you go Bob, only just been posted
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16th March 2021, 04:42 PM
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HEADS UP Tools Timber Techniques Wood Show in Perth WA
Some members may remember the handcrafted tools I have sold on the forum in years past, well I have decided to try my luck at the wood shows and my first one is the Tools Timber Techniques show on...
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10th March 2021, 06:37 PM
Thread: Wooden plane bodies and parts
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FREE: SA I'll take them if they're still available, PM sent
I'll take them if they're still available, PM sent
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17th December 2020, 02:03 PM
Thread: Jarrah and Rock Maple Mallet
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SOLD: Thanks for all the likes, this one is sold Have...
Thanks for all the likes, this one is sold
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17th December 2020, 01:05 PM
Thread: SPECIAL * Christmas * PRIZE DRAW #130
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DRAWN & CLAIMED I'm in
I'm in
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17th December 2020, 12:46 PM
Thread: Jarrah and Rock Maple Mallet
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SOLD: No problem MicMcG, send me a PM and we'll...
No problem MicMcG, send me a PM and we'll organise payment and delivery
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16th December 2020, 05:36 PM
Thread: Jarrah and Rock Maple Mallet
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SOLD: Jarrah and Rock Maple Mallet
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Another mallet from Dave's Woodshed just in time for Christmas, For this one I've used Jarrah and Rock Maple to give a real contrast between the timbers, inserts are Acacia... -
6th December 2020, 04:07 PM
Thread: Jarrah Mallet
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SOLD: Jarrah Mallet
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This Jarrah handmade mallet would make an ideal Christmas gift.
Made from well seasoned Jarrah (seven years stored in my shed) with a brass/Acacia top to the handle... -
3rd December 2020, 05:53 PM
Thread: Officeworks Mailman.
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Try Sendle
Try Sendle
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WEST AUST Many thanks Bob, will be in touch Cheers Dave
Many thanks Bob, will be in touch
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WEST AUST Awls
Awl number 2 is sold
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WEST AUST Hi Delbs Can you send a PM with your address and...
Hi Delbs
Can you send a PM with your address and I'll organise this afternoon
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WEST AUST Hi Doug With your experience in forges and heat...
Hi Doug
With your experience in forges and heat treating do you have any suggestions or comments on carbon steel v mild steel
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WEST AUST Awl Steel
Hi Doug
The steel in these Awls is mild steel for a number of reasons, it is able to be re-sharpened easily and even reshaped if a different point profile is required, is more than strong enough for... -
WEST AUST Awls
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More Christmas gifts for yourself from Dave's Woodshed, these are handmade Awls from some beautiful Australian timbers
A mix of Jarrah and featured Huon Pine in... -
12th November 2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: American Timber Mallet
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SOLD: Thanks guys, Mallet has been sold
Thanks guys, Mallet has been sold