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Hi Guys,

So I brought a lovely rough sawn Tassy Blackwood board from Derek (Timber bloke). I decided to have a go at re-sawing it on my table saw then hand dimensioning the timber (No jointer or...

Thanks Bryn, Sorry for delayed response. Yes that is a Reo Bar 'knife'. However being reo bar its not hardened so it will not technically be a knife, more a knife shaped object. I used it over the...

Hi Aldav, Thanks for your valued responses. However i am looking to reduce the amount of W&D i use in the SS System and therefore looking to move to stones of some form. I do not have a huge budget...

Thanks Christos, as you have seen i used it on those cheese boards. The handle is lovely to use both at the end for a good ol' fashion whacking stick and choked up on to use with a chisel. She aint...

Japanese whetstone KING combi 800/4000 sharpening water stone KW65P | eBay

Dont know if this link would work.

180x64x26 mm $33 inc shipping AUD.

Are they a good stone, for beginners?

Hi all,

While i use the SS system up to 1200 W&D i am finding there is steady increase is the amount of abrasives i am buying. Looking to get into wet stones and was looking to add a 800/4000 or...

Hi Derek,

Any particular reason for such small pins on your dovetails pictured here? Also, as for the number of tails front and rear, is that just for aesthetics?

Sorry to high jack the...

Hi all,

So i used my new mallet to make some in-laid cheese board, just in time for Xmas. These are my first attempts. Comments welcomed. Oh, and I fired up the forge and made my first 'knife'....

Hi All,

Pics of my first mallet. Thread with description and lessons learnt in homemade tools section.
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Thanks,

https://www.woodworkforums.com/f44/mallet-210704

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So I have seen plenty enough vids on making mallets and thought I would give it a go. As I am very proud of it I got up the courage to show you all the results. The head is a piece of...

Great looking piece. I love the up cycling. Good work. We are often to quick to dismiss things as rubbish or decide it is easier to buy new timber and go from there.

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Thanks for the input. I am a safety professional and used a 'common sense' (I know i shouldn't have said that) approach. I.e. If it doesn't move and can support me then it was well strong...

Good job, i like the different types of joinery used. How were the side pannels joined to the bottom styles/rails? No draw slides?

I am new to this whole wood working thing and am also encouraged...

Excellent post Bushmiller.

I am halfway through the making of my forge. Pretty handy to have a fully tooled workshop (at work) at my unlimited disposal. The leaf springs are straight out of one...

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I cannot thank you enough for your help and suggestions. I am really enjoying the whole experience in being involved in such an active forum. Yes i will be tackling cranky grains. As i...

HI guys,

Back to this topic... Please direct me to a thread if another already exists, however i am looking at plane bevel angles vs plane bed angles. Am i correct in guessing the bed ultimately...

Hey mate,

I work in Hope Valley (Kwinana) and am 2 mins from "the Timber Bloke". His new website is cracking and shows a lot of what he has available. Probably worth a look, if not for a buy, for...

Thanks for all the input guys. Certainly have some good ideas there. Does anyone know a good source of Tool steel in Perth WA?

So as it turns out, yes, it was a typo... However at least it fits well in this situations.

I have realised there are some other posts dating back to 07 etc surrounding this topic, however,...

I can use the workshop (at work) and an oxy to heat treat the steel. I figured it would already be hardened and therefore i dont think i should anneal it completely, perhaps just give it a heating...

Hi all,

I am trying to source some information on making a decent block plane including plane blade. Surprisingly there is little on the Youtube regarding this matter. I have some decent spring...

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See the examples of over building above. With a very happy Customer. This project was made from roofing timbers salvaged from work sites (with permission) within the suburb. Connected...

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I have a tendency to want to over build everything. In particular using timber way bigger than needed thinking bigger is better/stronger. Does anyone have any pointers/tips/resources...

Hi Derek,

What a great set of instructions. Thanks.

Hey Duke.

I recently brought the same (Rather was gifted) and I have essential torn the whole thing down and have built it into a large multi use table. I have just about finished a new B-Style...

Thank guys. I was not expecting such a quick response. Back to the stones and resetting the cap iron. Also the wax is a good pointer, thanks!

Hi all,

I understand that setting a hand plane correctly is a big part of getting the process right, however i am working with some very old recycled Jarrah floor boards and they are very...

Thanks all. :-)

Hi All,

I am a weekend (headband) warrior who has the most limited knowledge and exposure to woodworking out here. I picked up some scrap timber to make a loft bed for my son and have since...

Well done Derek, and thanks for pointing me in the direction of this website last week. Much to learn. Keep up the good work! Chris.