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27th April 2019, 05:44 PM
Thread: Australian wood review magazines
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FREE: QLD ok yours. send me a PM and we can work out...
ok yours. send me a PM and we can work out arrangements.
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27th April 2019, 01:53 PM
Thread: Australian wood review magazines
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FREE: QLD Australian wood review magazines
Free, pickup only, Chapel Hill, Brisbane
we’re getting ready to downsize and I don’t really do much woodwork any more :-(
I think there’s 62 copies of Aust Wood Review, so way too heavy to post.
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5th June 2017, 08:45 PM
Thread: Stanley 51 shooting plane and 52 board
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Derek, the hold down came out nicely. It's hard...
Derek, the hold down came out nicely. It's hard to believe that was 10 yrs ago.
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30th May 2017, 10:47 AM
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unlikely to get two? goodness me, what new evil...
unlikely to get two? goodness me, what new evil is this you speak of?
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27th May 2017, 09:49 PM
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thanks derek, that's what I was thinking
thanks derek, that's what I was thinking
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27th May 2017, 09:15 AM
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Dovetail Drawers - what on the rear? Consensus?
I've never made on of these so am wondering, is that the end of a board or the side/edge of a board? It seems it would be the side
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26th May 2017, 10:34 AM
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I'd probably do a small drawknife or two if...
I'd probably do a small drawknife or two if you're considering various sizes.
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8th May 2017, 09:04 PM
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here's a similar honing guide along with a jig to...
here's a similar honing guide along with a jig to help set the angle you want, by controlling how much chisel extends out of the jig.
HE Honing Guide & Blade Angle Setting Jig
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8th May 2017, 08:53 PM
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On those guides, the angle is set by the...
On those guides, the angle is set by the placement of the chisel.
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3rd May 2017, 10:02 PM
Thread: Is my Frog of its face
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my materials science subjects were a very long...
my materials science subjects were a very long time ago but I think this sounds like stiction, a form of static friction. As the two surfaces are more highly polished, a greater area of the surfaces...
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27th April 2017, 10:31 AM
Thread: Soft wax FAIL!
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Methylated spirits (aka metho) is much the same...
Methylated spirits (aka metho) is much the same as denatured alcohol. It used to be ethanol with some methanol added to make it undrinkable (hence t he term methylated) but it was found the methanol...
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22nd April 2017, 09:45 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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Long time coming
goodness Dick, the book is great! I haven't finished it yet but just love it and will be 1st in line when the 2nd edition comes along.
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9th December 2012, 11:05 AM
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What are the disadvantages of using a bevel-edged chisel to chop a mortise?
The flat sides of a mortise chisel or firmer chisel do also give a little registration against the sides of the mortise helping to keep the chisel straight
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29th October 2012, 09:15 AM
Thread: Titan chipping hammer.. for interest.
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Hi Kenny, Titan were at one point Titan Nail and...
Hi Kenny,
Titan were at one point Titan Nail and Wire, and also Titan Manufacturing.
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18th June 2012, 07:52 AM
Thread: Tell him hes dreaming!!!"really good Titans
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hi IanW, if you still have those handles, I'd be...
hi IanW, if you still have those handles, I'd be happy to look after them for you. I think you're not far away. I'll PM you
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14th June 2012, 08:22 PM
Thread: How many chisels is too many?
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:-) me too really. When I started my Titan chisel...
:-) me too really. When I started my Titan chisel & gouge page I was thinking I might try and gather a full set. I gave up on the idea when I realised how many styles and sizes there are.
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14th June 2012, 11:26 AM
Thread: How many chisels is too many?
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Hi IanW That's a nice assortment and I am...
Hi IanW
That's a nice assortment and I am envious of your paring chisels which I don't yet have any useful number of. I've been after some Titan paring chisels for ages and the search continues.
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11th June 2012, 05:28 PM
Thread: The Saw Report
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Congrats on the mitre saws, $10 is a great price...
Congrats on the mitre saws, $10 is a great price unless postage was a killer.
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11th June 2012, 05:19 PM
Thread: Tool Shows
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Sounds like a great idea IanW. Count me in. I...
Sounds like a great idea IanW. Count me in.
I might be able to rustle up a few members of the old tools list to join in.
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23rd October 2011, 05:26 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Yes, there are a couple of interesting looking...
Yes, there are a couple of interesting looking things there but not that interesting :-)
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22nd October 2011, 10:53 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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It looks like this seller has been watching this...
It looks like this seller has been watching this thread for price estimates:
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8th October 2011, 09:04 PM
Thread: Woodblock printing
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Hi RV, thanks I'll go visit the forum. I'm a...
Hi RV, thanks I'll go visit the forum. I'm a re-beginner after having done some Lino block printing about 30 years ago and now wanting to try some woodcuts.
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1st October 2011, 10:37 PM
Thread: Woodblock printing
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I wonder whether this is too old to reply to. Did...
I wonder whether this is too old to reply to. Did you post the pics of your press? I searched a bit but couldn't see them. (thinking of making one and doing a little research)
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14th September 2011, 11:20 PM
Thread: Father's day presents - 2011
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I was given a Carbatec apron, I guess because...
I was given a Carbatec apron, I guess because I've messed up too many formerly good clothes.
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13th July 2011, 08:03 AM
Thread: Spine change to backsaw.
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Nice Stewie, but the burl still outshines it ;-)
Nice Stewie, but the burl still outshines it ;-)
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11th July 2011, 11:18 PM
Thread: Mallee Red Backsaw.
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Hi Stewie that handle looks really nice. How does...
Hi Stewie that handle looks really nice. How does it feel in the hand?
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25th May 2011, 10:31 PM
Thread: wooden hollows and rounds
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Ha Mick, I covet these but they are above my...
Ha Mick, I covet these but they are above my budget. Isn't that always the way?
Stu has a set of mixed hollow and a set of mixed rounds about 1/3 down the page, and a nice looking full set about... -
13th May 2011, 08:51 PM
Thread: Spokeshaves in Bunnings
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You may already know this but if you do buy one...
You may already know this but if you do buy one of them there will be some tuning to do.... more tuning than if you buy a decent vintage shave.
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12th May 2011, 02:10 PM
Thread: Veritas Spokeshave prices
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Just a data point to add. I have quite large...
Just a data point to add. I have quite large hands and have never used these veritas shaves but my favorite spokeshaves are the stanley 63 and 64 small shaves. They don't need a death grip - just a...
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8th May 2011, 10:02 PM
Thread: Stanley no 50 plane
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First off - do you want something pristine, in...
First off - do you want something pristine, in original box? or a regular user? It sounds like you want a user. It will affect the price range.
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6th May 2011, 10:43 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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Hi 5t, there were some chute boards by Millers...
Hi 5t, there were some chute boards by Millers Falls and/or Langdon but the version I remember was not like yours. They did make a few sizes so maybe...
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5th May 2011, 11:25 PM
Thread: Tumbling with leather chips
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Hi Geoff, the tumbling process gas long been used...
Hi Geoff, the tumbling process gas long been used to clean and polish bottles and other glass items, using hard shells from nuts or something like that. I remember it mentioned on another form so...
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27th April 2011, 10:01 PM
Thread: A Simple Project's Hand Tools
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Hi SG, that larger drill is really nice. Is it a...
Hi SG, that larger drill is really nice. Is it a Millers Falls?
I think I recently found it's long lost twin, scruffy after a hard life, complete but in need of restoration.
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27th April 2011, 01:28 PM
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Hi Peter, yes quite daunting, I agree completely,...
Hi Peter, yes quite daunting, I agree completely, which is why I am thinking of just a small front panel as a first attempt. I do really like this style carving - it appeals to my apparent need for...
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27th April 2011, 01:26 PM
Thread: Digital Cameras
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ah, I don't really frequent any photography or...
ah, I don't really frequent any photography or camera forums so am not up on their regular activities but have found some good reviews whenever I have needed to look. I understand links to other...
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27th April 2011, 10:29 AM
Thread: Digital Cameras
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Hi RV, perhaps a visit to one of the digital...
Hi RV, perhaps a visit to one of the digital camera forums might be good for some research on expected reliability.
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24th April 2011, 04:30 PM
Thread: Possible New Titan Chisel Handle Design Found
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Scandinavian is what I was thinking too. I long...
Scandinavian is what I was thinking too. I long ago gave up on trying to collect one of every Titan but now I must find at least one with this style handle - thanks for pushing me back onto this...
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24th April 2011, 04:06 PM
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Thanks very much for the advice. much...
Thanks very much for the advice. much appreciated. We have a couple of wood shows coming up soon so I know what to look for.
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24th April 2011, 04:04 PM
Thread: Possible New Titan Chisel Handle Design Found
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ok SG, I've found the chisel I had in mind, it...
ok SG, I've found the chisel I had in mind, it does have a handle similar to your example but now I'm not so sure it's actually a Titan - it has a ridge around the top of the socket, quite unlike...
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24th April 2011, 03:44 PM
Thread: Possible New Titan Chisel Handle Design Found
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Thanks Nick, I think I might know the source - I...
Thanks Nick, I think I might know the source - I have a couple of those too ;-)
Re advertising, thanks I understand. I've been digging through trove again and have found a few ads I had not... -
23rd April 2011, 02:50 PM
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Australian woods for Follansbee style carving?
Hi all, I haven't really tried carving before so would like some advice on timbers that might be suitable for a project. I am making a couple of sewing boxes for my daughters and would like to...
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23rd April 2011, 02:37 PM
Thread: Possible New Titan Chisel Handle Design Found
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hi nick, mmm, nice. I've wondered whether the...
hi nick, mmm, nice.
I've wondered whether the really small sizes were a special range for schools or something - at least that's where they seem to be sourced from whenever they come up for sale. Do... -
23rd April 2011, 02:31 PM
Thread: Possible New Titan Chisel Handle Design Found
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Hi Steve, yes agreed, McPherson's didn't have the...
Hi Steve, yes agreed, McPherson's didn't have the entire range. As you noted, there are some found in the wild that they didn't advertise, and from the product numbers, I have speculated there are...
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23rd April 2011, 02:22 PM
Thread: Possible New Titan Chisel Handle Design Found
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Hi SG, congrats on the find, that's a nice...
Hi SG, congrats on the find, that's a nice looking chisel.
I've been busy with work and post-flood volunteering so haven't had time to hang out here for a while but today am actually digging through... -
31st December 2010, 02:04 PM
Thread: BackSaw Bug (a strain of the Tool Bug)
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Oh just some tongue-in-cheek humor that I guess...
Oh just some tongue-in-cheek humor that I guess didn't come across while steadfastly not announcing that I intend to make an open tote dovetail size back saw this year. Oops. Haha!
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30th December 2010, 11:18 PM
Thread: Anyone ever made a maul?
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Hi Ern, sorry, it was disposable and is long...
Hi Ern, sorry, it was disposable and is long gone. Picture a length, maybe 45 or 50cm, of tree trunk about 10cm diameter, the roots trimmed down smooth and the other end shaved down a bit to an...
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30th December 2010, 10:49 PM
Thread: BackSaw Bug (a strain of the Tool Bug)
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Hi Kev, research shows that when we announce our...
Hi Kev, research shows that when we announce our goals we are less likely to achieve them! Now we'll all need to keep on your back to help make sure you get there.....
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30th December 2010, 12:51 PM
Thread: Anyone ever made a maul?
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For what it's worth, I made my froe basher from...
For what it's worth, I made my froe basher from the base of the trunk of a small she-oak that died and fell in our yard. The root section and lower trunk were particularly tough. I just used a...
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26th December 2010, 07:24 PM
Thread: So what did Santa bring you?
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hey Neil, good on you for joining in. I've been...
hey Neil, good on you for joining in. I've been in it for quite a few years now. I sent my galootaclaus package off to New York state, USA, but it won't have arrived there yet. Mine hasn't arrived...
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12th November 2010, 09:20 AM
Thread: Frederick Tucker PLane
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I too only have the 2nd edition, though can't...
I too only have the 2nd edition, though can't seem to find it to see what it says.
Early Planemakers of London doesn't list a Tucker but it is a bit too early.
Usual searches of the old tools list...