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  1. This is the shop on Dorset Road in Bayswater? I...

    This is the shop on Dorset Road in Bayswater? I bought a big gulp hood thingy from him only a couple of weeks ago.
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    And the brass side isn't in position properly....

    And the brass side isn't in position properly. Well spotted Matt.

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    Thanks for looking out for me, both of you. I...

    Thanks for looking out for me, both of you. I will actually have to learn a whole new hammer technique. I used to wonder why a mate of mine rests his thumb on top of the hammers' handle instead of...
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    Dovetails fitted! Now for some peening, when I...

    Dovetails fitted! Now for some peening, when I next get a chance.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240311/9ddc61beaef2f44750b06fc4704a7e1a.jpg

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  5. Hi there. One big difference is that all saws...

    Hi there. One big difference is that all saws designed for track sawing are plunge types with a riving knife. Using these freehand is awkward to say the least. And using a standard circular saw on a...
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    One thing that I haven't checked was the size of...

    One thing that I haven't checked was the size of the medallions nut compared to the others. From memory, nothing stood out as I was cleaning them up.
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    Thanks Paul. Sent from my SM-S928B using...

    Thanks Paul.

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    More progress. I realised pretty quickly when...

    More progress. I realised pretty quickly when filing the bed that I didn't glue the guide block close enough to my set out line. Consequently a little more filing than needed and the bed "moved" back...
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    Thanks Ian. I am finally finding a use for my...

    Thanks Ian. I am finally finding a use for my motley collection of files! When you modify a triangular file by grinding away two sides do you also grind off the the teeth on the corners? I did...
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    Thanks Martin for the prompter to look at old...

    Thanks Martin for the prompter to look at old Tyzack saws. How many Tyzacks made tools? I found references to W Tyzack, S Tyzack and J Tyzack. Funny how one's pre conceived view can colour one's...
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    Hi Ian. The mouth is slightly larger than the...

    Hi Ian. The mouth is slightly larger than the blade, and I am planning on the sides being flush with the mouth opening. I have about 1 mm on either side. Do you think this will be too tight? For...
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    Calling all saw gurus

    Hi all. I was given this saw by a mate who had realised he wasn't going to get round to fixing it up. I did a little research online (Diastonian Institute basically) because I am convinced the...
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    More progress. Following IanW's booklet closely....

    More progress. Following IanW's booklet closely. Hopefully I will get a chance to do more tomorrow. Glad my workshop is under the house, rather than a tin shed in the garden, when temperature climbs...
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    Hi Martin. Have you seen the Pica range of...

    Hi Martin. Have you seen the Pica range of mechanical pencils? I bought one (and a extra packet of white leads) recently for marking on dark timbers. Works well but they are easy to snap. Leads are...
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    Well, they could only promise me an A.M....

    Well, they could only promise me an A.M. delivery, so I won't be starting first thing...

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    A little more work done (I am waiting for a...

    A little more work done (I am waiting for a roofing order to arrive, now due tomorrow)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240305/e194708c5cdc91f17ad20ca64e1cdde3.jpg

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    Progress (in small steps). See...

    Progress (in small steps). See belowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240304/6abd3fadd23816a0cbe814e0e30e675d.jpg

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    Hi David. Can you post a photo of this piece of...

    Hi David. Can you post a photo of this piece of Scottish art?

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    :doh: I have one of those odd leg dividers....

    :doh:

    I have one of those odd leg dividers. Found it in a discount bin at TT. Thought it might come in handy one day! Thanks for the reminder all. I have often thought those Silex marking gauges...
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    My Infill Plane

    Hi all. Finally, and most recently motivated by reading Rob's post, I have begun building my very own infill plane. As per the photo below, I have cut out the base (steel) and sides (brass). And I...
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    Hi Martin. My moxon vise is one of the most...

    Hi Martin. My moxon vise is one of the most useful things I have made. Enjoy yours and "better late than never."
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    Wow!

    Wow!
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    I do like the ECE ones I have . 2 different sized...

    I do like the ECE ones I have . 2 different sized smoothers. And a 3rd I have set up as a scrub. All are pre plastic wedge bars. Keep the pictures coming.

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    Looking lovely! Sent from my SM-S928B using...

    Looking lovely!

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    I went back to my saw this morning and sharpened...

    I went back to my saw this morning and sharpened from the other side (handle to my left). Normally I come at things from both sides but being a rip saw with smallish teeth I usually can get away with...
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    Thanks Martin. Had a look at the video. Clever. I...

    Thanks Martin. Had a look at the video. Clever. I am thinking that my 16 ppi saw will need a very thin spacer!!
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    Thanks, Ian, for the info. It's funny how things...

    Thanks, Ian, for the info. It's funny how things get stuck in ones mind, I thought the "Leapfrog" series was the top of the line, but I think SB would have done a bit more research than me! I will...
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    Finished for now. Tracked to the left in Oregon...

    Finished for now. Tracked to the left in Oregon but cut straight in Spotted Gum. More jointing and sharpening to follow.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240217/9965549036c743aeaf499e2a6b94406e.jpg...
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    Found the etch. Polished up the brass and cleaned...

    Found the etch. Polished up the brass and cleaned up the handle. I was going to grind all the teeth off, but I think I will resurrect things over time and multiple...
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    Hi JP. Starting the resto on this one today. S+J...

    Hi JP. Starting the resto on this one today. S+J Leapfrog 10" blade currently 16 ppi but blade will need complete reset teethwise (anyone notice the missing section). Handle nice fit to my hand and...
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    Hi Rob. I understand the benefits of a good...

    Hi Rob. I understand the benefits of a good generator! We are on tank water and need the pump plus food doesn't last long in the fridge. Communications are a big issue, our mobile signal disappears 4...
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    Like everything there are clouts and there are...

    Like everything there are clouts and there are clouts. A good soft sheet nail (with a thin, easily squished flathead) would be perfect. My plumber also gets really nice thick clouts from his plumbing...
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    Nice job S1. What size are your screw threads? I...

    Nice job S1. What size are your screw threads? I have a 1/2" screw box and tap and are wanting to do something similar. What timber did you use?
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    I am loving this project Rob. Thanks for the...

    I am loving this project Rob. Thanks for the inspiration. 1
  35. I am surprised that you have had such hassles. My...

    I am surprised that you have had such hassles. My experience with Bunnings has usually been that they are happy to swap like for like, or at least give you a credit note.
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    Hi M. I would think that the arbour would be 5/8"...

    Hi M. I would think that the arbour would be 5/8" because that still seems to be the standard in the USA. I have no trouble buying blades with this bore (and I have no dramas using reducing rings for...
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    Nice pickups JP. Surely the handsaw has...

    Nice pickups JP. Surely the handsaw has "progressive step pitch"! Paul, I have a small dovetail saw with a medallion that has a keystone encircled by a ring of dots but no script. I have always...
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    I've seen it done on YouTube so it "must" be...

    I've seen it done on YouTube so it "must" be true.:D
  39. Hi David. What you describe sounds very much like...

    Hi David. What you describe sounds very much like what I call riggers gloves.
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    This is the sort of job that the Stanley #79 and...

    This is the sort of job that the Stanley #79 and #98/99 are designed for. There are also wooden bodied versions, of which I have both a LH and a RH but both of mine need a bit of fettling.
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    Hi all. An update for those who might still be...

    Hi all. An update for those who might still be interested. After talking to various people's and eventually talking to my electrician, I have successfully moved the switch and can operate the dust...
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    Thanks Mark. I only have experience with #3 - #7....

    Thanks Mark. I only have experience with #3 - #7. Knowing what I do about the #1 (which is very little), I am not surprised that things are scaled down.
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    Hi there. I have used 6" bullet head nails (they...

    Hi there. I have used 6" bullet head nails (they are the right diameter) and 12/20 die to make replacement studs for my Stanley hand planes. Once you make the stud you can measure the angle.
  44. My research into V+B planes seemed to indicate...

    My research into V+B planes seemed to indicate that the drop forged bodies were their premium line. They made cast bodies concurrently, and like Stanley (with Bedrock), stopped making them (as...
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    Thanks for the link Derek. I have a small piece...

    Thanks for the link Derek. I have a small piece of houn pine (a turning blank) that is waiting some sort of special project.
  46. Hi Arron. Usually, the timber will have grading...

    Hi Arron. Usually, the timber will have grading marks stamped on it (MGP10). If it is treated it will also have H3 printed alongside. Or it may have plastic labels stapled to the end grain indicating...
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    Really nice! Did you use beech for the resole? ...

    Really nice! Did you use beech for the resole?

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    Any ideas on why makers marks are stamped upside...

    Any ideas on why makers marks are stamped upside down?

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    Thanks Martin and Ian. At this stage the blade is...

    Thanks Martin and Ian. At this stage the blade is sharpened at 90° to the edge. I have 2 metal scrub planes (modified #4's) and 1 wooden body, plus my very 1st wooden body attempt has a cambered...
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    Hi John. Flattened the sole and sharpened the...

    Hi John. Flattened the sole and sharpened the blade. Mouth is close ish and the chip breaker is tight. Tested on quarter grain Oregon and face grain pine and both cut nicely. The balance is unusual....
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