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28th March 2024, 05:59 PM
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The plane that made me nearly fly to Sweden
I recently received a nice oldish Swedish plane. It was given to me by a forum member, who must have picked up that I have an interest in these German or Continental style planes. I have no idea how...
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23rd March 2024, 05:16 PM
Thread: Record 52 quickrelease vice
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SOLD: This one is sold. I couldn't figure out how to...
This one is sold. I couldn't figure out how to mark the thread as sold. Sorry.
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14th March 2024, 12:15 AM
Thread: Record 52 quickrelease vice
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SOLD: Sure. I am happy to hold it for you till 1st...
Sure. I am happy to hold it for you till 1st April.
Send me a PM and we can sort the details.
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13th March 2024, 03:18 PM
Thread: Hammer Roo
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I cannot judge on their products. But I took the...
I cannot judge on their products. But I took the slabs for my workbench there to get dressed. They were very helpful and friendly with good service.
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7th March 2024, 01:05 PM
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That is absolutely marvellous. One would like to...
That is absolutely marvellous. One would like to move in there. Just need to find a way to shrink [emoji6]
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21st February 2024, 04:07 PM
Thread: German Planes - Show and Tell
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Hi, I thought about where to put it, but I feel...
Hi, I thought about where to put it, but I feel it fits here quite well.
Some time back, I found another bunch of fellow German planes in a second-hand shop. So I took them home. What can I say, I... -
16th February 2024, 09:34 PM
Thread: A couple of laminated shoulder planes
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They are beautiful. The new owner is very lucky...
They are beautiful. The new owner is very lucky and sure is going to enjoy them.
I might have missed that, but what did you learn this time?
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10th February 2024, 01:43 PM
Thread: Kerfing Plane
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Great job. Much nicer than my converted Stanley...
Great job. Much nicer than my converted Stanley #50. I just made a kerfing saw blade for it. Yours is beautiful and looks like more comfy than the metal chunk I use [emoji6]
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6th February 2024, 09:08 PM
Thread: Record 52 quickrelease vice
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SOLD: Record 52 quickrelease vice
With my new bench I have no need for this vice anymore. It is fully functional and has served me well. I restored it 2 or 3 years ago.
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5th February 2024, 06:55 PM
Thread: Shinto rasp an why didn’t I think of that.
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I love my Shinto rasp. That is a great idea. Only...
I love my Shinto rasp. That is a great idea. Only thing is that I would shorten the bolt a little. To switch sides there is too much thread for quick change over.
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31st January 2024, 09:41 PM
Thread: TOOL storage beyond Peg Board’s!!!!!
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You're welcome. It wasn't my invention. I also...
You're welcome. It wasn't my invention. I also just saw it somewhere.
Just make sure they hang high enough to not hit your head [emoji6]
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25th January 2024, 08:07 PM
Thread: TOOL storage beyond Peg Board’s!!!!!
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They are just suspended from the ceiling. All...
They are just suspended from the ceiling. All have a cut off hook in their chuck.
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25th January 2024, 06:44 PM
Thread: TOOL storage beyond Peg Board’s!!!!!
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My vote goes for French cleats. I am pretty...
My vote goes for French cleats.
I am pretty happy with my French cleats. My workshop is a single car space in our 3 car garage. I decided it from the car area by means of storage shelving. On the... -
23rd January 2024, 03:43 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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It is not as heavy as I thought. I do not know...
It is not as heavy as I thought. I do not know exactly, but my estimate is around 180kg.
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16th January 2024, 06:22 PM
Thread: Using the Disston 77 style saw.
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...and we are off on a tangent.. [emoji3] Oh,...
...and we are off on a tangent.. [emoji3]
Oh, the irony....
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15th January 2024, 06:07 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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I will give them a quick oil tonight and wax...
I will give them a quick oil tonight and wax tomorrow.
The timber was coming from that board where you had a corner cut out (see pic from your pile some posts above). I think it might be spotted... -
15th January 2024, 02:05 PM
Thread: Using the Disston 77 style saw.
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That's a nice looking saw. Did you post the...
That's a nice looking saw. Did you post the making somewhere? I might have overlooked that. It looks a little like you made it from some other saw with that hole at the toe. Can that be?
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14th January 2024, 08:49 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Ian, there was some beautiful timber in your...
Ian, there was some beautiful timber in your pile, that's for sure.
Today, I finished the bench dogs.
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13th January 2024, 11:16 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Today I added a planing stop to the end of the...
Today I added a planing stop to the end of the bench.
I basically followed a design from Derek Cohen. I can't find the link any more where I saw it, but I had saved this picture
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8th January 2024, 07:54 AM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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I have not made an all wood version, but I would...
I have not made an all wood version, but I would think the amount of work is about the same. The main work is in the vice body with the dog holes, dovetail caps, etc. And that seems the same no...
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6th January 2024, 10:17 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Sorry for the late reply, MA. Holiday commitments...
Sorry for the late reply, MA. Holiday commitments got in the way ;-). It turned out I did not make enough good pictures from the build, but I will try to summarise.
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5th January 2024, 11:45 AM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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No. There are half blind dovetails only at the...
No. There are half blind dovetails only at the front left corner and the two rear corners.
The end cap where the tail vise is does not have dovetails. There is only a bolt with a nut which is... -
2nd January 2024, 05:31 PM
Thread: Unusual plane blade?
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It looks like an interesting plane making is...
It looks like an interesting plane making is coming up. I will watch with interest. [emoji6]
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26th December 2023, 09:24 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Nope [emoji16] Sent from my SM-G781B using...
Nope [emoji16]
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26th December 2023, 09:21 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Here it is called a "bench slave". Not sure if...
Here it is called a "bench slave". Not sure if that is still a political correct name. [emoji849]
Bench Slave - Australian Wood Review
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24th December 2023, 05:36 PM
Thread: Bad Axe saw
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It's always interesting to see how things are...
It's always interesting to see how things are done. The hammer setting machine and the filer also caught my attention. Nice ones.
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24th December 2023, 05:35 PM
Thread: The end of the end vice.
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I am not sure what you want to share. If I click...
I am not sure what you want to share. If I click on the link, I get a selection of videos for different tail vices. They all are to wind. Is there a specific video you are referring to?
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24th December 2023, 01:34 PM
Thread: A cutlery box in a Georgian style
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These are amazing and unique design. I shall...
These are amazing and unique design. I shall study the thread more closely. Thanks for responding the pictures.
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24th December 2023, 01:32 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Thanks. I had to think about the tool well a...
Thanks. I had to think about the tool well a little. I was worried about collecting crap. So far, I am glad I kept that aspect. Just working on it while finishing off the vices, it was very helpful....
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24th December 2023, 01:24 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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I was thinking making something with left over...
I was thinking making something with left over timber. There is a design in Frank Klausz instructions, but if you have a good design, please share.
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24th December 2023, 08:45 AM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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There is a stubby mortise and tenon. The tenon is...
There is a stubby mortise and tenon. The tenon is only 12mm long. Mainly to help locating the connection better and prevent twisting. I don't believe it has any structural function.
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23rd December 2023, 10:16 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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My Xmas Bench
Just in time before Xmas I got my new bench done.
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4th December 2023, 02:04 PM
Thread: Free Workbench (Brisbane)
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DONE: I don't know how to close this one, but the bench...
I don't know how to close this one, but the bench has found a new home and is going to live on.
I shall soon post on my new bench in the corresponding section of the forum.
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30th November 2023, 09:55 AM
Thread: Yemen orthapedic Doctor
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Absolutely a scam! I work for a company and we do...
Absolutely a scam! I work for a company and we do business and build plants all over the world, including that part. There is always a way to transfer money. If not, then it is illegal, and you do...
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30th November 2023, 08:22 AM
Thread: First Block Plane Needed
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I believe Woodriver still makes one with a proper...
I believe Woodriver still makes one with a proper knuckle cap.
WoodRiver Block Plane Low Angle with Preparation Service | RobCosman.com
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29th November 2023, 07:31 PM
Thread: W. Tyzack and Sons and Turner Brassbacksaw
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That is a nice one. Good job. Yes, it...
That is a nice one. Good job.
Yes, it has split nuts.
Thanks a lot to all for your feedback and Matt for going through the book for me. Great stuff.
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23rd November 2023, 09:02 PM
Thread: W. Tyzack and Sons and Turner Brassbacksaw
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W. Tyzack and Sons and Turner Brassbacksaw
Hi, I have been a bit quiet. Busy at work and also busy building my new workbench.
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13th November 2023, 08:43 AM
Thread: Free Workbench (Brisbane)
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DONE: Free Workbench (Brisbane)
I am near finishing my new workbench. That means the old one has to go. Before I go and dismantle it completely, I thought I offer it here for free for somebody who might be in need of a bench or can...
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6th November 2023, 08:09 PM
Thread: I think I broke my plane
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Poll: Hi, what chieff meant is that a skew cut means...
Hi, what chieff meant is that a skew cut means that you skew the plane away from the direction you push.
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3rd November 2023, 09:11 AM
Thread: Accuracy of new No. 62 low angle Jack.
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My apologies, I must have missed that. I thought...
My apologies, I must have missed that. I thought the pin hole might have been under the sticky tape.
Anyway, I agree a plane should always allow for some lateral adjustment.
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2nd November 2023, 11:49 PM
Thread: Accuracy of new No. 62 low angle Jack.
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You keep saying that there is no lateral...
You keep saying that there is no lateral adjuster.
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26th October 2023, 01:59 PM
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If that helps you. I had a look through my left...
If that helps you. I had a look through my left overs from saw restoring.
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14th September 2023, 02:21 PM
Thread: How to fill cracks in deck from sleepers
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Sorry Tony, I guess I was typing same time as...
Sorry Tony, I guess I was typing same time as you. I am not sure about the floor sander as the boards are not fully even and at some areas at slightly different heights.
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14th September 2023, 02:18 PM
Thread: How to fill cracks in deck from sleepers
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Thanks for your feedback. ErrolFlynn, I...
Thanks for your feedback.
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13th September 2023, 03:13 PM
Thread: How to fill cracks in deck from sleepers
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How to fill cracks in deck from sleepers
Hi, we have a deck made of 75mm thick hardwood sleeper next to our pool.
I bereave the previous owners never applied any finish to it. I want to do that now. Some areas have quite some cracks and... -
12th September 2023, 10:39 PM
Thread: Regan Handle (disston)
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I had the same problem when I made a saw handle...
I had the same problem when I made a saw handle with Regan patent. I couldn't find a template.
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6th September 2023, 06:54 AM
Thread: Block plane makeover - another one
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Don't worry, I am not taking it that way. I like...
Don't worry, I am not taking it that way. I like the feedback and different views and discussion. In the end, it is all a matter of taste.
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3rd September 2023, 09:16 PM
Thread: Block plane makeover - another one
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Ian is right. The adjuster screw was the first...
Ian is right. The adjuster screw was the first knurl I did after one trial. All screws are done with the same tool and should have the same pattern. I only realised with the other screws step by step...
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3rd September 2023, 08:22 AM
Thread: Block plane makeover - another one
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Thanks. It is fairly comfortable. I didn't want...
Thanks. It is fairly comfortable. I didn't want to go too far with the wedge. I will leave it for a little and can still fine tune the shape a bit more.
Will see....
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2nd September 2023, 06:19 PM
Thread: Block plane makeover - another one
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Block plane makeover - another one
Some time back, I reworked a block plane for my brother.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/changing-block-plane-makeover-239346
I said I wouldn't do it again. It wouldn't take longer to make...