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    I'm enjoying catching up on your multiple saw...

    I'm enjoying catching up on your multiple saw restoration projects, JK. Looking good. It's posts like these that made me itching to browse ebay, marketplace and Sunday markets again for saws that I...
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    Beautiful work, CK. It's enjoyable to see your...

    Beautiful work, CK. It's enjoyable to see your journey on this project over the years. I guess you've got the answer to your original questions: more handles than the drawer can handle.

    Cheers,...
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    I really like the ducks, Ian. The different wood...

    I really like the ducks, Ian. The different wood species works well together.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Thanks Paul, good reminder on gentle and smooth...

    Thanks Paul, good reminder on gentle and smooth filing. I tend to be heavy handed after a while in the hope of getting the job done "quicker" - usually with the exact opposite consequence.
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    Hi Ian, thanks for the response. I was a bit...

    Hi Ian, thanks for the response. I was a bit hesitant using the 2nd cut for retoothing, for no other reason than trying to get the maximum life out of the files. :U

    But good to know that I don't...
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    Do you need a bastard cut file for re-toothing a...

    Do you need a bastard cut file for re-toothing a saw from scratch? Would a second cut file do the job for re-toothing say a 10 tpi backsaw? I suspect it would, albeit with slower speed and...
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    Beautiful work, caillan! Looks good on a nice...

    Beautiful work, caillan! Looks good on a nice looking 5 1/2.
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    SOUTH AUST Hi Neil, Yes please, postage quote postage to...

    Hi Neil,

    Yes please, postage quote postage to 4122. Thank you.

    Not sure if Sendle does pick up in the Adelaide Hills region; but if your mate doesn't mind dropping it off at one of Sendle...
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    SOUTH AUST Hi Neil, bucking the trend indeed. For the price...

    Hi Neil, bucking the trend indeed.
    For the price of just over 6 cabbages ($15 each at the green grocer :oo:), I'm interested.
    Would you consider packing the No 60 mitre box & the 2x24" saws and...
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    Thanks Ian, MA & Graeme, It's a good learning...

    Thanks Ian, MA & Graeme,

    It's a good learning exercise indeed.

    Good point about being functional. Being rough & ready, it's not as painful to see it suffers inevitable damage in the shop. (I...
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    Happy with the tool cabinet and drawers, but the...

    Happy with the tool cabinet and drawers, but the existing "built-in" cabinet next to them - while not exactly an eye-sore, it is definitely a nose-sore.
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    It's poorly built with lots of...
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    Thanks to MA's prodding, here's a bit of an...

    Thanks to MA's prodding, here's a bit of an update: cabinet drawers to fit underneath the tool cabinet.

    This was a rough & ready project using whatever leftover material I had on hand. The...
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    Hi Hodgo, I have the DW 7491 and am happy with...

    Hi Hodgo,

    I have the DW 7491 and am happy with it - the fence rack & pinion works great. I went for portable because of lack of space, otherwise would've preferred induction motor. This thing...
  14. Thread: Saw set types

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    I've got one of Ian's giveaways: a Somax 250. ...

    I've got one of Ian's giveaways: a Somax 250. Though I've collected three more since then, the Somax remains the best performer for tenon & back saws ≥ 15 tpi. I suspect it's because the hammer has...
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    Beautiful work, MA! :2tsup: Cheers, Andy

    Beautiful work, MA! :2tsup:

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    FREE: QLD Hi Section1, I'll take it if you don't mind...

    Hi Section1, I'll take it if you don't mind waiting till this Saturday.

    Will send you a PM.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    DONE: Hi Scally, Just realised that your mailbox is...

    Hi Scally,

    Just realised that your mailbox is full, my messages haven't been getting through.

    Just letting you know that I posted the package this arvo.
    I can PM you the tracking number if...
  18. Thanks Chris. I've heard good things about...

    Thanks Chris.

    I've heard good things about Watt's, gotta pay them a visit sometime.

    Cheers,
    Andy
  19. Looks great Cgcc - solid, neat draw bore joints...

    Looks great Cgcc - solid, neat draw bore joints and nice colour contrast to boot.

    Thanks for the inspiration, I haven't done any draw boring but looking forward to doing one when the right...
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    DONE: Hi Scally, it's yours. Will send you a PM later...

    Hi Scally, it's yours.
    Will send you a PM later tonight.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    DONE: Arbortech Bits & Pieces

    Arbortech bits and pieces found in dad's shed.

    Not too sure what they are, free if anyone can make use of them.

    Pick up from 4122.

    Cheers,
    Andy

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    QUEENSLAND Hi Bob, I'll take 1 kg of 2.5" square please,...

    Hi Bob,

    I'll take 1 kg of 2.5" square please, pm to follow.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Thanks for the pic, MA. The white oak & redgum...

    Thanks for the pic, MA. The white oak & redgum provides a nice contrast.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Looks great MA, nice restoration work. You also...

    Looks great MA, nice restoration work. You also did well cleaning the medallion. *shiny*



    Another home made bowsaw? After seeing the douglas fir version just now (must have missed the post...
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    Thanks MA and Ian. MA, I don't know what what...

    Thanks MA and Ian.

    MA, I don't know what what make the rasps are, they're bought from the forum marketplace some time back. Wood Rasps and assorted files.
    As these are my first set of rasp (apart...
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    The cabinet has now been placed in position with...

    The cabinet has now been placed in position with the doors installed. The doors and drawer fronts are finished with a few coats of shellac.

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    The dovetail saws are finally housed in...
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    SOLD: Hi kfinch, I'm interested in the bandsaw, will...

    Hi kfinch,

    I'm interested in the bandsaw, will send you a PM shortly to organise the time to have a look.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Thanks MA and Ian. Pardon my ignorance, but...

    Thanks MA and Ian.

    Pardon my ignorance, but does ACQ refer to the timber treatment or something else? Went to the BGS for a browse and it seems that particle board screws have the coarsest...
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    The tool cabinet project has been abandoned for a...

    The tool cabinet project has been abandoned for a while but finally there is a bit of happy progress.

    The door is made of discarded bed frame - presumably pine. Here's a picture of the stiles...
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    Hi Johknee, I've learnt that resistance is...

    Hi Johknee,



    I've learnt that resistance is futile. :)

    It is indeed a very good haul for the price!

    Looking forward to the saw till build.
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    I've picked up small brass strips from Miniature...

    I've picked up small brass strips from Miniature Bearings Australia (Please Wait... | Cloudflare).
    Their website is a bit difficult to navigate, I usually just type "brass" in the search box at the...
  32. Thread: Back Saws

    by Andy_B
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    Hi MA, the steel back SJ came with slotted screws...

    Hi MA, the steel back SJ came with slotted screws so there was no issue removing the handle.
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    The modern SJ with brass back, however, had been factory fitted with rivets before I replaced...
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    by Andy_B
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    Back Saws

    Reckon I caught MA's infectious saw restoration bugs. Bought a few back saws recently, though in my case it's more of a "clean-up" than "restoration".

    The first is a 12" S&J tenon saw. The look of...
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    Thanks Jim and verawood. The lid is just under 9...

    Thanks Jim and verawood. The lid is just under 9 mm.
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    Venturing into wooden screws now, MA. Nice!! ...

    Venturing into wooden screws now, MA. Nice!!

    Reminded me of a DIY wooden screw on YT:
    Self-Made Tools to make Wooden Threads Part I: Dowel Maker - YouTube

    Is the article from IanW's 2-part...
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    Thanks for the link, CK. That led me to your pole...

    Thanks for the link, CK. That led me to your pole lathe and subsequently the file guide threads, which I have missed somehow. Very impressive! Thanks for sharing your creativity.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Silky Oak and Walnut

    Recently made a jewellery box out of scrap silky oak and walnut for a wedding present.

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    The stock was predominantly prepared by hand using a No. 4, which was the most time consuming part...
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    Gardening Projects

    Started doing a bit of gardening last winter and made a couple of little projects for it.

    The first is a planter box for herb pots, made from discarded bed frames. Nothing fancy, just nailed on....
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    Thanks for the thorough explanation and...

    Thanks for the thorough explanation and illustrations, Derek. I see where you are coming from now.

    Ian, I wasn't aware of full blind D/T - had to google it. Seems complex but very clean when...
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    Hi Derek, it's hard to choose between the two....

    Hi Derek, it's hard to choose between the two. Both of them look great.



    Would you mind elaborating the above? Could it be, as alluded by Ian, that the mitre dovetail requires greater precision...
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    Nice restoration work, MA. $$ well spent indeed,...

    Nice restoration work, MA. $$ well spent indeed, a good little user.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Thanks for documenting the process, Paul. ...

    Thanks for documenting the process, Paul.
    Beautiful handle. I've bookmarked the page for (not anywhere near) future reference.

    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Hi WP, The S+J is my first and only tenon saw,...

    Hi WP,

    The S+J is my first and only tenon saw, also bought from amazon.

    Inspired by Rex Kruger video, I've also re-shaped the handle and replaced the pins with slotted screws - post #18 on the...
  44. N.S.W. Hi Tom, I received the package today. Many...

    Hi Tom,
    I received the package today. Many thanks.
    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Nicely done, Azahan. I like the sleek design....

    Nicely done, Azahan. I like the sleek design.
    But as Simplicity said, those two planes may breed pretty quickly as you go down the hand tools rabbit hole. :wink:

    Andy
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    Hi Tom,
    I'll take Group #3 bundle please, postage to 4122.
    Cheers,
    Andy
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    Hi CK, you never cease to amaze me with your...

    Hi CK, you never cease to amaze me with your ingenuity and approach to problem solving.
    That's an impressive line up of specialty plane.
    Glad that you posted an update on the final product as I...
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    Very nice design, MA. I like the dimensional...

    Very nice design, MA. I like the dimensional proportion and the overall look, seems to be well balanced.
    The half-blind DT drawers looks great. :2tsup:
    Andy
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    That's a good observation, BobL. Had to get down...

    That's a good observation, BobL. Had to get down to the garage and recreate the set-up to answer your question.

    Yes, the saw was positioned very close to the top of the vise but enough to clear...
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    Saw Sharpening Setup

    Pimped up my saw sharpening set-up with some Gumtree pick-ups. First one is a saw vise; could've made one but it's forever pushed down the priority list, so I jumped at the chance of getting one for...
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