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7th April 2024, 08:28 PM
Thread: Jacaranda Logs
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QUEENSLAND Here's a milling update from one of the jacaranda...
Here's a milling update from one of the jacaranda logs.
I knocked up a sliding jig (inspired from YT videos) from scraps. A thin strip guide is screwed to the bottom of the plank to suit the... -
3rd April 2024, 07:41 PM
Thread: Jacaranda Logs
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QUEENSLAND Thanks Mike and Alkahestic. Some sort of sled /...
Thanks Mike and Alkahestic. Some sort of sled / temporary fence should be doable.
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3rd April 2024, 07:38 PM
Thread: My Infill Plane
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You haven't missed anything, MA. I haven't been...
You haven't missed anything, MA. I haven't been in the forum lately, unfortunately sidetracked with other things - family, work, home maintenance, backyard, etc etc.
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2nd April 2024, 09:54 PM
Thread: My Infill Plane
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Stellar job on the infill plane, MA. She's a...
Stellar job on the infill plane, MA. She's a beauty! :2tsup:
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2nd April 2024, 09:36 PM
Thread: Jacaranda Logs
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QUEENSLAND Hi KK, I really like the light colour of...
Hi KK,
I really like the light colour of jacaranda. How would one mill this log? If you don't mind, I'd like to pick up one of the logs to have a go cutting it on a bandsaw (assuming they're... -
1st November 2023, 11:23 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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30th April 2023, 01:45 AM
Thread: How many tool handles from one board
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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.
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26th April 2023, 11:42 PM
Thread: Joy of new plane tote and knob
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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.
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13th October 2022, 12:32 AM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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12th October 2022, 12:36 AM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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
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10th October 2022, 11:25 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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6th September 2022, 10:16 PM
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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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23rd August 2022, 11:25 PM
Thread: Stanley No60 Mitre + 2 x 24” saws
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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.
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22nd August 2022, 10:57 PM
Thread: Stanley No60 Mitre + 2 x 24” saws
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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... -
16th August 2022, 01:01 AM
Thread: Tool Cabinet - WIP
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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... -
15th August 2022, 01:05 AM
Thread: Tool Cabinet - WIP
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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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15th August 2022, 12:44 AM
Thread: Tool Cabinet - WIP
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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... -
14th August 2022, 12:48 AM
Thread: Dewalt vs Hiikoki
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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... -
13th August 2022, 12:19 AM
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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11th August 2022, 09:27 PM
Thread: Fijian Mahogany for tote and knob
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Beautiful work, MA! :2tsup: Cheers, Andy
Beautiful work, MA! :2tsup:
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26th July 2022, 10:05 PM
Thread: Free Shootingboards and Saw Vice
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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.
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1st July 2022, 11:21 PM
Thread: Arbortech Bits & Pieces
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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.
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1st July 2022, 02:05 AM
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Thanks Chris. I've heard good things about...
Thanks Chris.
I've heard good things about Watt's, gotta pay them a visit sometime.
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30th June 2022, 01:01 AM
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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... -
28th June 2022, 04:12 PM
Thread: Arbortech Bits & Pieces
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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.
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28th June 2022, 12:46 AM
Thread: Arbortech Bits & Pieces
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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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8th May 2022, 11:25 PM
Thread: CopperNails-Queensland
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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.
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8th May 2022, 11:14 PM
Thread: Disston crosscut saw
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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.
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4th May 2022, 11:24 PM
Thread: Disston crosscut saw
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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... -
25th April 2022, 08:04 PM
Thread: Tool Cabinet - WIP
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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.
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24th April 2022, 11:55 PM
Thread: Tool Cabinet - WIP
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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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22nd April 2022, 12:36 AM
Thread: Laguna 14twelve bandsaw
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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.
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4th April 2022, 09:21 PM
Thread: Tool Cabinet - WIP
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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... -
4th April 2022, 12:58 AM
Thread: Tool Cabinet - WIP
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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.
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30th March 2022, 08:05 PM
Thread: Another convert to the dark side...
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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!
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6th March 2022, 01:03 AM
Thread: Where to by brass?
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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... -
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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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".
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19th January 2022, 11:11 PM
Thread: Silky Oak and Walnut
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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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19th January 2022, 11:09 PM
Thread: Wooden thread......thread
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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
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19th January 2022, 10:53 PM
Thread: Making chisel handles without a lathe
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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.
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18th January 2022, 09:37 PM
Thread: Silky Oak and Walnut
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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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18th January 2022, 09:03 PM
Thread: Gardening Projects
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Gardening Projects
Started doing a bit of gardening last winter and made a couple of little projects for it.
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17th January 2022, 10:09 PM
Thread: New storage box for chisels
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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... -
16th January 2022, 11:45 PM
Thread: New storage box for chisels
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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... -
11th December 2021, 09:54 PM
Thread: Another Spear and Jackson
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Nice restoration work, MA. $$ well spent indeed,...
Nice restoration work, MA. $$ well spent indeed, a good little user.
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11th December 2021, 09:45 PM
Thread: Brand New Saw Handle - The Method
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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.
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1st December 2021, 12:46 AM
Thread: S+J Tenon Saw ($61) - is it a decent saw
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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... -
8th November 2021, 11:02 PM
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N.S.W. Hi Tom, I received the package today. Many...
Hi Tom,
I received the package today. Many thanks.
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4th November 2021, 12:45 AM
Thread: Mid century style shelf for my planes
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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:
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