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    Making a plane from scratch...

    Thought this might be of interest to some here...


    https://youtu.be/3oZ3vmgvRdw?si=8YxPjrZOcFkMWekK
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    I like it. Looks solid!

    I like it. Looks solid!
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    That is a nice lamb's tongue handle, MA! The...

    That is a nice lamb's tongue handle, MA! The teeth look like they've been removed cleanly, almost looks like they were clipped with pliers or something!

    The saw looks like it's in good condition...
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    Thanks, Matt. I think the drill is missing its...

    Thanks, Matt.

    I think the drill is missing its side handle, like this one here...
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    I'll need to make one.
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    Thanks for the info, Paul. I reckon you're right!...

    Thanks for the info, Paul. I reckon you're right! Like I said, I could not find any info on the saw, but I did find an image online of this "Geo P Preston" with the Lynx mark.

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    I'm not...
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    Back at it again.....

    Did I say I was done? Well, I spotted a collection of saws and couldn't help myself. I had my eye on these three saws.....

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    1. Edward Preston panel saw

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    I...
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    This collection of 132 woodsmith magazines might be of interest.
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    SOLD: I'll take it, please.

    I'll take it, please.
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    SOLD: I'll take them, please!

    I'll take them, please!
  10. Thread: My Xmas Bench

    by johknee
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    Hi Cklett, Awesome bench! Did you cut...

    Hi Cklett,

    Awesome bench! Did you cut dovetails on all four corners of the bench top?
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    You could try woodturners of the hunter...

    You could try woodturners of the hunter or contact a men's shed.
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    12" Tyzack from this post...

    12" Tyzack from this post is done and I'm done!

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    Thanks, Andy. I've been keeping an eye out for...

    Thanks, Andy. I've been keeping an eye out for new projects too! I ONLY have three saws left to clean up :cool:
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    Thanks, Paul. Most have bent plates without...

    Thanks, Paul.

    Most have bent plates without the backs, but I'll have a go at re-fitting the backs and see what happens. I'm reluctant to give the plates a bashing!
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    Jackson 10" from post #62...

    Jackson 10" from post #62 is done.

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    A lot the saws I've cleaned have bent plates. I've tried to straighten some of them, but I've had no luck. I've three more saws to go then I'll have...
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    Update from the tortoise

    Slow going here, but two more completed.

    The 10" brass back Spear and Jackson from post #62. She's a beauty!

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    And the 14" David Ward & Sons from post #1. I tried BLO on the...
  17. Thread: Tree ID

    by johknee
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    Showed the photos to my brother (he's an...

    Showed the photos to my brother (he's an ecologist). He's thinking the same as you, auscab - Tree Broom-heath.
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    I'm no logician, but based on the above, Sellers...

    I'm no logician, but based on the above, Sellers is also a 'jazz musician'! :wink:
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    So, the Veritas honing guide cambered wheels can...

    So, the Veritas honing guide cambered wheels can be used on a narrow finger plane?
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    Sharpen a convex finger plane blade

    I offered to sharpen a number of tools for a mate. Had no problem with the block planes and spokeshaves, but then I came to this Ibex finger plane..

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    I'm having a lot of trouble...
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    Thanks everyone. I will see if i can find some...

    Thanks everyone. I will see if i can find some saw plate. The kerf in the back looks a bit uneven in width, so hopefully it hasn't closed up too much.
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    Back to restoring saws. I've been working on the...

    Back to restoring saws. I've been working on the 10" S&J brass back. The back is far from straight.



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    And (a little difficult to see...
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    Three workbenches? Envious!

    Three workbenches? Envious!
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    Thanks DW and Raffo. What about taping off...

    Thanks DW and Raffo.

    What about taping off areas you don't want japanning on? Obviously, can't leave tape on when the part/plane is to be baked, but is it worthwhile taping then removing before...
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    Received my asphaltum yesterday (which was FAST...

    Received my asphaltum yesterday (which was FAST from the US). Now looking for a toaster oven.

    DW, I noticed the hand tool restoration guy on youtube has a different cooking process....

    I'm...
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    While reading about japanning, I found 12-20 tap...

    While reading about japanning, I found 12-20 tap and dies for sale (amongst other bailey thread size taps and dies). Not sure if they ship to AUS, but could be worth contacting them.
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    WANTED:N.S.W.. Checked the thread and you're spot on, Swifty....

    Checked the thread and you're spot on, Swifty. 110mm long and 12-20 on both ends.
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    WITHDRAWN: Hi MA, I've got a 1200mm long hair oak log...

    Hi MA,
    I've got a 1200mm long hair oak log sitting in the garage. I hope to cut it up into boards sometime in the next few months. When I do, I'll let you know and I'll send you a piece. What...
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    Oh no. Now I have to make one. Added to my list! :U
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    WANTED:N.S.W.. Thanks, MA! Hopefully get to the shed tomorrow...

    Thanks, MA! Hopefully get to the shed tomorrow and check the thread.
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    Wow, nice purchase!

    Wow, nice purchase!
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    Running resin sounds manageable from your description. I'll wait to see your results!
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    I've ordered a pound of gilsonite, which is too much (need another 999999 planes!), but I'll be happy if I can get the same result as your top spokeshave. I'm not 100% confident on running resin, so...
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    WANTED:N.S.W.. Good question! I didn't check the threads. I'll...

    Good question! I didn't check the threads. I'll have a look and get back to you.
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    WANTED:N.S.W.. Stanley No.5 tote screw

    Hi all,

    I'm after a tote screw to suit a Stanley/Bailey no.5c made in Canada. Don't need the brass nut, just the screw. Hoping the screws don't differ between types!
    Happy to pay postage and for...
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    Looks great, DW! I used my painted plane for the...

    Looks great, DW! I used my painted plane for the first time yesterday and scratched it straight away, but I'm not worried. I'm going to try japanning on the next few.
    The working time and coverage...
  37. Revitalising this thread. Can anyone...

    Revitalising this thread.

    Can anyone recommend or discourage me from buying one of these replacement plane blades?
    They're a replacement for Luban planes. I'm after some blades for a no.4 and a...
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    I have nothing to add except to say that I enjoy...

    I have nothing to add except to say that I enjoy reading your deep dive into japanning, DW. Keep it coming!
  39. A good mate of mine is an electrician. Send me a...

    A good mate of mine is an electrician. Send me a message if you'd like to have a chat to him.
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    Looks safe compared to most YewToobers too!

    Looks safe compared to most YewToobers too!
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    Thanks, DW. I've sent emails to stockists of...

    Thanks, DW.

    I've sent emails to stockists of rublev pigments here in AUS. They don't have gilsonite listed on their online stores, but hopefully they can source some. My second option is to import...
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    I've looked into japanning some time ago and came...

    I've looked into japanning some time ago and came across this thread. Seems as though asphaltum is hard to come by here in AUS, so I've resorted to the paint method. I painted a Bailey no.5 over the...
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    Go 2nd hand...

    I'm going to guess that most will suggest you look for a second hand #5 (Bailey/Record etc) and refurbish it. I've found refurbishing old tools a lot of fun and especially rewarding when they're...
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    FREE: NSW Disston and Columbian saws

    2 x Disston - good condition1 x Columbian - fair condition, some bad pitting in tip of saw plate.
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    I have too many saws to clean up, so I'm passing these on.
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    Link to helpful thread thread!

    Posting this link to a thread I somehow missed from 2021, which has a lot of helpful details. It was mentioned by MA back on post #10.
    Hopefully this is helpful to those searching the forum in...
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    Ah, great advice! I'll keep this in mind when I...

    Ah, great advice! I'll keep this in mind when I setout my dog holes. :2tsup:
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    Thanks, Ian. It seems like it's another case...

    Thanks, Ian. It seems like it's another case where I should dive in rather than sit back and think too much about it!

    I'm thinking my tail vice screw will be ~2" diameter, so I'll aim for 3tpi. Is...
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    Hi MA Have you had another go at threading? ...

    Hi MA

    Have you had another go at threading?

    I've been reading a lot on wooden threads lately (no shed time, unfortunately). I'd like to make a wooden tail vice screw and nut for a workbench I'm...
  49. Thread: Holy smokes!

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    Holy smokes!

    This may not be the right place for this, but thought I'd share this plane auction :oo:
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    N.S.W. I'll take them.

    I'll take them.
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