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26th February 2024, 01:25 PM
Thread: Making a plane from scratch...
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Making a plane from scratch...
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18th February 2024, 05:24 PM
Thread: Mini lathe Design
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I like it. Looks solid!
I like it. Looks solid!
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17th February 2024, 12:31 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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!
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8th February 2024, 09:48 AM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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8th February 2024, 09:42 AM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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7th February 2024, 02:44 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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29th January 2024, 07:45 PM
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This collection of ...
This collection of 132 woodsmith magazines might be of interest.
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7th January 2024, 09:29 PM
Thread: Qld Maple for box making
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SOLD: I'll take it, please.
I'll take it, please.
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7th January 2024, 09:28 PM
Thread: Salt n Pepper grinder blanks
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SOLD: I'll take them, please!
I'll take them, please!
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1st January 2024, 08:20 PM
Thread: My Xmas Bench
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Hi Cklett, Awesome bench! Did you cut...
Hi Cklett,
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11th December 2023, 09:41 AM
Thread: Seeking Woodwork Teacher in Newcastle
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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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26th November 2023, 07:46 AM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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12" Tyzack from this post...
12" Tyzack from this post is done and I'm done!
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2nd November 2023, 09:09 AM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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30th October 2023, 02:26 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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Thanks, Paul. Most have bent plates without...
Thanks, Paul.
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29th October 2023, 10:55 AM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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Jackson 10" from post #62...
Jackson 10" from post #62 is done.
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15th August 2023, 10:46 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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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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13th June 2023, 09:34 PM
Thread: How legit is graham blackburn?
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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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3rd June 2023, 09:10 AM
Thread: Sharpen a convex finger plane blade
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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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29th May 2023, 09:13 PM
Thread: Sharpen a convex finger plane blade
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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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29th May 2023, 08:52 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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29th May 2023, 06:47 PM
Thread: I've been gambling.....
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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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26th May 2023, 06:39 PM
Thread: Beginner: Workbench with drawer storage
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Three workbenches? Envious!
Three workbenches? Envious!
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26th May 2023, 10:15 AM
Thread: Advice on Japanning
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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... -
25th May 2023, 10:33 PM
Thread: Advice on Japanning
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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....
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25th May 2023, 10:01 PM
Thread: A 12-20 tap & die set
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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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22nd May 2023, 09:27 AM
Thread: Stanley No.5 tote screw
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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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21st May 2023, 10:29 AM
Thread: hairy oak boards
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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... -
20th May 2023, 10:41 AM
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Oh no. Now I have to make one. Added to my list!...
Oh no. Now I have to make one. Added to my list! :U
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20th May 2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: Stanley No.5 tote screw
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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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19th May 2023, 06:34 PM
Thread: A few more tools
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Wow, nice purchase!
Wow, nice purchase!
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19th May 2023, 12:22 PM
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Running resin sounds manageable from your...
Running resin sounds manageable from your description. I'll wait to see your results!
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19th May 2023, 09:35 AM
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I've ordered a pound of gilsonite, which is too...
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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18th May 2023, 06:10 PM
Thread: Stanley No.5 tote screw
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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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15th May 2023, 11:37 AM
Thread: Stanley No.5 tote screw
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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!
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14th May 2023, 05:37 PM
Thread: Advice on Japanning
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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.
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13th May 2023, 10:05 PM
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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... -
13th May 2023, 11:25 AM
Thread: Advice on Japanning
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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!
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12th May 2023, 08:38 PM
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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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11th May 2023, 10:59 PM
Thread: Check out this guy.
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Looks safe compared to most YewToobers too!
Looks safe compared to most YewToobers too!
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10th May 2023, 10:57 AM
Thread: Advice on Japanning
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Thanks, DW. I've sent emails to stockists of...
Thanks, DW.
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8th May 2023, 11:57 AM
Thread: Advice on Japanning
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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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20th April 2023, 07:16 PM
Thread: Which plane should I get?
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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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4th April 2023, 10:46 AM
Thread: Disston and Columbian saws
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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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24th March 2023, 03:46 PM
Thread: Wooden thread......thread
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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.
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21st March 2023, 07:17 PM
Thread: Wooden thread......thread
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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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21st March 2023, 02:56 PM
Thread: Wooden thread......thread
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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!
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20th March 2023, 07:20 PM
Thread: Wooden thread......thread
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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... -
8th March 2023, 01:56 PM
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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1st March 2023, 06:31 PM
Thread: Wooden Pen Blanks with tubes
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N.S.W. I'll take them.
I'll take them.