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25th April 2024, 06:13 PM
Thread: Stain, Sealer, Shellac!
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Add a little shellac to the stain and it will...
Add a little shellac to the stain and it will hold on hard enough to use shellac over the top . 5% should be enough to work and will hardly change the stain at all .
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25th April 2024, 10:32 AM
Thread: Chipping Norris Blade
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I have a little thumb plane and Ian re did the...
I have a little thumb plane and Ian re did the blade in that for the previous owner NeilS before I bought it . I assume its the 1084? It is fantastic. I haven't had to sharpen it yet and its done a...
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24th April 2024, 11:38 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK Gen 4
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All you really need is a drill to do a tool or...
All you really need is a drill to do a tool or two. A drill press would be a lot better though. And a set of drill bits . Two would be better . One metric one imperial. Then find the diameter rod...
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24th April 2024, 07:03 PM
Thread: Where to find Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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The same Wattyl oil based stuff I’ve shown you...
The same Wattyl oil based stuff I’ve shown you before Sam . Deep red coloured can stuff .
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24th April 2024, 05:57 PM
Thread: Where to find Nitrocellulose Lacquer
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Is Mirotone a NCL ? They have a few types. I...
Is Mirotone a NCL ? They have a few types.
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24th April 2024, 05:37 PM
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I enlarged this picture last night to point out...
I enlarged this picture last night to point out the other possible 6 machines laying down.
Hows the young fella working in amongst the machines. Looks like a boy. Child labor at Wadkin?
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24th April 2024, 11:07 AM
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Another thing of interest is the Two lever arms...
Another thing of interest is the Two lever arms on the single shaft. I have a Wolfenden chisel and chain that uses one arm on a single shaft and it has a lever that has to be shifted left or right to...
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24th April 2024, 10:51 AM
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Just looking at my catalog picture It looks to be...
Just looking at my catalog picture It looks to be a T slot machined in the bed to take the stock clamp.
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23rd April 2024, 10:56 PM
Thread: Wadkin PK Gen 4
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Make the tool or tools for it. You will most...
Make the tool or tools for it. You will most likely bugger them up punching them on and off.
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23rd April 2024, 08:19 PM
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Is there 6 standing and another 6 on their backs,...
Is there 6 standing and another 6 on their backs, some on trestles?
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23rd April 2024, 11:05 AM
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There is two types of cypress you usually see in...
There is two types of cypress you usually see in Vic. One is the Golden Macrocarpa type milled from farm boundary trees and usually the sleeper type cuts are this timber if labelled Cypress. Its a...
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21st April 2024, 11:57 PM
Thread: Preserved Roman Wooden Furniture
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The bench you made with the gap under the top is...
The bench you made with the gap under the top is the tool for pressing a top like this. I was talking about that when you built it. With the right bridge clamp made up you can press stuff as wide as...
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21st April 2024, 11:40 PM
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Between 25 and 30 hours spread out over the last...
Between 25 and 30 hours spread out over the last couple of weeks doing the woodworking.
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21st April 2024, 10:57 PM
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That's cool. They did too. I'm sure Ive seen that...
That's cool. They did too. I'm sure Ive seen that before but I'm not trying to remember all the stuff Ive seen any more.
That's my excuse anyway. :).
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21st April 2024, 09:29 PM
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Yep, it wouldn't be fixed if it was made on MDF....
Yep, it wouldn't be fixed if it was made on MDF.
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21st April 2024, 09:23 PM
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Thanks. A couple of kegs worth. :)
Thanks. A couple of kegs worth. :)
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21st April 2024, 09:09 PM
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Nice fix with the backlash with brazing Martin....
Nice fix with the backlash with brazing Martin. Ive played with re peening a worn wheel slot back towards where it first worked from and it made a difference. It was a slightly lumpy feel though. I...
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21st April 2024, 08:29 PM
Thread: Preserved Roman Wooden Furniture
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Nice Video Sam. That little table would be a...
Nice Video Sam.
That little table would be a nice one to do a modern re make of in local or imported woods of ones own choice and your own idea of the top construction.
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21st April 2024, 12:43 PM
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Anyone here tried the AdjuStar 2.0 vintage Stanley knob replacement from Rob Cosman?
The AdjuStar looks like a great idea. Anyone have an opinion on it ?
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20th April 2024, 11:09 AM
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40s or 1950s I think Sam. The owner is about 35 ....
40s or 1950s I think Sam. The owner is about 35 . And her grand father made it. The top is veneered Plywood
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20th April 2024, 11:06 AM
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It was a hard choice what to use to replace those...
It was a hard choice what to use to replace those sections Michael. Ive had Sapele pieces and veneers before and it didn't remind me of those. I actually think the solid Mahogany base to this table...
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20th April 2024, 10:45 AM
Thread: Table safety! Solar destruction.
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The new posts I do are short here because they...
The new posts I do are short here because they are a copied link from instagram.
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20th April 2024, 12:37 AM
Thread: Table safety! Solar destruction.
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537447 FFS! I know how I want to post a thread...
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19th April 2024, 10:10 PM
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.6 of a mm mostly. Some were a little thicker...
.6 of a mm mostly. Some were a little thicker like .8mm.
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19th April 2024, 10:07 PM
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I never took a picture before the top came off...
I never took a picture before the top came off Sam and this is all I have. The top with its base. It'll be back together in a week though so Ill take a pic then.
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19th April 2024, 09:07 PM
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Here is the progression pictures of this...
Here is the progression pictures of this restoration job. Starting with the damaged top.
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19th April 2024, 08:03 PM
Thread: Does Sanding Sealer Go Off?
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Hi Sam . If you dont seal the can 100% it goes...
Hi Sam . If you dont seal the can 100% it goes off. It can be a total loss of 4LT. And the more air that gets in the can as you use it and the level drops sets a skin on top. Ive never seen a full...
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19th April 2024, 05:25 PM
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Nigel. I just checked as I’m finally in the...
Nigel.
I just checked as I’m finally in the location of the catalog.
Sorry . It’s a 1924 catalog :roll:.
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19th April 2024, 11:33 AM
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I could see you first cut and paste pics. The...
I could see you first cut and paste pics.
The catalog is NOT 1928.
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17th April 2024, 06:29 PM
Thread: Table safety! Solar destruction.
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What do you mean Matt ? Can’t you view it ?...
What do you mean Matt ? Can’t you view it ? Doesn’t Instagram run ?
When I look at the link on my phone it runs. But I’m an Instagram member. Maybe that’s why ?
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17th April 2024, 01:23 PM
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Maybe the test tag on the one for sale is on the...
Maybe the test tag on the one for sale is on the other side like your machine Nigel . That’d be good if it’s there to be seen.Theres not many ME machines to be seen.
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17th April 2024, 01:10 PM
Thread: Table safety! Solar destruction.
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Table safety! Solar destruction.
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15th April 2024, 11:44 PM
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The tag if it’s still on the machine may be under...
The tag if it’s still on the machine may be under that switch box.
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15th April 2024, 09:47 AM
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Wadkin chisel and chain mortiser FB market place
It looks to be an old ME
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Here is the pictures as you probably can’t see it if you’re not a member of that page.
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15th April 2024, 05:55 AM
Thread: Japanese plane making
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Japanese plane making
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13th April 2024, 12:19 PM
Thread: Hardwax Oil Question
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Hi Sam . Are you putting a shine on your latest...
Hi Sam . Are you putting a shine on your latest project? Ive been wondering what your next post on that will be.
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10th April 2024, 07:56 PM
Thread: Hand ripsawing insanity
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This looks like one of those thumb-hole rip saws...
This looks like one of those thumb-hole rip saws Ian doesn't it ?
Possibly a couple of Queensland blokes ripping of a bit of figured Maple or Red Cedar for a job?
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8th April 2024, 09:36 AM
Thread: Best drill bit for 60mm mdf
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When I need an odd large size like I did when I...
When I need an odd large size like I did when I wanted 62mm and a 50 something? size for a couple of holes on my workbench construction I made the bits by welding leaf spring steel to 12.7 mm rod. ...
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7th April 2024, 03:21 PM
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Interesting Ckett. . Where does that theory come...
Interesting Ckett. . Where does that theory come from and what do you mean by normal? Normal as in a smoother? And do you mean in Europe or Germany? Or here?
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2nd April 2024, 06:50 PM
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536952 I was thinking of saying your folks...
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I was thinking of saying your folks didn't make you join the scouts did they :).
But then I saw this and the picture.
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1st April 2024, 08:17 PM
Thread: My Infill Plane
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That Looks great MA! Good job. What did you do...
That Looks great MA! Good job.
What did you do with the bridge pins? Just part of the way in? And screw or glue? I suppose with the right size holes in the bridge they would knock in and never... -
1st April 2024, 03:09 PM
Thread: What looks like a very good deal in Sydney
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What looks like a very good deal in Sydney
I just saw this on FB market place .
$250 and price not important . New home is .
I can see a possible $300 infill in there.
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27th March 2024, 11:17 AM
Thread: Stanley related . Interesting.
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I never though to ask the OP guy. So I just...
I never though to ask the OP guy.
So I just went back to find it.
No need to ask. He has edited his post. :).
He was getting a few questions about what he meant by square blade.
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26th March 2024, 10:28 AM
Thread: I like the scraped planes less
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Ahh thanks . The cutters in these are something...
Ahh thanks .
The cutters in these are something like 30 to 45 degrees positive rake. I’ll have to try grinding. I do have a diamond wheel but it’s very fine . May need something better?
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26th March 2024, 09:27 AM
Thread: Had a laugh at this .
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Had a laugh at this .
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26th March 2024, 06:47 AM
Thread: I like the scraped planes less
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How would you scrape Mild steel though David? I...
How would you scrape Mild steel though David? I brazed an old Thicknesser tungsten cutter on each end of a steel bar and had a go honing it on a diamond plate before trying it on MS and it just digs...
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25th March 2024, 11:04 PM
Thread: Stanley related . Interesting.
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Stanley related . Interesting.
I hadn't seen this info before about Stanley plane washers.
Picture is from a FB post I saw today.
Any idea what is meant by reject Square blades?
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25th March 2024, 05:36 PM
Thread: Slicing some quality veneer
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Slicing some quality veneer
Nice looking veneer coming off that.
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24th March 2024, 07:39 PM
Thread: My Infill Plane
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That looks Great MA. Ive been wondering the...
That looks Great MA.
Ive been wondering the same as Ian I think. Are the sides staying like they are atm or is there a shape change coming which is a secret? :).
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23rd March 2024, 09:47 AM
Thread: Mitre Jack Puzzle
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. My one looks all original . No later...
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My one looks all original . No later additions that I know of. The T board with the screwed corner blocks look to be the way it was made.
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That was usually done with hide glue as when you...