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4th November 2023, 12:26 AM
Thread: Harold & Saxon Chisels
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Hi Folks, Have you noticed that some lovely sets...
Hi Folks,
Have you noticed that some lovely sets of H&S chisels have been going up on the HNT Gordon website and selling very fast? Similar things happening on sites in the USA that are agents for... -
24th August 2023, 09:37 PM
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530019 I just wanted to thank Ray and Josh for...
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I just wanted to thank Ray and Josh for getting these chisels to me today. They look great and I look forward to dressing them up and putting them to use. The thread started nearly 11 years... -
2nd June 2023, 01:29 AM
Thread: Ebony Handtools
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Thanks Derek...I do like your solution very much....
Thanks Derek...I do like your solution very much. The Tetris is going to be fun.
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2nd June 2023, 01:27 AM
Thread: Ebony Handtools
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Thanks IanW...these are the uses...I bring back...
Thanks IanW...these are the uses...I bring back the bling once each year. I do have other tools that are a little more rustic but these do show a few signs of use. I love your solutions.
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30th May 2023, 11:10 PM
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Here we are a few years down the track and still...
Here we are a few years down the track and still no chisels.
I am more than a little frustrated by all of this. I know things go pear shaped but this is just frustrating.
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30th May 2023, 10:55 PM
Thread: Ebony Handtools
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If you only knew...
If you only knew...
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30th May 2023, 10:25 PM
Thread: Ebony Handtools
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Hi Ian, I agree about the need for finger room...
Hi Ian,
I agree about the need for finger room between the tools. These pics are more the general groupings at this stage.
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30th May 2023, 03:33 PM
Thread: Ebony Handtools
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Ebony Handtools
I’ve been off these forums for some time but I’m back now.
Over the years I’ve been collecting a few tools and been learning a thing or two about using them. I’ve yet to build the for ever home for... -
17th October 2022, 12:03 AM
Thread: Renovating rusty hand saws - help needed
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Ask Mike at heritage Saw in Melbourne. They...
Ask Mike at heritage Saw in Melbourne.
They have a source for their saws and have lots of secondhand and brand new saws right here in Melbourne.
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11th March 2020, 07:43 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon Chisels
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Today I received some of the Chisels I ordered a...
Today I received some of the Chisels I ordered a good few years ago. Trents work still impresses me. I have always hoped that H&S would make a come back and again be producing his fantastic products....
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9th March 2020, 01:36 AM
Thread: My Ebony Handtool Obsession
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I would not buy this stuff in my current...
I would not buy this stuff in my current situation. Most of the tools were purchased/ordered many years ago and I'd just get them as they come up on the production schedule or not. The US/AU exchange...
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8th March 2020, 12:18 AM
Thread: My Ebony Handtool Obsession
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My Ebony Handtool Obsession
Over the years I have been blessed in being able to obtain some amazingly beautiful and functional tools from tool makers here in Australia and from all corners of the world. I will be offering up...
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7th March 2020, 11:54 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon Chisels
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Kevin Edwardes on Instagram: “Harold&Saxon...
Kevin Edwardes on Instagram: “Harold&Saxon chisels...some of the best tools ever made? Thank you Trent. #handtools #handtoolsonly #australianmade #chisels”
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7th March 2020, 11:53 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon Chisels
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Kevin Edwardes on Instagram: “Harold&Saxon...
Kevin Edwardes on Instagram: “Harold&Saxon chisels...some of the best tools ever made? Thank you Trent. #handtools #handtoolsonly #australianmade #chisels”
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7th March 2020, 04:44 PM
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Just friendly bump just to keep these things...
Just friendly bump just to keep these things fresh in our thoughts. Ray, if these chisels do make an appearance I'm still keen. Respectfully, Kev.
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21st January 2019, 03:31 PM
Thread: Box Hill RSL GTGs 2019
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Have fun tonight folks. Kev Sent from my...
Have fun tonight folks.
Kev
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18th January 2019, 02:43 AM
Thread: Box Hill RSL GTGs 2019
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Would love to join you guys but my two kids are...
Would love to join you guys but my two kids are still too young to be left at home alone. I hope it’s not too far off till I can get out and about again.
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23rd December 2018, 11:13 AM
Thread: A few pics of some Ebony tools
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22nd December 2018, 02:38 AM
Thread: A few pics of some Ebony tools
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A few pics of some Ebony tools
It’s been some time since I’ve posted here so I’ll add a few pics of groups of tools I’ve been using of late....
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Me too. Yes, I agree with you about Konrad...
Me too.
Yes, I agree with you about Konrad being the maker of his generation. I’m a huge fan of his work. The design work and the execution are sublime.
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23rd June 2018, 09:10 AM
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Great Video. Thanks for sharing. Sent from...
Great Video. Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, you can get plenty of planes for less that...
Yes, you can get plenty of planes for less that potentially could work just as well. I see these as great value for money myself. AU to US dollar is pretty good in the US direction.
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Have a look at Brian's Instagram feed for lots of...
Have a look at Brian's Instagram feed for lots of pictures of the build. BJSPLANES on instagram. I'll take a pic or two with the camera this weekend. This one is a a quick snap with the phone.
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BJSPlanes
I’ve been following Brian from BJS planes for a number of years now. I recently talked him into making me a little plane and matching mallet. Damascus and Ebony.
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19th June 2018, 04:34 PM
Thread: All change at Bridge City Toolworks.....
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I hope you are not talking about me. Mine do get...
I hope you are not talking about me. Mine do get used... not as much as I’d like but I do have some output. Lol
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31st May 2018, 01:25 AM
Thread: Harold & Saxon chisel orders
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He is checking the email at his website. Harold...
He is checking the email at his website.
Harold & Saxon – Chisel & Tool Co. Australia
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13th April 2018, 10:01 AM
Thread: Win some, lose some...
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I love this community. We are all a bit nuts from...
I love this community. We are all a bit nuts from time to time but the comrades pull together to help get stuff done.
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21st March 2018, 09:49 PM
Thread: HNT Gordon New Plough Plane
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Terry told me that the plough planes may be...
Terry told me that the plough planes may be available later this year but other stock production is coming first.
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17th March 2018, 07:35 PM
Thread: Insufficient bench planes ;)
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Poll: Gold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
Gold.
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15th January 2018, 03:19 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon chisel orders
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Many of us have been waiting years and Trent has...
Many of us have been waiting years and Trent has been delivering on orders from 2011 & 2012 in the past few months.
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28th December 2017, 10:28 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon chisel orders
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Hi John, Have you made contact with Trent in the...
Hi John,
Have you made contact with Trent in the last few months? The email on the website is active and is now being checked regularly. I suggest you touch base to reconnect and clarify things. ... -
27th December 2017, 09:21 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon chisel orders
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Good to see. I love the look of these. I’m told...
Good to see. I love the look of these. I’m told mine are not too far away. I hope you enjoy them.
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22nd September 2017, 06:59 PM
Thread: Panel-plane build
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Well done on making this lovely plane Ian. It...
Well done on making this lovely plane Ian. It looks lovely and obviously works as intended.
Your method for peining the dovetails lines up with every method Ive seen.
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22nd September 2017, 06:44 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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RIP dear fellow.
RIP dear fellow.
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21st September 2017, 11:00 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon chisel orders
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Hi Folks, I've just been contacted by Trent and...
Hi Folks,
I've just been contacted by Trent and he has asked me to let people know that he is almost ready to jump back into production. But, first he wants to make good on any back orders and... -
21st September 2017, 09:45 PM
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Well done Dom. You just need to make the time to...
Well done Dom. You just need to make the time to use them now.
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28th June 2017, 09:37 PM
Thread: Harold & Saxon chisel orders
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I find it hard to believe Trent does not know who...
I find it hard to believe Trent does not know who he has taken deposits from. It is sad that his buisness has gone under. I still live in hope that I'll get some tools one day. Im not banking on it...
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28th June 2017, 09:12 PM
Thread: Two Plane makers
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Matt, I'll bring a few along at some stage and...
Matt,
I'll bring a few along at some stage and of course people can handle them and use them. They are just tools that cut wood after all. If they are not used they are totally wasted. Konrad was... -
28th June 2017, 03:43 PM
Thread: Two Plane makers
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Ray, from what I have seen the chisels are right...
Ray, from what I have seen the chisels are right up there. Looking forward to setting up shop in a dedicated space for the first time.
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27th June 2017, 10:23 PM
Thread: Two Plane makers
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I'm moving house shortly so I hope to build my...
I'm moving house shortly so I hope to build my shop in my double garage over the next little bit. So by the end of 2018 I hope to have a few tool cabinets and chests sorted. The big Ebony Set, the...
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27th June 2017, 01:58 AM
Thread: Two Plane makers
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Yes it is. I got to choose which casting I wanted...
Yes it is. I got to choose which casting I wanted and Konrad used the same desert ironwood for his as in mine.
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27th June 2017, 12:05 AM
Thread: Two Plane makers
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Two Plane makers
Today I decided a few of my favorite planes needed some space and I've put them on display for a bit.
I love to use these things and I enjoy the aesthetic too.
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13th June 2017, 02:56 AM
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They are great tools and work very well. I went...
They are great tools and work very well. I went for Ebony and I'm always thrilled with the tools Terry produces.
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11th June 2017, 11:05 AM
Thread: Ebony Set Referbish
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I like the ebony stuff I have but they are just...
I like the ebony stuff I have but they are just tools that need to be used.
I'm hoping that I can set up a useful, productive shed in the next 12 months and use the tools most days.
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22nd May 2017, 10:10 AM
Thread: Ebony Set Referbish
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Yes, a few of the infills are in need of a little...
Yes, a few of the infills are in need of a little TLC. I'm packing up and moving house shortly so it won't be for a while. I've promised myself some time next year to build my workshop.
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21st May 2017, 11:53 PM
Thread: Ebony Set Referbish
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Ebony Set Referbish
Every couple of years I try to bring many of my tools back to as close as new condition as possible. 412904
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19th April 2017, 10:21 AM
Thread: Safety frustration at the mens shed
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OMG...head in a bucket of sand time. It is an...
OMG...head in a bucket of sand time. It is an accident waiting to happen.
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6th March 2017, 08:41 PM
Thread: Safety frustration at the mens shed
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Safety frustration at the mens shed
Bob,
I find it amazing that you feel that you don't have 'trade cred'...anyone that knows your background knows you have loads of hands on and a theoretical understanding beyond most people's reach.... -
5th March 2017, 01:32 PM
Thread: Amos - Pen Turner
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Amos, From the bottom of my heart I say thank...
Amos,
From the bottom of my heart I say thank you for you generosity and craftsmanship. At the very first forum get together I attended you were kind enough to shown me your pens, talk to me about... -
26th February 2017, 01:51 PM
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Congrats on the HNTs Lou, they a functional Art....
Congrats on the HNTs Lou,
they a functional Art.
Enjoy