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12th November 2015, 01:45 PM
Thread: Garden bed corners
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I do this a bit and have always gone to my local...
I do this a bit and have always gone to my local supplier of things for surveyors etc and bought bundles of rough sawn 2x2 pegs
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18th August 2015, 01:56 PM
Thread: Honing oil, does anyone make their own?
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I brought up the no-name baby oil a bit back in...
I brought up the no-name baby oil a bit back in the thread, This is my eventual replacement for - in the 50's 60's and 70,s kero with a splash of distillate in it - many complaints about the stink...
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11th August 2015, 12:39 PM
Thread: Honing oil, does anyone make their own?
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Own Brand unperfumed baby oil $2 - $2.50 a bottle...
Own Brand unperfumed baby oil $2 - $2.50 a bottle
It's just high grade mineral oil in a convenient bottle and if safe enough for babies I think it will handle anything else
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11th July 2015, 11:20 PM
Thread: Handtool only forum
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We can all larf about the pants - however solid...
We can all larf about the pants - however solid shoes, close fitting warm long socks and no flapping cuffs, could be the royal navy in Nelsons time
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6th July 2015, 08:00 PM
Thread: Cold weather
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Cold Feet
Canberra can be a bit cool in the winter and every Sunday I spend 11 hours selling Ugg Boots and slippers etc in a huge unheated, cold, drafty concrete floored ex bus garage.
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6th July 2015, 12:28 PM
Thread: Huge Bandsaw
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Photos of the bandsaw
I have not been able to fix the photos to a size that I can post directly - EOFY and pressure of work
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28th June 2015, 08:31 PM
Thread: Huge Bandsaw
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Huge Bandsaw
A blacksmith I know showed me a bandsaw he had received as part of a package deal. It and its parts filled a biggish trailer and the tray of his FALCON UTE. It is complete and had to be pulled...
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26th June 2015, 01:33 PM
Thread: circular saw best option?
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Arthritis!!! Stay far away from reciprocating...
Arthritis!!! Stay far away from reciprocating saws
Cheap dropsaw is the answer - I can fill a dozen old fruit boxes in 30 minutes - 2x4's fence palings the lot
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4th June 2015, 05:27 PM
Thread: A *Whole* Lotta Work
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I saw it a few years ago as well - I think it was...
I saw it a few years ago as well - I think it was an advert for a mobile phone which came in a wooden case - almost certainly Japanese and I think it could have been 5 or 6 years ago
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8th May 2015, 06:34 PM
Thread: Misspent youth catching up
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Shaving Mark
Don't want to hassle you but what is a shaving mark??
Not game to ask the doc at the moment as he is totally confounded by my gall bladder and pancreas
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6th May 2015, 03:17 PM
Thread: Did Your Job Disappear?
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I was upstairs as a proof reader - that one has...
I was upstairs as a proof reader - that one has definitely gorn
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29th April 2015, 01:36 PM
Thread: Living up to my name
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Glad it is working out for you - I got enough of...
Glad it is working out for you - I got enough of a shock being told I'm developing cataracts.
Serious stuff
SWMBO was visiting her daughter in Washington DC in the winter and the slush etc and... -
29th April 2015, 12:03 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Awesome soldering iron
Not particularly uncommon around here - they didn't roll off gal roofs when you were guttering.
PM if you would like me to keep my eyes open for one
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29th April 2015, 10:55 AM
Thread: Unusual Bandsaw
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Three Wheelers
I have little 1960's Craftsman three wheeler - I tried to give it away a while ago but no-one was interested.
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4th April 2015, 05:01 PM
Thread: Deep filling of MDF
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Off topic - Hones and stones
Epoxy and bulk filler
Custom made stones and hones for moulding planes
I have been using diamond saws, cutters and burrs to reshape existing stones and pieces of slate "DUH"
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1st April 2015, 09:26 PM
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Traffic and pedestrians and "council"
Until I retired last year I was very involved with the local pedestrian community.
'THE OLD LADIES'
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31st March 2015, 09:19 AM
Thread: Engine light mystery solved
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Fuel Pump
Morris Minors were first cars for a lot of us in the 60's - a small spanner or shifter on a piece of string hung inside the bonnet to tap on the Lucas fuel pump was a well known fix as was wrapping...
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26th March 2015, 09:22 PM
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IView speed
George Gently as a speed test is doubtful - could just be Martin Shaw in one of his slow and ponderous modes.
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24th March 2015, 09:16 PM
Thread: Australian Hardwood for Joiners mallet
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Mallets
I made my heavy mallet in 1962 at Asquith boys High - Redgum?? with a handle which might be Spotty
Heavy as
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4th March 2015, 11:39 AM
Thread: Amazing delivery
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Amazing and good service
I deal with two suppliers in Sydney
With one I order on a Sunday night or Monday morning - the courier picks up Tuesday and turns up on Thursday morning $19.00 a box (they got confused once... -
3rd March 2015, 07:29 PM
Thread: intersting little skewback
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12" saw
If you dig around there is a lot of reference to "junior" tool kits - many of the more expensive British and US ones described them as real tools just like dads. The handle size may seem larger than...
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11th February 2015, 10:56 AM
Thread: OWT What is the Wood?
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What wood is it
From the design I would suspect that it is imported from Europe (France or the Low countries)
Most of my info is about French wooden tools
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15th January 2015, 11:59 AM
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How long is the slab There is a whole new...
How long is the slab
There is a whole new technique in keeping a plane flat if you have to step during your stroke. As you step forward you can tend to lift your front hand and put weight on your... -
7th January 2015, 01:49 PM
Thread: What is is joint called????
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Bench making
Company is called theenglishwoodworker
You will find a lot of his videos on youtube and an extensive blog on the website
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6th January 2015, 06:15 PM
Thread: Fitch Sharpening - Canberra
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FITCHs
What he said
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24th December 2014, 04:06 PM
Thread: Root Vegetables
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Storing spuds
I store mine in hessian sandbags (cheap from Bunnies) right up the back corner of my concrete garage off the floor
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24th December 2014, 03:58 PM
Thread: Composted Garden Soil!
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The missing ingredient
The problem with a lot of these additives is the are one thing (sometimes not well prepared) and they take over - if you are using them to improve the tilth you have to balance them
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16th December 2014, 04:45 PM
Thread: How to tape greaseproof paper
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Alternative to greaseproof
Baking paper - I use the Glad-bake brand and I just tested it and the tape sticks to it - not great but that might be my tape
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10th December 2014, 08:47 PM
Thread: Buying a nail detector
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metal detection
I have a hanson magnetic stud finder which fits easily in my pocket and doesnt use batteries - $25 dollars or so delivered from a seller on ebay
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1st December 2014, 07:42 PM
Thread: Carba-Tec … not particularly impressed
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Conflicts
Know where you are about. I might have done alright too - except as a woodworker I was not part of the select group who could be seen when they came in the door - I buy, I have needs which I can pay...
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1st December 2014, 07:18 PM
Thread: Queanbeyan Swap Meet
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Auger files
About the only place I have consistently found these is Lee Valley/Veritas in Canada - Great service - do NOT open the catalogue (they are haveing a one day sale of cosmetic seconds today - first...
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30th November 2014, 10:10 PM
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Manufactured decking
Carpenter/Builder doing some fencing at a place I was working and we talked about these as he was using them for fencing. Main problem he had was allowing for lateral growth as apparently they move...
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22nd November 2014, 03:22 PM
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Parcel delivery
I was lucky to be home when they arrived at around 8.15
Unfortunately this was 45 minutes after the 4CFM skip - Management orders were you open the magnificently wrapped parcel when the skip is... -
20th November 2014, 02:15 PM
Thread: Queanbeyan Swap Meet
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Queanbeyan Swap Meet
I'll be there - Plenty of tool interest - last year picked up some gouges and a decent fray brace, Year before was good for saw files.
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5th November 2014, 11:59 AM
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ECE planes
[QUOTE=seanz;1819298]No, not that! :oo: :D The coolest thing about the ECE planes is how the sole is attached.
That famous mystery joint
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5th November 2014, 10:58 AM
Thread: Establishing A Practical Workshop
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New Build workshop
As well as Fine woodworking I would take a look at Popular Woodworking and the Taunton Press and check their titles with your local library and ILL (Inter Library Loan)
Lots of info
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27th October 2014, 01:29 PM
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Aldi Chisels
I've bought few sets of these over the last 4? years as I've found it better to have a basic tool kit at all the family houses as many will understand.
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24th October 2014, 04:07 PM
Thread: Astragal Press - Woodworking Books
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Astragal Press - Woodworking Books
I have just had notification from Astragal press that the two Jon M Whelan books on wooden planes are being reprinted and they are taking preorders for mid-November. Under $60 for the two - however...
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22nd October 2014, 09:40 PM
Thread: Tieg frid stool
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Stool
Got one pm saying you had sussed it out - nothing else
click on brontehls on this message and it will bring up the menu including private message
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21st October 2014, 02:36 PM
Thread: Tieg frid stool
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Tage Frid Stool
I have had the same set for about 25 years - Taunton still sell it new (with a dvd) for about 90 usd - Keep an eye on the christmas specials
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20th October 2014, 10:11 AM
Thread: Tieg frid stool
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Tage Frig stool
Is it the three legged one.
Unfortunately my scanner is not talking to my PC.
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15th October 2014, 03:37 PM
Thread: Old grandfather clock
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Noisy clocks
My partner has informed me that I am only allowed to have clocks in the house if I do not start them - so the others are in the workshop wound and running with only the Ansonia (my first one) with...
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15th October 2014, 02:35 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Just took another look
Very odd just got notification that it is listed again and this auction isn't finished yet
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15th October 2014, 11:29 AM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Interesting clamp - closing soon
Sorry I don't know how to create a link
Search for 'Vintage 4" Dawn Heavy Clamp"
This one has had an interesting life
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15th September 2014, 04:12 PM
Thread: The great handtool refurbishment
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70's Saws
Agree about the handle - very nice
I have two S&J's which I bought new in 1976 or 7 - crosscut and rip with identical plastic handles - very similar to this in shape but no screws rivets or nuts -... -
13th September 2014, 05:23 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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Contact with Tyzack etc
Looks like crosslink in their database/posting to a maintenance package
Very reliable and ethical In all my dealings with them
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13th September 2014, 05:04 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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I dunno
Its $9 - Lots of clear pictures and the text seems honest but may reflect his tool kit. A Simonds $2.00 saw nut (even in poor condition) and a couple of other saw nuts tempts me to ask for the...
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21st August 2014, 02:27 PM
Thread: Saw Report 5
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Beryllium tools
Somewhere in the nonmagnetic anomaly section of he back shed I have a packers axe (blade,hammer head and nail puller/pry in brass/bronze/beryllium. Picked up in the late 70's at a garage sale in...
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8th August 2014, 04:13 PM
Thread: Any buck/bow saw experts out there?
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More to the Buck Saw
Remembered where my Hibbard Spencer, Bartlett & Co catalogue was so had a dig in there in 1899
Apparently identical saw - painted red $8.50 or $9.00 per dozen according to the blade, without... -
8th August 2014, 03:40 PM
Thread: Any buck/bow saw experts out there?
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Buck Saw
Sargent were toolmakers who supplied the big catalogue companies like Sears.
Fulton was a Sears house brand (like craftsman etc)
My memory may be failing me on this but it think it went...