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I'll post pics tomorrow mate (when there is some sun light!)


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Anthony

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Just got my Stanley Sweetheart chisels and Veritas router plane from Lee Valley Tools. Great price, fast delivery = one happy camper.


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Anthony

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Great post, I totally agree!

I only ever shop there as an absolute last resort.


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Anthony

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Nice work Shannon it came out a treat.


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Anthony

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G'day Derek,

Not a bad idea, I'd better check that out.

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Anthony


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Well I just received the 6000 Sigma Power Select II from Stu at Tools from Japan and it is awesome.

It puts a polished edge on so fast compared to my previous stone. I'll be going back for a more...

I'm in for a tail vice and possibly some planes from HNT. I'll confirm the planes next week.

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Anthony


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Wow! That is stunning.

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Anthony


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G'day rsser - yup ordered it from Stu.


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G'day Derek,
The 1000 is a lobster as well and I do home a microbevel, I'll have a look for a medium stone as well and see if that helps.

I did some more trawling of the sharpening forum and...

G'day FF - I wasn't that impressed with the lobster. It seemed to clog easily, dish rapidly and took a long time to get the final polish on an edge.

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Anthony


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G'day all,

I have just broken my Lobster 6000 grit waterstone so I am after a replacement.

I have a 1000 grit waterstone that is still in good shape, what should I replace my broken one with?...

G'day Birkyt,

I am after a fence for the 2kwc (just the triangular section).

Pm me if it is still available.

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Anthony

Hi WW

AVI is an older format developed by Microsoft and they have essentially replaced it with their WMV format.

MOV was created by Apple and has more advanced capabilities than AVI (native...

Colbra you are right on the money mate. The only way to get anywhere with these guys is to 'invoke' the ombudsman card. The longer they take to resolve a complaint via the ombudsman the more it cost...

Cheers Graham, I'll give them a try.

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Anthony

G'day all.

A friend of my dad gave me this bandsaw and it needs a little TLC and a few replacement parts. Unfortunately I have no manual and no idea what band/model it is.

Any hints would be...

Hi all thanks for the kind comments, I'll try get some more pictures up tonight.

Paul, I used a piano hinge along the back and then an overhead gas hinge from Bunnings. I do need to get another...

Woodwould - that looks fantastic you are certainly a master!

Look forward to seeing the finished article.

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Anthony

Very nice Brad - Gotta love Sheoak.

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Anthony

I just finished this one for my daughter.

All done old school with hand tools and finished with wipe on poly.

It is a frame and panel construction with Marri veneer on an MDF substrate.

It...

Looks great Dazza, some beautiful Lumps of wood there.

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Anthony

I'm in for a look as well.

Anthony

Nice work Dazza,
The table looks fantastic, the Marri is simply awesome.

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Anthony

Kev, what can I say.....my deepest sympathy mate.

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Anthony

G'day Tazchris,

Appreciate the reply mate, I'll go with the 94.

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Anthony

Very, very nice MP. If it ever goes missing you know who has it. If I knew where u lived that is!!

Beautiful piece of work there Stewie.

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Anthony

Beautiful Stewie. I would be proud to be able to make something of that quality.

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Anthony

G'day Joe,

Thanks for your reply, I think I have it worked out!

When I go to order the movement there are options for 55cm, 75cm, 85cm, 94cm and 104cm. I think it is referring to the pendulum...

Very nice Wongo!

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Anthony

G'day All,

I am about to buy a Hemle 451.053 clock movement. To purchase here in OZ it is about $780..........I can get one from the States for $420 (incl postage).

The only issue is that I...

Beautiful piece of work. I would be proud to have made it (or own it for that matter)!
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Anthony

Stunning Alex!!

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Anthony

G'day Kevin,
Not much i can say except to offer my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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Anthony

WOW Ian - they are fantastic!

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Anthony

G'day Stu,

Feel free to blow your own trumpet mate!

I'll head over to your store and have a look.

Thanks for all the replies gents - this community is simply awesome!

Is she really fixed on a DSLR?

I went the micro 4/3s route (Olympus EPL-1) and do not regret it.

The benefits of a DSLR, all the manual control, interchangeable lenses etc) bit in a smaller...

G'day all,

I'm after a coarse diamond plate to flatten my waterstones, where is the best place to get one?

Ideally I want to get the best price I can but I am happy to pay a bit extra if it...

Thanks for the advice all, I will have a crack and see how I go.

Schtoo not sure what brand but they came from Carbatec and the picture shows the brand label.

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Hi all,

My wife got me some Japanese chisels for my 40th (already been replaced once due to the corner of one breaking off!)

Now that I have gone to sharpen the new ones the face is not flat on...

G'day all,

I am chasing some marry laminate for a blanket box. Does anyone know where I can source some in Perth?

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Anthony

G'day all,

I know good equipment matters but for me it is all in the beans and as far as beans go 5 Senses are the only ones. Dean is a good mate of mine and I know the passion that goes into...

Thanks Rsser - either an apprentice or develop prehensile toes :-)

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Anthony

Managed to pick this up for $10, works perfectly and just need to get decent tool rest sorted for it.

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Anthony

Thanks for the replys all, I appreciate the advice.

Aboutt to head off on holiday so it may be a quick trip to Derek's what I get back and then spend some $$.

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Anthony

G'day Derek,

I'm off to the cook Islands next week but I might take you up on your offer when I return in a couple of weeks if you don't mind.

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Anthony

G'day Ironwood. Thanks for the reply mate, I hadn't actually considered a shoulder plane so I guess that is in mix now.

My current preference is to make furniture using WA hardwoods and I am...

G'day all,

I am about to buy a new hand plane and am wondering what I should get.

I currently have:
- Stanley #4
- HNT Gordon trying plane
- HNT Gordon block plane
- HNT Gordon palm...

That is stunning Driftit!

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Anthony