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23rd February 2024, 11:01 AM
Thread: My small haul from Japan
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Nice Tools
Very nice - love the thin shavings. Japanese tools are made so well, with a little tweeking (sometimes a lot) work like a charm. Enjoy using them>
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21st August 2022, 03:08 AM
Thread: Saw handles?
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Nice job!
Nice job!
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14th August 2022, 12:08 AM
Thread: Saw handles?
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I've used AYP (American Yellow Poplar) which is...
I've used AYP (American Yellow Poplar) which is actually related to Magnolia (Japanese Honoki) and not a Poplar. It should be easily sourced in the USA.
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9th July 2022, 10:59 AM
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I've got one of those - very handy for cutting...
I've got one of those - very handy for cutting small parts like kumiko, etc.
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27th September 2021, 12:04 AM
Thread: Information about a kanna I bought.
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I can't add any further info on the make, but it...
I can't add any further info on the make, but it is in great shape (new?) and should be very serviceable when set up and given a good edge.
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26th September 2021, 06:09 AM
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Hello, Woodforge - welcome to the forum (quiet as...
Hello, Woodforge - welcome to the forum (quiet as it is,..)
First, I hope you do get your tool delivered (at least the Seller is responding to queries, that's a hopeful sign). It's not been my... -
5th July 2021, 01:55 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Congratulations Chief! Well deserved indeed. And...
Congratulations Chief! Well deserved indeed. And to Picko for the grand prize win. Thanks to the Judges for their time and excellent judgement.
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4th July 2021, 12:45 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Quite right - we can use this extra time to...
Quite right - we can use this extra time to prepare our appeals of the results :)
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30th June 2021, 03:02 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: They just keep coming (although too late for...
They just keep coming (although too late for anyone else now)! Another fantastic result - congratulations.
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27th June 2021, 12:04 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Beautiful tools and wonderfully crafted! Having...
Beautiful tools and wonderfully crafted! Having to make the cuts match certainly "doubles' the accuracy requirements. An excellent result there too!
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25th June 2021, 02:40 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Simplicity
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How's it go?,... finishing takes the most time.
How's it go?,... finishing takes the most time.
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25th June 2021, 02:38 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Well done! - and with (plenty) time to spare....
Well done! - and with (plenty) time to spare. Glad to see another finisher that will up the work-load of the Judges.
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18th June 2021, 12:56 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Rough weather aside, you certainly took on this...
Rough weather aside, you certainly took on this challenge with gusto! Once again, I'm amazed at the results - what you guys can do with wood and metal is, well, amazing! A beautiful tool!
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17th June 2021, 12:15 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Excellent job! It may be a somewhat simple...
Excellent job! It may be a somewhat simple concept and design, but I'm sure all would agree that there is still a requirement for skill, patience and precision. You've brought it all to a very...
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7th May 2021, 02:10 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 Chief Tiff
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Congratulations Chief! - that is (yet another) a...
Congratulations Chief! - that is (yet another) a fine example of skill in both wood and metal. The colour and grain of the bog oak is wonderful - I can see why you chose it (and why its so highly...
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27th April 2021, 12:23 AM
Thread: Challenge 20-21 Tony A - Krenov smoother
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:2tsup:
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26th April 2021, 04:00 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Paul, I have to say that is very impressive -...
Paul,
I have to say that is very impressive - not just the size, but every aspect of it. Just superb! And the pristine white quilt is most point-worthy.
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25th April 2021, 01:15 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 CKlett - Scraper Plane
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Excellent skills and excellent tools! Steve
Excellent skills and excellent tools!
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21st April 2021, 08:36 AM
Thread: Challenge 20-21 Tony A - Krenov smoother
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Yes, happy to see another entry. With your pace...
Yes, happy to see another entry. With your pace of work, you won't have to worry about the deadline.
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18th April 2021, 11:56 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 CKlett - Scraper Plane
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Very nice! Another fine tool awaits the Judges'...
Very nice! Another fine tool awaits the Judges' verdict.
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17th April 2021, 12:53 AM
Thread: Plane challenge 2020 - 2021. Bushmiller
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Nice to see the shavings! Steve
Nice to see the shavings!
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8th April 2021, 01:08 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 CKlett - Scraper Plane
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It's great!
It's great!
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6th April 2021, 02:04 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 CKlett - Scraper Plane
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If you hadn't told me there were screws, I don't...
If you hadn't told me there were screws, I don't think I'd even notice - they blend in quite well. Nicely done!
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5th April 2021, 01:59 AM
Thread: Plane Complete, Ready for Judging
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Sticky: Wow, congratulations! The fit and finish are just...
Wow, congratulations! The fit and finish are just outstanding. That's work you can be proud of for sure (and it planes so nicely, too).
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4th April 2021, 01:10 AM
Thread: Plane challenge 2020 - 2021. Bushmiller
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I guess along with "Antibody" comes "Antieasy"....
I guess along with "Antibody" comes "Antieasy". You should make no apologies for your progress - that is quite a task. Definitely worth points for difficulty and doodads.
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25th March 2021, 08:24 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Aussiephil
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Glad to see some progress - that's quite the slab...
Glad to see some progress - that's quite the slab of steel! I just weighed one of my blades (65mm wide) and its only 324g.
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19th March 2021, 12:03 AM
Thread: Plane challenge 2020 - 2021. Bushmiller
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Ah, too bad - there goes your place on the...
Ah, too bad - there goes your place on the podium,...
But actually - that's a neat bit 'o construction. I'm still in awe of you guys who can do stuff like this in metal.
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16th March 2021, 12:19 AM
Thread: Plane challenge 2020 - 2021. Bushmiller
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Looking good! Nice to see some progress. Steve
Looking good! Nice to see some progress.
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7th March 2021, 02:14 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Simplicity
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Good grief, that's shiny! I think your work is...
Good grief, that's shiny! I think your work is going to suffer since you'll be mesmerized by your own reflection and forget where to stop.
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7th March 2021, 01:59 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 Chief Tiff
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I'm envisioning the taper as a compliment to the...
I'm envisioning the taper as a compliment to the angled body to give a small tool some refinement, so it gets my vote. It's looking good - that bog oak is special.
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5th March 2021, 01:54 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Bellbodyboards
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I guess that thread is for the "also ran",....
I guess that thread is for the "also ran",....
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4th March 2021, 01:37 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Bellbodyboards
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Very nice work Anthony! Your choice of...
Very nice work Anthony! Your choice of complimentary woods and their arrangement adds quite a depth of complexity (sorry if that sounds overly wordy), but it all fits together beautifully. Can't wait...
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28th February 2021, 01:50 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Simplicity
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Nice work Matt! She's going to look great when...
Nice work Matt! She's going to look great when all polished up. Cider is good for polishing brass?
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27th February 2021, 03:48 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 - Pittwater Pete
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Great work! Its going to be amazing in size and...
Great work! Its going to be amazing in size and decoration (and I'm sure it will plane wood too).
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22nd February 2021, 01:31 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Simplicity
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Don't forget you have that drain hole. I imagine...
Don't forget you have that drain hole. I imagine you are mentally tied up with exactly what kind of complexity to best utilize such a complex feature.
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22nd February 2021, 01:12 AM
Thread: Challenge 20 - 21. Ironwood.
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Most excellent! You have just set the bar for the...
Most excellent! You have just set the bar for the rest of us I think. (bye, bye podium for me:C).
And no waffling at all - those are lovely shavings.
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19th February 2021, 02:33 AM
Thread: Challenge 20 - 21. Ironwood.
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That one is going to be hard to beat - I don't...
That one is going to be hard to beat - I don't envy the job of the Judges. Nice work overall, but the polishing is quite lovely.:2tsup:
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17th February 2021, 02:53 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Bellbodyboards
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Ah, I see - I obviously misunderstood exactly how...
Ah, I see - I obviously misunderstood exactly how the aluminum was being used. Makes perfect sense as a guide - not much pressure applied, so little risk of jamming something into it. Anyway, looking...
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17th February 2021, 01:29 PM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Bellbodyboards
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One issue with aluminum is that it is relatively...
One issue with aluminum is that it is relatively soft and easily scratched/dented/gouged/galled or otherwise deformed. On a plane sole, should any of these irregularities rise above the otherwise...
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17th February 2021, 08:58 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Aussiephil
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Yeah, I thought they were something to snack on...
Yeah, I thought they were something to snack on with the beers - they're probably gluten-free, though (but probably taste better).
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15th February 2021, 11:16 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Bellbodyboards
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Welcome to the plane game! Nice selection of wood...
Welcome to the plane game! Nice selection of wood - looking forward to seeing your creation.
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15th February 2021, 01:18 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 - Pittwater Pete
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Some lovely grain there. Must say, working on...
Some lovely grain there. Must say, working on something that big is a challenge in itself!
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15th February 2021, 01:11 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-2021 CKlett - Scraper Plane
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Very nice work! I like the colours and the...
Very nice work! I like the colours and the shaping details, too.
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15th February 2021, 01:01 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 Aussiephil
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Hence the request for a time extension (more days...
Hence the request for a time extension (more days to finish the plane plus a few hours for the hangover)?
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14th February 2021, 08:45 AM
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Sticky: Ok, I'm already finished, so an extension won't...
Ok, I'm already finished, so an extension won't affect me. But I say that an extension for the right reasons (as Matt has explained) should certainly be granted and any outside assistance is ok as...
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14th February 2021, 12:45 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020-21 - Pittwater Pete
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Welcome to the Challenge! I think wood eating...
Welcome to the Challenge! I think wood eating Dragons would be the appropriate critters for carving.
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11th February 2021, 11:57 AM
Thread: Plane challenge 2020 - 2021. Bushmiller
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Maybe Matt should see about his eyesight -...
Maybe Matt should see about his eyesight - considering the state of the Body,...
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11th February 2021, 02:53 AM
Thread: Plane challenge 2020 - 2021. Bushmiller
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Good to see some progress. That's going to be a...
Good to see some progress. That's going to be a brute - so I Dub thee, "The Brute". How's that?
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10th February 2021, 03:40 AM
Thread: Challenge 2020 - 2021 Oldgreybeard
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I'm onboard with the book - a great idea! I...
I'm onboard with the book - a great idea! I wonder tho' if you can estimate an approximate cost? I don't want to dampen the enthusiasm, but you wouldn't want to be left with the bulk of expenses...
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10th February 2021, 02:51 AM
Thread: Challenge 20 - 21. Ironwood.
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Lovely work! A little spit and polish and its...
Lovely work! A little spit and polish and its going to be hard to beat.
I didn't measure my shavings, but I'm quite sure they are thicker than yours :(
Steve