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4th April 2024, 08:28 PM
Thread: Hafco spindle shaper.
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Some pics would be good, it looks similar to my...
Some pics would be good, it looks similar to my Jet - 33 SM. The spindle lock is on the right hand side, as you look at the table, to operate the machine.
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4th April 2024, 05:21 PM
Thread: Hafco spindle shaper.
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This might seem basic, but engage the spindle...
This might seem basic, but engage the spindle lock and use the longest spanner for the nut. Otherwise, soak in what ever penetrant you like and spanner.
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3rd April 2024, 06:24 PM
Thread: moving workshop and all that jazz
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I have to wander down and see the new shed, one...
I have to wander down and see the new shed, one day!
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30th March 2024, 05:14 PM
Thread: Infill Shoulder Plane,
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Matt, you are wise to resist . . . .536863 ...
Matt, you are wise to resist . . . .536863
Some years ago, I brought an infill block plane as a project plane . . . it's still awaiting the roundtoit . . . 536855
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27th March 2024, 05:12 PM
Thread: U-Beauts SUPER EASTER SPECIAL 2024
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WOOHOO IT'S HERE! Isn't 2/3rd equal to 66.66666% :q
Isn't 2/3rd equal to 66.66666% :q
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24th March 2024, 06:33 PM
Thread: Lathe Roughing gouge
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DONE: If Nathan doesn't grab this, I'll be interested,...
If Nathan doesn't grab this, I'll be interested, depending on price.
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13th March 2024, 10:15 AM
Thread: Gregory Machinery still trading ?
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According to the ASIC site, Gregory Machinery is...
According to the ASIC site, Gregory Machinery is in liquidation.
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8th March 2024, 06:02 PM
Thread: Some Viewers may find this Disturbing.
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Most infill planes than I have ever seen!
Most infill planes than I have ever seen!
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27th February 2024, 09:04 PM
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Yes, I am, guilty of contributing to the...
Yes, I am, guilty of contributing to the delinquency of another forum member.
I did pick up a few trinkets for myself
1 1/4 (28mm) steel infill shoulder plane
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23rd February 2024, 11:31 PM
Thread: Sierra Pens
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Sierra's, simple one tube pens, the twist is my...
Sierra's, simple one tube pens, the twist is my favourite, especially in chrome or gun metal platings. Less chance of the muck up fairy visiting.
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18th February 2024, 03:25 PM
Thread: a quick and easy way to test your edge.
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If you don't feel the cut, then your edge is...
If you don't feel the cut, then your edge is sharp!
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18th February 2024, 09:21 AM
Thread: Making a collet chuck for a Triton TRA001
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I own the bit, the "ribbing" is a feed rate...
I own the bit, the "ribbing" is a feed rate issue.
What speed are you running the router at?
I run my Spindle moulder and MOF1 at the slowest speed when using this bit.
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5th January 2024, 09:36 AM
Thread: Wanted framing slick
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WANTED:WA Hello Paul, yep, the handle is Rock Maple, turned...
Hello Paul, yep, the handle is Rock Maple, turned by me. I would hate to think of the postage with a 400mm+ handle, along with the tool.
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5th January 2024, 09:34 AM
Thread: Wanted framing slick
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WANTED:WA Hello Paul, in my limited time with the Ukie...
Hello Paul, in my limited time with the Ukie Slick, after sharpening, it will happily clean up lap joints and tenons in "soft" woods and with a bit more care, some hard woods.
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5th January 2024, 07:33 AM
Thread: Wanted framing slick
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WANTED:WA Stuart at the Tool Exchange...
Stuart at the Tool Exchange, occasionally has US made versions - one on site now.
I have recently brought a Ukrainian version, at a show, on a whim, but cannot remember the proprietor.
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31st December 2023, 08:17 PM
Thread: Bottle stoppers
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Dallas, are you "strengthening" the threads with...
Dallas, are you "strengthening" the threads with thin CA after cutting?
What TPI is the 1/4", 20 or 24 or 28. Coarser threads work better in timber.
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30th December 2023, 06:37 PM
Thread: is it worth it?
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Turning is a hobby/fun for me. I have turned to...
Turning is a hobby/fun for me. I have turned to order and for markets, I don't need a second job.
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30th December 2023, 05:59 PM
Thread: Shaping elliptical, curved chair legs
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Hello Derek, I got the Spindle Moulder out from...
Hello Derek, I got the Spindle Moulder out from the naughty corner.
533932 I found a scrap of Rock (Hard) Maple, with saw marks etc
533933 I set up the Segmented Pattern Bit
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28th December 2023, 10:28 PM
Thread: For the titan freaks out there
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They are mostly socket chisels or if tanged, I...
They are mostly socket chisels or if tanged, I have had to replace handles and hardware.
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28th December 2023, 10:26 PM
Thread: Charcuterie Boards
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Tony, KISS principle in action. I didnt have...
Tony, KISS principle in action.
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28th December 2023, 10:24 PM
Thread: Shaping elliptical, curved chair legs
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I have one, haven't used it yet. I might use it...
I have one, haven't used it yet. I might use it in the spindle moulder, I'm not game to use it in a hand held router.
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28th December 2023, 08:47 PM
Thread: Shaping elliptical, curved chair legs
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Derek, would a segmented pattern bit...
Derek, would a segmented pattern bit suffice?
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25th December 2023, 04:37 PM
Thread: For the titan freaks out there
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Yep my Pre WWII Wards are very marginally behind...
Yep my Pre WWII Wards are very marginally behind the Stubai and Pfeil Bench chisels. My Jap chisels are variable - It's my technique that I have to work on.
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19th December 2023, 06:48 AM
Thread: screw chuck
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Vicmarc have their version...
Vicmarc have their version.
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16th December 2023, 03:37 PM
Thread: Charcuterie Boards
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Hello Matt, Serving tray in Australian . . . :;
Hello Matt, Serving tray in Australian . . . :;
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16th December 2023, 01:18 PM
Thread: Charcuterie Boards
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I cheated, I planed the reverse to get flat...
I cheated, I planed the reverse to get flat boards, then ran thru the club's helical thicky. Minimal tool marks with that.
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10th December 2023, 01:44 PM
Thread: Charcuterie Boards
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Charcuterie Boards
A couple of months ago, dear old Mum asked for 2 charcuterie boards for my niece and her friend.
Then Mum told my sister . . . whom inform Mum and me, that no, 2 boards were not enough, 5 is the... -
8th December 2023, 05:19 PM
Thread: Lie Nielsen and Veritas
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We get what can be sold readily and for a profit....
We get what can be sold readily and for a profit.
If you want something not available in Oz, you then have to order direct and pay the exorbitant postage.
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7th December 2023, 08:29 PM
Thread: Wood fast Band saw upgrades.
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Matt, if I was strong enough, I reckon I lift my...
Matt, if I was strong enough, I reckon I lift my Hammer (Bandsaw) with the fence.
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6th December 2023, 04:02 PM
Thread: Wood fast Band saw upgrades.
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Matt, Cater products have a good line of Bandsaw...
Matt, Cater products have a good line of Bandsaw accessories.
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6th December 2023, 03:54 PM
Thread: Pfeil 6 peice bench chisel set 6mm to 26mm.
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SOLD: Mine, all mine! Thanks again B00bby
Mine, all mine!
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1st December 2023, 06:47 AM
Thread: Pfeil 6 peice bench chisel set 6mm to 26mm.
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SOLD: I'll take it.
I'll take it.
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30th November 2023, 06:45 AM
Thread: Pfeil 6 peice bench chisel set 6mm to 26mm.
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SOLD: Postage?
Postage?
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28th November 2023, 08:13 PM
Thread: What are these tools and gouges?
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Sharpening . . . Can of worms opened! My take,...
Sharpening . . . Can of worms opened!
My take, given your Tormek & CBN gear, get the new gouge jig (SVD-186R) and the jig for skews (SVS-50), get good with them, then decide on anything else.
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10th November 2023, 11:34 PM
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HEADS UP Yep, I'll be there, it's only 10 minutes from...
Yep, I'll be there, it's only 10 minutes from home.
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17th September 2023, 08:59 AM
Thread: Woodpeckers mini square
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DONE: Andy, you lucky bugger. I would grab that in a...
Andy, you lucky bugger. I would grab that in a heart beat, as a second, as I use mine daily. Perfect for checking square while sharpening, rehabbing chisels and plane blades.
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2nd September 2023, 08:06 AM
Thread: 30 second mortise -with hand tools challenge
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Ok, I'll play, bore out with brace and...
Ok, I'll play, bore out with brace and appropriate bit, then pare the corners to square . . .
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4th July 2023, 05:52 PM
Thread: Tool Event Video in Japan
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Tool Event Video in Japan
Some very interesting conversations and drool worthy toys.
The Ultimate Woodworking Tool Festival : Meet the Blacksmiths in Miki, Japan (??? ??????) Kaji Desse - YouTube -
3rd June 2023, 12:31 AM
Thread: Suggestions for these chisels
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For me, I would clean up the backs first, so the...
For me, I would clean up the backs first, so the Ura (the dark concave part of the back) is clearly visible. Easy on the larger chisels, on the narrower can be challenging. I would sharpen, via...
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29th May 2023, 05:43 PM
Thread: Lathe speed for tuning wood pens
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I turn pens at max speed on what ever lathe...
I turn pens at max speed on what ever lathe (Stubby 1000 or Woodfast 305), with a 12mm P&N skew. Normally start the polishing at Abranet #400.
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14th May 2023, 10:21 PM
Thread: sealed up 2hp dusty
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I put my dusty into it's own little shed, behind...
I put my dusty into it's own little shed, behind the main shed.
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12th May 2023, 08:35 AM
Thread: Spindle steady for lathe.
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There is another, specific steady for longer...
There is another, specific steady for longer spindle work, with 4 wheels and encaptures the entire job. I'll have to see if I can find a pic of it, somewhere. I have seen them used on jobs up to 8.5...
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29th April 2023, 08:09 PM
Thread: Rasp one...
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Vid worked for me, sounds raspy!
Vid worked for me, sounds raspy!
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29th April 2023, 08:04 PM
Thread: Stihl Timbersports - Wollongong
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hello rod, I have sent a message asking the same...
hello rod, I have sent a message asking the same detail on facebook to Stihl Timbersports.
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27th April 2023, 06:53 PM
Thread: In love with my Stubby
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Which belt did you end up with? I it's an "A"...
Which belt did you end up with? I it's an "A" section like my 1000, I'm going to replace it with a power twist link belt. I've done this on a few of my older machines, saw, thicky, spindle moulder (I...
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16th April 2023, 09:43 PM
Thread: How much power?
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On a mini lathe, 372w (1/2HP) is enough, given...
On a mini lathe, 372w (1/2HP) is enough, given the physical limitations of the lathe.
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15th April 2023, 02:52 PM
Thread: Various G Clamps
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SOLD: That's a good purchase. I don't need more G...
That's a good purchase.
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12th April 2023, 06:34 PM
Thread: WHAT IS THE VIEW FROM YOUR LATHE
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Haven't you moved, yet?
Haven't you moved, yet?
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2nd April 2023, 10:07 AM
Thread: Omega Stubby S-750
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Avion, what email address did you use? Was it?...
Avion, what email address did you use?
Was it? "stubbylathes" at "ampengineeringsolutions.com.au"
(Replace the "at" with the ampersand and remove the quotation marks and spaces)
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7th March 2023, 05:10 PM
Thread: Veritas miniatures Sunshine Coast
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QUEENSLAND Each or All?
Each or All?