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1st April 2018, 01:56 PM
Thread: Mortise Chisel Angle Question
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This is starting to stray into the splitting...
This is starting to stray into the splitting hairs category that sometimes doesn’t help folks much.
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1st April 2018, 12:29 AM
Thread: Managing Tear Out and related concepts
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Managing Tear Out and related concepts
There’s been some discussion on tear out and hand planing recently. On a few occasions I’ve started to post but the discussions haven’t gone where I thought they might. Tonight I thought I’d share...
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31st March 2018, 09:56 PM
Thread: Mortise Chisel Angle Question
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I use 30-ish, I find 25 is more prone to bending...
I use 30-ish, I find 25 is more prone to bending over.
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20th March 2018, 12:35 AM
Thread: Retop of an old friend
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So, the other day I went out to the shed with no...
So, the other day I went out to the shed with no real intent, just doing a bit tidying up and giving a chisel handle a final buff following burnishing.
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17th March 2018, 10:41 PM
Thread: Insufficient bench planes ;)
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Poll: After reading the list of bench planes you...
After reading the list of bench planes you already had my first thought was that if it were me working with that selection I would benefit from a number 8. I didn’t seriously point you in that...
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17th March 2018, 01:10 AM
Thread: Insufficient bench planes ;)
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Poll: G’day Dom, I don’t think you’re at anywhere...
G’day Dom,
I don’t think you’re at anywhere near saturation point yet. That comes when your better half wants to store her Tupperware in the top of a cupboard and there’s no room because someone... -
16th March 2018, 02:45 PM
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Ok, let me get this straight, despite me...
Ok, let me get this straight, despite me describing the circumstances and my experience, (i.e. that I was planing Tasmanian Oak, most likely, eucalyptus regnans) you’re choosing an “alternate truth”...
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16th March 2018, 12:55 PM
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D.W. I can assure you there’s nothing “very...
D.W. I can assure you there’s nothing “very wrong”, that is unless a North American or European woodworking view of the world is considered “right” and Australian woodworking somehow aberrant.
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14th March 2018, 03:21 PM
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Ian’s already given you a great reply to this. ...
Ian’s already given you a great reply to this.
Having gone through this problem myself in some detail I’ll give you what I learned.
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11th March 2018, 10:34 PM
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That’s ok Derek, you have your experience and I...
That’s ok Derek, you have your experience and I have mine. I will undoubtedly use different timber, make different pieces and work differently to you.
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11th March 2018, 09:36 PM
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I have, and regularly use the Veritas bevel up...
I have, and regularly use the Veritas bevel up smoother (BuS). It’s a top class plane and I wouldn’t be without it in certain circumstances.
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11th March 2018, 02:52 AM
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G’day given my dislike of finger-munching...
G’day
given my dislike of finger-munching apparatus, I spend a fair bit of time with hand planes.
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8th March 2018, 01:28 AM
Thread: Retop of an old friend
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Retop of an old friend
G’day Folks
I have an old and faithful workbench that my father built when I was a small child.
I’m going through the process of getting rid of clutter in my workshop and making my tools more... -
8th June 2014, 01:25 PM
Thread: Oil type finish for shelving
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I ended up using Wattyl 7008
G'day
I ended up using Wattyl 7008 which, as mentioned below, is a two-pack formulation with a high-gloss finish.
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24th April 2014, 10:40 PM
Thread: Oil type finish for shelving
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Not decking oil
G'day again,
I decided against decking oils. They contain a mix of components, some of which are irrelevant to my job (e.g. UV stabilizers and anti- fungals).
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20th April 2014, 01:25 AM
Thread: Oil type finish for shelving
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Oil type finish for shelving
G'day Folks
It's been a while since I posted, babies and toddlers are quite time consuming.
I'm after some suggestions on the finish for my new shelving. I went all-out in one part of my shed... -
25th March 2013, 12:24 AM
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G'day As I gave warning would happen some...
G'day
As I gave warning would happen some months ago I've been away for a while and, obviously, I'm now back.
I arranged to have the shortfall paid during the period I was away and having... -
18th December 2012, 12:32 AM
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Helmut The design for the firmer handles looks...
Helmut
The design for the firmer handles looks good to me.
Did you find a taker for the paring chisels? If not please pm me the details and I'll do some calculations.
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25th November 2012, 10:43 PM
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In reply to the PMs regarding firmer chisels, my...
In reply to the PMs regarding firmer chisels, my order is correct.
I'll be striking my chisels so I'll need ferrules.
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19th August 2012, 12:44 AM
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G'Day Brett Sorry, it's taken me a while to...
G'Day Brett
Sorry, it's taken me a while to get to this, work's eaten all of my spare time of late.
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27th July 2012, 12:27 AM
Thread: Aussie made?
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A skilled blacksmith will be able to help with...
A skilled blacksmith will be able to help with the froes. I saw one made at the Deloraine craft fair in Tasmania a couple of years ago. There are still a few blacksmiths about.
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8th July 2012, 08:21 PM
Thread: Quantum Drill Press
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I've seen these "Optimum/Metex" branded machines...
I've seen these "Optimum/Metex" branded machines advertised by a firm going by the name of "Red Fox Machinery" here in Melbourne. The specifications look very good, however, I've not been able to...
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Blah, ok, worked it out, crying baby must have...
Blah, ok, worked it out, crying baby must have occupied too much of my brain.
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I'd be interested in seeing how that works....I'm...
I'd be interested in seeing how that works....I'm usually pretty good at working these things out but I can't fathom the design from what we were shown.
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30th June 2012, 01:10 PM
Thread: Planes vs Sandpaper
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I've been pretty happy with finishing more or...
I've been pretty happy with finishing more or less straight off the plane or scraper. However, I like to use shellac, wax and blo type finishes. Inevitably, I need to use some sort of abrasive to...
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25th June 2012, 01:06 AM
Thread: Do I need a Left Handed Bench?
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Trav, The use depends upon the type and...
Trav,
The use depends upon the type and configuration of your tail vise.
My understanding and experience is that the tail vise is there as an alternate means of holding stock not easily or... -
1st June 2012, 10:41 PM
Thread: Hand planing
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There have been several suggestions here I would...
There have been several suggestions here I would explore.
I'd also be looking at how the work piece itself is supported. Is it sitting flat? Can working on it cause it to move (e.g. the forces... -
1st June 2012, 01:23 AM
Thread: Some pieces from history
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You are correct in relation to the derivation of...
You are correct in relation to the derivation of Ébéniste.
The only thing I'd add is that it doesn't mean cabinetmaker in the more generic or broad sense we might use the word today. It refers to... -
28th May 2012, 08:52 PM
Thread: Inconvenient Vise!
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Ok, I've decided to buy it. It has a bit of...
Ok, I've decided to buy it. It has a bit of surface rust but I'm pretty handy with phosphoric acid :D
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28th May 2012, 02:17 AM
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Great Post as usual Derek, very thought...
Great Post as usual Derek, very thought provoking.
I'd seen that video earlier elsewhere and the thing that bothered me a little was that the researchers isolated the chip breaker and blade from... -
26th May 2012, 09:40 PM
Thread: Inconvenient Vise!
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G'Day folks Yes it's an old Record vice, and...
G'Day folks
Yes it's an old Record vice, and I'd love to have it as it's the quick-release type and has the round boss.
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26th May 2012, 12:09 AM
Thread: Inconvenient Vise!
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Inconvenient Vise!
So, I'm thinking of buying a vise. It's in Sydney (near Baulkham Hills/North Paramatta)and I'm in Melbourne. I've never arranged this sort of thing before but it's a discontinued model and the one...
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21st May 2012, 03:51 PM
Thread: Reading and believing.
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Re: "London Spring"
G'Day Folks
I don't have access to my reference books as I write this, however, I think I can shed a little light on the use of the term "London Spring".
The ability to produce steel is quite... -
15th May 2012, 06:06 PM
Thread: The Veritas Bench Chisels Reviewed
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Nicely written Derek, a good read even for...
Nicely written Derek, a good read even for someone who isn't going to buy any more bench chisels in the near future.
On flatness:
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I left the chisels alone, as my choices would...
I left the chisels alone, as my choices would have been quite different and perhaps esoteric. This is where the scale of your work can play a significant role. However, the gates are open!
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I've sat down to write a reply to this more than...
I've sat down to write a reply to this more than twice, we'll see if I get it done this time.
Firstly on Krenov and his tool kit. I've read a bit of his writing and that of his protégés. He was... -
12th May 2012, 07:36 PM
Thread: New Stanley chisel set
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Just because I was going to the big green shed...
Just because I was going to the big green shed anyway I took a look.
On an initial inspection these chisels are a lot like the Narex chisels sold by Lee Valley. The handles are beech according to... -
12th May 2012, 01:58 PM
Thread: New Stanley chisel set
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Chromium content is definitely not a bad thing in...
Chromium content is definitely not a bad thing in and of itself.
D2 tool steels contain quite a bit of chromium, 11% or so along with much smaller amounts ( less than 1%) of molybdenum, silicon,... -
8th May 2012, 12:22 PM
Thread: Good finish nailer?
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Thanks Pops Early signs are promising, but...
Thanks Pops
Early signs are promising, but I'll wait 'til I've given the thing a proper workout before writing it up.
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8th May 2012, 02:46 AM
Thread: Sharpening H & S HSS M2 chisels
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Answering a few things raised here's my 2 cents...
Answering a few things raised here's my 2 cents worth:
Firstly, D2 and M2 if subject to appropriate heat treating and preparation processes are broadly similar in their wear characteristics and... -
3rd May 2012, 09:07 PM
Thread: Good finish nailer?
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I went through the costs of buying against hiring...
I went through the costs of buying against hiring and it just doesn't stack up. I've paid for the gun twice by the time I've shelled out the hire fees for the amount of time I need it. Especially as...
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2nd May 2012, 12:35 AM
Thread: Good finish nailer?
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Good finish nailer?
I have about 200 square metres of wall and ceiling paneling to do so I'm going to buy a finish nailer. I hope that the tool will be useful after the paneling work for cabinet and furniture making....
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1st May 2012, 01:47 AM
Thread: Where to get 23G pin nailer
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I can't see them listed at my usual places here...
I can't see them listed at my usual places here in Melbourne either.
You could try phoning Sydney Tools and asking for a price on a Senco FinishPro 10 (these shoot up to 1" 23g pins) or the Senco... -
12th April 2012, 09:46 PM
Thread: Kunz spokeshave
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For an almost identical product, buy a...
For an almost identical product, buy a second-hand Stanley or Record. $20 will get you a good one on everyone's favorite auction website or you can find them at markets for less. If you are after...
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3rd April 2012, 01:07 AM
Thread: problem with a 4&1/2 plane
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G'Day, I had the same issue with an early...
G'Day,
I had the same issue with an early "sweetheart" 4 1/2 which had been fitted with a later blade and cap iron.
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13th December 2011, 12:09 AM
Thread: Planes Cupboard
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Just to show I'm paying attention: While one...
Just to show I'm paying attention:
While one translation of the above motto has been "God and my right hand" this is generally considered to be a bit of an error by a single historian that has... -
11th December 2011, 10:58 PM
Thread: Rusted in Screws in No6 Plane
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My suggestion would be: strip as many parts...
My suggestion would be:
strip as many parts of the plane off as you can remove without damaging the slots on the screws first. Be gentle here, you don't want to widen the slots or damage them.... -
9th December 2011, 03:47 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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My parcel arrived overnight, seems a bit odd, I...
My parcel arrived overnight, seems a bit odd, I suspect it may have been misdelivered by the postie and dropped over by a neighbour. I haven't had a chance to open it yet but I'm happy to send one of...
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9th December 2011, 02:39 PM
Thread: 5 or 5 1/2
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Yes, the LNs are a development from the post-1911...
Yes, the LNs are a development from the post-1911 Bed Rock Stanleys. Production of these was never restarted by Stanley after the second world war and 50 years later LN has made a number of small...
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9th December 2011, 10:55 AM
Thread: No 7 Jointer - advice please.
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That plane NZStu has listed is, in my opinion,...
That plane NZStu has listed is, in my opinion, one of the very best types of Stanley planes ever made. $75 is cheap!