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5th January 2014, 10:05 PM
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Steve is correct, the silicone will most likely...
Steve is correct, the silicone will most likely cure better in water than what it does in air! Good lateral thinking though but the chemistry unfortunately won't let it work.
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30th July 2013, 11:09 PM
Thread: Large round window question
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Thanks for the response rustynail. Understand...
Thanks for the response rustynail. Understand your conservative "if it aint broke..." thoughts. I do need a different design though so i'll attempt some reinforcement and then knock out the internal...
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28th July 2013, 12:37 PM
Thread: Large round window question
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Large round window question
Hi all, I'de like some opinions on a project i'm working on. I purchased a large (1.7m diameter) secondhand round timber window which I plan on installing in our bathroom as a feature. Of course, as...
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25th June 2012, 11:19 AM
Thread: $419 for a set of Titans was it you ?
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Yep the firers i'm after, prefer round logos but...
Yep the firers i'm after, prefer round logos but am ok with normal Titan logo too. Let me know what you need and i'll see what i have also.
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24th June 2012, 11:20 PM
Thread: $419 for a set of Titans was it you ?
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Wasn't me but i watched with interest, i'm a...
Wasn't me but i watched with interest, i'm a 1-1/4" chisel (round logo) away from a full set myself! I think in the process i've nearly ended up with 2 sets! Then the restoration work begins.
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20th April 2012, 12:12 AM
Thread: graphite turning any hints
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Tip #1 - dust extraction and appropriate PPE...
Tip #1 - dust extraction and appropriate PPE (dust mask)
Tip #2 - never use any high speed steel, only use carbide or better. Carbon composites are extremely abrasive and anything softer than... -
10th April 2012, 10:57 PM
Thread: wooden shower mat - which timber? etc
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I'm with Wongo, western red cedar is the go, i...
I'm with Wongo, western red cedar is the go, i made a couple about 10 years ago and they are still going strong. I screwed together the sections with small stainless screws. The timber still looks...
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20th March 2012, 08:37 PM
Thread: Interesting Lathe-Mill Combination
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That's a ripper!
That's a ripper!
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18th March 2012, 08:57 PM
Thread: Removing firmer chisel handles
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Thanks for the replies guys, yes i was referring...
Thanks for the replies guys, yes i was referring to tang chisels not sockets. The reason i need to remove some of the handles is that i have quite a few chisels, some with better handles and some...
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18th March 2012, 05:24 PM
Thread: Removing firmer chisel handles
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Removing firmer chisel handles
Just a basic question for the crew here, I've almost collected a full set of Titan firmer chisels and plan on restoring them. I'm a bit worried about removing the handles though and was hoping...
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14th March 2012, 08:05 AM
Thread: tin snips-left hand or right hand?
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I thought it referred to which of the blades...
I thought it referred to which of the blades (left or right when looking down) was at the top. This then influences which side is the waste material as it allow one side of the material being cut to...
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25th February 2012, 12:59 PM
Thread: Restoration Project
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I can sense this is going to look great once...
I can sense this is going to look great once complete!
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25th February 2012, 09:19 AM
Thread: Does epoxy stick to silicone?
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I think you'll have no problems or adverse...
I think you'll have no problems or adverse effects with the epoxy paulie. I've never seen anything of that nature. The epoxy tends to damage the silicone not the other way around.
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24th February 2012, 02:22 PM
Thread: Does epoxy stick to silicone?
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I have a lot of experience with silicone and...
I have a lot of experience with silicone and epoxy. Be warned that silicones aint silicones. Epoxy may not stick the first time but that doesn't mean it will continue to not stick in subsequent...
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10th January 2012, 09:21 PM
Thread: Picture Framing Machinery
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Hi John, I could be interested in some of the...
Hi John,
I could be interested in some of the machinery, can you possibly send pics to my email?
[email protected]
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28th October 2010, 09:51 AM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Sorry to be annoying, ive been searching for the...
Sorry to be annoying, ive been searching for the payment account details and know i have seen them somewhere but can't find them. Might be worth posting again to help others as well. Also TS were you...
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25th October 2010, 08:29 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Hey, i'm down for a 2-3/8" blade and iron, i'm...
Hey, i'm down for a 2-3/8" blade and iron, i'm keen to grab a 2" blade and iron as well if thats ok.
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15th July 2010, 10:57 PM
Thread: Sidchrome tools-made in australia!
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I've been collecting sidchrome stuff to make a...
I've been collecting sidchrome stuff to make a full set wall cabinet over the last year or so, i now am only missing a handfull of spanners. Ive bought and sold many lots on ebay and also found...
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10th June 2010, 10:20 PM
Thread: Strange 18th century hand tools
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hmmm certainly does have a nice patina...
hmmm certainly does have a nice patina...
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8th May 2010, 06:41 PM
Thread: The Second Stanley Plane Blade Order
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Hi TS, i PM'd you a while ago and thought i...
Hi TS, i PM'd you a while ago and thought i confirmed that i was after a 2-3/8 blade bevelled and with matching cap iron for my #7. I dont think i am on the list at this stage though?? Please add me...
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6th May 2010, 08:23 PM
Thread: Home made dado set in Australian Woodsmith
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Are the CD's clamped tight by the saw blades? If...
Are the CD's clamped tight by the saw blades? If so it probably is a clever idea as they are unlikely to break due to centripetal force...however it could be an issue if they were impacted by a piece...
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4th May 2010, 07:50 PM
Thread: Monday night Show'n'Tell
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So where does he get all his stock from??? Do...
So where does he get all his stock from??? Do people contact him directly with stuff for sale? does he advertise? does he scour the markets, garage sales and auctions like the rest of us??
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30th April 2010, 09:05 AM
Thread: What is it and what does it do?
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File sharpener or machine that puts the grooves...
File sharpener or machine that puts the grooves in files?
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19th April 2010, 09:12 AM
Thread: laminating coloured pencils?
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Maybe you could think about casting them all into...
Maybe you could think about casting them all into a block of pencils using epoxy casting resin? that way any gaps would also be filled nicely....
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18th April 2010, 01:06 PM
Thread: is this rosewood?
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Ok received the tote....now im pretty sure it...
Ok received the tote....now im pretty sure it ISNT rosewood, i'm now of the opinion it was "restored" to look like rosewood, scratch test reveals a light coloured wood. Oh well was a gamble ....i'll...
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12th April 2010, 04:18 PM
Thread: is this rosewood?
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Sorry guys, should have said it was a stanley, i...
Sorry guys, should have said it was a stanley, i also figured it was an old one given the shape of the top (thin and sharp). I guess it probably is rosewood afterall, i bought it on ebay from the...
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12th April 2010, 03:08 PM
Thread: is this rosewood?
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is this rosewood?
thoughts guys?? It is said to be an original....doesnt seem to have much figuring though.
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22nd March 2010, 08:15 PM
Thread: stanley block plane confusion....
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Thanks all for the good suggestions. I will now...
Thanks all for the good suggestions. I will now get myself a good vintage stanley block (#60 1/2 or #65)when i find one at the right price to compliment the rest of my collection but in the mean time...
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21st March 2010, 09:32 PM
Thread: stanley block plane confusion....
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stanley block plane confusion....
Ok stanley plane people....I think i would like a good block plane, namely because i dont have one at all and i would like to start shooting some mitres on a board instead of my current method of...
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15th March 2010, 08:14 AM
Thread: The Carousel Shooting Board Fence
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Hi Derek, nice job, I'de be interested in one or...
Hi Derek, nice job, I'de be interested in one or the plans (for a price) to make one as i have access to a mill.
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13th March 2010, 08:27 PM
Thread: Lever cap lever bit needed!
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PM sent Thanks!!
PM sent
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13th March 2010, 05:52 PM
Thread: Lever cap lever bit needed!
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Lever cap lever bit needed!
Hi Guys, after plenty of distractions and work since my last post regarding restoration of planes etc...
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/hand-plane-restoration-parts-107107/
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13th March 2010, 01:16 PM
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The best way to remove bubbles from epoxy once...
The best way to remove bubbles from epoxy once you've mixed it is to put the mixture under vacuum. This may be difficult without a pressure pot of some sort and a pump but certainly works. I guess...
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22nd February 2010, 07:45 AM
Thread: Out bid on flea bay again...
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what you think is sniping may really be someone...
what you think is sniping may really be someone bidding with a few seconds to go, they wont be bidding just $1 above you they will be bidding the maximum they are prepared to pay but of course if it...
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7th February 2010, 07:42 AM
Thread: Sidchrome spanner models, sets and history
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Hi wongdai, it appears they can be of...
Hi wongdai, it appears they can be of value.....the sidchrome spanners made in australia bring reasonable money if in good condition. I am attempting to replace some missing spanners in my...
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6th February 2010, 09:13 AM
Thread: Sidchrome spanner models, sets and history
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Thanks for the info steve, i would love a copy of...
Thanks for the info steve, i would love a copy of the articles you mentioned. Would have been great to see the catalogue too but oh well :)
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5th February 2010, 08:22 AM
Thread: Sidchrome spanner models, sets and history
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Sidchrome spanner models, sets and history
Hi all, ive been searching with not much luck to try and find a resource that gives some information on when sidchrome produced each style of spanner (the made in australia variants....vintage...
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27th October 2009, 10:34 PM
Thread: hand plane restoration and parts
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thanks for all the thoughts guys, much...
thanks for all the thoughts guys, much appreciated and i enjoyed reading them. You know what....i just rushed to the shed to have a closer look at that #78....i never realised it was part of...
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26th October 2009, 10:47 PM
Thread: Timber for keel
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Yes with the properties of carbon assuming you...
Yes with the properties of carbon assuming you use enough of it on the keel the timber will act like a core so there is no reason to go overboard, all you need is a material with good shear strength...
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26th October 2009, 07:45 PM
Thread: hand plane restoration and parts
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Firstly, thanks seanz that is a great link, i...
Firstly, thanks seanz that is a great link, i think i may have to get a new tote or attempt a repair (see pics, there is a chip missing form the other side also).
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26th October 2009, 07:43 AM
Thread: Lubing my tool.
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What about Silverglide?? I found out about...
What about Silverglide??
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25th October 2009, 09:21 PM
Thread: Jointing without a jointer
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Yes Groggy thats right....being very careful...
Yes Groggy thats right....being very careful along the way.
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25th October 2009, 08:41 PM
Thread: hand plane restoration and parts
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Thanks Seanz, all good, i will definitely be...
Thanks Seanz, all good, i will definitely be trying the fettling out on a couple of non significant planes before i try anything too drastic. Look forward to seeing the links when you get back to...
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25th October 2009, 08:08 PM
Thread: hand plane restoration and parts
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Thanks for the reply Scribbly Gum, Yes the planes...
Thanks for the reply Scribbly Gum, Yes the planes certainly are old and no doubt quality items....there are also a number of wooden planes in the collection. Thanks for the info on Bailey...
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25th October 2009, 06:06 PM
Thread: hand plane restoration and parts
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oh one more question....once they are restored...
oh one more question....once they are restored and looking good, what should i put on them to prevent further rusting and deterioration?
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25th October 2009, 05:59 PM
Thread: hand plane restoration and parts
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hand plane restoration and parts
Hi all,
I'm slowly gathering information on my grandfathers tools that were left to my father and I when he passed away around 10 years ago. The tools have been in our possession since then and i... -
25th October 2009, 12:32 PM
Thread: Jointing without a jointer
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I do jointing without a jointer using a different...
I do jointing without a jointer using a different method.
I remove the normal fence from my router table and just have a straight cutter sticking up, then i clamp a really long straight edge to... -
27th May 2009, 11:39 PM
Thread: Cutting Aluminium Plate
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Waterjet cut if you want something neat and...
Waterjet cut if you want something neat and accurate straight off the bat.
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10th March 2009, 11:08 AM
Thread: Finish for hardwood photo frames
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no suggestions ayye....
no suggestions ayye....
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9th March 2009, 11:22 AM
Thread: Finish for hardwood photo frames
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Finish for hardwood photo frames
Hi Guys,
I'm new here but getting into making my own frames for my photography.
Im currently making some frames from old hardwood ive found lying around, using a thicknesser to re-finish the...