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    Hi Paul, I have a similar docking saw but, in...

    Hi Paul,

    I have a similar docking saw but, in somewhat better condition.

    Not sure of the manufacturer though???

    It is not from Atkins, Disston, Symonds or Tyzack.

    Graham.
  2. Thread: Tool sale

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    Tool sale

    Hi all,

    On October 25th the South Australian Historical Tool Association Inc. will be holding it's annual tool sale

    at the Colonial Light Gardens RSL 4 Prince George Pde. 7 - 9 p.m. for...
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    BLO does have a tendency to darken the colour of...

    BLO does have a tendency to darken the colour of timber,

    before replacing try a good degreaser to remove the BLO.

    If that does not work try oxalic acid.

    Graham.
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    I have the same brand & size vice, I have found...

    I have the same brand & size vice, I have found that it also slips when you try to OVER TIGHTEN when clamping.

    I have found that it holds the item quite firmly for working purposes.

    and have...
  5. Thread: Stanley Tool Book

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    Hi I just googled the title and found that you...

    Hi

    I just googled the title and found that you can download a PDF version that you can refer to on your own computer, if you don't require an actual book.

    I got the hard cover second hand years...
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    Matt, sorry if my comment appeared to be...

    Matt,

    sorry if my comment appeared to be flippant,

    the point I was trying to make was that sort of problem is nothing

    that you should get too concerned about.

    Graham.
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    Hi Matt, just build a bridge and get over...

    Hi Matt,

    just build a bridge and get over it....

    go for a walk in the bush and listen to the birds chirping....

    life is to be enjoyed...

    Graham.
  8. tool selling

    Hi spin doc,

    Can I suggest that you look up your local tool club,

    just about each state has one.

    I belong to the South Australian Historical Tool Association Inc.

    and we hold regular in...
  9. Thread: Saw nibs

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    more about the boob tube

    Hi all,

    I too saw the video about the explanation of the saw nib...

    I need not add anymore to what has been said...

    But, after viewing that clip I then did a search on "hand saw restoration"...
  10. Thread: Saw nibs

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    I simply love this Forum for all the wonderful...

    I simply love this Forum for all the wonderful kind information that we receive....

    Graham.
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    I have seen a similar bit of advice regarding...

    I have seen a similar bit of advice regarding this sharpening method

    in an old text but, it referred to sharpening the lead screw of an auger bit.

    Graham.
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    Hi Lyle, the following web site is an...

    Hi Lyle,

    the following web site is an interesting read if you want to know more about saw sets.

    Graham.


    The Saw Set Collector's Resouce - Setting Instructions
  13. Thread: The Woodward Tool

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    Hi Cklett, if you go to the American patent...

    Hi Cklett,

    if you go to the American patent web site, you will find the original patent docs,

    they should explain how it all works.

    Graham.
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    Hi MA, Back in the 80's I was building a lot...

    Hi MA,

    Back in the 80's I was building a lot of reproduction cottage furniture using old Baltic pine floor boards and match board.

    I lost count of the number of times hidden nails were found by...
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    Hi MA, I trialled filling all from the one...

    Hi MA,

    I trialled filling all from the one side, both rip and cross cut saws and found that there was no adverse effects with good results.

    Graham.
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    Hi forunna, These mitre boxes are not as...

    Hi forunna,

    These mitre boxes are not as elaborate as the others you mentioned but , they work quite well and are very accurate when set up correctly.

    Below is a PDW file with some basic...
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    Hi Paul, Do you not bother to do any scrapeing...

    Hi Paul,

    Do you not bother to do any scrapeing of the rust at any stage??

    Graham.
  18. Thread: Spokeshave advice

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    Hi Mike, don't forget the Aussie made Falcon...

    Hi Mike,

    don't forget the Aussie made Falcon spoke shaves.

    They are a copy of the Stanley and just as good.

    Graham.
  19. Thread: My Rust issue

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    Hi Matt, Some time ago I made up my own...

    Hi Matt,

    Some time ago I made up my own (cheap) lapping stations to clean and fettle planes.

    From the salvage shop I got three panes of louver glass, mounted them on some 30mm thick MDF boards...
  20. Thread: Saw Logo

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    Hi Picko, You could have a look on the Time...

    Hi Picko,

    You could have a look on the Time Tested Tools web site at their article on Medallions

    through this address A Zoological Look At Handsaw Medallions | TimeTestedTools

    it could...
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    Hi Tedlinoz, According to Grace's Guide to...

    Hi Tedlinoz,

    According to Grace's Guide to British Industrial History,

    1871 - the company moved to Hockley Abby Birmingham

    1877 - a second son joined the business after which the company...
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    Hi taz01, having read and looked at your...

    Hi taz01,

    having read and looked at your photos I think you have an Aussie Disston saw.

    I reckon the double Disston medalions were used on Aussie assembled imported parts after WW II

    It is...
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    Hi Paul, In the photo showing the Disston...

    Hi Paul,

    In the photo showing the Disston #320 simonds handle

    I reckon I can see the brighter outline from the previous handle shape

    in front of the medallion and below the handle.

    Just...
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    Hi Paul, A nice addition to your collection...

    Hi Paul,

    A nice addition to your collection you have there.

    I have the Disston equivalent, which is their # 70 and is also hard to find.

    The brass plating is so thin, as a marketing ploy it...
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    Hi Ozymandiaz, My solution to this problem is...

    Hi Ozymandiaz,

    My solution to this problem is to also buy up old daggy saws that have badly rusty plates and badly damaged handles that thee only good thing about them is their hardware, which can...
  26. Thread: Brace Fanatics

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    Hi Geoff, I found your article easily on the...

    Hi Geoff,

    I found your article easily on the clubs web site and found it a very worthwhile read.

    Graham.
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    Hi MA, You could print your own book but, I...

    Hi MA,

    You could print your own book but, I would keep an eye out for when a copy shows up.

    Below is a pic of one of my other books from Mr Hayward for less than $12

    Graham.
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    Hi MA, Thanks for the down load link which I...

    Hi MA,

    Thanks for the down load link which I followed.

    I have a hard back copy of this title and a few others by Mr Hayward,

    Just plain and easy to follow in all aspects...

    Graham.
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    Hi Vann, have you tried electrolysis as a...

    Hi Vann,

    have you tried electrolysis as a method to remove the rust??

    Graham.
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    Hi Vann, good job on the clean up so far, ...

    Hi Vann,

    good job on the clean up so far,

    As a good clear sealer on iron and steel objects I have found a couple of good coatings of Penetrol to be very satisfactory.

    It is not cheap but, it...
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    Hi Vann, Well that was an interesting post...

    Hi Vann,

    Well that was an interesting post from you about your nut and bolt machine

    and thanks for all the lovely photos but,

    Is there to be a happy ending here or are you going leave us all...
  32. Thread: Wooden tool chest

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    Hi M.A. I found a bit of information about...

    Hi M.A.

    I found a bit of information about nails that may be of help to you.

    It is from a book ' Historic French Nails & Fixings'

    I look forward to seeing the completed restoration.
    ...
  33. Thread: Saw set types

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    B.H. Yes, Sherman & Mr Peabody were on our...

    B.H.

    Yes, Sherman & Mr Peabody were on our t.v.'s way back in the early 60's here in Oz.

    And yes it would be handy to have a way back machine for all sorts of good things...

    Graham.
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    more on the saw boxes / coffins

    Hi all,

    thanks for your various responses to this post, I was hoping it may stimulate a bit of activity.

    With regard to photo orientation, yes I have found out from previous posts about the...
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    saw displays

    Hi M.A.

    I am a member of SAHTA, the South Australian Historic Tool Association.

    Over the years I have displayed saws from my collection at the monthly general meetings

    as well as promotional...
  36. Thread: Saw set types

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    Matt, I reckon I have an example of the Atlas...

    Matt,

    I reckon I have an example of the Atlas saw set in my collection but, as you have alluded to it is not a very good example of that design at all.....

    Graham.
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    Saw transport / storage boxes

    Hi all,

    For some time now I have have the need to improve upon my method of transporting saws to and from displays etc etc.

    I have relied upon wrapping / folding them in old sheets, which has...
  38. Thread: Saw set types

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    Hi M.A. I did get the Disston Star saw set set...

    Hi M.A.

    I did get the Disston Star saw set set up and tried it out on some it doesn't matter saws.

    I found it best to have the handle off, plus additional blade support on either side of the...
  39. Thread: Saw set types

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    Hi IW, I've already got mine but, I'm missing...

    Hi IW,

    I've already got mine but, I'm missing the small gauge used when setting narrow web blades.

    See photos below.

    Graham.
  40. Thread: Saw set types

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    Hi all, Just to help M.A. with the size of his...

    Hi all,

    Just to help M.A. with the size of his Stanley #43, here it is with a #42X

    Also the #43 next to the Eclipse #78.

    For those that have circular saws to set teeth on here is another...
  41. Thread: Saw set types

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    Eclipse #78 saw set

    Hi all,

    Below is the Eclipse #78 saw set used for setting the teeth on one and two man cross cut saws.

    It is very similar to the #79 but, it has an extra fence to register it's position along...
  42. Thread: Saw set types

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    Eclipse # 79 saw set

    Hi all,

    Matt asked to see some more of my saw sets,

    Below is the Eclipse #79 used for small to medium sized circular saw blades.

    Graham.
  43. Thread: Saw set types

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    A couple of hammer sets

    Hi Matt,

    I have quite a few sets from different makers and one of the things I found is that the more mechanical they are in their design the more wear to parts occurred causing them to no longing...
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    Hi MA, it is a bit hard to see in your photo...

    Hi MA,

    it is a bit hard to see in your photo but, when you sharpened the teeth did you also increase the depth of the gullets?

    What sort of files did you use?

    Graham.
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    Hi Lyle, I don't think the trade mark image is...

    Hi Lyle,

    I don't think the trade mark image is a Henry Boker one, they used a Chestnut tree as their emblem.

    If you go to 'The Saw Set Collector's Resource' you will find a lot of info about...
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    Hi Lyle, I have a 1961 Spear & Jackson...

    Hi Lyle,

    I have a 1961 Spear & Jackson catalogue which has two saws similar to yours but, yours could be younger.

    My reason for me saying that is because the catalogue saws have brass screws...
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    bow sander

    Hi Paul,

    A very nice job on the handle, it suits the docking quite well too.

    I'm interested in the "home made" bow sander that you used in your finishing on the saw handle.

    Is that one you...
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    Hi MA, I have found your saw in an early...

    Hi MA,

    I have found your saw in an early Disston catalogue.

    Which describes it as a No. 261 Lumberman,

    Your saw is a 3 1/2' one man cross cut saw with M tooth pattern teeth.

    A rather...
  49. Thread: Unusual pliers

    by macg
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    Hi Therapy, I reckon your tongs were used in a...

    Hi Therapy,

    I reckon your tongs were used in a laboratory, to hold test tubs when they needed to be held over a bunsen burner.....

    Graham.
  50. Thread: A new little saw

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    Hi MA, yes a nice little saw that you can now...

    Hi MA,

    yes a nice little saw that you can now admire.

    With regard to its age, I reckon post WW II to the mid 50's

    Below are a couple of catalogue pages, from 1930 and 1961

    Graham.
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