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22nd December 2022, 09:15 PM
Thread: Poem about hand tool woodworking
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Woodworking poems
Oft when wood I'm shaving
It starts my mind a'raving
My tools turn into weapons
My mental health needs saving
The nurses use their tazers
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21st December 2022, 03:58 PM
Thread: Blood sacrifice for Japanese joiney
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Workshop medical supplies
Here at "Happy Acres" sheltered workshops we don't have much call for soaking up bodily fluids but we do at times need restraining devices to mediate attendees who sometimes get a little agitated at...
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21st December 2022, 03:30 PM
Thread: What is this??
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I'm thinking bearing or gasket scraper. Doggie...
I'm thinking bearing or gasket scraper.
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18th December 2022, 12:57 PM
Thread: Another "What's it Worth"
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The last Turner #6 sold on ebay
The last Turner #6 sold on the bay went for $450. It looked OK and had a Berg blade. I would suggest that $200-ish is too light if the plane is OK. Collectors have gone ape over Turner planes over...
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6th December 2022, 10:20 AM
Thread: Alternative uses for collectables
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Yes But it is still usable. It still has teeth...
Yes
But it is still usable. It still has teeth and can cut wood. Surely this type of decorated saw is more entertaining for a woodworker than the plain old sort with just blank shiny metal? Where... -
Lovely, lovely tools. Feels good in the hand and...
Lovely, lovely tools. Feels good in the hand and looks great in the rack as they say. I've got stacks of them (apart from the Titans) mostly cranked. Can't say that I use them much either.
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They are rare everywhere Tom. The upside is that...
They are rare everywhere Tom. The upside is that they are not well known and you can sometimes pick them up (when they appear) for a normal Titan price whereas if they are recognised by collectors...
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Yes. It is amazing how some of them survive in...
Yes. It is amazing how some of them survive in almost pristine condition for so long (the oldest belting on the door of eighty years old). I put it down to the "sock drawer" theory. I posit that...
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25th November 2022, 10:40 AM
Thread: Alternative uses for collectables
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I have been told that caravans of economic...
I have been told that caravans of economic refugees are already massing at major British ports awaiting passage to Australia from the people smugglers (airlines). Apparently we are in danger of...
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21st November 2022, 10:46 PM
Thread: Alternative uses for collectables
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I rest my case HPF. Another sterling example of...
I rest my case HPF. Another sterling example of modern British innovation lighting the way forward. Bracing themselves against a hostile world by adapting a nineteen century brushless drill to...
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21st November 2022, 05:39 PM
Thread: Alternative uses for collectables
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Post Brexir innovation
It's very easy to make fun of these post Brexit innovations in light of the very minor economic hiccups that have beset the UK such as the drop in living standards, reductions in exports and the...
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To show that the anti Titan therapy of the last...
To show that the anti Titan therapy of the last few years plus the partial re-orientation to Sidchrome has had the desired effect on my mental health( plus, my clutter syndrome so clearly revealed by...
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What clutter?? Please notice that there is still...
What clutter?? Please notice that there is still room to hang stuff. Also' that's not the main workbench either. It's just a tool rack in case I need to fix something carpenterial. Proper workbench...
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Fuzz I've already tried the Stanley yellow...
Fuzz
I've already tried the Stanley yellow handle therapy and it didn't take (see pic of farm workbench). I've also had a session on Berg therapy (failed and expensive). Of late I'm very attracted... -
Yes Johknee A beautiful thing a socket chisel. ...
Yes Johknee
A beautiful thing a socket chisel. First used in pre-roman times but not used much since due to the unfortunate fact the handle is not actually attached to the blade. Aussie framers... -
I'm back
People
I would like to broadcast to one and all that "Doggie" is back. As an earlier cohort of Forumites would know I am a Titan person which some members detected had mental overtones at the... -
6th November 2022, 05:12 PM
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DONE: Scribbly I have all the sizes you are after...
Scribbly
I have all the sizes you are after (with the red plastic handles)
Let me know if you are still chasing them
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16th June 2018, 06:56 PM
Thread: HTPAA Tools and Trades Day
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Three weeks out and the attendee list is filling...
Three weeks out and the attendee list is filling out.
HAND TOOL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC.
“Tools and Trades Day” – July 7th 2018
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21st May 2018, 12:54 PM
Thread: Falcon F220
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Not all that rare Steve. If you want rare try a...
Not all that rare Steve. If you want rare try a Turner 220 ($600 and going North).
I reckon a F220 would be about $30 to $40 tops
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30th March 2018, 01:11 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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bueller I'll be interested in what you think of...
bueller
I'll be interested in what you think of it once you get a copy. You certainly went to a lot of trouble to get it!
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30th March 2018, 12:53 PM
Thread: Nice set of Titan chisels
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Nice, but so are these.432574432575432576 Note:...
Nice, but so are these.432574432575432576
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30th March 2018, 10:55 AM
Thread: Long time coming
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I charged a bit more for the ones I sold on ebay...
I charged a bit more for the ones I sold on ebay to cover the ebay and paypal fees (about 13%). Anyway, the truth of the matter is that I lost money on every sale on what they cost me as if I...
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1st March 2018, 07:27 PM
Thread: HTPAA Tools and Trades Day
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HTPAA Tools and Trades Day
Every two years the Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia (HTPAA) holds a special day dedicated to historical hand tools where speakers talk about their trade's tools and demonstrate the...
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17th January 2018, 07:38 AM
Thread: I’m having trouble reading this etch....?
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The adjacent label might offer a clue otherwise...
The adjacent label might offer a clue otherwise it might be a Victorian era royal saw.
Hope this helps!
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16th December 2017, 07:15 AM
Thread: Titan skew Gouges??
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Gaza I have seen no documented evidence of Titan...
Gaza
I have seen no documented evidence of Titan turning chisels although there are examples every now and then of user modifications to adapt them for wood turning (mostly skew grinding). There is... -
24th November 2017, 06:49 AM
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True
True
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23rd November 2017, 01:49 PM
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Might try that blowtorch idea you suggested on...
Might try that blowtorch idea you suggested on her indoors Wilkster. Closer hugs sounds great seeing I get zero now!
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20th November 2017, 04:44 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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I am now so old, I've probably forgotten what you...
I am now so old, I've probably forgotten what you are talking about Paul. I guess my "get up and go has got up and went" about a decade ago. I look, and probably feel like Mugarbe.
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20th November 2017, 06:54 AM
Thread: Long time coming
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Pics as requested from previous post by...
Pics as requested from previous post by hiroller.424500424501424502
Note: Chisels in the tool roll are from a different era.
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18th November 2017, 10:19 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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Well The Titan world has slowed down since all...
Well
The Titan world has slowed down since all the books got gobbled up although a constant stream of people saying nice things about it and interest in a 2nd edition is still dogging (pun) me. ... -
9th November 2017, 12:19 PM
Thread: Help identifying titan chisels
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Graham I should be charging for this service! ...
Graham
I should be charging for this service! Anyway here goes.
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7th November 2017, 09:29 PM
Thread: Help identifying titan chisels
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Ross If you are keeping them to use I would...
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If you are keeping them to use I would leave them as they are. Nothing shameful about honest wear and tear and half a century or so of sweat from honest work. There's still a lot of meat on... -
7th November 2017, 01:56 PM
Thread: Help identifying titan chisels
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The one on the left is an early 131 (light tang...
The one on the left is an early 131 (light tang plane sides) probably oval blade stamp and earliest decal (early fifties). Not in real flash nick so probably $10 to $15 (or less) at a market and...
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17th August 2017, 10:45 PM
Thread: What's in a name?
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Love it! Are bustard files all that bad? Is...
Love it!
Are bustard files all that bad?
Is cotton waste left over?
Can you swap a tradesman?
Do hatchets lay eggs?
Do block planes only fly around your street?
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17th August 2017, 01:46 PM
Thread: What's in a name?
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What's in a name?
The "Froe away line" thread got me thinking about the number of tool names that lend themselves to puns and pathetic attempts at humour (my favourite sort). Some off the cuff, top of head and side...
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15th August 2017, 12:06 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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Well that's that! All the books are gone except...
Well that's that!
All the books are gone except one in my library and another one I've scribbled all over for second edition notes. The remaining few copies trickled out by themselves over the last... -
2nd July 2017, 05:58 PM
Thread: HTPAA July Tool Sale
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HTPAA July Tool Sale
Hi All
The next Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia (HTPAA) public tool sale is on Sunday 9th of July at the St Andrews hall on the corner of Grange and Neerim Roads Carnegie. Starting... -
1st July 2017, 06:35 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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Well. It's rolled around again. Yes, the HTPAA...
Well. It's rolled around again. Yes, the HTPAA public tool sale is on again on Sunday 9th of July 0900 to 1230. Bigger and better than ever. AND an opportunity to buy TITANS. All the books are...
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2nd June 2017, 08:18 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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Twenty thousand eyeballs
I guess its a milestone of sorts. I've just noticed that this post (Long time coming) which I started early last year has had over 10,000 views (hence 20,000 eyeballs, I assumed most viewers have...
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30th May 2017, 01:37 PM
Thread: Making Titan chisel handles
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Kenny All Titan heavy chisels (Registered and...
Kenny
All Titan heavy chisels (Registered and Socket) handles were Tasmanian Blue gum (I'm not aware of Spotted Gum) and all light chisels/gouges/long paring/Butts were as you said, Myrtle Beech. I... -
28th May 2017, 03:01 PM
Thread: Carter brand woodworking vice
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I bought a house in Newcastle in 1972 which had a...
I bought a house in Newcastle in 1972 which had a workbench with a large (10 inch) Carter quick release vice left in the garage by the previous owner. I bought the bench with me in 1984 when we...
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17th May 2017, 11:40 PM
Thread: Plane to See
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Yep. Done it for twenty years then came ashore....
Yep. Done it for twenty years then came ashore.
Similarly to you I did six months helping Sam Clements (Chippy) on the 'Iron Spencer" in 1966. Loved him like a Dad. Extraordinary woodworker... -
10th May 2017, 07:30 PM
Thread: Why Did Bevel Edge Chisels Win?
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One thing not mentioned above is the substantial...
One thing not mentioned above is the substantial savings for the manufacturers in BE chisels over the plain sided jobs. There's a lot of extra steel in the early registered Titan 101's and 131's and...
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7th May 2017, 12:06 AM
Thread: Plane to See
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What about working the ballast, driving the...
What about working the ballast, driving the windlass, dropping anchors, pumping the bilges, caulking the decks, taking on fresh water and most importantly, doing the old man's foreign orders.
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28th April 2017, 11:38 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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No, but the same "new" chisel is pictured.
No, but the same "new" chisel is pictured.
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28th April 2017, 04:35 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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Thanks for the kind words Peter. The second...
Thanks for the kind words Peter. The second edition is not too far away as stuff keeps popping up to warrant it, As an example, only the other day I bought a 1949 one page Ad from the old...
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20th March 2017, 02:36 PM
Thread: Stanley 55 plane what's it worth?
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There was four or five Stanley 55's for sale at...
There was four or five Stanley 55's for sale at the HTPAA tool sale last weekend at St Andrews hall Carnegie. Sticker price went from $255 to $500ish (before negotiations) depending on condition, box...
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15th March 2017, 08:03 PM
Thread: Roman Workbench
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Alt facts Wilkster. Trump that!
Alt facts Wilkster.
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15th March 2017, 05:45 PM
Thread: Roman Workbench
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One possibility not yet explored here is the...
One possibility not yet explored here is the length of a Roman woodworkers' arms. Longer arms would obviously dictate a shorter bench. An element of the Roman army's success was their short sword....
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8th March 2017, 12:42 PM
Thread: Long time coming
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Here's one for the grand kids. Grandpa just had...
Here's one for the grand kids.
Grandpa just had to look up his own book to answer a question on Titan chisels.
Obviously the inheritance is not far away.
Doddering Doggie
Ex Titan Lord.