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Thanks Bushy. I got into your Simonds thread a couple of years ago, as I have a lovely Simonds saw that cuts and sings beautifully. I bought another 2 soon after, but they're don't have the same...

Hhhmmm, I'm guessing that with 7700+ posts, and as someone who "used to live just north of Sydney Harbour", you're taking the . If so, nice one.

If not, then let's just say that I love the saws...

Hi all,

I would like to buy a good condition, straight, pre-1930's 9ppi handsaw and an 11ppi handsaw in 24" to 26" in length. Disston #12, #16 would be great, but #8 or #7 also fine. Simonds and...

I have been down the same path of buying planes by their numbers. If you are focussed on using the tools, then I suggest buying them by their function, not their number. I have a fantastic SW era...

I have been through exactly the same process (with Ian W's advice a few years ago), and concur that the amount of mirror-ness on a handsaw makes no difference. Just rust free is enough to shift the...

Hi Tim and Paul,

Did anyone get more info on this etch? I have just received a 20" saw with the exact same etch, but with a Disston medallion on what I believe is a #7 handle. So mine may be a...

I am quite new to canoe building, but have built many Alaias out of paulownia. These are 19mm thick by 6ft long boards that are surfed standing up. No glass, no resin, nothing. They flex beautifully...

I'm definitely in, and any time after the coming month suits me too. As for costs, I would expect this to be well worth your while Ian, as I have no objection to paying for value. I'm not ready for...

Chook - that is quite a stretch from bathing and feeding yourself to making your own saw, but I know what you mean. The skills are there for the taking because we have access to generous mentors...

Hi Chook,

I have been looking for a 16"-18" tenon saw filed to about 10ppi as well, but no luck yet. So... I'm in. Whatever it is, I'm in. I missed out on the 50+page Workshop in Melbourne last...

Yep, I agree with the #7 with a hock blade. Way too much fluffing around with the router sled. Absolutely filthy mess after all the fluffing around. And a off wife, screaming baby and bleeding...

Sorry Ern, I should have been specific. I dropped in to Get Tools Direct to see the Einhell grinder linisher and wasn't too impressed. Certainly wasn't referring to your methods as "hobbyist".

Thanks Ern. I just dropped in to see it and wasn't too impressed. Might be alright for hobbyist but I wouldn't expect it to provide a lifetime of sharpening.
Back to Gumtree for an oldie I reckon.

Hmmm. How bad can it be, right? Obviously it is a bottom of the line item, but so was my Aldi vac, and it has been great. I just wonder if anyone has experience with this it?

Hi all,

Has anyone had any experience with these Einhell BT-US240 Bench Grinder Linisher - Sanders?

http://gettoolsdirect.com.au/einhell-bt-us240-bench-grinder-linisher-sander.htm
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Hi Pete,

That's fantastic! Beautiful simplicity, and puts the focus on getting the edges just right (good preparation) rather than just clamping the bejeezuz out of shoddily prepared boards. I...

Cool. Thanks guys. The prices from McJing are certainly pretty good. I reckon I would need 8 clamps (1 every 400mm) running laterally clamping the boards together, and then 6 running vertically...

Hi all,

Excuse my ignorance, but this is my first project, and first question for you all. I am building a 3100mm sideboard in Vic ash, and I have bought some basic tools to get me started (a...

Just wanted to let you know that your hard work is still helping! I am planning to undertake a few new pieces, and your effort in describing your process has been really helpful.

Cheers,
Dave