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10th June 2022, 10:17 AM
Thread: Mantel Clock Build
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I've really enjoyed watching you put this...
I've really enjoyed watching you put this together. A beautiful clock.
Thanks,
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30th May 2022, 03:28 PM
Thread: Finish for old garden tool handles
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For the BLO on tool/axe handles. My dad taught...
For the BLO on tool/axe handles.
My dad taught me to apply it,
once a day for a week,
once a week for a month,
once a month for a year,
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30th January 2022, 01:28 AM
Thread: Stanley 45 combination plane and blades
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SOLD: I'll take this thanks. Mick.
I'll take this thanks.
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1st October 2021, 10:14 PM
Thread: Christmas is coming
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Those toasters are great! Mick.
Those toasters are great!
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11th September 2021, 09:14 AM
Thread: Plane (and saw) till
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I think this may be the answer for me. :D Mick.
I think this may be the answer for me. :D
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10th September 2021, 07:17 PM
Thread: Plane (and saw) till
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I really, REALLY, like the look of your shed. ...
I really, REALLY, like the look of your shed.
I like the way you have all your tools very close to hand. Mine are all over the place and I'm always wandering off to find something. I think I need... -
9th September 2021, 06:32 PM
Thread: Titan firmer set
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SOLD: I don't think they're too expensive. They sell...
I don't think they're too expensive. They sell for more than that on ebay. I'd buy them except I've a set of my own. :)
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8th September 2021, 07:07 PM
Thread: Gotta love Texas USA
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When I was a kid I used to wander round with my...
When I was a kid I used to wander round with my friends in our small country town carrying air rifles or a .22 and no one raised an eyebrow. Now the tactical police would arrive I guess.
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1st September 2021, 06:25 PM
Thread: Vintage Mathisen auger bit question
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I've got a set of Titan (made in Tasmania) scotch...
I've got a set of Titan (made in Tasmania) scotch pattern bits. They do have spurs but they are above the lip unlike the jennings style ones. Make sure you sharpen the INSIDE of the spurs not the...
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29th August 2021, 12:03 PM
Thread: Falcon curved bottom spokeshave.
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WANTED:N.S.W.. Falcon curved bottom spokeshave.
I'm after a Falcon curved bottom spokeshave. I'm hoping someone has a spare somewhere.
Thanks,
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7th August 2021, 09:25 AM
Thread: Is this adequate for sharpening
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Head to bunnings and get a small thick glass...
Head to bunnings and get a small thick glass shelf. (Very flat). A few sheets of wet and dry and you can sharpen your chisels and plane blades. Depending on how rough your tools are to start with...
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21st July 2021, 09:02 PM
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SOLD: Hi Tom, I'll take this please, Mick.
Hi Tom,
I'll take this please,
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4th July 2021, 07:03 PM
Thread: pfeil Sweep Gouges
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SOLD: Some very nice tools. I understand if you get an...
Some very nice tools. I understand if you get an offer for the lot but if you part the set out I'd like to take -
3/5 $33
7/6 $35
9/5 $35
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20th April 2021, 09:30 AM
Thread: Bitcoin, or Bitcon
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A couple of crypto stories. I was in Bangkok...
A couple of crypto stories.
I was in Bangkok and needed some new sunglasses. Went into an eyeglass shop and on the door it said "Bitcoin accepted here." I did a bit of a doubletake as I'd been... -
25th February 2021, 06:57 AM
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SOLD: I'll take this please. PM on the way. Mick.
I'll take this please.
PM on the way.
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23rd January 2021, 12:52 PM
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SOLD: I'll take it please. PM on the way. ...
I'll take it please.
PM on the way.
thanks,
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27th September 2020, 05:17 PM
Thread: Assorted Woodwork and Car Repair Books
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VICTORIA I'll take Woodcarving Two Books in One –...
I'll take
Woodcarving Two Books in One – Projects to Practice And Inspire And Techniques To Adapt To Suit Your Own Designs by Antony Denning $10
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26th September 2020, 08:23 AM
Thread: Fitting out my little shed
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Hi Michael, I like the way you put together...
Hi Michael,
I like the way you put together your storage under the bench. That will last a long long time. I like making shed fittings in my shed. Not to the standard of a piece of furniture, just... -
11th September 2020, 07:20 AM
Thread: Box opening ‘automata?’
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That is fantastic. You are very clever. Any...
That is fantastic. You are very clever. Any chance of a video of it working?
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10th September 2020, 11:07 PM
Thread: First plane
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This is a great video of how to restore and setup...
This is a great video of how to restore and setup a Stanley number 4 by a well known hand tool woodworker.
Restoring the Bench Plane | Paul Sellers - YouTube
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10th September 2020, 08:50 PM
Thread: Images of Red Cedar Trees.
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They are a lovely tree. There are are still quite...
They are a lovely tree. There are are still quite a few old ones around where I live but they are normally in VERY inaccessible spots which explains why they were never harvested I guess. They really...
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7th September 2020, 05:59 PM
Thread: Ashley iles more gouges
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N.S.W. I'll take them all please. Mick.
I'll take them all please.
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7th September 2020, 05:59 PM
Thread: Ashley Iles gouges
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N.S.W. I'll take them all please. Mick.
I'll take them all please.
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4th September 2020, 08:32 PM
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N.S.W. Hi Maurice, glad the other blokes are happy with...
Hi Maurice, glad the other blokes are happy with their deals. :)
I'd like the rest of the chisels please.
PM me your bank details and I'll reply with my mail address.
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2nd September 2020, 11:40 PM
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N.S.W. I realise others are after individual items but...
I realise others are after individual items but if you want to sell them as a complete set including the strop I'll take them all at the new price.
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29th August 2020, 11:32 AM
Thread: How old is this Bedrock plane?
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Lovely job. The tote and knob look spectacular. ...
Lovely job. The tote and knob look spectacular.
It's always good to see an old tool back in service.
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27th August 2020, 06:23 PM
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Wow! Just WOW! That last photo!!!!! You are...
Wow! Just WOW!
That last photo!!!!!
You are a lucky lucky duck matey. Congratulations.
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27th August 2020, 05:51 PM
Thread: Hand drills, braces and bits
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It took me a few years to put together a complete...
It took me a few years to put together a complete set of auger bits (in 16ths of an inch increments). Most of mine I picked up on ebay one at a time but some I bought from The Old Toolshop in...
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24th August 2020, 08:38 PM
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SOUTH AUST I'll take the books please. Group 8. Thanks. ...
I'll take the books please. Group 8. Thanks.
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24th August 2020, 06:49 AM
Thread: Cataract surgery; which IOL?
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Hello Chief, I'm 56 and have been very...
Hello Chief,
I'm 56 and have been very shortsighted since I was about 14. It got to the point where if I didn't put my glasses in their usual place I had no chance of finding them. Used to have to... -
7th August 2020, 04:49 PM
Thread: Stanley 45
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N.S.W. That's a shame. :( Thanks anyway, Mick.
That's a shame. :(
Thanks anyway,
Mick. -
7th August 2020, 09:10 AM
Thread: Stanley 45
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N.S.W. I'll take it please. I'll pm you my address...
I'll take it please.
I'll pm you my address and transfer funds if you can send me your bank details.
Thanks VERY much.
Mick. -
16th July 2020, 10:31 AM
Thread: rehanging old doors in old frames.
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Thanks so much for all the input. It is much...
Thanks so much for all the input. It is much appreciated.
Graeme, I did think it was strange that the doors all appear to be hung to swing into the rooms rather than towards the wall. Thanks for... -
8th July 2020, 11:18 AM
Thread: rehanging old doors in old frames.
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Thanks matey. Your first sentence answered my...
Thanks matey. Your first sentence answered my main problem. Should I try and rematch them to their original door frames? Half of them are up stairs so I was kinda hoping to avoid carting them all up...
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7th July 2020, 08:38 PM
Thread: rehanging old doors in old frames.
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rehanging old doors in old frames.
I've recently bought an old house. Built in 1883. It has large handmade cedar 4 panel doors. 2100mm x 910mm. There were 8 missing around the house but I've found seven in the old shed out the back....
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22nd August 2019, 01:28 PM
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I know a bloke with bad arthritis who still...
I know a bloke with bad arthritis who still enjoys his time in his workshop. Like BoBL described with his sister my mates tools are all covered with plumbers lagging foam. It looks kind of funny but...
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12th August 2019, 01:09 PM
Thread: The Woodturner
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Vern that's absolutely fantastic! Mick.
Vern that's absolutely fantastic!
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25th July 2019, 09:17 PM
Thread: Used a few scraps
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Love the small ships and the powerboats. You can...
Love the small ships and the powerboats. You can never have too many toys.
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15th July 2019, 11:12 PM
Thread: Mitutoyo calipers
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VICTORIA Hi. I'll take the micrometer and the 150mm...
Hi. I'll take the micrometer and the 150mm vernier calipers please. I'll send you a PM tomorrow.
Thanks,
Mick. -
3rd July 2019, 11:58 AM
Thread: Favourite youtube channels
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Two channels I like. Both are hand tool...
Two channels I like. Both are hand tool woodworkers.
Adrian Preda makes very nice japanese inspired work in a tiny workshop.
YouTube
Tom Fidgen is a real craftsman. Amazingly beautiful... -
3rd July 2019, 09:50 AM
Thread: Jet Slow Speed Grinder
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A.C.T. I'll take it please. I'll send you a pm. Mick.
I'll take it please. I'll send you a pm.
Mick. -
25th June 2019, 10:30 AM
Thread: New Tardis letterbox
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That's great!
That's great!
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21st June 2019, 05:01 PM
Thread: I hate you meeces to peeces
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Try using a little dab of peanut butter as the...
Try using a little dab of peanut butter as the bait instead of cheese. When they come for the last little bit... bang!
Good luck.
Mick. -
11th June 2019, 09:07 PM
Thread: IGaging double squares, $20
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QUEENSLAND I'd like one if I'm not too late. Thanks, ...
I'd like one if I'm not too late.
Thanks,
Mick. -
10th May 2019, 10:31 AM
Thread: Turner Hand Planes
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QUEENSLAND turner 220
After the 5 1/2 and the slightly elusive number 6 the REAL hunt finally begins.....
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21st April 2019, 09:41 AM
Thread: Record Combination Plane 050
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VICTORIA I realise this is probably sold but if it's not,...
I realise this is probably sold but if it's not, I'll take it. :)
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24th March 2013, 08:22 PM
Thread: 1930's Art Deco Kitchen Dresser
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Thumbthumper... a lovely job and a truly nice...
Thumbthumper... a lovely job and a truly nice piece of furniture... well done.
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24th March 2013, 08:17 PM
Thread: Ebay Droppings Thread.
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turner no 6
The minister of finance said it was ok to bid on this.... i was thinking around 200 bucks would get it for me... :o
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d
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19th March 2013, 05:38 PM
Thread: Brand New Old Planes
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Very nice matey. I don't think I'll ever have...
Very nice matey.
I don't think I'll ever have a plane with it's box. I buy mine off ebay and the box seems to blow the price WAY out. :o
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10th March 2013, 08:20 PM
Thread: red cedar hall table - WIP
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red cedar hall table - WIP
Hello,
a few weekends ago I bought this table from a junk shop for $65. What caught my eye was the lovely turning on the legs. It was terribly ugly otherwise... a masonite top and the whole thing...