Recent content by Alvan

I have notched the ends of my Combination square, enough to accept the lead of a pencil. Æ

Chefs use a Cannel Knife in order to turn slices of cucumber into simulated gear wheels (before doing the slicing, of course). This removes the bitterness of the skin. Some of their knives are used by pulling, and some sideways like a peeler. Æ

I have the depth gauge and screw for the Stanley 78. If you are happy at £5.00 plus £1.90 postage, then call me on 01254 202539. Æ

Definitely Brush making. My father used an item just like them. Æ

The sole/body is of cast iron. The frog/superstructure is aluminium alloy. Æ

My early B & D Workmate with ply tops, has the holes lined with steel tubing with ¾" bore.

I have three of these nice drills, and the one with the breastplate has two threaded screw holes, one each side. Æ

I have the iron you want. It is marked as no. 5 and measures exactly at 3/8ths on my Vervier Chesterman. Call me on 01254 202539, if you wish. Æ

This iron would be ideal for use in a Rumbold Butt Mortise Plane, or the modern equivalent. Æ

Regarding the S.T.S Drill, I had some difficulty unscrewing the inline handle to try it in the Pistol-grip attitude, until I found that the thread is a Left Hand Thread ! In the altered position the drill is very compact, and a pleasure to use. Alvan Æ

PM me with a name and address and I'll pop one in the post. At the moment a friend has 10 of then on eBay, so I phoned him and he took one out of a brazed up Record 78 for me.

I acquire used Venetian Blinds when I see them on Boot sales, but only if the slats are of wood. I have used these slats for just that purpose, and for many others.

Do a search for a "SLICKPLANE".

The second item is a Padsaw Handle. The hook engages with a tooth and the notch pushes the back of the (broken hacksaw) blade. I had a similar item with cast iron frame/handle.

Cut or file a notch at both ends of the rule, to take a pencil point. or even a ball point pen tip. You then have a free panel or marking gauge. This is so easy to register in the groove of the rule. Æ