Recent content by Anima

All together now... Passaround, passaround passaround

The device that attaches a bayonet scabbard to your belt is also called a frog.

That plane certainly looks a damn site better than my attempt; no blood stains for one.

Looking good bob. I'm wondering: are those are ashley iles chisels you have there and if so would you recommend them?

There will be plenty of offcuts. It's all 20mm thick so if that's any good, you are of course welcome to some. I should have some lumps suitable for pen blanks if the turners are interested. Based on gasman's success with his butlers table I'm going to give finishing oil a go so watch this...

Marcros, Thanks, I read through that post when I did some research on shellac. The finish I have I closest to no4 and the chatoyanance stands out. Even if you move your head by just an inch the darks become lights and the lights become darks; quite fascinating.

The Shellac Well I've tested the shellac. I applied around 6 layers of a thin mix of shellac and meths with a rubber. I sanded down between layers with 600 grit wet and dry which enabled me to get a really smooth finish. I'm slightly put off by the yellowing which appears worse in the...

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Don't be put off. If I was a diver I would be one that aims for technical scores as opposed to execution. I added the blood for sympathy. There are already mistakes but I've learnt a lesson from each of them. When I'm done I intend to post a cut list and the pointers so you(or anyone) can do...

Just did a quick Internet search for "reclaimed jetty timber" and loads of stuff came up. It appears the Aussies are big into it. Try PMing the chaps on this thread for some first hand experience. greenheart-timber-info-t3215.html If you're really lucky you can get it complete with old rusty...

Have a look around local salvage yards. The chances are that one of will have old pier pile timbers. Beautiful stuff if you get the right bits. It comes complete with nail holes, splits and natural saltwater erosion. If you can't find it locally its well worth going further afield for. Made...

I'm sold on that finish. I'll mix up my shellac tomorrow, give it a couple of days to dissolve and maybe I'll have a test bit going by next weekend.

The plane finished The scrap pine sandwich is dry so I decided to trim and plane it to shape using the plywood formers as a guide. I used a coach bolt to assist in wedging the blade in with a scrap piece of waney. I don't think mr Philly has anything to worry about. Ugly as sin but hey...

Fromey, Thanks very much for the kind offer, I might just take you up on it next weekend. I'm looking at narex bevel chisels and a QS no5 so it would be good to have a go. Martin

Yandles... Ill have a look. I heard design in Bristol was quite expensive...although that I may be thinking of somewhere else. It does look perfect for a bit of feeling though.