Recent content by owd git

Can't see any identification but have not separated it from the cutter. I'm quite exited about my purchase now, but not had a chance to play yet.

I would agree that an engineers plate would be the only true way to test but I looked through at past posts and followed posted links. Float glass was the most suggested for flatting but I think it was on a utube video it was said that polished marble would do, and that was all I could lay my...

Took a polished marble place setting and feeler gauges 5 thou slips under in parts on both. They are both razer sharp and going to try them later in the week.

Purchased two planes this weekend. I don't know much about planes apart from reading on the forum. Bought them because the feel really comfortable to handle. Can anyone tell me if the number 4 Stanley is made up from parts the body says Baily at the front. and the brass thing is in two parts...

Hi Matt there is a faint mark, appears to be a circle but only letters I can make out is 'field' on the circumference could be end of Sheffield. but that's all.

Picked this old tool .up for three pounds, think it's ebony [/[URL=http://s1233.photobucket.com/user/bracken4/media/SAM_0353_zpsf6bf09e0.jpg.html]url]

Aldi chisels are good value only£8-99 but good value. Mine have stayed sharp and have been really hammered. Also just now have drill bit sets for £7-99 German made and carbide tipped.

Thanks I almost bid on one today on ebay but decided to wait for more advice from forum members glad I did your post has convinced me to go for a vac. Thanks again Charlie. Thanks to all who took the trouble to reply.

Thanks for quick reply Pete. The wife has put her foot down regarding using her Dyson :lol: I am trying to decide on buying the bag or putting the money towards something like a Henry hoover.

I have acquired a Festool EHL65EQ planer from the local pawn shop. The chip collector bag is a bit expensive, so before I buy has anyone used one are they worth the expense. I would be grateful of any help. Regards Charlie.

Just purchased Joint Genie. Seems a good solid jig but the finish lets it down, to many sharp edges and corners. Can't wait to try it out.

Interesting this. The engine in my car( Astra 1.3 cdti ) is a fiat engine.

Thanks for that. A bit off topic but I see you hail from Heptenstall. Do you remember David that thought he was a roundhead and used to charge about on his horse with all the gear on and waving his sword about :lol:

Mechanic says needs to take exhaust off and he can get at it. Hope he's right and not you. :roll: