Search results

Looking forward to Saturday it will be good to catch up , my laptops packed up and that's why I haven't been very active on here recently .Having to use my phone for this post . I will bring my ATC site tool boxes and mini bench as well as the Barron box . Cheers Bern

jig for sharpening your chainsaw chains ?

Hi Fishy I had heard rumours of someone wanting a pair of aged looking saws from Shane . Not a look that i would go for myself to be honest but still very jealous as i still haven't managed to purchase one yet. :mrgreen: Thanks for the kind comments on the dovetails , with these lovely saws and...

Hi Douglas Well I've got the whelan books on planemaking and the Larry Williams DVD from Alex at Classic Hand Tools . Had a good chat to Phill Edwards at the Yandles show and gained some good advise . I haven't checked the MC latley , but everything looks good with no signs of any drying...

Your in for a real treat with this machine Wallace . Couldn't believe how easy the bolts undid and how well the ancient controls worked. Look forward to seeing this one restored to glory , have fun. Cheers Bern Ps went to town on the fixings , bolts, screws,threaded bar, zip ties , rope, duck...

hi Ross Get yourself the little blue book Carpenter's Metric Roofing Ready Reckoner by W.E. Gray (ISBN: 9780854420049) from Amazon's Book Store cheap no nonsense and will have all the info you need for about a fiver. Cheers Bern

Got that book Morfa and a few others on timber framing your quite welcome to borrow them in exchange for some home made cake Cheers Bern

Stunning looking saw , love it :D Got to agree with Ed it looks like its in the same league as the Skelton . Look forward to your next project Stewie Cheers Bern :D

Not yet Chris i did have some handrail left over from a recent job so ill get that fixed on soon. Cheers Bern :D

Just read your post from start to finish and loved every bit of it. Amazing design work , craftsmanship and tools :mrgreen: Cheers Bern :D

Hi Rhys Thanks mate , one drawback now is its made it too easy to nip downstairs and use the machines :lol: Managed to get the ladder in the sh-t shed . Always glad to see you , call in when your free. Thanks Ed Don't worry got some dovetails on the next job for you Cheers Bern :D

Looking great Mark , hard to believe its the same machine . Have you found a new home for it yet ? Cheers Bern

Thanks Terry Yeh so much easier and kinder on my poor pinned knees , should have done this job years ago. Cheers Bern :D

Thanks for posting tpot Love Franks vids the sound effects crack me up Cheers Bern :D

Thanks Lincs1963 I will give the dovetailed cutter a try on my next stair build , got one coming up soon. The gluts ? if these are the triangular glue blocks under the treads they are fitted now. Thanks again for the helpful comments Cheers Bern.

Thanks Graham Not that keen on MDF it makes my skin crawl . Maybe i am allergic to it . Now that the stairs are done I've made a start on the mini bench . Thanks Paul The garage may be converted into living space in the future so building work is house speck. Thanks Stew Thanks Andy...

Looking fantastic , glad you got rid of that awful orange paint of the motor. Cheers Bern :D

Ok heres the last couple of photos , not quite finished hand rails and spindles left. Sorry I've been slow to reply to posts but have been working from 8 am till 10.30 pm trying to catch up with overdue jobs. Cheers Bern :D

My Mafel saw is one of the best purchases I've made and the height adjuster lever is the only thing thats broken on it . Replaced the plastic one with a piece of maple from a kitchen cabinet handle and a nut and bolt. The sustainer box hasn't done very well , the plastic has become very britle...

Here we go with part 2 , Thanks for your comments katellwood,miseries,Racers,Graham,Blackrod . Sorry for the spelling mistake Phil.p not one of my strong points. Hi Neil Yes i use a bearing guided straight bit . The reason - its what my old man always used and works fine for me . I know...