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    Vintage drawing set. . .

    Hello, I haven't posted for a long while, happy fettling with m&t joints and dodgy dovetails. However a friend knowing I am more skilled than any other friends, ask if I could make a pen box type case for them to replace an old drawing set. here is an example of the type of thing they have...
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    Raising a bed

    Hello, I'm looking to raise a bed from floor level to just under 2m high. The bed posts are 50x50 at present, so my idea was to just get some 50x50 of suitable length to raise the height of the bed. I'll also be putting in some bars to stop the occupant rolling out of the bed in the...
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    Andre Roubo’s Try Square

    A friend asked me if I have made one and would be avle to make one for them. I'd not heard of them so did some web searching finding not much info other than the web pate on popular qood working and Chris S. I read somewhere that the ogee on the blade denotes which edge is true. Which I...
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    Sold WS Plane No 6a

    I'm getting rid of a No 6a plane. Never gets any use, I have given it a quick sharpen and little fettle (few passes on flat plate for the sole.) I'll sort out the pictures later. £36 posted.
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    Shaving brushes finishing

    I've turned a shaving brush out of apple wood. I have no idea what to use to finish it with. I'd like to get a gloss finish and have a recollection of the method of submerging pieces in oil for 24h Hours bringing out and buffing then repeating to get a really high gloss and durable finish...
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    Moulding plane fabrication

    I've had a look o the forum but with no luck. I have two moulding planes of different sizes. The round is no10 and the hollow is somewhat larger. So I was thinking about making a hollow and round to complete the set. Through Google I found a number of sites on how to user them. How they...
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    Withdrawn Number of wooden planes

    I'm having a tidy up and there are a few planes that I Don't use or will never use. So rather than have them sitting there not being used I rather give them to someone who will use them. There is: Coffin smoother with a brass sole Coffin smoother with a round sole (for creating rounds I...
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    DIY Cam Clamp pivot question

    I'm making some cam clamps from one of Robert Wearings books. They are formed using 3 pieces to make the top and bottom jaws to allow for a snug fit on the bar. The (possibly stupid) question I have related to the position of the cam and pivot. The drawings seem to not have any info nor...
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    For Sale 1 Spear and Jackson Saw and 1 Turner saw

    Having a clear out and want thses to go to a good home. For my woodwork they cut well, just I don't need more saws. I'm away from home at the moment, so can get measurements tomorrow. Turner Saw Blade is firm in the handle and doesn't rock. £12 plus postage Spear and Jackson...
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    How would this be laid out. . .

    Not using a computer, but using a pair of compasses. It is on top of a dresser, and is symetrical in the X axis. To me it looks like a modifed Oghee. Moving from left to the center, the first round is larger than the hollow it joins and then becomes a point. The next round is higher that...
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    Record 77a Question and refurb

    I've just received a Record 77A. It has both the shims and a good length of blade left. It needs a bit if a clean and fettle which is part of the reason I purchased it. Anyway upon looking at the sole there is a chip in the middle, looks like someone hit a screw. It's not going to get a...
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    Guitar "vine" inlay approach

    I have a fret board that I am thinking about fret markers. I then saw the Ibanez Jem Vine of life design For square/rectangle inlays I can see how to cut out/carve, however what would the process be for the vine using hand tools. Trace the design onto the inlay material, cut out...
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    Planing to 3mm tips

    Hello, I've been attemptingto plane various pieces of ash to 3mm,but I'm finding it a bit tricky. I've tried: Holding the piece in a vice. Using a bench dog only just protruding above the bence. Clamping one end of the piece thicknessing the swapping to the other end. Any other tips or...
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    3 piece wedge marking gauge

    A good while ago there was a thread where someone had the design for a marking gauge. It was very smart using 3 pieces of wood for the fence and a wedge to hold the fence in place. That is about all I can recall, can anyone point me in the direction of the thread. (I've used the search bit...
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    Tool Chest WIP

    It's been a while since I last posted, so thought it's time for a wip. Initially I started with a tool chest on the wall but that went as I needed the space in my shed for other bits. I wanted to keep the tools safe and tidy and saw lots of tool chests all over the place. So I decided to...
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    Novex Mitre saw

    I'm going to fit skirtings (175mm high) and will be doing it by hand. Is there anything else worth looking at other than Nobex Proman? There is not really anything elso close to me. Cheers.
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    Free tools/clear out

    Not posted for a while and having a tody up. I have a a mix of old tools which hopefully someone can make use of. The lot has the following items: NOTE unless otherwise stated parts need work and attemtion Couple of spirit spirit levels around 100mm in length Really large rasp without a...
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    Skill building projects (scarf joint and a plane)

    I've been working on my hand tool skills. (After restoring lots of tools). After about a year of mucking around and lots of trial and error it seems like I am finally turning the corner. So I thought I would post a couple of projects. I am working towards making a guitar neck so thought I...
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    Removing gold finish from carved mirror

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, not really sure where to ask it. Anyway, I have in my possesion a wooden framed (looking at the back of it) carved mirror. My SO has pointed out that the gold doesn't go with the other frames in the room. So has asked if I can strip it back to bare wood...
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    Wooden Plough Plane setup & prices

    I have an old wooden plough plane which uses wedges to lock the fence. I'm having issues setting it up reliably (like a wooden Plane which doesnt tale long at all now thst I have a feel for it). So doe any one have any good tips? Whilst thinking about it I had a look for a screw adjust...
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