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I have been wanting to move to new Zealand for a number of years and have decided it may well be time to. I was working with a cabinet making firm for 2 years all bespoke work. I have lvl1 carpentry diploma and lvl2 bench joinery nvq but work has since dried up and im now effectively jobless...

Well i own a stanley no.199 like many other people. Its a newer one but about 10-20years old. Well the nasty grey finish is worn so i thought damn this so i took my trusty 80 grit rubbed it all of then i took it to 240 then polished it on a buffing wheel and it is now a mirror and looks soooooo...

Once upon a time, no so long ago. A rather nice man offered to make me a sacred item one of only two. It is believed there was or never will be more made. These items have such powers that mere mortals from up north can not handle them. It is believe that havoc would be caused if these items...

Sadly i cant find the pictures off when i brought it but it had 40% japanning and deep scratches on the side so spent a few hours this is what im up to so far Hope to have the handles near complete tomorrow and the laver cap and blade. What do you guys think?

Is this a colticule with belgain blue ? How can i tell.

what is the steel like in these is it still good?

At the ally pally i saw the lie neilson planes and chisles and they dont out at me they just look horribe what a shame i thought. i find it sad to say this but tools arnt what they used to be. :cry:

Any body going to get woodworking this friday?

new tools. My boss gave me some tools He gave me a wooden plane with Hearnshaw brothers blade really thick takes a wicked edge i have lots off missing arm hair the blade is also hard but not overly hard takes see through shavings in pine and my boss put a steel base on which is a massive...

Where can i get socket chisel handles to put on my Japanese chisels. i think it will improve them alot and should i decide they need a hoop then i will cut a slot for one and make my own hoop so it is embedded and i dont keep catching my hand on it. I want lie nielson or stanley 750 handles

Sorry for starting yet another jap related issue but why cant you dry grind them i haven't but want to know why i cant.

Well im have started restoring a no.3 and no.110 (will become an infill) but what is the best way to remove the japaning as i will repaint it

Wel i brought this on ebay from the picture looks a good deal. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350406226650#ht_500wt_1156

Dont know if i paid too much or not but looking forward to it coming any thoughts? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360311012153#ht_500wt_1156

What is it with wood work and wanting to collect certain things i personally have to resist not collecting chisels not too interested in planes

Hello well i picked up my plane this morning im prettey happy with it needs serious flattering. On first sight it looks brand new and it has its orgnal machining marks on the end of the blade which shows it has never been sharpened but pictures will explain the rest. Doesnt look like its...

If you where bidding on this i outbid you sorry http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220678115612&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123 £22.50 in total as it is local :lol: and origanal box i think i got a bargain

I would like to thanks Richard from axminster. As i ordered an out of stock item then asked him what date he reckons they will recive them. He said anout 4 weeks but offered to find one in one off the shops which he did and i received it today. So fantastic service from axminster and massive...

Well i had to flatten one of after noticing it had never been done and noticed this the hollow seems close to the edge i cant think it would be a problem because of the shape of the chisel but wanted to double check

Just wondered if anybody recognize these chisels The first one It has a boxwood handle, i thought it said Taylor on it but cant really make it out well enough to say. Also appears to be very high quality steel tough and sharpens beautifully. Next one. Cant tell you anything about this one...