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    First Proper Job, Coffee Table

    Hi All Have done builds for family and friends but recently agreed to do a paying job. Please let me know what you think, the customer was pleased enough to order another! I must say from a hobby point of view the pressure of doing a paying job does remove some of the pleasure! Mod edit image...
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    Zebrano Tearout

    Thanks Guys Had a spell with my LN 112 this afternoon and certainly giving better results. I need to experiment some more as there is defiantly a "knack" to using a scraper plane that I don't have yet. I Will keep trying. you tube seem to have some good video's
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    Zebrano Tearout

    Hi All I am currently making a table with the top being Zebrano, tear out is a massive problem with this board. P/T is really struggling with it not helped by board being max width capacity (250mm). What is the best way to get an excellent surface to finish, am I looking at mastering my scraper...
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    Exactly Square???

    Sorry people, in my ignorance didn't give enough detail. I am attempting a box a bit like Robert Inghams where lots of square pieces make up the whole. My veneer squares are going to be a little thicker than his (3mm) I am not using the exact same construction method but I do need to get the...
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    Exactly Square???

    Hi Guys & Gals I know this is probably a stupid question (Why change habits) I am in the process of making a box and I have to make quite a number of squares and they will need to be exactly square. I am intending to use my trusty LN No.9 and my Shooting Board. My question is what is the process...
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    New Chisels

    After what seems like an overly extensive decision making process, made longer by the time Veritas took to hit the market; I have at long last decided on the Ashley Isles set. They arrived today from WH, next day delivery, brilliant. I have been playing and I can only say that they are perfect...
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    My Square Edge Revolution

    I did actually try the LN51 along side the No.9 but it just didn't feel quite right for me. So I decided on the ramped board to compensate a little for the lack of a skewed blade.
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    My Square Edge Revolution

    I have to admit that getting my machines set and kept set for accurate cutting has always been an issue for me, this coupled with my inability to cut a straight line has caused some accuracy issues over the years. I do get there in the end but I decided to try once and for all to reduce the...
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    No.8 Aquired

    Bingo, thanks Jim. It is a large chip, on the top of the rear tote. Once again many thanks. Rob
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    No.8 Aquired

    I purchased a decent No.8 (Made In U.S.A.) just like I have wanted for some time at the South East Show at the weekend. They had an old tools stand, I could have spent a fortune but had my eldest daughter with me acting as my conscience, kept saying "mummy will kill you". Any way I think this is...
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    Completed Project

    Yes ABW and the pannels are cherry, not the photo. I agree about the top, but when I laid it out it also seemed to look strange as a solid piece. How did you get photos to appear? Any sugestions on a finish, I am thinking danish oil and a wax? Regards Rob
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    Completed Project

    This was a bit of an experiment, I normally use machines and hand tools I decided to try a total piece from start to finish with no electric at all. I am quite pleased with the out come although the time factor was staggering due to my lack of skill. I could easilly be converted as there is a...
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    South East Show

    Hi Guys & Gals I am going to be in Kent next week end and was wondering if this show is worth attending? Is it normally a good one? The only show I have any experiance of is Yandels. I may get a bit of grief from my other half so am trying to make a decision. regards Rob
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    Artist's Easel

    thanks guys OK point taken, I think it is a strong possibility that I could of been carried away with the romantic notion of doing something for my daughter. Devonwoody the thought of the dreaded Trago Mills brings me out in a cold sweat, however possibly one visit for a specific item might not...
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    Artist's Easel

    My eldest daughter has developed a very keen interest in all things arty and has asked me to build a proper artists easel for her painting. Now I have a fairly decent mental picture I could work out some sketches from but i would like to do a proper job for her so was wondering if any of you...
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    Granddad's Tool Cabinet, Continues

    As I mentioned in a previous thread I have come into possession of my grand fathers tool cabinet and am in the process of getting as many of the tools back into useable condition. I have sorted out the set of 5 Robert Sorby (Kangaroo) firmers and I must say that I am converted to old chisels as...
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    Workshop/Garage Doors and Walls

    What ever solution you prerfer go for it but avoid up & over doors I have one on my workshop and the storage space I lose is incredible not only at the sides but also on the ceiling where long length items would fit. Also lighting is an issue when the door is up in half my shop. Just my two...
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    Old Firmer Chisels

    Due to the ill health of my aunts my granddads old tool cabinet has come into my possession. I know very little about older hand tools only that their quality is often mentioned favorably on this site. I will be looking for advise on getting several items back into a usable state; I have pulled...
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    Embroidery table and drawer

    Looks like a great project, following with interest, as thinking of something similar for mum at Xmas. Would love to know your thoughts on your new bandsaw as this is the exact one I am so tempeted to upgrade to. It would appear to offer so much for the money, in fact the only reason I haven't...
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    Stanley No 45 She Has Arrived

    As mentioned on a previous thread I have found a complete No.45 and won on ebay. Well she has arrived and I am very pleased, a beautifully engineered tool that just shouts quality from an era of tool making that will probably never return. You may have all guessed that I am hooked and now accept...
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