dunbarhamlin
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Post by dunbarhamlin on Jul 11, 2008 13:53:48 GMT
Hey I'm denying nothing - but it's got to be better than a penchant for shrunken heads (or, worse still, weetabix boxes)  Fab stuff Paul - now you just need to check with her indoors - if she doesn't mind being called Sheila you could make a killing flogging them to hapless poms ;D I do make bits and pieces for the bench, but somehow only a panel gauge on the gauge front so far. Though on the subject of pencil gauges, think I came up with a decent collet design for a homebrewed one using clutch pencil leads this lunchtime - will have to get some tapping things to play around (not much of a metal worker - does it show?) Cheers |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Jul 11, 2008 14:15:50 GMT
Yebbut, thats a nail though, innit?
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 11, 2008 14:19:56 GMT
Yebbut, thats a nail though, innit? Well spotted, Jacob. Yes, it's a masonry nail - works really well when ground to a suitable shape. Cheers  Paul |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Jul 11, 2008 14:36:23 GMT
it's got to be better than a penchant for shrunken heads (or, worse still, weetabix boxes) Who told you about my weetabix boxes? cheers Jacob |
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Post by Alf on Jul 11, 2008 15:14:31 GMT
Hey I'm denying nothing - but it's got to be better than a penchant for shrunken heads Okay, who blabbed...?  ;D Cheers, Alf Who denies everything on principle |
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dunbarhamlin
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Post by dunbarhamlin on Jul 11, 2008 15:49:09 GMT
Dammit try and find examples outlandish enough to make my perversions look humdrum and they ALL start poking their heads out of the woodwork.
Next will even find some weirdo who keeps thinly sliced christmas trees under the bed.
(Oops, that'd be me - I'll just go bury my head in Grimshaw for a while)
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 11, 2008 22:27:42 GMT
Have you had a face lift Jacob  |
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Post by jaco on Jul 12, 2008 6:29:30 GMT
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Post by jfc on Jul 12, 2008 6:59:58 GMT
Need some Wenge Paul ? I still have about half a tree left  Wenge and maple with a stainless steel screw for fine adjustment , brass knobs are old hat ! |
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Post by jaco on Jul 12, 2008 9:19:22 GMT
unashamed blackwood-and-brass-phile Hi Steve, I had a look at those Clenton gauges when I was down at West Dean and, while they are superbly made (bit of an understatement ;D) I concluded that my home-made gauge was, in terms of practical functionality, just as good - in fact it's the one I reach for every time these days And the bonus is they cost nothing as you can make them from scraps of wood lying about in the workshop - and make as many as you like. In fact it would look quite nice in African Blackwood - might buy a bit and give it a go as I need some more gauges. Cheers Paul Nice piece Paul! Presume you WILL be posting some drawings and an ABC4TT guide on building it???  |
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Post by jay on Jul 12, 2008 9:33:18 GMT
Each to their own and all that; but how is what you describe easier than going swish swish swish with a block plane? It's seriously not hard: Step 1 - look at plane, turn knob for deeper cut if needed. Step 2 - Suit up with ear defenders, eye protection and switch on dust filters and particle extraction Step 3 - hold plane in hand. Step 4 - swish, swish, swish. Also, I am interested in how you measure and quantify chamfer quality. |
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Post by thatsnotafestool on Jul 12, 2008 10:42:14 GMT
I am bone idle lazy ................... ......... Also, I am interested in how you measure and quantify chamfer quality. Number of posts in a thread? ;D |
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Post by mrgrimsdale on Jul 13, 2008 8:16:28 GMT
Have you had a face lift Jacob ;D Felt like a change. Stitches out next week. You should see what they've done to the rest of my body  cheers Jacob |
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Post by jfc on Jul 13, 2008 8:55:58 GMT
Awww gawd , first Pauline and now you ! ;D |
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 13, 2008 10:09:15 GMT
You should see what they've done to the rest of my body Blimey, I hope you're not going to post a picture of the other bits ;D |
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Post by Alf on Jul 13, 2008 12:05:11 GMT
Sometimes I really, really wish I didn't have a vivid imagination...
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Post by paulchapman on Jul 13, 2008 14:15:34 GMT
What's the betting he's had a brass knob grafted on ;D |
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Post by jfc on Jul 13, 2008 18:59:46 GMT
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dunbarhamlin
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Post by dunbarhamlin on Jul 14, 2008 9:29:44 GMT
Splutter! Not when a fella's drinking his tea, please |
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Post by Alf on Jul 14, 2008 9:35:09 GMT
Sometimes I really, really wish I didn't have a vivid imagination... She'd like to reiterate this wish. With knobs on. |
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Post by engineerone on Jul 14, 2008 9:37:01 GMT
brass of course ;D paul |
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