I have lots of knockometers, Freddy Flinstoners to little ones. But I dont think I will make it today as I have to go to Drs.
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I have lots of knockometers, Freddy Flinstoners to little ones. But I dont think I will make it today as I have to go to Drs.
Another week has passed us by, Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten
Reminder for the Friday prattle and a call out to anyone with time to join in
This weeks topic is: the forgotten small tools, one example each to start
As always it is great to catch up regardless.
Friday: Time: 12:00 - 12:40 AEST - or better Midday on the east coast, 11:30AM SA/NT, 10AM in WA, 2AM UTC and 9PM US Central (i think)
Yep that's lunchtime for some of us so bring a coffee and donut.
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Phil
Is it a Philosophical meet tomorrow, Phil.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussiephil
Ages come and pass ….
Well written Phil.
Cheers Matt.
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to be fair, well copied from a quote that is a section of it at least, thought it matched the subject about forgotten tools :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Simplicity
Cheers
Phil
Going for jab number 2 tomorrow am so will miss it again. Hopefully back next week.
I showed a loupe, which is actually just an element from an old pair of binoculars. It would probably come in helpful when using Pagie's forgotten tool!
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I showed a few heelshaves.
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....and I'm STILL cringing...:C
BobQuote:
Originally Posted by labr@
Indeed. I don't think you were the only one to put his knees together.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the layout tool I showed, this is a thread that answers most of the questions before it digresses towards the end of the thread. It includes links to videos showing the multiple ways it can be used.
Garrett Wade (woodworkforums.com)
Doug was correct when he said Woodpecker in the US made a one time tool too in the same style.
This was the link I saw yesterday:
Historic #1 Odd-Job Tool | Unique Hand Tools | Garrett Wade
I was just reading the reviews, which tend to based on expectations. The general drift is that it is not a precision instrument: Correct. If you are building a traditional timber framed house it is great. Together with a hand saw and a hammer it was all you needed. If you wish to measure something in "thous", it is not for you and neither is any combination gauge for that matter. That company is based in the US so after conversion to A$ and shipping, the odd job tool would be pricey.
I bought mine from Nauticalia in the UK, but it was only available with a 6" ruler. I subsequently bought a 12" ruler through Carbatec. Prices seem to have gone up so it is similarly priced to the one above.
Odd-job Measuring Tool at Nauticalia - Shop Online.
As a measuring tool I find it adequate for the majority of my work and use it in place of a combination square. I like it 'cos it's quirky, but all combination tools are a compromise.
Regards
Paul
At the start of our discussions I mentioned a "Drill Locator" for which I have had a bad purchasing experience. This is the thread:
Accurate Drill Locator - No (woodworkforums.com)
Regards
Paul
It's all Pagie's fault for using the "C" words.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmiller
Castration, Circumcision, Chainsaw ... :rolleyes:
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Basically a reminder to myself...
Next weeks topic will be about UNKNOWN tools in your shed, something you have inherited or been passed along and you have no idea what it is or does... lets see if others can ID.
Another week has passed us by, last weeks quote in full
“The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again.”
—The Eye of the World
Reminder for the Friday prattle and a call out to anyone with time to join in, funny how last weeks quote still fits this weeks topic :)
This weeks topic is: unknown tools - let the collective knowledge unlock the secrets of the ages
As always it is great to catch up regardless.
Friday: Time: 12:00 - 12:40 AEST - or better Midday on the east coast, 11:30AM SA/NT, 10AM in WA, 2AM UTC and 9PM US Central (i think)
Yep that's lunchtime for some of us so bring a coffee and donut.
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Phil
I will be absent, getting my second shot of AZ.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aussiephil
Great topic and wish I could be there to see what curiosities emerge from deep in the toolchests.
It would be greatly appreciated if people could post photos of the items they showed, along with any identifications made.
Unable to attend....again!
All the best
Yvan
First up from Paul was this little gem,
The Vintage Stanley No: 95 Butt Gauge
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First up from Paul was this little gem,
The Vintage Stanley No: 95 Butt Gauge
Lance's surprise was (no joke) a WAYNE KERR Bridge Detector
A bit of googling found one for sale on ebay
WAYNE KERR TYPE R161 BRIDGE DETECTOR | eBay
Which lead to Wayne Kerr Electronics History
And a catalog Instrumentation price list 1964 - Wayne Kerr Corp.: : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive indicating it was sold for 500 pounds in 1964 (nearly 9000 pounds in todays money 500 pounds in 1964 today - Google Search )
And http://chrisgrossman.com/manuals/way...bridge_man.pdf (a "bridge" not a "bridge detector")
Kerf making gauge
Kerfmaker Exact Width Dado Jig / Make Perfect Dados! - YouTube
A laminate trimmer..... hand held unit
A chisel sharpening jig.
scraper burnisher
a Stanley sharpening guide for plane blades
My I-know-what-it-is-but-do-you? A 1940's Stanley plane blade honing guide. It's a nice little piece of history which sits on my window sill above my workbench as a curio.
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My I-don't-know-what-it-is-do-you? A bridge detector, which was given to me when I was doing a lot of radio work by an older retired gent. It's a beautiful old piece of gear, which again I keep as a curio from a bygone era. I have no idea however what it was used for, or even how it was used. The manufacturer's name does make me chuckle from time to time.
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I hope that satisfies your voyeuristic predilections Doug.
Thanks for posting those. I missed quite a lot due to my tablet disconnecting / resetting and gave up before the end. Will try to use a different device next week.
Wow, it's Friday, sorry this is a late reminder
Reminder for the Friday prattle and a call out to anyone with time to join in, funny how last weeks quote still fits this weeks topic :)
This weeks topic is following the theme: If a tool broke or was lost, what tool would you replace immediately and without thought ... work for money tools exluded.
As always it is great to catch up regardless.
Friday: Time: 12:00 - 12:40 AEST - or better Midday on the east coast, 11:30AM SA/NT, 10AM in WA, 2AM UTC and 9PM US Central (i think)
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Looks like some sort of frequency generator to provided a frequency sweep either across or to one arm of an AC bridge circuit. Bridge circuits were commonly used to determine an unknown electrical component using other know components and or frequencies. DC bridge circuits typically used resistors and meters as detectors. Mot AC bridge circuits had to be driven with known frequencies.Quote:
Originally Posted by LanceC
BTW Wayne Kerr are still in business Wayne Kerr Electronics | Home
8161 | Lindstrom 125 mm Diagonal Cutters | RS Components
THERE ARE DIVINE ! PS Phil our sun has some of these as well
Yeah these are divine. mine are definitely showing the signs of age and use. I did clean these after the chat :)Quote:
Originally Posted by jools13
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Mine are the 8160 model https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/cutters/0614766
Cheers
Phil
PS i've booked marked that link now
PPS... for really eye watering pricing, I mentioned a higher level range, it is the RX range... here is similar in the RX RX8162 | Lindstrom 147 mm Diagonal Cutters | RS Components
Wow, it's Friday tomorrow, the week has just passed us by
Reminder for the Friday prattle and a call out to anyone with time to join in. :)
This weeks topic is: Tell your special woodworking memory, funny, memorable, weird, idiotic or anything in between. I'm sure we will head off topic fast at some point :)
As always it is great to catch up regardless.
Friday: Time: 12:00 - 12:40 AEST - or better Midday on the east coast, 11:30AM SA/NT, 10AM in WA, 2AM UTC and 9PM US Central (i think)
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Well it was a good talk. Eight of us there today. Lots of talk about self glueing with super glue. And talk about old car problems.
I have yet to test the use of "Lance's Skin Glue" but I will make sure it is dewaxed shellac to avoid contamination.
Will report in due course! :D
Cheers
Yvan
Quote:
Originally Posted by yvan
Ha! I can't find where I posted it on the forums, but the story can be found on my website at Plugging leaks (or how to stop blood going everywhere) – Lance's Workbench (conryclan.com)
I'm sure that not even Lance would recommend this a medically sound way to stop the bleeding :)
I mentioned in chat about Liquid Skin, it comes in two primary application methods, Spray on and brush on. Only recommended for small cuts, scraps etc, I used it a lot tenpin bowling to cover broken blisters.
Here is the Elastoplast version First Aid Spray Plaster Waterproof and Transparent Shield| Elastoplast.
One thing i remember was that it really stings...
Wow, it's Friday tomorrow, the week has just passed us by .... again
Reminder for the Friday prattle and a call out to anyone with time to join in. :)
This weeks topic is: Unusual repairs or quick solutions made from wood, likely intended to be temporary.
As always it is great to catch up regardless.
Friday: Time: 12:00 - 12:40 AEST - or better Midday on the east coast, 11:30AM SA/NT, 10AM in WA, 2AM UTC and 9PM US Central (i think)
Yep that's lunchtime for some of us so bring a coffee and donut.
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That sounds like a good topic. Unfortunately I can't make this one.
Regards
Paul
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Update from friday's pictures
Very good.
Sorry I missed last Friday's chat. My daughter and I embarked on a last minute overnight hike to Lake Rhona. It was with out a doubt the most unpleasant hike I've ever done, but with a destination rivalling that of the Austrian Alps which had been the most spectacular I've witnessed to date. It's a hung lake, in the depression in the top of Mt Rhona. Pure white sandy beaches and towering ragged cliffs.
And then it rained overnight, filled up the creeks, made the track out even more of a bog, with a top of 6° c. But the destination was spectacular!
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As I type this, I can see snow down to the foot hills of Mt Wellington from my window, and appreciate my warm office all the more.
Lance
I am assuming the pic is of your daughter. That is a very big backpack: Was she carrying your gear too?
Regards
Paul
Yes, that was her as we were about to begin out descent on Saturday morning. And no, I had my own pack. The pack probably looks a little bulkier with the dead-dog-bag cover, but any remote overnight hike in Tas really requires a full setup in case you get snowed in or stranded by rising rivers. The tulips in the garden may herald spring's arrival, but the weather suggests otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bushmiller
Wow, it's Friday tomorrow, the week has just passed us by .... again
Reminder for the Friday prattle and a call out to anyone with time to join in. :)
This weeks topic is: Oils ain't oils - what to use for quenching things - 1988 CASTROL GTX2 Oils Ain't Oils - YouTube
As always it is great to catch up regardless.
Friday: Time: 12:00 - 12:40 AEST - or better Midday on the east coast, 11:30AM SA/NT, 10AM in WA, 2AM UTC and 9PM US Central (i think)
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these are the guys who use the "speciality" Quench Oils - 240mm Honyaki Gyuto in Hitachi Blue2 – Tansu Knives
Mert
has some of the most amazing knife makers here in Australia Attachment 501415
Cheers Jules
My apologies I didn’t realise my IPad microphone had silenced me,
Cheers Matt
We did not know.