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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Cheers
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.
Join Zoom Meeting
Launch Meeting - Zoom
Meeting ID: 789 4886 9892
Passcode: 123
Cheers
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