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  0 Thread: Help with Stickley buffet. How to build questions.
Post: RE: Help with Stickley buffet. How to build questi...

Thanks everyone for their input. it has helped me to make some decisions on this. There is a post missing  from this thread (maybe the poster removed it) But they drew up a few sketches which convince...
Malix Woodworking 9 3,744 08-22-2018, 08:55 PM
  0 Thread: Help with Stickley buffet. How to build questions.
Post: RE: Help with Stickley buffet. How to build questi...

Well since the glass panels allow the inside to be seen I (especially the dividers)  i was  thinking solid wood for all. But I would say the bottom is less seen than the dividers. So if need be I woul...
Malix Woodworking 9 3,744 08-22-2018, 03:16 PM
  0 Thread: Help with Stickley buffet. How to build questions.
Post: Help with Stickley buffet. How to build questions.

Been working on how to build a stickley buffet. Its out of the Stickley Catalog.  And I have changed it to dimensions for a low wall in our home. It will be used as a display case/bookcase. ( I have t...
Malix Woodworking 9 3,744 08-22-2018, 01:36 PM
  0 Thread: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK
Post: RE: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK

Yeah I guess she definitely ain’t purty. So $20 to any soul with a strong enough constitution to overlook her foibles. I just hate to toss a good user like this. If no one takes her I’ll work ...
Malix Tool Swap N' Sell 16 13,670 01-29-2018, 06:24 PM
  0 Thread: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK
Post: RE: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK

Oh and With respect to Tom grinding this sole.  I've got 2 planes Tom ground flat.  I also agree this aint a good candidate for Tom.   The mouth would likely be too wide by the time Tom got out the gr...
Malix Tool Swap N' Sell 16 13,670 01-29-2018, 04:05 PM
  0 Thread: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK
Post: RE: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK

Man...  I just did not think for one moment that folks would care that much about how this plane looks..  I  just thought some one might need a  low cost  usable #4  to go make some shavings with. I'l...
Malix Tool Swap N' Sell 16 13,670 01-29-2018, 03:49 PM
  0 Thread: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK
Post: RE: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK

David Katz Wrote: (01-26-2018, 08:51 PM) -- That plane isn't  worth fifty cents. Sorry. --   Wow.  this may be my first direct run in with an internet troll.. . If Davids statement is true them it ma...
Malix Tool Swap N' Sell 16 13,670 01-26-2018, 09:44 PM
  0 Thread: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK
Post: RE: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK

alanealane Wrote: (01-26-2018, 06:16 PM) -- I've never seen a sole carved out like that. I've seen the ones with trenches machined/cast into the sole. Is this to reduce sliding resistance? -- Ya......
Malix Tool Swap N' Sell 16 13,670 01-26-2018, 06:25 PM
  Photo Thread: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK
Post: #4 Record Marples Handplane . made in UK

Found this plane at a Garage sale.  Didn't feel right to leave a good plane just a sitting there. I got no use for it so hoping someone can put her back to use. Seems like a later model. Made in En...
Malix Tool Swap N' Sell 16 13,670 01-26-2018, 05:44 PM
  0 Thread: Paint and rust removal on Vintage equipment
Post: RE: Paint and rust removal on Vintage equipment

I’ve done nut and bolt resto’s o a 50 uni and 20” delta crescent bandsaw. I set up a large plastic tub on the side of the house and used electrolysis for whatever fit in there. Otherwise I used an a...
Malix Woodworking Power Tools 21 13,883 12-11-2017, 06:15 PM
  0 Thread: QSWO fireplace mantel surround. Some Q's
Post: RE: QSWO fireplace mantel surround. Some Q's

Update: Just wanted to update this thread with some progress  pics.. .. I just finished putting the last coat of wiping varnish on this.  I will next be mixing up custom colored putty to fill small h...
Malix Woodworking 14 7,730 12-10-2017, 08:31 PM
  0 Thread: Saturday rust hunting
Post: RE: Saturday rust hunting

Nice score!
Malix Woodworking Hand Tools 12 6,700 12-09-2017, 07:19 PM
  0 Thread: QSWO fireplace mantel surround. Some Q's
Post: RE: QSWO fireplace mantel surround. Some Q's

Ya Steve.  You are correct in that my plan is to piece this together.. Its complex enough that as you said I will be piecing it together. No way i would try building it in the shop and then bringing i...
Malix Woodworking 14 7,730 10-23-2017, 07:36 PM
  0 Thread: QSWO fireplace mantel surround. Some Q's
Post: QSWO fireplace mantel surround. Some Q's

I'm in the process of building this. http://i.imgur.com/stda8Sb.jpg (https://imgur.com/stda8Sb) With changes to the original design in sketch up the model has gotten screwy but you get the over ...
Malix Woodworking 14 7,730 10-22-2017, 04:35 PM
  0 Thread: glue squeeze out
Post: RE: glue squeeze out

On my latest project, which is , a QSWO cabinet/fireplace mantel I am building in to my hearth.  I decided to use Titebond hide glue.  I did some research and found that Schwartz uses it.  Then tried ...
Malix Woodworking 24 12,885 09-27-2017, 12:51 AM
  0 Thread: 28-350 tires
Post: RE: 28-350 tires

Yes. Please post back . I have the same saw and am curious about a review of those tires after you've used em a bit. Thx
Malix Woodworking Power Tools 11 10,866 04-11-2017, 11:16 AM
  0 Thread: glass for sharpening
Post: RE: glass for sharpening

I'll second the small 13 x 9 granite surface plate from Enco or similar.  These are thick, stable, and ground flat to machinist tolerances. Even the cheap ones will be more than flat enough for woodwo...
Malix Woodworking Hand Tools 24 19,099 02-25-2017, 12:32 PM
  0 Thread: Picture Frame Profiles, design and cutting
Post: Re: Picture Frame Profiles, design and cutting

I have been making some arts and crafts frames for our home. So far I have 3 done. Will make many more as we would like to fill up a wall in our hallway with pictures. [br] [br]The first few have be...
Malix Woodworking 7 9,186 02-04-2016, 12:07 AM

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