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    Drill press return spring

    (1) How to replace a drill press spring - YouTube How to Rewind Starter Recoil Spring Cassette - Bing video
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    Router plane

    I have the Veritas router plane, and have been pleased with it. I tried to buy a used router plane and watched Ebay for over a year with their ridiculous prices... then ordered a new Veritas and optional fence new for less than average used on Ebay.
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    And another what is this tools called/used for post?

    Looks like it is home made from one of those 2 headed common nails, with the top head cut off and inserted into the handle...
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    Using a hacksaw cutting big(gish) stuff. Or how to saw a railway line.

    You may be able to widen the kerf using a 4" grinder with metal cut off wheels to that depth... to keep reciprocating blades from jamming. NOTE: Use oil to keep the saw blades cool for longer life.
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    Using a hacksaw cutting big(gish) stuff. Or how to saw a railway line.

    Sterling makes high quality blades for hack saws and reciprocating saws (sawzall and jig saws) and may be available in UK. But the reciprocating blade are thicker than hack saw blades, and would jam in the hacksaw kerf you have cut already. It makes me tired just thinking about what you have...
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    Using a hacksaw cutting big(gish) stuff. Or how to saw a railway line.

    I can only imagine how difficult it is to cut the rail with a hack saw. I would only consider using a 12" gas powered cut off saw using metal cutting blades. Readily available for rent here in the USA.
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    Chisel Type Use Help

    AdrianUK, I use a chisel similar to yours to pear the little bits in the cavities when making hand planes. For fitting the plane irons... it is quite valuable. Mine is 1/8".
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    Hand saw sharpening files

    This is the one I bought last month. Bahco 4-187-06-2-2 X-Slim Taper Files, 6-Inch, Single Cut with Handle - Hand Files - Amazon.com I purchased based on Paul Sellers recommendation.
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    First Mark for Chisels

    DW, As a manufacturer... they also sell individual numbers and letters Individual Low Stress Type 3/16 inch
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    First Mark for Chisels

    DW, Here is another source for reverse stamps, made in Madison Heights Michigan USA. They do sell individual letters and sets.steelstamps.com - Standard and custom steel hand stamps & jewelry marking machines
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    What's your Router Plane Style

    I say Preston type
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    Moulding plane fabrication

    I suggest when making your first side escapement plane... to first make a rebate plane. The reason is that it is a simpler version of a hollow or rounding plane. In other words in my pdf file... you basically don't round or hollow the sole. Once you have achieved making a rebate plane...
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    Moulding plane fabrication

    B3nder, Here is a pdf file (53 pages) about how I did it, with complete description showing all my effort. I hope this helps you.
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    Wanted Homemade marking knives

    I like the Stanley knife that Paul Sellers uses.
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    Utility blades in place of cabinet scrapers

    I found that when I used to turn the burr I was pushing down too hard. I found it takes a lighter touch and only five or six strokes. If you roll the burr too far you will find the angle (of attack) will be too tipped over for the scraper to be effective. If it is rolled over the right amount...
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    Chisel tang repair

    Just saw off the mushroom, Then straighten it with a hammer as best you can, and make a handle for it.
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    Struggling

    Garno, This is what you need to hold the shaft from rotating while you smack the chuck counter clockwise (looking from the tailstock)Axminster Woodturning Chuck Removal Spanner There is a hole (no flats) on the shaft. With the spanner installed in the pin hole of the shaft... rotate it so the...
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    Fitting plastic sacks on dust extractor

    I attached spring type clothespins around the rim. Works great!
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    Help with a stubborn double through mortise and tenon

    Go ahead and use her handbag... tell her I said it's ok.
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    I made a boom arm for a cable, hose or airline...has anyone else made one?

    You can buy velcro strapping on a large roll quite cheap in the lawn and garden section at a hardware. Use it to wrap vacuum hoses along with cords etc.
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