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Thanks for that, I suspect you may be right I found that same link but it seemed they only did large stuff but now looking further I see they did small tools as well Cheers for the nudge ;-)

Thanks for that, I did try Instr but it opens a blank page But no matter the previous post although a little hazy is readable so am fine with that Appreciate the post, I noted the price, $47.50 , so mine at .25p wasn't such a bad buy then ;-) I know its not likely to be terribly good, or...

Excellent , many thanks Much appreciated :-)

Hi all I picked up some bits and pieces at a boot sale, one being a wooden handled fine triangular file Which I am pleased to say cleaned up very well Its marked ESC Sheffield (at least the ES is clear, the C is badly stamped so could be an O I guess) I can't locate an obvious maker in...

Hi all Just wondering if anyone might have the instructions for an Eclipse 38 tooth sharpener I picked one up at a boot sale and wanted to try it out , I am sure I can work it out but the instructions would be interesting and helpful Someone posted a similar request some years back but the...

Thanks for that, I elected to go with shellac in the end, five or so coats and am quite happy with the results I have used BOL on other items to good effect

You are indeed very lucky, our local tip doesn't allow anything to be taken away, all old furniture is taken 50 miles away so they can sell it for ridiculous prices, very environmentally I am sure We used to be able to swap or ask other tip users for stuff of use but not these days, thats...

Seems perfectly legit, lots of sales and reviews on ebay & Amazon they also have their own facebook page

Just bought a JSP Force8 Mask With P3 PressToCheck Filters from Toolstation presently £17.83

I wish I could do something so well :-) Very nice indeed

I am glad he put on his gloves before starting work You can't be to careful can you ;-)

Stanley ! brace yourself ;-)

Thanks for that I have scraped off old shellac on other tools and that scraped off in chunks almost, this saw handle seemed finer almost like thinned varnish I tried shellac on a plane I am also doing and that came up beautifully so will probably use it on the saw handle as well The plane...

Thanks for yours What was left of the finish, is varnish was very thin indeed, it sanded off very easily What about shellac ?

Yes thank you I am well aware but it doesn't hurt to make sure I was Thanks for the thought So far I have never had that problem but its wise to be aware of potential problems

Another finishing question I am renovating my mothers Tyzack sons & Turner brass back tenon saw She probably bought it new in the 1950s or 60s I have used it since she passed away in 1969 and thought it high time I renovated it Any idea what the original finish on the handle might have...

Thanks for your input I don't have any danish oil so can't try that, I will try BLO first and see how it looks I will keep the water based poly in mind

I know what you mean re varnishes etc being over hyped (and very profitable to some) but its useful all the same for some things But I like cheap ;-) so will give BLO a try first I think and see how it looks

Thanks for yours Raw linseed is out as I don't have any and no use for it I do use BLO for some small items I do So my wife is used to the smell of that, although it doesn't linger to long Unlike her whinging about vinegar as I derust items ;-)

Thanks for that, I confess I read it as Linseed oil and hadn't noticed the "raw" word ;-) Still considering options but BLO is one possible which I may try but will also test waxing I wasn't sure if wax would be very durable for a kitchen table