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Thanks Andy. You believe Berry is correct then?

Have had this toothing plane many years, never used it so it’s just been languishing amongst the general clutter of stuff on shelves. Gave the one a light clean and a makers mark has emerged, cannot quite make it out, hopefully someone here may recognise it — looks like Alfred Berry ??? Thoughts...

Thanks Andy

Anyone identify this cast iron tool ? The main body hips marked ‘3’ as is the serrated piece.

Thanks for the replies. To clarify, the original ply board was 15mm thick. The new veneer I’ve been offered is .6mm thick. I was not aware of needing to apply on both sides to stop the panel warping, I had wondered why the original was when the inside would never be seen, very useful thank...

I need to replace a panel that has oak veneer on both sides, having never worked with veneer before, any advise would be appreciated. Old panel is ply board approx 520mm x 320mm and 150mm thick with veneer on both sides. Sourcing similar thickness ply proved difficult, and I’d prefer...

Thanks Adam, ;) I was close with C Kimber but not close enough!

Hasn’t there been some concerns with ‘cheap’ replacements not being up to spec ? I recall some stories of poor quality batteries combusting. I’ve been looking on Amazon for Ryobi replacements, they all look to be branded by the Ryobi, however range of the prices gives me concern that maybe...

I also have this lathe, no complaints, easy to get to grips with, solidly built and a pleasure to use. You may need to keep your hands in your pockets once you have it, lots of tempting options are available !

Can anyone decipher this makers mark, the text is a little ornate and obscured with owners mark. ( Image is upside down ) Cannot read the date as the steel plate has obscured it, possible 18??

Thanks Derek

Thanks DW

Thanks Argus

Anyone confirm the markings on this Spiers smoothing plane. The base is cast with 84, the iron is also marked 84, but what does it signify ?

I picked up these three planes couple of weeks ago, they were no money at £15.00 for three, and I didn’t want to go home empty handed so here they are. I thought the molding planes unusually short especially the 7”. Anyone know if they were for a particular task? The 8” one has a much heavier...

Any ideas on the purpose of this piece of iron hardware. Is approx 20” in length, a little over 3kg.

I’ve had mine just over a year, no regrets with it at all. Has reduced the dust that used to settle on surfaces significantly. I don’t find it too noisy, especially on settings 1/2. Mounting options are good, mine is on its side, on a robust shelf, which Record Power confirmed would be fine...

Well said. As for Mr Johnson, he is in many ways quite like Churchill. Churchill held by today’s standards, very unpleasant ideas, racism being one, but also many other views that would not be tolerated now. His bigoted opinion of Africans and Indians not being capable of governing...

I sympathise with your experience Spectric, if it had happened to me, I’d be letting RAC or whoever understand just what a shocking service I’d received. Interestingly, RAC are regularly emailing me with 50% off offers, from your experience I’ll be thinking again. Anyone of a certain age will...

Thanks Argus, may be a book I will keep an eye out for. I should have included that the saw came with a Langdon Star Mitre Box, from reading couple of good online articles/posts, appears this is reasonably scarce and possible quite desirable. Both the mitre and the saw were not attached for...