Blue Mountains Get Together #5....Sunday 2nd November....all welcome

[crowie]

Looking good:

20°
Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower, most likely in the evening. Light winds.


http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/katoomba.shtml

That's an improvement on the forecast 2 days ago where they were saying 16° and 40% chance of a shower during the arvo.

Now 16° is just fine by me, but all you Sydney girls would be a bit chilly. :D

WARNING _ Heatwave at Katoomba !!!!!

[Bushmiller]

Brett said it would be OK to bring along a saw or two. As some of you may know I have picked up a couple over the last few months. Most of these two are users and my intention is that they can be tried. These two are for curiosity's sake only:

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A couple of saws are for sale: A couple from the 19th century, a couple of large tenon rip saws and a couple of other tenon saws, a Disston D5 crosscut and an Abbeydale rip (made by Tyzack):

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I also have a couple that I probably won't have time to finish:

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Let me know if there is anything you are chasing (particular ppi etc) and I will try to bring it along. No obligation of course. I was getting these saws ready for Ebay, but it occured that even if nobody was in the market you might like to just look or even try a couple.

Talking such things, a couple have a little age on them. C Bishop No.1 (made by Disston) is 1865 - 1876 and the Disston No.8 early 1850s. Since I cleaned up the medallion, this is a little earlier (but not by much) than my previous estimate.

Oh we will be auctioning off a couple with no reserve starting at a dollar. Could be a couple of bargains there!

Regards
Paul

[FenceFurniture]

WARNING _ Heatwave at Katoomba !!!!!Nah, that was today. It was 24 but I swear i thought it was 30 (lawn mowing).

[FenceFurniture]

As some of you may know I have picked up a couple over the last few months.AHEM! (cough) plus the other "X" amount (let's just call it early double digit) due to arrive next week.....

[NCArcher]

Tony, he's calling you names..............:oo:
Chris, I'm sure he's referring to the other Sydney girls. I haven't had time to buy a skirt or anything.(edit: That's not entirely true. I bought three school tunics but not in my size :no:) Signed the lease today, enrolled the daughter at school then went for a swim at Dee Why beach. I think I'm going to like it here. :D

[Bushmiller]

AHEM! (cough) plus the other "X" amount (let's just call it early double digit) due to arrive next week.....

Brett

That's a different couple all together :rolleyes: .

BTW, is that a saw throat you have?

Regards
Paul

[Bushmiller]

Just a little bit of clarification as to what is for sale as in my attempt to head off Brett's scurrilous comments, and in which endeavour I failed miserably, I may have misled a teeney weeney bit. The saws for sale start from pic number four onwards. They include:

Disston D-8s rip and crosscut
Disston D-23
Disston D-42s
Atkins No.65
Disston D5
Abbeydale
Simonds No.95 (modified :rolleyes: )

Regards
Paul

[markkr]

Hello Brett,

Will be able to make it; please put me down as a BYO.

Cheers,

Mark

[FenceFurniture]

Looking good:

20°
Partly cloudy. Slight (30%) chance of a shower, most likely in the evening. Light winds.20°
Sunny. No rain mentioned anytime. 20-25 kph winds.

http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/katoomba.shtml

Still bring a jacket - anything can happen up here.

[rusel]

Hi
Been waiting for a few thing to sort themselves out and for once it come out in my favor, so I will be seeing you all on Sunday.
We will be a BYO

Russell

[Chris Parks]

Brett, I won't be there as I can't sit in a car for that length of time. My back looks like I have been laying in the sun for a week due to radiation burns.

[FenceFurniture]

Brett, I won't be there as I can't sit in a car for that length of time. My back looks like I have been laying in the sun for a week due to radiation burns.That doesn't sound like much fun Chris. All the best with it.

[FenceFurniture]

Got the Thai/Chinese food this morning.

[FenceFurniture]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-01/water-bombers-fight-bushfire-at-katoomba-fire-ban-sydney/5859616

but it's on the other side of town, so if anything develops it won't be a problem here.

Edit: just checked RFS site and it has changed from "Out of control" to "Under control" in the last hour.

[NCArcher]

Brett, I won't be there as I can't sit in a car for that length of time. My back looks like I have been laying in the sun for a week due to radiation burns.
We'll catch you at the next one Chris. Best of luck.

[crowie]

Did you get the storm??

Lots of thunder and some rain here.....

[FenceFurniture]

No, just wind, but a storm might be due later on.

[FenceFurniture]

As forecast, sunny and cool, and no wind atm.

No choppers around which probably indicates the fire is much less than it was.

[Christos]

Well the journey begins.

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The 8:18 train will be leaving the platform at 8:31.

[FenceFurniture]

Well the journey begins.

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The 8:18 train will be leaving the platform at 8:31.There's a derailment at Central?????:oo:

[Christos]

I should have remember to turn the phone on it's side before taking the photo.

[A Duke]

I should have remember to turn the phone on it's side before taking the photo.Imagine trying to make sense of that statement twenty years ago. :wink:
Have fun

[Christos]

One for Wheelinround.

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[wheelinround]

One for Wheelinround.

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Nice is that mine your's or Paul's??

Whats still on the table I might spend more $$

[Christos]

Brett labels everything.

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[crowie]

Brett labels everything.

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We even saw saw dust on the floor, the bench and under the bench..... :D .......

[crowie]

THANK YOU LOLA AND BRETT!!!

The day was almost perfect, blue sky's, sun shining, smoke in the air [and not just the smokers], water bombing helicopters in the distance and a mob of woodworkers shooting the breeze, enjoying the company of fellow forumites.............there was some "show & tell", some "bring and buy", an auction, good food, good company and great hosts.....who could ask for more....

WHAT A TOP DAY...

You just got to love this forum; it's the people who make it and what a pleasure to met some again plus put some new faces and names together while having a chat..... I even saw some hands on testing and repairs... well done everyone!!!

Here are a few photos from the day...enjoy.....cheers, crowie

[wheelinround]

Thanks Peter for the fine pics but did you have to show teasers of those fine saw n planes :C looks like all had a top day.......although I saw no wood/timber/sawdust/woodchips at all :no:

[FenceFurniture]

Thanks for all the pics crowie - good stuff!

Thank you to all for coming and making the day a success again - particular the long distance travellers: Bushmiller from the Hunter via Toowoomba, NCArcher from the Hunter (for a short while only), and Repliconics all the way from Mildura, which is quite an effort!

Noo then. Pac Man. I seem to rather more the poorer of blue masking tape, and this would appear to have your name "written all over it". Mr Archer claims to "know nothingk" but I can tell guilty giggling laughter when I hear it, particular when he advises me that I "may be discovering labels for some time to come".

And it's not a Drill Press, it's a Drill Deck.

[fletty]

Yes, thanks for the pics Crowie and thank you to Brett and Lola for a wonderful day. I don't know how you arranged such beautiful weather!
it was also a treat to see blue tape replacing red..........:;

fletty

[Dengue]

Thanks for posting the pics, crowie, I thought the day might have been cancelled with the bushfires up there.

Andy doesn't look to have put on any weight since leaving us here in the 'Ville, hope you fed him well :)

[rwbuild]

Thank you Bret and Lola, also thank you Peter for the photos.

As said, great to meet and socialize. Look forward to the next one

:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

[ozhunter]

Thanks to FF(a) and FF(b) and all the other attendees for a good day.

The masking tape was the funniest thing I've never witnessed, and know nothing about, for a while.

[crowie]

G'Day All, Way off topic BUT, could I please make a special request to all....

Please keep an eye out for the old "Peters" signs in any of your haunts as one would look great in my shed....

Thank you in advance for all and any assistance; please just shot me a "PM" or email on the where, ta... Cheers, crowie

[ozhunter]

PM sent, crowie

[Uncle Al]

Brett and Lola managed to organise a perfect day weather-wise just to get things going, then everything else seemed to fall into place flawlessly. There was plenty of good food (I know what Brett and Lola will be having for lunch and dinner for the next few days!) and even more socialising. It was great to meet a few masters of our hobbies, and many thanks to those who brought some interesting old tools for display and trade. Thankyou to Crowie for the photos, and to all who made the day so enjoyable just by being there.
See Ya at the next GTG,

Alan...

[Christos]

Lola and Brett it was a fantastic day and so good of you to open up your home for this gathering. The ability to meet with like minded people in person can be a little difficult at times. Especially with the diversity of interest with this gathering that was there today.


Brett I also found it interesting with the creative labeling of the contents of the draws and having to rely solely with your memory. I am sure next time the puzzle will be more creative.


......And it's not a Drill Press, it's a Drill Deck.

Ahh I knew I should have asked you what it was called. Next time I will be a little more diligent. :q:U

[orraloon]

A wonderfull day in the rare mountain air. The bush fires behaved themselves and the slight bit of smoke at the start soon dispersed. Long conversations on planes ,saws and other woodworkey stuff as well as meeting up with fellow travellers.
A big thanks to Lola and Brett for hosting the gathering and thanks also to crowie for taking the photos.
Regards
John

[Sawdust Maker]

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even a piccy if a saw for Ray
sorry I didn't take many this time

[Sawdust Maker]

And a big thanks to Lola and Brett for having us all once again

I was nice to meet a few forumites and chat with many people

[crowie]

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even a piccy if a saw for Ray
sorry I didn't take many this time

Well done and thank you Nick for the extra photos

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

It's always good to catch up with familiar faces, as well as meet a few new ones. Had some interesting chats on the day. :2tsup:

I regret to say that neither of the Sedgley planes followed me home... no matter how hard I wished. :sigh:

[shanesmith80]

Thanks all for another great day. Even after talking about it I still had my name tag on for the trip down the hill, a trip to the shops and to go and pick up dinner.

[NCArcher]

Even after talking about it I still had my name tag on for the trip down the hill, a trip to the shops and to go and pick up dinner.

LOL :U You will now be forever known as that 'special' guy who wears a name tag :B

[DaveTTC]

Thanks for the pics guys. Wish I was there. First chance I've had to even drop on on the thread

Hope I make the next one.

[wheelinround]

Thanks Tony Fletty dropped in with the box yesterday :2tsup: