Handtool workshop - Perth

[derekcohen]

OK, Saturday 12th (September) is definitely on!

Address: 28 Ionic Street, Rossmoyne. (Head for the Leach Hwy, go down Fifth Avenue (towards the River), and the fifth road to the left is Ionic. Couldn't be easier).

Time: Arrive about 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Bring: Something for the BBQ when we break for lunch, and what ever you liketo drink - beer, the red stuff, something soft ..

Also bring: Something for Show-and-Tell ... tools, something you have built ..

Topic: Most requests have been for sharpening and setting up planes. So that one is top of the list. I have a lot of equipment here. But bring along any sharpening equipment that you want use or learn on, and any planes, chisels, blades that you want to work on. We will do flat and hollow grinding, guides and freehand (yes, master freehand honing on Saturday!). I have waterstones, some diamond stones and some sandpaper.

There are a couple of other possible demos we can do. I am flexible on these and can set any up at the last minute: Bob asked if I could repeat the demo I did on sliding dovetails. Other alternatives include using a shooting board, tricks to accurate handsawing, dovetailing, and mortice-and-tenons with handtools.

The main thing is to have a bit of fun, getting together to swap lies and play with the toys.

There is still room for a couple more, so please contact me if interested.

Looking forward to Saturday.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[BobL]

Thanks Derek, I'll bring along some of my home made milling gear plus a few bits and pieces.

I can do a chainsaw chain sharpening demo if anyone is interested?

[Wongdai]

Awesome. Looking forward to it immensely.

[kevjed]

Have fun guys. I wish I could join you but.... wrong side of the country.
Enjoy
Kevin

[BobL]

Have fun guys. I wish I could join you but.... wrong side of the country.
Enjoy
Kevin

I'l have an extra red for you if you can have one for me.

[kevjed]

I'l have an extra red for you if you can have one for me.

Consider it done. I'll start tonight

[Wongdai]

But if we all have an extra red for him, where will he be then?

[Larry M]

Derek

If it's OK with you I'll bring some nice bread rolls for everyone for lunch and something for morning tea.

regards

Larry

[derekcohen]

Thanks Larry. That'll be very welcome.

See you on Saturday

Derek

[Interwood]

Thanks Derek, I'll bring along some of my home made milling gear plus a few bits and pieces.

I can do a chainsaw chain sharpening demo if anyone is interested?

Bob I'd be very interested. Have just purchased an Oregon clone sharpening unit, but not used it yet. And any tips on hand sharpening / setup would be appreciated.

Derek ... everything that you have mentioned sounds great ... can I get reasonable results with a Stanley plane on a shooting board?

Best regards, Chris

[derekcohen]

Hi Chris

You can use just about any Stanley benchplane on a shooting board. Bring it along and find out!

Regards from Perth

Derek

[BobL]

But if we all have an extra red for him, where will he be then?

Either sitting sadly in front of an empty bottle or horizontal in front of a half empty cask!

[Old gunnie]

HI Derek,

Is this day full yet? I'd like to come along as well, but know you had a limit. Gotta get some guidance on how to get these TS blades up and running.

No problem if it is. I'll wait for the next one. .

Cheers
OG.

[derekcohen]

Ho OG

You're very welcome.

Read the earlier posts for instructions and directions. Looking forward to meeting you on Saturday.

Derek

[Wongdai]

Fellow Perth WW'ers,

Sadly, it looks as though I will have to bale on tomorrow's big event.

I have been off work all week, and now I have a chest infection which is laying me low.

I thought of rugging up and still coming out, however, I don't think I will be doing myself any favours.

Have a few for me.