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  1. 27th February 2010, 08:51 AM #1
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    Default It's happened again!

    Aargh, I am reminded of the words to a song
    Forever glum, I seem to be forever glum....(sung mournfully to the tune - Forever Young)
    As many of you know, I have been after a Turner 220 for years and they rarely see light of day.
    I spotted one on ebay about a week ago and decided to keep it mum so no one would notice it.
    Hoping for a sly auction bid was I, pick it up at a good price thought I.
    Bookmarked said item and carefully noted its finishing time.
    I'll chime in at the death with a quick snipe and the little fellow will be mine says I.
    Starting price of $0.99!
    Heh heh - things are looking good!
    When I logged in after 8:00pm last night it had already reached $150.
    It went for $205!
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_500wt_1182
    This is not the first time!!!
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f152/s...0/index18.html

    Arrgh!Arrgh!Arrgh!Arrgh!Arrgh!Arrgh!
    Forever glum...................................
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  2. 27th February 2010, 09:05 AM #2
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    Do you really need another plane?
    We don't know how lucky we are......
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  3. 27th February 2010, 09:17 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by seanz View Post
    Do you really need another plane?
    Sniff sniff,........ of course not.
    Buuuutttttt. The Turner 220 has eluded me for years as the last remaining Turner to be brought into captivity.
    There are only 7 Turners:
    220, 4, 4-1/2, 5, 5-1/2, 6 and 7.
    You would think it pretty easy to complete a set.
    Nope!
    Still trying.
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  4. 27th February 2010, 09:30 AM #4
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    Hi SG, chear up mate, I will keep an eye out at the markets for ye. How much do you want to pay as an upper limit?
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  5. 27th February 2010, 09:42 AM #5
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    You've got a #7? Well done.

    I've only got a #5.....and seeing what is happening with my Stanleys and the Marples planes I understand where you're coming from. Had to turn down/not buy a very nice Marples jointer on the last day of a litte holiday that we just took......out of budget.

    Next time for sure.........
    We don't know how lucky we are......
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  6. 27th February 2010, 10:01 AM #6
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    Arthur Peters: the ultimate Kiwi tool man - Story - Campbell Live - TV Shows - 3 News

    Saw this the other night........he seems happy......and totally unaware that he has a 'problem'.
    We don't know how lucky we are......
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  7. 27th February 2010, 01:35 PM #7
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    AH! The thrill of the chase.



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    Hi Scribbly,

    I feel your pain. This happens to me all the time.

    The Melbourne HTPAA tool sale is coming up in a few weeks, if there was ever a place to look that would be it.. (I'll keep an eye open for you)

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    Quote Originally Posted by seanz View Post
    Arthur Peters: the ultimate Kiwi tool man - Story - Campbell Live - TV Shows - 3 News

    Saw this the other night........he seems happy......and totally unaware that he has a 'problem'.

    Huh? what problem?

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  10. 27th February 2010, 03:15 PM #10
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    What a great shed! So many toys, so little time to admire.

    Tom, I'll keep a look out down here too.
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  11. 27th February 2010, 07:59 PM #11
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    Thank you all for your kind words.
    You are true gentlemen (and ladies).
    I appreciate the offers to keep an eye out.
    Tea lady is right - the thrill of the chase!
    Peace be with you my friends.
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  12. 27th February 2010, 09:10 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by seanz View Post
    Arthur Peters: the ultimate Kiwi tool man - Story - Campbell Live - TV Shows - 3 News

    Saw this the other night........he seems happy......and totally unaware that he has a 'problem'.
    What do you mean 'problem' He seemed quite normal to me.

    Colin.
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