Murrays Dovetail Gauge - Classic Reprint
Murrays Expanding Dovetail Gauge in its original box and with original instructions; the much in demand accordion action tool that self regulates the size and spacing of the dovetails; a mystery to me who made this, a mystery no more; a corner of the instr
Multi Power Tools Australia - Classic Reprint
The end of the Second World War started a revolution in technology and manufacturing.
The Second World War accelerated developments in nuclear science; rocketry advanced from medieval pyrotechnics into a formidable weapon delivery system, later to
Star Posts - Classic Reprint
Waratah Star Steel Posts were patented in the mid1920s and instantly accepted as a reliable way to erect strong, durable and economical runs of fencing.
Sharpening Myths - Classic Reprint
Accurate woodworking can only be achieved with sharp tools. This fact is never disputed; when the next question is asked the argument escalates. The next question is: How do you sharpen the tools?
Case Hardening Compounds: The Wonder Powders - Classic Reprint
Case-hardening materials like Kasenit, Hard-N-Tough, Hardite and other are good but the case they leave can be thin. Time at temperature makes a difference as does frequent refreshing of the salt coat and heating in a muffle.
Towa Power Tools - Classic Reprint
The NEWS Editor has two Toya Electric Routers. The first one came “incomplete and unused” from a High School Store room. This router is now mounted in a home-made router table and used mainly to flush trim Laminex glued to machining master templa
Black and Decker Power Tools - Classic Reprint
The NEWS Editor has three vintage 1960s B&D Routers. Two routers are in the original metal box with the information sheet in the lid. The Editor isn’t a collector and these routers are used regularly.
Joinery - Extract from Operative Mechanic amd British Machinist, 1825 - Classic Reprint
The Operative Mechanic 1825, edited by John Nicholson, documents the technological innovations transforming the British Isles in the 1820s.
Titan High Speed Plane Iron - Classic Reprint
The latest development in plane irons, incorporating a high-speed steel tip, giving over four times the life of a standard iron when planing plywoods, hardboards, laminates and tough plastics.The latest development in plane irons, incorporating a high-speed steel tip, giving over four times the life of a standard iron when planing plywoods, hardboards, laminates and tough plastics.