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    How square is your square

    It seems to be available here: https://www.scribd.com/doc/267930763/Foundations-of-Mechanical-Accuracy
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    How square is your square

    No because you are using the square itself to draw the line, if the edge you use isn't straight, then the line won't be straight and it will be obvious there's a problem with the square when it doesn't fit the theorem. I've always found all this stuff fascinating. My problem these days is that...
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    How square is your square

    I did think this as well and to be honest, in a workshop I expect the flip test would be the one most would use. But this method doesn't depend on your straight edge being accurate, eliminates any systemic errors from the flip test, but most importantly (to me anyway), it's a really elegant (and...
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    How square is your square

    I saw this and thought of @Steve Maskery. (Apologies to Farcebook avoiders)
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    Not a straight edge - a cautionary tale.

    To be fair, he did end up with a nice-looking usable tool. Even if the label is wrong now. 😁
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    Not a straight edge - a cautionary tale.

    He lost me when he started sanding and the cutting the ends off. :eek:
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    1950s Joinery Workshop

    Apologies to those without Farcebook. Some scary stuff here and I'm sure the bloke operating the circular saw had had a close encounter. Link to scary workshop stuff.
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    Awesome Woodcarving

    I hate Facebook. Seems he has an instagram page that might work better: https://www.instagram.com/jakeweidmann/?hl=en
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    Awesome Woodcarving

    One of the reels from this chap popped up today and I fell down a bit of a rabbit hole watching a lot of his other ones. I am in awe of his skills, there is some truly amazing work there. https://www.facebook.com/jakeweidmann/reels/ The family crest is truly awesome but I think the one I...
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    Lie Nielsen No. 60 1/2 Block Plane

    Ah of course. Their protection fee, whatever that actually is.
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    Lie Nielsen No. 60 1/2 Block Plane

    Blimey, that is one abused plane. It certainly needs rescuing! I managed to find it on eBay. He's dropped the price to £89.10 now. I'm not sure why the 10p though. A £20 offer got rejected as well. 😁 It will be interesting to see what it goes for in the end.
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    eBay listings and bladed items

    Oh no. This could become horrendous if implemented. It could mean the end of so many things. No more finds in the local flea markets or small artisan tool makers. I shall also respond with feedback. As many as possible should in the hope that the government won't go to far work this.
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    Antique Stanley Line Level

    Many thanks Andy. That is really good. It is also great to get the confirmation about the patents. That DATAMP website looks like it needs a serious look at. I shall pass this on to my friend. I have told her she should join here as there are many like-minded souls so she won't need to collect...
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    Antique Stanley Line Level

    A friend of mine that it turns out has a similar interest in old hand tools as me has acquired a nice old Stanley Line Level. I think a previous owner has done some sprucing up with some Hammerite that has resulted in the numbering becoming indistinct but some searching led me to this...
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    Plane iron getting "wrecked" when shooting: what can it be?

    I was wondering about that too so looked for more info. Apparently it's measuring changes in the Earth's magnetic field that occur due to the presence of ferrous metals. If I remember my physics correctly, the ferrous metal will provide an easier path for the magnetic field and that has the...
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