Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 9, 2016 Share So Balau is an actual thing, i thought he was just sharing a sneeze.LOL. You dullard. Bobbo_SA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted June 9, 2016 Share Yes, Balau is very resistant to exposure to the elements. It is therefore used mostly for decking and jetties at harbours. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccc whippet Posted June 9, 2016 Share Of all the things I have made this has been the most fun( built the first one with my daughter) the upgrade can take 50 + marbles at a time...and boy do the kids love it [emoji3]the marble maize...lots of different length pvc sprag (makes a cool noise when marble rolls in it)You wanna keep kids or grandkids entertained Edited June 9, 2016 by isetech Wannabe and Gandalf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted June 9, 2016 Share So do you think I can find a supplier that stocks a plane iron (blade) for a Stanley #6 plane in Southern Africa. Stupendous price if and when available but not anytime soon. Normal blade is 2" wide and one for a #6 is 2 3/8" wide. And the exchange rate is not helping. Any info on hand tool suppliers in Britain like the CRC for hand tools? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Boy Posted June 9, 2016 Share Try importitall - I've been lucky there sometimes with spares. porqui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted June 9, 2016 Share Try importitall - I've been lucky there sometimes with spares. Thanx only 2" Stanley otherwise a Hock blade at R1200 (or not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted June 9, 2016 Share Thanx only 2" Stanley otherwise a Hock blade at R1200 (or not) I bought myself a cheap cheap plane from makro the 2 weeks ago. It is a Topline make. Not sure if you would be interested in trying a replacement blade from them. I dont even know if you do get replacements. https://www.makro.co.za/diy/topline-no-3-jack-plane-285909EA Maybe you could even CNC a new blade, but costs would probably be stupendous! porqui 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-Zulu Posted June 9, 2016 Share Thanx only 2" Stanley otherwise a Hock blade at R1200 (or not)You probably found these guys already and didn't like the price http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.aspx?p=42607&cat=1,230,41182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted June 9, 2016 Share Balau has to be one of the most weather proof timbers out there, I made an outdoor stair case from thick planks, its doing fine +10 years. That's the thing with most outdoor carpentry, looks great for a few seasons then goes south. My experience anyway ( a few deck attempts, Maranti, Saligna). Edited June 9, 2016 by kosmonooit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted June 9, 2016 Share Put 2 of these together in the week as a thank you to one of our service providers. Made entirely from off cut Meranti strips that we laminated. A bit of sanding to do in the morning, and then Woodoc. Should have made one for myself while we were at it... Gandalf, shova1, Pants Boy and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted June 9, 2016 Share . Edit double post Edited June 9, 2016 by Stretched@Birth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beesrib Posted June 10, 2016 Share Put 2 of these together in the week as a thank you to one of our service providers. Made entirely from off cut Meranti strips that we laminated. A bit of sanding to do in the morning, and then Woodoc. Should have made one for myself while we were at it...very very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTBeer Posted June 10, 2016 Share what do you use this for? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQzWDgwMA==/z/yv4AAOSwt7pXNOf0/$_20.JPG?set_id=8800005007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycool Posted June 10, 2016 Share what do you use this for? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQzWDgwMA==/z/yv4AAOSwt7pXNOf0/$_20.JPG?set_id=8800005007Shaving your spokes. Pants Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted June 10, 2016 Share what do you use this for? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQzWDgwMA==/z/yv4AAOSwt7pXNOf0/$_20.JPG?set_id=8800005007My dad has a few of those.... used for planing curved edges - takes some skill to use well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted June 10, 2016 Share Shaping tight curves. Basically just a small plane.Not used much these days since the advent of Routers, was an important tool of the trade years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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