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[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

So Balau is an actual thing, i thought he was just sharing a sneeze.

LOL. You dullard. 

[dev null]

Yes, Balau is very resistant to exposure to the elements.  It is therefore used mostly for decking and jetties at harbours.

[eccc whippet]

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

[porqui]

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?

[Pants Boy]

Try importitall - I've been lucky there sometimes with spares.

[porqui]

Try importitall - I've been lucky there sometimes with spares.

 

Thanx only 2" Stanley otherwise a Hock blade at R1200 (or not)

[Eddy Gordo]

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!

[Ed-Zulu]

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

[kosmonooit]

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

[Stretched@Birth]

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...

[Stretched@Birth]

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Edited June 9, 2016 by Stretched@Birth

[Beesrib]

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!

[MTBeer]

what do you use this for?

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQzWDgwMA==/z/yv4AAOSwt7pXNOf0/$_20.JPG?set_id=8800005007

[jimmycool]

what do you use this for?

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQzWDgwMA==/z/yv4AAOSwt7pXNOf0/$_20.JPG?set_id=8800005007

Shaving your spokes.

[V12man]

what do you use this for?

 

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTQzWDgwMA==/z/yv4AAOSwt7pXNOf0/$_20.JPG?set_id=8800005007

My dad has a few of those.... used for planing curved edges - takes some skill to use well.

[Wannabe]

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.