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In the UK the Eze-lap plates are pretty well prices here at the moment
http://www.toolventure.co.uk/hand-tools/sharpening-tools/
Just bought a couple more myself from there.
Nick
Thanks for the input guys.
Eventually I mounted it on the surface of the apron rather than recessed.
On the underside I used two large coach screws through the holes I could get to, and then added two clamps behind the apron made from some scrap oak, which are also held fast with coach screws.
I’ve then screwed through the inner jaw liner and into the bench top to completely secure it.
I’ve attached a view of the underside for reference.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.The brace and bits have arrived now and are working beautifully.
Incidentally I tried the Wicked bits in the brace (in case I had been doing something wrong when I first used them) and at the slower speed I can see the spur is making contact first, but is shredding. I will try sharpening it and see how that goes.
Thanks again for all the help.
Nick
Thanks for the advice guys,
My eBay bits have arrived and seem better than I was expecting, but I’m still waiting for the brace, which will be the real test of them.
Incidentally I notice Workshop Heaven sell new Clico Jennings pattern bits that are pretty expensive. Does anyone have any experience with these (not that I have £160 to spend on set)?
Cheers,
Nick
Not at all Matt – your input is much appreciated. Especially the input on what to look for on eBay.
Perhaps I just need to be more patient and wait until something does appear on eBay that I would be happy with.
Thanks again to you and Mark for the input.
Nick
Thanks for the feedback Mark,
To continue your analogy with the car – when you learn to drive you (usually) have a qualified instructor with a relatively new car teaching you, so you learn how it is meant to feel. You also book a car in for a service/MOT so someone can check it’s working properly. I hate cars not working!
My preference for buying new is to get some idea how a saw should work without the potential pitfalls of buying something off of eBay. Incidentally, I haven’t ruled out going down that route but I haven’t found anything on eBay yet I would have the confidence to buy. I’m not a big fan of buying off of eBay at the best of times. Any suggestions on where to buy vintage saws from would be appreciated.
My original comment was really driven by the fact that Toolman seem to be offering Pax tools that no one else if offering, and I was curious what anybody thought about that.
Thanks again for the input.
Nick
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