Just a note... DON'T put something like... oh, say 'scotch' in it... A number of years ago I got into turning cups and bowls... thought it might be nifty to...
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Tim Bray
albionwood
Dec 1, 2009 5:45 am
Could you be more specific? By "dovetails" do you mean corner dovetail joinery (casework, chests), or sliding dovetails (found in some Viking boxes), or...
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Barbara
tatjanatiger
Dec 1, 2009 5:16 am
Very nicely done! Mir! ~Tatjana "It's never too late to be what you might have been." Wolf and Tiger Woodworking http://www.wolfandtiger.com ... From: "Eric"...
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Helen Schultz
meisterin02
Dec 1, 2009 3:09 am
That is really wonderful to look at!! Congratulations. ~~ Katarina Helene ... I just finished my first attempt at an Anglo-Scandinavian turned cup. I've...
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Eric
ewdysar
Nov 30, 2009 11:31 pm
I just finished my first attempt at an Anglo-Scandinavian turned cup. I've posted a couple of pictures in the "Eirikr's Camp" folder in the photo section of...
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Eric
ewdysar
Nov 30, 2009 10:32 pm
That's really cool for everyone with an Egyptian Empire personna. ;) Looking in "Wood and Woodworking in Anglo-Scandinavian and Medieval York" by Carole A....
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julian wilson
smnco37
Nov 30, 2009 7:16 pm
On Mon, 30/11/09, james <jeason@...> wrote: Â Anyone got good dates on how far dovetails go back? Cedric I tried using the search feature for the...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Nov 30, 2009 6:21 pm
ancient Egypt good enough? http://www.kellerdovetail.com/gallery/dovetailsinegypt.html Baron Conal O'hAirt / Jim Hart Aude Aliquid Dignum ' Dare Something...
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james
cedricofthanet
Nov 30, 2009 5:51 pm
Anyone got good dates on how far dovetails go back? Cedric I tried using the search feature for the list but it only returns values on 2009. I take it Yahoo...
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julian wilson
smnco37
Nov 29, 2009 4:09 pm
Dear Paul, Â I'm sorry I can't help you any more on this - the Vasa is a bit "late" for the period which is my primary re-enactment focis at the moment; so I...
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Bruce S. R. Lee
bsrlee
Nov 29, 2009 9:07 am
There are considerable differences in the books offered on Amazon UK & US, I'm pretty sure that you will find a further different assortment in the English...
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paul
iroadkilli
Nov 28, 2009 10:01 pm
Thanks Matthewe, A couple of those had come up when I did my original search but several had not, I wonder if its a difference between English Amazon and...
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james
cedricofthanet
Nov 28, 2009 2:39 am
Well if one wanted to include the Mastermyr, then they might also include the Flixborough Hoard as well to compare evolution or sameness of tool design. I...
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julian wilson
smnco37
Nov 28, 2009 12:50 am
Dear Paul, Â a quick internet search found these Titles listed on Amazon. There are lots more in other languages. YiS, Â Matthewe Baker Vasa I: The Archaeology...
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paul
iroadkilli
Nov 27, 2009 10:39 pm
Just out of curiosity, Does anyone know of any good books on the Vasa artifacts, I know there are good books on the Mary Rose but have never seen anything...
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Jeff
jljonsn9663
Nov 26, 2009 1:55 pm
Yeah, not a lot of change between tools from the time between Mastermyr and Moxon. And there's a lot of familiar forms in Roman finds as well. I have a 14th C...
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beorn@...
oldwolf_16
Nov 26, 2009 1:06 pm
Though it is a bit earlier, going on the idea that hand tools have not evolved too much, (with the exception of the saw,) I would suggest also to look at the...
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sdhunter3
Nov 25, 2009 10:25 pm
Fergal, Great idea! As has been pointed out already, many woodworking tools have changed little since the Roman times. In some cases, e.g. planes, the Romans...
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Steve Mercer
justin_55444
Nov 25, 2009 5:48 pm
... The Joseph making Mousetraps picture is the right-hand panel from the Merode Altarpiece, in the Cloisters Museum in New York, USA The Noah building the ark...
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bigfredlab
Nov 25, 2009 3:26 pm
Sage advise for sure . . . The chests look great. However, for my purpose, I need to be able to stack 5 boxes (one for each of my family), at least. And me...
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bigfredlab
Nov 25, 2009 3:22 pm
I took a look at your site. That is more or less what I was shooting for. If you could measure the angles, that would be great. Thanks...
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jljonsn9663
Nov 25, 2009 12:37 pm
We rely on plans way too much these days. Plans and angle calculations aren't so necessary. All you need to do is figure that the difference in width on each...
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Iain mac an Bhaird
iainmacabhaird
Nov 25, 2009 4:53 am
I did this with a series of Osberg-style chests. The slight angle of the side boards allows them to stack with just enough room for the rope handles. If you...
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james
cedricofthanet
Nov 25, 2009 12:03 am
I've posted a few photos of medieval tools I shot at the Museum of London. I hope it's some help. I tried to include the captions as well. They are a mix of...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Nov 24, 2009 11:21 pm
link not working for me..... so I think this is the one you are talking about http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r295/ConalOhAirt/Misc%20Items/3124.jpg and...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Nov 24, 2009 11:16 pm
a bird trap I think..... similar principles.... The English ate some strange things Baron Conal O'hAirt / Jim Hart Aude Aliquid Dignum ' Dare Something Worthy...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Nov 24, 2009 11:09 pm
You mean this mouse trap? It was a lot of fun to make. Baron Conal O'hAirt / Jim Hart Aude Aliquid Dignum ' Dare Something Worthy ' ...
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Ron
bayard_turner
Nov 24, 2009 9:32 pm
That's the picture I was thinking of. In the past, members of this group have identified the small wooden object near his elbow as a medieval mouse trap. Any...
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Zach Most
clermont1348
Nov 24, 2009 9:22 pm
This is probably the St. Joseph triptych Conal is thinking of: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3486/3856423548_9958568fed.jpg  I believe it was done in the...
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Conal O'hAirt Jim...
baronconal
Nov 24, 2009 7:33 pm
I tend to pack that kinda stuff so it will not spill out anyway, just because of Murphy. It it can spill it will. followed closely by If you find a way to keep...
