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Recent Article Comments WidgetI have come the conclusion that I need to upgrade to a cyclone with 3hp min size. I am looking at Onieda V3000, Grizzly G0441, and Penn State 3.5hp. The cost differences are not that mush with Penn State being lowest. I would like to know people's opinions about the pros & cons of these suppliers....
Last Post By: James White Today, 10:22 AM
I thought it best to check to see if anyone has heard of any progress on the Veritas shooting board plane. Timeline? Features? I'm ready to buy a Lie-Nielsen 51 but thought it best to see what anyone had read or heard lately of the unofficially announced Veritas. I might be able to...
Last Post By: Kurt Cady Today, 12:52 PM
I don't know he's a scientist...:rolleyes:
Last Post By: Metod Alif Today, 8:34 AM
Cut offs were clamped in place to show the "before" state. I've been confronted with this type of thing many times, tight conditions, you can't take it into the shop, no small plunge cut saw, etc. And you don't want a huge mess because you're working in a lived-in area. In this case, the...
Last Post By: Art Mann Today, 2:02 PM
Hi friends, Wow, as I write this the top three thread on the forum are about sharpening. As one of the main perpetrators of sharpening discussions that go on and on and on....and on....etc... I feel it is my duty to start a thread about something other than sharpening stones. So here's...
Last Post By: Dave Pugh Today, 6:42 PM
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Recent Forum PostsUneducated guess, but looks like Tamarisk, or Salt Cedar. I didn't think they grew there. Is there a lot of tiny shoots growing around the burls.....
Jerry Marcantel Today, 9:18 PM
One of my main uses for LA BU block planes is cutting end grain. The lower the angle of the blade the less effort is required to shear off the end grain.
Jim Koepke Today, 9:15 PM
I agree with Rodney, the flame on the mapp gas burns way too hot, you will get a lot of distortion and a very high possibility of crazing if it comes
Frank Corker Today, 9:14 PM
low 30s bevel angle is the lowest you'll get A2 around 60-62 hardness to not have small chipouts, meaning the edge will fail only from wear.
I wouldn't dead head it for too long, it causes heat build up and it could cook the seals.
Jerry Bruette Today, 9:11 PM
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Thread Starter: James JaragoskyPlease introduce yourself. If you could also put what model machine you have, and how long you have had it That would really help. My purpose in creating this thread is so we can help support each other, Because as you all know by now, factory support for everyday problems is limited. And there...
Last Post By: Dennis Watson Today, 2:47 PM