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Recent Article Comments WidgetHi all, This post may portray me as embarrassingly stupid and inefficient, but whatever. Here goes. For the last 15 years, regardless of the sharpening media, I have used the following method: 1) hone a secondary bevel on a coarse stone until I can feel the wire edge on the back, all the way...
Last Post By: george wilson Yesterday, 3:19 PM
I 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...
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Recent Forum PostsI've had great success with a Tenryu gold metal 12" blade on my MM CU410 with a bushing for years.
Michael Roberts Today, 2:25 PM
In my opinion it is unwise to run a job where the dimensions of the part are critical and there isn't a means to measure it. As mentioned before, the
Doug Griffith Today, 2:23 PM
Hehe, Reed, my spindle is a little on the high side for some who visit. I've been tempted to make them a "platform". 
From Stu at toolsfromjapan.com. Atoma 400 diamond plate, inexpensive mortice gauge, Koyamaichi chisels and a hammer. Replaced the wing-nut on the mortice
Paul Saffold Today, 2:12 PM
I am doing some work in South Texas and found this tree in Crystal City, it is not available to cut down (too bad because it is covered with burls).
Dennis Ford Today, 2:11 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: Ernie Balch Today, 11:32 AM