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Yesterday,
3:40 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
Thanks Eric, Yes, I do. I have an old magazine clipping of an antique, gilded sun, with a kindly face carved into it and sun rays alternating...
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Yesterday,
2:43 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
Well, the class has come and gone, I had to schlep all of my tools in rolls and bags, but it wasn't too bad. The instructor was Mary May, she was...
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03-26-2024,
3:39 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
What should I get for my first hand plane?
in
Neanderthal Haven
I just typed "replacement iron for Stanley No. 5 plane" on ebay, and found dozens, they range in price from 20-30 bucks for serviceable ones. ...
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03-26-2024,
1:06 PM
David Carroll
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What should I get for my first hand plane?
in
Neanderthal Haven
If I were starting out, like you are, I would get a No. 5 Jack Plane as you and others have suggested, and I would get a second iron. On that second...
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03-22-2024,
7:15 PM
David Carroll
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referbishing a 608
in
Neanderthal Haven
These debates always leave me shaking my head. Of course you don't need to surface grind a plane to make it perform well. People got along fine in...
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03-22-2024,
7:51 AM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Problem cutting miters on my shooting board
in
Neanderthal Haven
My money is also on the clamping. Don't make me bust out the vector analysis! DC
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19 replies | 1208 view(s)
03-22-2024,
7:46 AM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Letter Carving — Easier than I expected
in
Woodcarvers Forum
Very nice! Did you use one of the fonts he suggests? DC
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6 replies | 426 view(s)
03-18-2024,
1:25 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Fingernail profile on carving gouges?
in
Woodcarvers Forum
I don't know the answer, but I can hazard a couple of guesses. I cannot recall in any old texts on carving, having instructions on grinding with...
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2 replies | 518 view(s)
03-18-2024,
12:49 PM
David Carroll
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Scholar stone carving
in
Woodcarvers Forum
Very Cool! and nice job on the base! DC
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4 replies | 446 view(s)
03-16-2024,
6:48 AM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
Well, the class is less than a week away, and I will not be done with the box in time. Everything has taken me longer than anticipated. The...
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03-14-2024,
7:59 PM
David Carroll
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Road Trip Finds
in
Neanderthal Haven
It looks like it could be this one: Maybe. DC
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03-14-2024,
10:56 AM
David Carroll
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Road Trip Finds
in
Neanderthal Haven
Nice scores! I'm particularly interested in the little block plane (I am from New Haven originally). Does it say Sargent on it? Or C.E. Jennings? ...
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03-12-2024,
3:48 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
I've been working away at the project, now making drawers. I decided to start with the small drawers, to get my feet wet. I went round and round,...
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33 replies | 5247 view(s)
03-10-2024,
1:18 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Different type of hand plane
in
Neanderthal Haven
That's what I remember too, the little plane that used razor blades. We had one in our tool drawer in the basement when I was a kid. About all it...
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14 replies | 1767 view(s)
03-07-2024,
6:45 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Just a quick rehab/rebuild
in
Neanderthal Haven
Fingers crossed here as well! DC
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34 replies | 4414 view(s)
03-07-2024,
9:43 AM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Woodcarving Sharpening Station?
in
Woodcarvers Forum
I use a Tormek for initial sharpening of my carving tools, but I do not use the jigs at all. Mine is the older one with just the standard wheel. I...
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03-06-2024,
12:27 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
Thanks Mark! THe Chestnut does work nicely. It's a pretty soft, light wood as hardwoods go, it planes well and the finish off of the plane is...
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03-06-2024,
12:14 PM
David Carroll
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Just a quick rehab/rebuild
in
Neanderthal Haven
Looking good! The Ash looks a bit like the Chestnut I've been working with. DC
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34 replies | 4414 view(s)
03-06-2024,
12:10 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Dining room carver chairs - Take 2
in
Neanderthal Haven
Derek, I've also been following along with a great deal of enjoyment. I haven't ever made any chairs, the closest thing was a stick built...
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63 replies | 6363 view(s)
03-05-2024,
2:17 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
5 foot round dining table build
in
Neanderthal Haven
Looking good so far! My uncle bought an antique table that was very similar. He complained about passing dishes across. So I made him a large lazy...
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30 replies | 3105 view(s)
03-05-2024,
7:40 AM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
Thanks for the comments guys! Ben, the plunger pin assemblies are pretty nice, the milling of the pins, the specialized bushings, all of it were...
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33 replies | 5247 view(s)
03-04-2024,
11:34 AM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Just a quick rehab/rebuild
in
Neanderthal Haven
I'm glad to hear she's doing better! DC
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34 replies | 4414 view(s)
03-03-2024,
9:19 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
Once the hardware was sorted I turned my attention to the drawer parts. I'd already blanked out the sides and backs, so I figured I'd run the...
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03-03-2024,
4:53 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
Back at it this morning! I managed to install the locking pin mechanisms, as I mentioned before the pins and the springs both had to be trimmed. ...
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03-02-2024,
12:52 PM
David Carroll
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O1 plane blades
in
Neanderthal Haven
Same. I didn't find any either. But I do occasionally see New Old Stock of plane blades on eBay, and from some of the Fine tool dealers from time...
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03-02-2024,
12:44 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Carver's Chest Build-along
in
Neanderthal Haven
And there is a lot of hardware! This chest has 2 pivot hinge plates, with pins to allow the front panel to drop and then stow under the drawers,...
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33 replies | 5247 view(s)
03-02-2024,
11:54 AM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Square dog hole apron process
in
Neanderthal Haven
I'm not sure of the answer here, but I can think of 2 reasons. 1. The forces applied by a screw are pretty big, I don't know the math, but I would...
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18 replies | 1777 view(s)
02-29-2024,
5:36 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
Just a quick rehab/rebuild
in
Neanderthal Haven
Yeah, I hope your wife gets better soon! DC
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34 replies | 4414 view(s)
02-29-2024,
2:31 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
A Knotty Problem
in
Neanderthal Haven
I pretty much avoid knots wherever I can, but when they are unavoidable I just take my time and plane carefully. If one side of a board will be...
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6 replies | 1328 view(s)
02-27-2024,
1:58 PM
David Carroll
replied to a thread
USB Microscope Recommendation
in
Neanderthal Haven
We have a nice, but older USB microscope at work, that I have commandeered to look at edges that I was sharpening. It was okay. It's pretty high...
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27 replies | 2770 view(s)
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About David Carroll
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46 years old, father of three boys, interested in woodworking as a hobby for 30 years!
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Connecticut Shoreline
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Hand tool woodworking, Oil Painting, Guitar
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