Edward Weber
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I prefer to make my own from wood. I find that too many retail handles are either too short or too small in diameter for my liking I use a dense...

In my research on them, it mainly depends on the manufacturer, some are anything over 2". Here are a few of mine, mostly 2" ones, 1" corner, the...

Systainers are just like every other proprietary tool brands storage system. if they work for you great. I don't work on location, only in the shop....

I can feel the difference too but most turning tools are typically sharpened with a hollow grind (straight off the grinder). I was referring to...

You did just start a sharpening thread, so hang on. IMO, neither makes a difference in the actual cutting of the wood. The difference is in the...

Depending on where on your construction (if they'll be seen), stainless "staples" are less prone to puling out.

They work both ways

I'm one who has never had a good experience with TimberWolf blades. I never found them to be particularly sharp, which then required more feed...

Sounds like what you really need is an air-to-air heat exchanger

3/4" x 3/4" doesn't give you a lot to work with. I would suggest looking at the hobbit house or the wood database and then figuring out what you...

That is a very loose rule of thumb for "some" bearings. There are far too many variables to guess about grease types and quantity. you need to...

You always make me laugh, turned themselves in, seriously? There is a video recording of them in the act, it's not as if they can deny it. Nothing...

I can't argue with that. I've been carrying a pocket knife of one sort or another throughout the past 45 years and I've managed to NOT stab anyone...

Like many banned species, it does come up from time to time. Often a business has failed with old inventory or a large stash in a forgotten...

I have a couple of issues but did not subscribe. There are few (if any) good print magazines left IMO

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it. You confirmed my suspicions on the fit and finish/construction. I have no illusions of what I'm looking...

As of a couple of weeks ago, The Royal Mail now has a total ban on all bladed objects.

Seems like some didn't read the whole article. For example, increasing concern over the prevalence of knife crime means that the...

Americans usually measure the bar stock, Europeans usually measure the actual flute, regardless of the bar stock size

Sounds great, hope it works out for you

Teaching Moment? https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-teens-seen-viral-video-dumping-trash-ocean-boat-turn-rcna150686

I've had a couple of machines with the flop style handle, just not a fan. Looks good

Hope all goes well

Eliminate the buildup, eliminate the movement. We've just been discussing this in another thread....

I have to agree with Richard. As mentioned at the wood Database, Cuban Mahogany is in CITES Appendix II, and is on the IUCN Red List...

I typically only use that stuff when cutting wet wood for processing. Some species really build up just behind the teeth and in the gullet. It's a...

No one is trying to take anything away from you or disregard your approach. The one point you seem to miss ia that EVERYONE learns differently....

https://www.olsonsaw.net/shop/coping-jewelers-mini-hack-blades-saws/coping-blades-and-saws/saw-blade-lubricant-stick/ 8″ long x 1″ diameter....