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Thanks I'll give it a try.

Hi All,
I'm building a Regulator Clock and for some reason cant find a 11" to 12" +/- dial with Roman numerals. I built a schoolhouse clock some years back and purchased my parts at Klockit or...

From what I’m hearing, how’s this sound… I’ll have one blade for a shooter, and have another with a camber for rough stock removal? Once the smoke clears from buying all the new planes and sharpening...

I wanted to start using hand planes, so I purchased: 4 ½, 3, #7, BU Jack and a few block planes. I’m not sure what to use my Jack plane for since I don’t need it for a smoother or planner. From what...

Scott, in the last part of this article the author “Steve” wrote: “If the last three wipe-on coats dry a bit "rough" you can buff the finish. I will cover buffing varnish in a separate article”. I...

Good stuff Scott, Thanks!

Thanks Howie! I've had trouble in the past brushing on a varnish/poly finish, which is why i try to stay with the wipe-on finishes. For sure… if you have some techniques you could give me for...

Waterlox... LOL!!!
I have a thread going on now on how to apply Waterlox you might want to look at. All i know about applying it is what I've learned from the advice i received here. What drew me to...

Why do you want to insult that man like that?:D

Thanks for clearing that up for me, Prashun! I've heard a lot of good stuff about Waterlox, and looking forward to giving it a try.

Howie, I’ve never went as far with a oil or oil/varnish finish as what you’re describing using rottenstone/pumice… I still have a lot to learn!! When I was talking about “rubbing out”, all I’ve been...

Thanks Guys,
I have a few questions on Prashun’s finishing schedule(last paragraph):


When you say to Sand up to 400 on the first coat – Is that to sand during or after applying Waterlox?
You...

I bought a quart of (Waterlox Original sealer/finisher) forfinishing a walnut chest I built. When I purchased it I had intended to use itas a rubbing finish, but the more I lookinto it, I’m not sure...

Thanks Stan, I’m already there, I purchased Stu’s (#1200, 6000 & 13000) set when I brought my planes. But you’re telling I have to use them LOL. I’ve gotten Great advice, now I’ll put it to use. I...

My fleet: Lie-Nielsens #3, #4 ½, #7, BU Jack plane, and a few block planes. I think I’ve watched every video on youtube and have a few Christopher Schwarz DVD’s.

Kees, I’m ok with larger projects...

Yes, fell off cleanly... And fixing it, is not on the to-do list

I soaked that same stone in a tub for a week and the base fell off?:eek:

I recently added a fleet of hand planes to my shop, and I’m having trouble getting used to using them. I find myself grabbing for my sanding tools, because when I take the hand planes to a piece of...

I’m back to my Cedar chest again. I’m looking to put “soft down lid support” on this chest and ran into a problem. The “soft down lid support” hardware only can be used on a chest that has a ¾” back....

From here on out I’m going to only buy what I need at the time... Lesson Learned!! Thanks everyone, I have a few things to try anyway.

If i can't take em wit me, i'm not going!

:) That's funny

I don't know about your flea market, but here at the Home depot their about $5 a belt. I have about 15 belts, so if i can, that makes it worth fixing for me

It's taped, and the two ends are cut at about a +/-30deg angle. I think it looks more like a fiber tape? I'm not able to look at it now.

I’ve searched, but couldn’t find any answers... I have some old 4x24 sanding belts that are breaking on me as soon as I start to use them. In my searches here I found that other people have had...