Not looking for the merits of other tool steels, I am just looking for any opinions on the stated steels. I have the opportunity to purchase either a set of Buck Brothers Cast Steel socket chisels or...
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Not looking for the merits of other tool steels, I am just looking for any opinions on the stated steels. I have the opportunity to purchase either a set of Buck Brothers Cast Steel socket chisels or...
Mr. Voigt, I noticed you live in Virginia also. Did you have a specific source for your lumber other than the box stores. I am looking to source SYP for my bench build in the near future. Thanks
George, aside from Woodcraft, what would you say is the best bet for lumber within the Williamsburg/Richmond area? Being new to the hobby, I am stumped on where to locate quality domestic wood for a...
Dare I even ask if anyone has successfully used a PM-V11 blade in a Lie Nielsen bench plane? The Stanley replacements that Lee Valley sells are thinner than the stock Lie Nielsen's but some of Lee...
I have been a member of this forum for a short time compared to most but sometimes it can feel like a mob of grumps. There have been a few threads on the creek critiquing the manufacturing practices...
Would this stuff make a good workbench wood?
Between the 2 major players (Irwin & Jennings), does the quality of their auger bits decrease with newer production dates? I am looking to pick up a set of Irwins and was wondering if there was any...
What about a Dazor (U.S) or Luxo (Norway)? The price may be higher than you may want but I imagine there would be no concerns about the quality?
Thanks Bill. That's what I figured as well. Mainly wondering if the casting quality is equal to that of the older models (also, the saw clamps look to be a different material?)
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I have noticed the Stanley 150 has a few different color combinations. Some are black with red lettering while others may be blue with yellow trim. Is the blue/yellow combination representative of a...
Any idea on when Stanley replacement plane blades may be available in the PM-V11?
**UPDATE**
I just received the saw back from Mark with a New Handle. The turn around time was super quick and the handle (as well as the rest of the saw) is absolutely perfect. Let this be a...
I just wanted to post an update before we lay this thread to rest. I have spoken to Mark at Bad Axe who has stated unequivocally that he will fix any problems I may have. I never doubted this. I...
Well yes inexperienced would be putting it mildly. It was never my intention to offend anyone. I just figured that I would pose an innocent question (or at least I thought it was) before I brought my...
I just received my first new saw from Bad Axe Toolworks (Hybrid Dovetail/Small Tenon). The saw cuts and looks great. My only reservation, it was received with a small chip on the top horn. I guess I...
As a counterpoint, the artisans, while their wares may be more expensive, are preserving a dying craft. Eventually, all of these old tools you're finding will disappear, and, without these tool...
While i can't comment on the shipping charges, the prices compare favorably to other high quality framing chisels (barrtools) and the production times are running around 2-4 months which I feel is...
Thanks, Zach. I will definitely check them out. Up until this point the best I have been able to find was:
Homebuilding and Woodworking in Colonial America
The market seems flush with books on the use of hand tools in furniture creation, but I was wondering if there are any good publications that explore traditional carpentry (home building) as well as...
I am familiar with Adam Cherubini's column and musings through various postings and greatly respect his opinions. In comparison my knowledge is slight, therefore while I have read and heeded his...
So the beveled sides won't compromise the strength of the framing (firmer?) chisel? I may be off the mark completely but won't "squared" sides be more adept a chopping? I don't have a strong opinion...
Thanks for the Welcome, Jim.
If I understand correctly, the bevels help the chisels more easily pare into the corners. If one were to put together a framing chisel set, say with a 1", 1 1/2", 2",...
Is there any benefit/detriment to side-beveled timber framing chisels and/or slicks?