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I know of a wood that’s probably more rot resistant then ipe. Apitong. It may not be a beautiful but just as difficult to machine and extremely durable and might be less expensive.
I second the vote...

Not all insert heads are helical but all use a four sided carbide insert.

I would take it apart and replace the bearings unless I was positive they weren’t done recently.
Cleaning up the dt ways might be just what’s needed for the sticky table movement and alignment....

Excellent looking piece. I also like the color .
Thanks for sharing with us

That’s awesome Mark. I would pick the second one with knife facing in the traditional direction. Forward rake bevel on the back.

There’s another wood movement condition to consider. Where the piece is sitting is there direct sunlight on on side during the day is it by a window. Is one side up against the wall and the other...

Some years ago I made a maple frame and panel door for a fish tank that was too small perfect joinery but wrong size.
I left it out in the weather to see what it would do.. The maple panel pushed...

I would not have it kiln dried .
Air dried walnut is a joy to work with Handtools + kiln dried might loose some of the colors.
Walnut is a very stable wood second only to Genuine mahogany. It...

Roger that sounds like a good teacher. My first carving teacher John was very much the same. He used stones and a strop. Someday I’m going to try the green rouge I use red.
If your interested I...

I would like to share a simple Christmas mouse carving that can be done with only a knife. I’m also adding a pic of the pattern that I use to cut out on the bandsaw. It measures 4” long 2” tall and 1...

I use my Tormek to sharpen my carving gouges and v gouges.
I've been using a Tormek for quite awhile so long in fact I've completely worn out my first machine.
It takes time and patience and the...

Thanks Fred.

I had a itch to carve a face for my gate to my shop. The wood is jacaranda with a exterior oil base stain for longevity.
Jacaranda is very good carving wood i cuts nicely. My piece was air dried...

I think grooves in the bottom of planes are kinda cool and interesting reminds me of my favorite Japanese chisels. You are correct they probably don’t have less friction.:o My lie Neilson foreplane...

Looks great.
Let us know when they open I’ll have a triple xtra hot latte. And a blueberry muffin 🙂
Hickory bookmactched panels?

Does it have the grooves in the bottom to reduce friction?

Milling machine tooling or bits are kinda short aren’t they?
I have a couple bits I bought for cutting Brussels quadrant hinges. Maybe they can cut one inch deep

After seeing Derek’s setup that looks very interesting and appealing. Derek you always have nice setups
I realized something about the Tormek that’s not talked about.
The Tormek is superbly...

I felt like I should have been more clear about grinding away and into. Not to you Kevin I believe you understand.
This is for the one passing by and reading maybe not understanding. The Tormek has...

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One advantage the Tormek has over regular bench grinding is tools can be ground away or in. The slow removal of steel using a stone is...

I have the 1400 last year the bearings need to be replaced so I did that. I bought it when they first came out it’s a great router compared to the porter cable model I used to use.
Really don’t...

I really like my Tormek. I have use the stones on mines. I guarantee there are things you can do on a Tormek that cannot be done on a regular bench grinder or sharpening stones.
I does take time to...

For sure it will help make flat cuts so your calibration will be time well spent. Remember the glide is a good trim saw for cutting crown molding baseboard. For solid wood don’t expect it to be...

All those blades you mention are great.
I have the Forrest chop master. I guess I’ve strayed from Boschs recommendation for blade thickness.
I’ve had my Blade sharpened at least twice.
Good Luck

I have a Bosch glide. The manual has good instructions how to adjust the saw that’s what I followed. I would like to suggest to get a good blade. The one that comes with saw sometimes are poor.
Too...