I am an engineer (Computer Software/Hardware - not structural - I could do the math if I knew a bit more about bending moments and modulus of elasticity... but I digress) I think I have found a...
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I am an engineer (Computer Software/Hardware - not structural - I could do the math if I knew a bit more about bending moments and modulus of elasticity... but I digress) I think I have found a...
The Schwarz design I'm referring to is from his recent (last year or so) blog posts at Lost Art Press - NOT from the Workbenches book (my bad, I should have been more specific). Also - if you want...
In a traditional Nicholson - that is correct. However, as I stated, I'm going with Chris Schwarz' design - which calls for laminated 2x stock for the top (works out to 3" thick). Per CS, it makes...
Ooooooo..... I just felt my wallet get lighter.
Although I have a Vintage 1910 Stanley 45. I still think I need one of these. So I can preserve the Stanley for the future. That's my story and...
I'm ready to pull the trigger on a Nicholson Workbench build (because my first workbench, while it turned out great - I did many things wrong design wise).
I'm MOSTLY following Chis Schwarz...
I have both the Vertias Plow and Router planes. Both are VERY high quality and I can't recommend them highly enough. Any for my 2-cents - You do need 'em both. Especially now that Lee Valey has...
I don't know why all the hand wringing - the "practice on a LOT of scrap" (not that there's anything wrong with practice). I redid a bathroom with Blum hinges. I'd never done euro hinges before -...
How about a proper striking knife - like:
http://adamcherubini.com/Layout.html
Granted - the "modern" knives are good. But I'll bet that LV can take the classic and bring it into the 21st...
If you want a "BIC Lighter" tool (ie Use it up - throw it away) by all means, go with a HF brand.
Personal preference - go dry - wet is messy no matter what you do. You'll still need a small...
If you are just trying to hog out material - a LONG drill bit would be the easy way out. If you are a purist - a big auger bit in a brace-and-bit is a "purist" solution. Since you've already...
Wow - that bench has seen some history. Here's some thoughts:
Is it solid or wobbly? If it's wobbly - could you tighten up the joinery sufficient to use the bench again? If not - do you want...
Oh darn! I never thought about recessing the vise and bringing the apron behind it like that....
Back to the CAD program - time to make more design changes.
I realize "it's a gift" - what I'm wondering is WHAT are the other titles in the series? I'm debating whether to "go for it" or not - without further information - I'm reluctant to commit to this.
Just got a DVD in the mail from Popular Woodworking - title is "Essential Woodworking Techniques". The host is George Vendriska. Says this is the first of a series....
It looks interesting and...
Even with a laptop - there isn't alot of room for hardcopy off to the right (if you are transcribing or working from hardcopy). If that isn't an issue - you're good to go.
Just as a (cheap)...
PC makes a good tool - unless you got a lemon, it's probably "a loose nut holding the tool". :eek:
You may have tipped the biscuit joiner when you plunged it (it's easy to do if you don't have...
I can't cite my source - because I can't find the article - but I read a glue review that said based on testing and the manufacturers specs, that TBII was stronger than TB and TBIII (TBII was the...
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I'll have to respectfully disagree with Mike on this one. That cap most certainly COULD be holding a SIGNIFICANT charge. Don't try to disconnect or move it without discharging it.
The proper way...
It's a very nice workbench.
But - If that was Noah's workbench - and the design was an established fact - then I wonder why there aren't modern equivalents outside of this museum?
To me,...
FYI -
I've been thru 3 different 20mm bits (Rockler, MLCS and Festool) - that's close to $80 worth of bits (Festool ain't cheap). NONE of the 20mm bits make holes that will hold the Clamping...
Pocket screw joinery will work in MDF - but the critical element is designing and building the piece such that the joints will not be able to move. During construction - you have to clamp EVERYTHING...
I have to respectfully disagree with some of the other posts - I believe I can see some spiral pattern on the dowel. The spiral may not be as deep as modern dowels - but there's something spiral...
Actually, Nail Polish Remover contains Ether (yes, THAT Ether). There will usually be a mineral oil as well (to keep the ether from evaporating before it disolves the nail polish). It may also...
If I had no limits on space and ca$h - I'd get an 8 inch. But I'm perfectly happy with a 6".