My 3 legged shop stool is rock solid. It would take some sort of "accident" for one to tip over on it. Now, my 3 year old rambunctious Granddaughter could tip it before tipping a 4 legged stool, but...
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My 3 legged shop stool is rock solid. It would take some sort of "accident" for one to tip over on it. Now, my 3 year old rambunctious Granddaughter could tip it before tipping a 4 legged stool, but...
A bar stool is typically tall enough that you need someplace to rest your feet. With that in mind, the 2 legs with the stretcher would go in front. I made a 3 legged Windsor type stool for my shop,...
If I had to choose only one power tool to break down lumber to work with hand tools it would be my Bosch jig saw. They offer a wide assortment of blades that will smoothly and quickly go thru even 2"...
Horizon Wood Products in PA stocks 1/4 sawn European beech. You can contact them at: hwp@horizonwood.com
Hi Stewie, I believe this stone is also called a Belgian Blue. It is a much sought after stone for those that collect and use straight razors. It was also used for sharpening surgical scalpels. It's...
Hello Guys,
The Mid-West Tool Collectors are holding their last tool meet of the year in MN on Sat. Oct. 24. It will be held in Hastings MN, at theNational Guard Armory. The address is 3050...
I have solved the frozen nut problem by putting the plane in the refrigerator. It will dry it out slowly, it may take a couple weeks. But no damage will be done. Good luck! And, as stated above,...
You can use clear epoxy, no filler. Using it clear, it takes on the color of the surrounding wood, and ends up the same color. Give it a try! For waxing dark woods I use Watco Satin Wax, in the dark...
Give the guys at Horizon Wood Products a call. They provide the beech that Larry and Don use. It won't be blanks, but boards. Here is the link to their site: http://horizonwood.com/english/index.html
Liquid hide glue has the most open time of any glue I know of, but it is not as cheap as the others. Perhaps if you found an online seller that offered it in a gallon size it would be less expensive....
The LV and LN low angle planes, used with their toothing blades work very well. I have the LN low angle jack and it worked perfectly with the toothed blade. This plane was designed by Stanley to...
"I'm planning a body like a coffin smoother. 60 degree bed"
I would encourage you to go steeper, like 87 degrees. The antique planes were made with beds almost vertical, the old guys had it...
I used a 12"x40" piece of 1/4" thick tempered glass. I purchased it at a glass supply house for about $25. Using this large glass, I have 2 strips of 180 and 240 on one side, and 1/2 sheets of WD...
Larry and Don have been getting their beech from my friends at Horizon Wood Products. I am sure they will be happy to send some out if anyone wants to give plane making a try. Here is a link to their...
288174288157288158 " I know we've talked about this before, but it's worth repeating, that all the 19th century catalogs show that smoothers were always offered in heavy exotics, but no other planes...
This is close to a bicycle woodworker. http://blog.lostartpress.com/2014/03/14/the-motor-cycle-for-carpenters-and-builders/
It sounds like you have a dust collection problem with the table saw. A band saw can create just about as much dust, so if you plan on using it in the basement, get one that has a good dust outlet...
I had a similar solution as Eric, I believe my plans were from Pop Wood magazine. This one has homemade silicone pads on the feet to keep it in place.
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The Jacobean expanding refectory table design is another way to go. That way you don't have to store the leaves somewhere. They were very popular in the 1920's and 30's, you should be able to find...
I have to comment and defend square, steel bench dogs. Antique ones or ones made like antiques. That is, the toothed side is tapered a bit from top to bottom and the teeth are filed SHARP like a...
Regarding having the cap iron slip when tightening. I use infill and wooden planes and that happens often on the thick irons/cap irons. On one Spiers plane some years ago I noticed a previous...
A bit of what I have learned about a loose handle with split nuts. The nuts may not be loose. The wiggle may be from worn screw shafts, which become worn from the blade moving a bit and chewing into...
Antique tool dealer Jim Bode always has mortise chisels of all kinds for sale. Most are under $40. Take a look at his website, if you don't see what you are looking for, just give him a call. He has...
In my experience, and historically, a tail vice is one such as shown in the first reply here. Also refered to as a German or Scandianavian vice. Think Frank Klaus, Tage Frid or a Shaker bench. They...
A traditional tail vice with square steel dogs will be much more versatile and will hold anything you put on the bench. I use the opening for the majority of my work holding. Don't forget to line the...