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I'd never heard that before, but then again I'm not sure I ever bought a BF special before. Seems like false advertising, or at least bad business, to do that without disclosing it. A company like LV...

Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't see the other posts, so for the benefit of anyone else who missed them this is what I see. The threads on my black friday clamps are inferior to all the other...

I'm coming up on 10 years using my Ryobi 18v nicad drill. For years I've been trying to justify upgrading it to buy something newer and niftier, but I never can. It's been solid and I'm fond of it....

For what its worth, I paid $45 + shipping for my #5 type 11 in excellent shape from Walt a few years back. I think your price range is realistic.

Also, the best plane in the world isn't very useful without the means to hold your workpiece firmly and ... stable-ly. A sawhorse worktop may not fit the bill, even if it's perfectly usable in other...

I appreciate those helpful responses.

When I watched that video, I didn't understand why he was bothering to make them endgrain. Not like anyone would be cutting on them. But now I believe I'm...

If you're looking for already tuned up, a very good route is to watch the classifieds here, you'll often find listings from some very reputable sellers of tuned-up planes. (EDIT: originally I...

Inspired by this lively video, I decided last-minute to whip out some drink coasters for holiday gifts. Some just solid wood resawn from scraps, some laminated from scraps (think of a small, thin...

I think it's unfair to the book's author (who, for the record, I have zero connection with) for this thread to devolve into public speculation about the authenticity of its Amazon reviews. I'm guilty...

Fishy. Maybe he has a big family.



That's great information, thanks.

New book, Hybrid Woodworking, by the wood whisperer guy. (Listing from LV here, Amazon here).

Anyone read it yet? Like it?

Did you try contacting LV first?

I'm in awe at the overall quality of the responses in this thread.

For what it's worth, and that's not much, I agree with others who've steered you towards a shooting plane since it sounds like a...

Interesting. My impression/experience is different. I feel like bargaining is the default on craigslist, and that anyone who doesn't say "$xx firm" is open to negotiating depending on the response...

Tony, I agree with everything others have said. But most folks would consider a #2 pretty far down the list in terms of planes to start out with. That's not a reason not to get it at that price -- as...

HD seems to have moved recently to a philosophy on stocking/pricing that says when they decide to clear something out they want it gone today. The crazy sale on the DW735 planer last year is the...

This has degenerated into a very un-SMC level of discourse.

I don't know the answer, although I suspect you're out of luck unless you want to shorten and reweld. Only my guess. Have you tried asking grizzly tech support?

This year's Woodworking in America conference will be in Cincinnati, Oct. 1-3. There's a survey there where they're requesting input on which sessions to offer (and, specifically, how much power tool...

believe the new blade has a substantially thinner kerf too.

Beautiful work, David. Would be curious to know how long it took you, if you care to say.

I voted BU jack for its shooting versatility, but agree with Sean, David, etc. that without a doubt I'd get a jointer over either of your options if you don't have one already. I also agree that if...

Jeff, welcome to SMC.

You probably know it already, but in case you don't, Ron is The Man when it comes to sharpening. His book he's referring to is here, and IMO it is first-rate. No affiliation.

When I post pictures I always upload them and expect to keep doing so, if for no reason than because I'm too much of a luddite to figure out how to embed them. I do like the larger embedded pictures...

Dog holes every 8" is further apart than I would do. Depends on how you're planning to use them, though.