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I have all kinds of trouble honing kitchen knives on the leather wheel. I can't seem to get the bevel angle right and keep rounding over the edge. Is there a Tormek jig that will set the bevel...

I thought I saw something on the web about a New Bosch Router that compares with the small DeWalt router/laminate trimmer, but I can't find anything about it. Does anyone have any info? I think it...

I just bought an old Powermatic jointer and I am trying to find out some of its history. The tag on the machine lists the place of manufacture as McMinville, Tenn. It is a Powermatic 60. The serial...

I would set up the saw so that the blade is parallel to the miter slot and the fence is parallel to the blade. This eliminates the possible compounding of error when both set up referencing the...

Thanks to all. I was hoping the solution would be much simpler.

HELP!!! I'm getting ready to start finishing a QS White Oak cabinet for a friend. They want the color to be something called "Mission Cherry", but I can't find any dye or stain that is labeled as...

I've just finished making 2 small boxes out of Cocobolo. I've never finished this type of wood before, and I was hoping I could get some advise on what to use. I'm thinking of just lacquer or BLO...

Let's hope he returns to SMC. His skills at making humidors are first class. I learned a lot just by looking at the boxes and studying his blog.

Ed hasn't had a post up here since May. Does anyone know why?

Phil,
Do I understand you to be saying that I can spray lacquer on top of the "stable" catalyzed urethane?
Burt

I just sprayed some 2 part urethane (automotive clearcoat) on a box, and I think to continue with additional coats is beyond my skills. If I sand the urethane, can I spray lacquer over it in order...

I keep asking questions Ed. How did you seal the glass? Or is that a trade secret?

These are great. Thanks all.:):):)

I am in the process of making my first humidor and I've come across an issue that I can't quite solve. On humidors that I've looked at, the dividers have what appears to be 1/32" thick single sided...