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    I already have a plow plane. I don't need it. ...

    I already have a plow plane. I don't need it. But it sure is cute.

    Next up - the combination plane.
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    Tuning a scraper - new find

    I can sharpen some things free hand. Others, I'm content to use a jig.

    Lee Valley, in their infinite wisdom has come out with a tool call the Accu-Burr. Carbide rod with 5, 10 and 15 degree...
  3. Wet white oak stinks too. Mine are some pretty...

    Wet white oak stinks too. Mine are some pretty big bowl blanks. I doubt they're dry all the way through, but at least they've stopped smelling so bad.
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    Don't forget to take deep breaths while turning...

    Don't forget to take deep breaths while turning the catalpa. It smells just like cotton candy.
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    Several times per year, a neighbor will wander by...

    Several times per year, a neighbor will wander by with a couple kitchen knives and a six pack or something. They don't seem to want to learn to sharpen. Eh, keeps me in beer.
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    A gentleman from General replied to me. They are...

    A gentleman from General replied to me. They are building their commercial tools in China and Vietnam. Shoot.
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    It is, Doug. Their "new" model 480 jointer looks...

    It is, Doug. Their "new" model 480 jointer looks identical (aside from color and badging) to my Canadian flag 480.
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    Wait a minute. Is General back?

    I admit. I'm a Canadian General fanboy (1 have 4 of their machines). I just went out to the site and saw their General Commercial line of tools. Some of them look awfully familiar - TS, jointer...
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    ebay sellers

    I bought a lot of stuff on ebay in the late 90s and early 2000s. I drifted away from woodworking, when I became afflicted by another bug about 10 years ago. I still spend a lot of my winter in the...
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    This gentleman has some serious skills

    I think it's padauk he's working. Check this out. Apologies to mods if I'm not allowed to do this. I haven't posted here in quite a while.

    (1) 一块木头锯凿打磨,无钉子胶水,做成新一代平面鲁班凳【阿木爷爷】 - YouTube
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    CNC request?

    O mighty Creek gods, smite me if this is not the appropriate forum for this. It's been a while since I've been on here.

    I have an old German dice game my son and I love. There are crappy plastic...
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    Why is it a sticky? Because Shiraz is Papa Griz.

    Why is it a sticky? Because Shiraz is Papa Griz.
  13. Power tool? Definitely my biscuit joiner. Need...

    Power tool? Definitely my biscuit joiner. Need to sell that thing.

    My least used plane is probably my Stanley nbr 20. I love it, but just haven't been doing much curved work lately.
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    Jerry, find some Osage. Even if you have to...

    Jerry, find some Osage. Even if you have to drive over the river. You won't regret it.
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    I've also soaked the bowl in dna after the...

    I've also soaked the bowl in dna after the initial turning.
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    Dang, Mark. You already had better toys than me....

    Dang, Mark. You already had better toys than me. Now you're going to auctions after your retirement. You sir, suck.

    I do have a leather working buddy though. Let me know if you want me to...
  17. We went today. 10 years ago, I went every year...

    We went today. 10 years ago, I went every year for a few years, and noticed the quality of the vendors declining. Granted Lee Valley was there, as was SawStop. My buddy wants to buy a cabinet saw....
  18. Yes, yes it is. And it would never have been...

    Yes, yes it is.

    And it would never have been resolved without the Creek and its members.
  19. For all you old timers near St. Louis - lets go to the show next weekend

    I haven't been to the WWing show in Collinsville for years.

    Yeah. I'm talking to you Jim and Steve and the rest of ya.

    Can't make it for breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, but will be there...
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    Making revolver grips?

    Been awhile since I posted here. Hello all.

    I recently inherited a couple of fine revolvers from my Uncle. A 1972 Colt Detective Special, and a 1960 Smith model 28. The trigger on the 28 is...
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    I just went to the site and immediately came...

    I just went to the site and immediately came here. Rob and family, my condolences on your loss. Losing a Father is a hard thing.

    Be well.


    Gary
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    Cheaper than guns.

    Cheaper than guns.
  23. I found myself thinking of Walt tonight, while...

    I found myself thinking of Walt tonight, while looking for a particular file. I bought a lot of tools from Walt over the years. Planes, braces, bits, files, rules, chisels - you name it.

    For...
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    Pick a chisel, any chisel.

    Pick a chisel, any chisel.
  25. Wow. Points for even trying. Mega points for...

    Wow. Points for even trying. Mega points for succeeding.

    Gary, who can't even turn snakewood without it blowing up on him.
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