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The close handled saw might be one of the prettiest handles I've ever seen.

And some people wonder why old scientists were "mad". Back when I was in the lab, we did a lot of inorganic chemistry with transition metal complexes (like iron, manganese, and nickel). My PI was...

I probably should have been more clear, I'm referring to only modern medical instruments. It is my mistake if you are refering to historical examples. However we should be clear in our...

[quote=george wilson;1077917]Why are all razor blades mirror polished on their edges? Surgical instruments also.

I think that since I use them every day that I am qualified to comment on this bit...

Thanks Wilbur! One other question, japan-tool has some "dovetail" chisels made by Tasai (among others) that have zero side, the chisel blade is a perfect triangle. Is this over the top from your...

I can't tell from the pic how thin the bevels are on the sides of the Funahiros or the Fujihiros...can someone snap a quick pic of the 6mm and 9mm?

Good Call Mr. Keller. This is what I love about this forum, no one hides info, they quickly tell everyone they know what they've found. strong work.

Lyndon, you have no idea what you just started! ha ha ha

Or more accurately, fishtails...
http://www.lie-nielsen.com/catalog.php?sku=FTC#

I'm already a big fan.

If you will refer to my post, I did not dispute your claim that skin contains water. The point is not whether skin contains water, but the cause of rust on tool steel. My point is that skin oil and...

The perceived "moisture" of skin is not actually water at all. The oil inherent in skin is what keeps skin soft and pliable. The water level isn't a factor. Even severely dehydrated people can...

nice work!

Human sweat is a surprisingly strong acid. The salt itself is corrosive, but I think it's mainly the acidity.

Hey Johnny,

can you tell me the dimensions on the mouth of that plane? I'm going to try something similiar, and due to budgetary issues for the project want to know if I can fit a .120 blade in...

[quote=David Keller NC;939698]A comment about oils as a rust preventative. From a chemistry perspective, oils work to prevent rust on steel or iron surfaces by excluding water vapor, which is a...

Personally, I like the top one best. Nice and simple.

Having used stones from all of those suppliers, I think you would be just fine with stones from any of them. They all have performed well for me.

Hmm maybe I should get some beech drying for the day I start a project like this...excellent work!

I was referring only to the translucent, which is what I use. I should have been more clear. Thanks for keeping me on my toes.

Hey Kevin, here's a link you may find useful. http://users.ameritech.net/knives/grits.htm I use a soft arkansas when my blades are only a little dull and don't need to go all the way down to the...

Probably not, the idea is that that Kanaban is softer material than the steel AND the grit. The pressure from lapping embeds the grit into the cast iron of the kanaban and holds it there so it can...

I really need to invent a drool guard for my laptop...

Man, I must be a huge loser...still using high carbon steel and oilstones...

No trouble with sharpening here, I'll show you the patches of hairless skin on my arm. :) I was just thinking that I use my jack plane for coarse work (as does everybody, well most I suppose) and...

Perusing the Tools for Working Wood site yesterday I came across Ray Iles stanley replacement irons made of D2 tool steel. Has anyone used them? It says that the edge retention is even better than...