The new purchase is a Festool CXS 18 skin. As my drills are largely used in the workshop only, the batteries I prefer are chosen for lightness rather than longevity. One in the drill and one in the...
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The new purchase is a Festool CXS 18 skin. As my drills are largely used in the workshop only, the batteries I prefer are chosen for lightness rather than longevity. One in the drill and one in the...
Jay, I built a wall of bookcases for a second family room. This room looks out over the garden and is sunny, and my wife loves the cozy feel in winter. i mention this as the basis for the design may...
Alan, the wood came from a 12" x 2" board. This was laminated into 12" x 4", and the parts cut from this ...
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Hi Steven
Have you considered using a website which stores photos? I use postimg.cc They offer a free version. I created categories, such as planes, furniture, etc, and this makes it easy to find...
Alan, I have a Domino but preferred dowels for this situation. Dowels are easier to position accurately (using the centre points), and just as strong in this situation (I used 3 x 3/8" dowels).
If...
Hi Alan
I am going to copy here a post I made on the hand tool side as it relates to some of the dangers and processes needed when you glue together the sections for the arc.
First of all, I...
Back on the job after 3 weeks hiking mountain trails in the South Islands of New Zealand, then returning home with Bronchitis (although I was wearing a mask on the plane, passengers preferred to sit...
I clean up epoxy with methylated spirits. This is the name in Australia and UK. In the USA it is denatured alcohol. Easy Peasy.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Alan and all
Look at this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkObGR4iCyw
Regards from Perth
Derek
Hi Alan
Regarding the question of lighter cuts using a straight pattern bit, it occurred to me later than you could use a step process of progressively deepening the cut via decreasing sized...
Jimmy, did you record before- and after results?
The mod I added to my Hammer N4400 came from Rob Cosman, and was a simple PVC pipe under the blade ...
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Thanks Eric. This is a #14 (faint etch).
Regards from Perth
Derek
Thanks again Steven. The Bishop has a nicer handle than the Disston.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Jim this one works differently - the depth of cut cannot be set.
Regards from Perth
Derek
Izzy, depending on the material and the way the carcase is used, you may not need any reinforcements at all. I have build many boxes and small cabinets without anything other than sized-and-glued...
Alan, my apology - I was describing two separate strategies for two separate tasks, and they would have appeared to you to be the same.
Firstly, the legs were marked out with a template I created,...
I have this combination saw by Disston & Son. What is the correct name for this saw? How many are there out there? Anyone actually use one? And value? (I am having a clear out of unused tools).
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Alan, the key to avoiding tearout is a light cut. Several light cuts are better than one deep cut.
Joining the pieces is easier with dowels using centre finders ...
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I'm impressed Steven :).
Regards from Pomeroys Bar and Grill
Derek
By contrast Stephen, I have a UK-made #3, and it is a good plane. I have had a UK-made #4 1/2, and it was excellent. I had a Oz-made #7 - reputedly less good than scraping with finger nails - and it...
It may turn out to be a great plane. Before all else, place a straight edge along the sole - flattening a long plane is not for the inexperienced.
If it looks good, try the blade before you...
Cameron, undoubtedly we pay for a name. Cliff did not write, "I have 5 Japanese chisels for sale". He wrote "I have 5 Koyamaichi Japanese chisels for sale".
If you had 5 Lie Nielsen or 5 Veritas...
If you research eBay for pricing, it is important to only look at Koyamaichi chisels, and no other makes. Such as this ...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325952221319
That is an 18mm oire nomi and it...
Cliff, I cannot help with a price, but I suggest selling them as a set and avoid breaking them up. They should have more value this way since Koyamaichi now appear unobtainable in the West. They are...
I've posted my chisels in boxes and drawers before, so will not do so again. Anyway, this is Cameron's thread. However, I will post a box that was not made by myself, and made by Watanabe Kiyoei, the...