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    Looks like a Stanley 358 but the placement of the...

    Looks like a Stanley 358 but the placement of the pat dates are a little different from other '04 ones I've seen.
  2. Me too. I did it once when I first got my RAS and...

    Me too. I did it once when I first got my RAS and was getting used to what it can do. I decided I wouldn't do it again.
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    I like that knife! Looks like project #1 :D

    I like that knife! Looks like project #1 :D
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    Oh thats right, thanks for the reminder.

    Oh thats right, thanks for the reminder.
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    Yup I do turn as well. Never considered making a...

    Yup I do turn as well. Never considered making a turning tool or two from them. Pics would be great. :)
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    Re-purposing old jointer knives

    While cleaning out some old cabinet space i found a set of old jointer blades from an old 4" electric jointer I used to have. Any ideas on re-purposing them to a usable tool? Would they be to thick...
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    The big 3 used to be "everything under one roof"...

    The big 3 used to be "everything under one roof" sorta places. I have a Montgomery Wards 9x36 metal lathe(Logan) made in 1946. :D In fact if I recall right, my 10ER Shopsmiths were originally...
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    Your right that is an interesting video. Thanks...

    Your right that is an interesting video. Thanks for posting it.
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    Thanks for posting the direct link. Nice to sort...

    Thanks for posting the direct link. Nice to sort of get an "inside" view sometimes.
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    Interesting video from Narex

    I have decided that I need to invest in some decent bench chisels, just tired of my cheap generic plastic handled crap. Just being a hobbyist I can't justify L-N on my budget so I am doing a bunch of...
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    Thanks for the replies and feedback. I hadn't...

    Thanks for the replies and feedback. I hadn't planned on using the double ended rippers especially since they will be given to a couple kids who are still learning a lot.Ralph- I think I will play...
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    question about seam rippers

    I was looking into making a couple of seam rippers for some friends. I see there are a few options, one is to use one bought from a local store and basically "adapt" it to a new handle. Or I can pick...
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    I have 2 of those old cast iron tanks! One I...

    I have 2 of those old cast iron tanks! One I reconditioned, converted it to a variable speed DC drive and use it as a dedicated lathe. The other is either a drill press or a horizontal sander. I have...
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    All I can say is.....Wow.:)

    All I can say is.....Wow.:)
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    Not meaning to hijack but since we are discussing...

    Not meaning to hijack but since we are discussing sharpness...

    While I was playing around with the #5 I also was playing around with my #4. This is some curly Maple with an original iron in my...
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    I have found that after I stumbled onto my first...

    I have found that after I stumbled onto my first decent old plane, I really enjoyed the learning that came along with it. I'm not a full hand tool type guy, I do like my power tools too but there is...
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    A few years ago I took a temporary job hauling...

    A few years ago I took a temporary job hauling for an overnight delivery service that runs the upper mid west region(non union shop). I hauled from the my local to the main dist center and back every...
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    Yeah I wasn't going to start with that but thats...

    Yeah I wasn't going to start with that but thats what I would like to eventually do. I'll check out your site Mike. Thanks!
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    DOH! I forgot to mention that. For starters I...

    DOH! I forgot to mention that. For starters I would like to try my hand at making some "claw & ball" table legs. Seems really advanced from a guy who's never done it but thats what I eventually want...
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    So if a guy wanted to try carving...

    I've had an interest in carving for a while now but the list of things to get to never seems to let me get serious about it. But, this coming weekend there is an estate sale a few miles away in which...
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    A very cool assortment of family history. :) When...

    A very cool assortment of family history. :) When those tools start to sing, you may find that it will make a connection between you, your Grandfather, and your Great Grandfather. Hard to put into...
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    I was curious when I first saw it at the sale how...

    I was curious when I first saw it at the sale how the saw was as he had a board milled and strapped to it to protect the teeth. While not razor sharp, I did try it out on some scrap 6/4 oak and it...
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    I know exactly what you mean, this happened to be...

    I know exactly what you mean, this happened to be a rare occasion for me. :p What really surprised me was that the prices were reasonable and the sale was being run by an estate liquidation company....
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    Yesterday's rust hunt

    Haven't been around much lately but thought I would show what followed me home yesterday. Found an estate sale yesterday a short distance from me. The owner was/is quite the craftsman and most...
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    Thanks David I'll check it out.

    Thanks David I'll check it out.
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