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Yes, it is for a workbench. Thanks for all of the advice.

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I picked up some 2x12s of SYP from a local lumber yard the other day. I don't have a moisture meter and I forgot to ask the guy at the yard, so my question is, are boards like this...

Thanks, Jim. For someone interested in woodworking as a weekend hobby, about how long will a single grit 1000 grit water stone last? I realize that question is far too vague to answer precisely, but...

Thanks all of your posts have been very helpful. I have (hopefully) one more question. I think I've decided on using 220 grit sandpaper for bevel grinding and stone flattening (until I can afford a...

If I were to go with the 1000/8000 set, would the green honing compound still be necessary?

Thanks everyone. So if i were to go with the 1000/8000 combo, would I be able to do all of my sharpening? Or would I need to use something coarser to being with. Sandpaper perhaps?

I'm looking to buy my first set of water stones. Lee Valley has a basic stone set (w/ separate 800x and 4000x stones) and they also have a combination set (1000x/4000x).

I'm drawn to the combo...

Thanks for the kind offer, Paul. I'd prefer to find a cost-viable option closer to home because I don't have the best truck to haul a lot of lumber, but I will keep you in mind.

Anyone ever used...

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Initially I thought I had decided on douglas fir. However, the lumber yard that I contacted was charging 5.85/lf for 2 x 8s, which I'm not sure I can afford.

My...

Jeff,

Might you be referring to FreeState Timbers? I've been looking at their website and may stop by this weekend.

That being said, I'm a little unsure of the acclimation process. I don't...

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I'm planning to build a workbench in the upcoming weeks. I bought Chris Schwarz's book and have been adopting some ideas from it. He suggests Southern Yellow Pine, and I think also...

I've been searching for a jointer and was considering a wooden one for the sake of affordability. The fact that they're so much cheaper makes me a little reluctant to buy one, though. Anyone have any...

I have a feeling that this might be the suggestion I end up taking. Would anyone mind explaining what the functional difference between a face vise and an end vise?

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I'm new to woodworking and have been starting to plan/build a workbench. A few weeks ago I purchased a used vise (the green one below). Then, just a few days ago, I saw this other...

Thanks everyone for the advice and for the invitation, Peter (I live in Maryland, though). I think I'm going to start searching for a used #4, because from you suggestions it seems to be the most...

Thanks Peter and Jim. That is really helpful information.

With a #3 or #4, would I be able to round edges? Most of my research led me to assume that this is one of the purposes of a block plane....

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This is my first post here as I am completely new to woodworking. I've been trying to build a set of hand tools, but have been having trouble choosing/finding my first hand plane....