I have a project coming up using wenge. Anything weird about gluing it up with standard Titebond II? I know with teak, the oil can make glue up challenging. The wenge doesn't seem to be oily like...
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I have a project coming up using wenge. Anything weird about gluing it up with standard Titebond II? I know with teak, the oil can make glue up challenging. The wenge doesn't seem to be oily like...
I was in a similar situation when my vintage 50's saw finally died. I got a Hitachi from Lowes and have been happy (link below). I am a light professional/serious hobbiest and can cut 8/4 maple,...
My boys are five and seven and have been in the shop since they could walk. They have assisted with running the planer and do the cleanup. My oldest has begun helping with sanding on some of my...
If you don't want to mess with the PD, then Household Lye will do the same thing. Red Devil is the name brand, although there are drain cleaners that do the same thing. Caustic, but not quite as...
Danish is fine as long as it is well cured. I make cutting boards and use Danish exclusively (Watco). I let them sit for 30 days prior to using them. The bowl should be fine with the proper curing...
Thanks for the education. I knew the Danish was an oil/varnish mix, but didn't realize the other prepackaged finishes were the same. As always, I have learned a great deal.
I think I have settled...
I think I am going to go a slightly different route. In doing some other research, Waterlox has a product for counters that will handle some of the environmental stresses I will be dealing with. It...
I normally use Watco Danish oil as a finish on my projects. I like the way it performs and looks. That being said, I am in a bit of a quandry on my latest project.
I have a slab of bubinga that I...
If I had to pick must-have tools, this is what I would do (everybody has their favorites)
Roughing Gouge
Skewed Chisel
Round-nose scraper
Parting tool
Flat-nose scraper
I do 80% of my...
Does anyone have a source from which you can get handles and the ferrules and rings for Japanese chisels? I can turn the handles and planned on doing so, but can't find a place to buy the steel...
I have been lurking for awhile and I am hoping that I can get an answer to a question. I have just purchased several vintage Japanese chisels and wanted to know if there were different techniques for...