Do the tools have any sentimental value to the owner? That could potentially be a bigger issue than the monetary value, which you would be in a much better position than us to judge.
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Do the tools have any sentimental value to the owner? That could potentially be a bigger issue than the monetary value, which you would be in a much better position than us to judge.
Can you tell if a board/panel has been surfaced with a high carbon versus an A2 ironed smoother?
Can I? No, but since I don't have an A2 blade, that's not really saying anything. That's a good...
I have a high carbon blade for a Millers Falls #8 based on a discussion & e-mail with Ron, and his website. For a smooth plane, I'd rather have the sharper edge, since I'm taking light cuts, and I'm...
I don't misplace anything, my kids do...
It's funny, I never thought about it as a problem, but that's probably because my other router is an old 1-speed B&D with a 1/4" collet that is collecting dust under my bench. I usually use an edge...
Wilhelm Lumber is in Brookville, IN. That's where I get most of my rough lumber. There's also a mill or two in Washington Courthouse. I don't know their names offhand, but I could find out if you...
OK, I see what you're saying. I'd say work off the left end of your stock, but then you wouldn't be able to hold the stock against the dog with your left, which you seem to be comfortable with.
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I’m not sure I understand what is happening. Are you trimming the shoulders of the tenon? If so, your stock would have to be oriented along the bench, with the tenon on the right (if the stock’s...