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Thanks for the thoughts and pictures, Phil. My shim stock is large enough to fill the entire concave recess where the two mount bolts go (vice it only going halfway through, possibly causing issues)....

This is a cross-post from the Minimax Owners Group forum, and I was hoping maybe the larger viewership here would get me back up and running after many frustrating days. Apologies in advance for the...

Thanks, gentlemen. Rob, replied to your PM.

Looking for a restored #5 to gift to my son, who is just beginning his journey. Cosmetic imperfections are okay, but hoping to avoid set-up or usage frustrations, as this will be his first handplane....

All, thanks for taking the time to reply. Appreciate the info. Still kicking things around in my head.

Reinis, Maurice, appreciate the link to the new Schwarz box. I had actually seen that a...

Besides unsightly aesthetics, and the potential of banging metal against metal, is there any disadvantage or danger with using a metal storage box (like these) as a tool chest? Specifically, am I...

Thanks everyone for all the ideas. After looking at the logistics with a 4" ash top, I'm leaning towards an alternate method. Trying to decide between bolts through the top, or lag screws from...

I thought about marking it (lipstick) but how do you drop the base (or top) down while keeping it aligned?

I'm somewhat embarrassed to ask, because the whole premise behind them is simplicity, but how do you install the bullet dowels? Specifically, I already drilled the holes in the top of my legs to...

+1 for 5 gallon bucket of water next to sharpening area. I use the same bucket to soak and rinse after flattening.

Jeff

FWIW, I lost access to a utility sink during a recent move, and now just use a 5 gallon bucket (with lid to control evaporation when not in use). A quick soak for a couple minutes and they're ready...

Just to close the loop:

Jameel (Benchcrafted) said that an oversized hole has no impact on strength. I ended up drilling my initial 9/16" hole out with a 5/8" auger, which solved my alignment...

Mike, I was planning on counterboring to bury the bolt head anyway, so I'll just make it a bit deeper to increase the amount of thread in the barrel nut. I will make it deep enough so the bolt passes...

Thanks for the replies. I wasn't sure if increasing the size of the bolt hole would affect the strength of the joint. Obviously, most of the force is lateral, as the bolt and barrel nut pulls the...

I am using the Benchcrafted knockdown hardware on my bench, and ran into some alignment errors during assembly. The auger drifted or deflected a 1/16" (or two) while drilling, and my bolts don't...

Beautiful work, Mike. Also envious of all the sunshine in the background. It's been a long winter.

Jeff

Andrew, thank you very much for the tip/idea. For some reason, going the localized route never crossed my mind. I'm going to pick up a warming lamp to hang over my sharpening area, which is out of...

Phil, no, it sure doesn't. However, I'm not sure if it makes a difference, but I am actually talking about a different unit: Standard Infrared Quartz Heater, 27K08.50

For what it's worth, I ended...

Figured there was no better way to see what I'm working with than to just plug it in. Couple notes so far... It does indeed radiate heat from the top, so the 12" minimum is necessary.

I noted...

Brian, appreciate the comments, but the area I will be working is only 8x10. While I'm sure I could get the most bang for the kW with some professional advise, in this instance I feel comfortable...

good point Eugene. That actually never crossed my mind.

I recently purchased a standard size (model: SALPHA15120) radiant infrared heater through Lee Valley, which I believe is made by Solaira. The installation instructions specify they be mounted 6' 7"...

Judson, I will do some figurin' and get back to you. I did remeasure a few sticks and discovered that one side reads higher than the other. I get pretty consistent 14-15 on one side, and 17-18 on...

Thank you to all who have replied.

It was harvested two years ago and has been stickered in a barn attic. I went up there to retrieve it and I'm not sure how much air flow there was up there, and...

Brian, thanks for the recommendation. I strongly agree that 14" is much easier to lug about. I've been doing some additional reading about the MC... Wasnt sure it was dry enough and a call back from...