Never used the furniture stuff, but I just had around 1,000 sq. ft of hardwood sanded and refinished last summer. Contractor used the Vermont Natural stuff, which I had never heard of. But he came...
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Never used the furniture stuff, but I just had around 1,000 sq. ft of hardwood sanded and refinished last summer. Contractor used the Vermont Natural stuff, which I had never heard of. But he came...
Peter,
I'm in NJ and live with the absurd local ordinances, but can't imagine that even NJ could regulate how clean your garage is. If you have to be able to fit a car in a garage, I would guess...
I agree with Mike about the axes and other tools Drew sells. But, if you find a decent axe head, it's pretty simple to reshape it to fit your needs. I have a small hand hewing axe (I don't like...
I remember Stu's warnings about sandpaper flattening.
I have only used the SiC grit on two stones. I used it to flatten my Sigma 400 stone before I got an Atoma 140, but that stone is hard as a...
Jebediah,
I'm a little confused. Were the scratches there before you started with the Atoma or did they happen after you started using the Atoma?
Assuming they only occurred after you started...
Just a reminder that you get a 10% discount when you buy a Lie-Nielsen tool at the showroom, so you really have $555.55 to spend. Another hint - have them ship to you. The shipping cost is much...
While their slabs are impressive, their prices are not. I wonder how much longer it would take for you to get to Hearne Hardwood or Groff & Groff in the Lancaster area. Amazing selection and much...
I've never been to a CJWA meeting either, but have learned a lot from them since they seem to have a presence at most of the Central NJ woodworking events. The Woodworking Shows comes to Somerset NJ...
I eliminated the dubbing problem on sandpaper with two things. First, I use the 3M Gold PSA sheets, which use A-weight paper. The combination of very thin paper and thin PSA adhesive produces very...
I agree that Barr Quarton's tools are amazing, but wanted to add something about John Neeman. I don't know the story, but don't think that John Neeman is associated with the company that still uses...
The 10,000 is an amazing stone, but you may need something finer than a 1,000 to go with it. With the favorable exchange rate, I would get the 3-stone set and sell the 1000 if you don't need it.
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Lots of ways to skin a cat.
You can use traditional face vise, bench dogs, or holdfasts to secure the blank, but need to carve the bowl first and leave the blank rectangular until you're done.
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Thanks Ian,
That was well put. I agree that when it comes to sharpening many of us go way beyond what most may consider reasonable. Even David, who now uses one stone, has probably tried more...
Others with much more experience and knowledge than me, but I recall seeing a video (can't find it or I would have provided the link) where someone used a track saw to edge joint two boards. If I...
I've been waiting for this for a while, but the price projection is pretty high. I listened to the podcast and TLN said he expected it to be $125 just for the basic guide, which is double the cost...
Mike,
I have been watching Tormek videos as well. Kind of tired of them already. I also wondered about Hans' recommendation of the SVS-32 for gouges. I get the idea of using the SCD-185 for the...
Thanks Derek. Sounds like the right move.
Steve
Don't you just love it when you get signs like that?
Thanks for the report on the wheels. I was actually thinking of getting the 180 and 350 from Ken because the cost of the second one is only...
Why? Just because of the extra weight or because the shaft is so short?
Steve
Mike,
Did you end up getting two wheel? One D-Way and one WTW? I am torn between them. I like the flat on the side of the WTW, but not crazy about losing 1/4" of width. On the other hand, my...
David, you're right in theory. But don't forget that some of use weren't blessed with the free handing gene. And some of us do drop gouges onto the concrete floors on occasion.
In all...
I don't have the scorp, but do have a couple of Hans' adzes and have always sharpened them by hand or with my 1 x 42 belt sander without problem. I have to look, but don't think they're hollow...
Derek,
I agree with you, but sent an e-mail to Tormek (in Sweden) specifically asking about using three jigs with the Grinder attachment: the SVS-32 (Short Tool Jig), SVA-170 (Axe Jig), and the SE...
Paul,
I know 2-1/2 years with the Mk II is probably exhausting, but I will make one suggestion that helped me. I still don't use it, but can get a sharp and repeatable edge.
I had three...
Mike,
I just wanted add something about green woodworking tools because my biggest challenge has always been sharpening my Hans Karlssen gouges. I have tried for years to replicate his edges, but...