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I took a continous arm class with him last year. He is an awesome teacher. We had around 10 or 11 in our class and I had plenty of one-on-one time as needed. I had no chairmaking experience prior...

Kevin,

I have the extra course/course duo-sharp that is a 10". Last I checked about 6 months ago it was still flat. I think it needs to be somewhat flat, because you are dressing the stones when...

I use oilstones exclusively. Had too much trouble with the waterstones dishing for my tastes.

I have the Norton 8"x3"x1/2" Medium India. Great for reestablishing a bevel or just getting the edge...

Oilstones (Norton India, Followed by a Translucent Arkansas)

However, for some edges I do use a 8000 grit waterstone for finishing.

Yes I would also like to know how the cherry is holding up. Seems to be a softer wood than beech.

Do a Google search on the Scary Sharp method. A few grits of sandpaper and a piece of glass and you are off and running.

Good Luck.

I just moved across the country WA to VA and I am wondering if some of the guys in VA might be willing to share some of the best places to go rust hunting around Lynchburg. Locations of flea...

I am currently over in Korea and I have the opportunity to buy some Korean planes and chisels. Some look to be Japanese actually.

Below are some websites of items that I am finding. I am polling...

I have the opportunity to be in S. Korea for the next six weeks. I am wondering if anyone has recommendations of woodworking places to visit or where to look for woodworking tools. I figure the...

"Is it sitting on cloth? Or does it have a dark wood bottom"

Yes it is sitting on some velvet we had laying around the house.

"Now, can you or someone else tell me what the screw button just in...

No other woodies at present, but from the job Steve did on this one I might be ordering a couple of more soon.

Still a neader newbie, but I ordered this plane from Steve Knight awhile back and it just came this past Friday. It was a Valentine's gift from LOML. Thought I would show it off.

Bubinga
30"...

I bought a Jet Mini VS Lathe about 6 months ago. All my turning since then have been pens or between centers. I am looking to get a chuck in the next week or so and I was wondering what the group...

Thanks, I did review the forums before I posted this question. That is why I posted it because of the mixed reviews I saw.

I am leaning towards the knight jointer at the moment. Now I have to...

Pictures look like the saw is in good shape. States on the description that it was used for one project.

Would like the forums opinion. I have found a 1yr old Shopfox 17" bandsaw (Model W1707) on craigslist in my area for $750. Rated 2HP at 220V drawing 12A.

Does anyone think this is a good deal on...

My wife gave me a some money to spend on V-day. She wants me to get a plane with it. I need a jointer.

I have been looking at the LN LA jointer, the LV bevel up jointer, and a knight toolworks...

I am thinking of making a marking knife. I have some 1/2" O1 tool steel. I am wondering how people/manufactors get that polished look on the steel?

I have read somewhere about a 3M magic wheel. ...

Thanks for the help. Guess I will go back and see what I can do with the garage wiring to see if I can get a 220v plug put in for a bandsaw.

No room to run a new circuit without drawing a new line from the pole and putting in a new circuit box. I would love to have a couple 220v plugs, but the electrician wanted a lot of $ for the work. ...

I have read through the forum about all the bandsaws out there.

I know the MM16, LT16HD, and Agazzani are the best saws on the market.

However, I am looking at this from a different...

I have the following shopping list for a class on making brass handplanes. Anybody have suggestions on the best place/quality to get this stuff?

1. Hacksaw with 18 tpi and 24 tpi blades
2. ...

My wife has offered to make me a leather chisel roll for my chisels. Does anyone know where there might be a plan for that? In addition anyone know what type of leather should be used? I looked on...

Anyone have any comments/opinions on the Northwest Woodworking Studio in Portland, OR?

I am looking at taking the Making Brass Handplanes Class with Ken Altman they are offering next month.
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Derek,

Thanks for the tutorial. Where is the best places to find the sandpaper you mention?

In addition what do you use to keep the swarf out of the paper?

When lapping the soles of planes...