The clamps have sold. Thanks, everyone!
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The clamps have sold. Thanks, everyone!
Hello,
I might regret this down the line, but I’m offering up for sale my Clampzilla Jr 4-Pack. This was a Woodpeckers’ OneTimeTool that was produced in 2020 before it was ultimately replaced...
Thanks so much to all who have replied with their advice and experiences! You've given me a lot to think about and have encouraged me to come prepared! First off, I think I'm going to make sure to...
Hello. I haven’t posted here in a while, but could really use some advice. I am taking delivery of a mid-sized lathe soon, but will have to store it in a climate-controlled storage unit until I'm...
Thanks, everyone! Glad to hear the consensus is that it is "dry." And thanks, Scott, for the expression "chasing EMC" -- it perfectly captures what fully "dry" wood does.
Hello,
I cannot wrap my head around this and would love some advice. Does anyone here have a grasp on the logic of determining whether a piece of wood is dry by monitoring its weight? I have a...
Thanks so much for the input! Jim -- I'll definitely get ib touch with GlimmerWood this week!
Hello,
I'm mostly a hand tool woodworker, so thought it'd be ok to post this here... I have a friend who is cutting down a sizable holly tree in her yard in Portland, OR. I live in Maine. Holly...
I did think of one reason against bee’s wax — mice. I had a couple of blocks in storage that weren’t wrapped in any way and the mice went to town on them. I’d hate to end up with gnaw marks in my...
Hmmmmm..... that’s a good question. I hadn’t considered the differences. I only thought bee’s wax because I have a supply of it, but no paraffin. It may be more porous than paraffin, but that might...
Thanks for the replies and info. I looked up the George Wilson thread — fascinating! I guess I’ll keep what I have waxed. In fact, I may further wax a couple of very large pieces I recently...
Hello,
I posted this in another forum but thought maybe I might find more help here. Please excuse the cross posting.
. I was wondering what you all can tell me regarding storing super dense...
Hello all,
I normally post to the Neanderthal section, so this is my first time in this forum. Hopefully, I'm in the right place. I was wondering what you all can tell me regarding storing super...
Thanks for all the replies so far. And thanks, Steve B., for sharing the link to the previous thread. I kind of feel like an idiot for not coming across this before. Especially since all this was...
Hello,
I'm hoping some of you will be able to offer some advice on how best to pack, store, and protect my tools from rust while in storage.
I have a considerable collection of handtools and...
Jim,
I somehow went down the rabbit hole of thread and die research and forgot to thank you. I'm sorry it's taken me so long. Thanks so much for passing along the advice and tool recommendation!...
I've turned a couple of side knobs to replace the missing ones of my MF No. 2 and GP No. 5 hand drills. And I've bought some 5/16" - 18 threaded rod. It seems, however, that the pitch isn't...
Thanks so much for the info! I do have a follow up question... I've heard of people recommending the use of brad point bits as an "upgrade" for these egg beater drills. I use brad point almost...
I've been keeping myself busy these days with a couple of hand drill restorations. I completed a Millers Falls No. 2 recently, and am now at work on a Goodell Pratt 5 1/2. They both have beautiful...
Thanks, everyone!
Robert, you're right... I discovered after my post yesterday that the main handle had no varnish or finish. What I took to be finish was simply dirt and grime. I cleaned it off...
Ok, just got the crank handle off. Took a bit of filing and pounding, but nothing was broken or marred in the process. I hope there is enough of the rivet to peen, if not I'll put a dab of epoxy in...
Thanks! Robert, the crank handle rivet is solid. I couldn't resist and just tried to get it off. I was not successful. I file down the mushrooming on the head of the rivet, but the expansion of...
Thanks, Steven. I did initially think the oil port holes might house pins, but then discovered they didn't go all the way through.
I've got everything apart now. Thinking of do either a vinegar...
Jim,
Thanks so much! I tried researching my questions prior to posting and didn't come upon these resources. They're very helpful and exactly what I need.
Take care!
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I recently purchased an early model MF No. 2 hand drill. It's in really good shape minus a missing side knob and I'm excited to fully restore it. I'm having some difficulty, however, it...