If the blade is sharp, does it matter if the bevel is shiny? I used the cheapest green compound I could find and my blades will pop the hair off my arms and they are not the slightest shiny on the...
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If the blade is sharp, does it matter if the bevel is shiny? I used the cheapest green compound I could find and my blades will pop the hair off my arms and they are not the slightest shiny on the...
Larry, could you post a drawing showing in detail whats happening with a low angle versus a standard angle plane? I don't quite understand the clearance angle issue. Do you mean the fibers of the...
Welcome to Pennsylvania and thank you for your service. Adamstown is a good spot, Shupps Grove can be hit and miss. I make it down every couple weeks to search, sometimes you can get good deals. ...
Yes, it absolutely works. No fancy expensive stuff required. The only thing I do different is I use a hard select arkansas stone. Twenty some dollars. Way cheaper than the translucent. I hollow...
Wll, I think Rob gave us a good clue. Look at the Lee Valley ad at the top of the page. 24 NOVEMBER 2008 with a new veritas V logo.;) Rob, you are an evil, evil man. You will single handedly be...
I turned some what I believe to be mockernut and it turned like a gem when wet. Some pieces dried out a little and they are no fun to deal with. So if its green gor for it, if its dry, it will...
Ryan,
Check out the PA SFI---Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative. I believe the site is sfiofpa.org They have one day courses throughout Pennsylvania. I went to a couple of their...
Is HSS harder than HCS?
I am brand new to turning, dont even have tools yet so I have no clue about the stuff. I just figured you could, but wanted to make sure. Thanks
Could they be ambrosia beetles?
Can you sharpen HSS tools with oilstones?
Keith,
Did you get any of the oak? Let us know how everything comes out.
I dont particularly like the smell of pin oak. Smells like baby puke to me, especially when wet and very badly if rotten somewhat. Its very coarse grained too, but if its free, try turning it. ...
Im getting this lathe for my birthday:D I cant wait to use it, I already have some hickory and curly maple bowl blanks:cool:
You aren't a chef are you?:D
I have that stone and I find mine a bit too soft for my tastes.
And some more pictures.
Heres some more pictures.
Well, I got up to a tool dealer today and came home with some goodies. First, a hand crank grinder, labeled "Mechanics Special No. 7 M" made by DimoGrit. Second a Stanley 220 block. Third a nice...
northern tool has the same trailer 4'x8' for $160 if youre interested.
Ugghhh, this throws me for a loop. I was set on buying a metal plane next weeks pay and now Im all in a tither and dont know what to do.:rolleyes:
Has anyone tried the anant kamal series from highland hardware? They have a good assortment of bench planes including the 10 rabbet and two spokeshaves. Im looking to buy a number 5. The...
I had a thin kerf blade on my saw and switched to a full kerf blade. I already drilled for a tk micro jig splitter in the zero clearance plate. Can I just use full kerf splitters in the same holes...
I want to make a couple bow saws, mainly a turning saw and a firewood saw, eventually a crosscut and a rip too. What are some good pointers? I am planning on using ash wood. What kind of rope...
Has anyone got to use the steel city 13" planer yet? Im just looking for feedback.