Mike, for what you're looking to do (changing bevel angles on chisels) i think a regular speed 6 inch grinder will be perfect. George's advice about the water drops is all you need to keep from...
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Mike, for what you're looking to do (changing bevel angles on chisels) i think a regular speed 6 inch grinder will be perfect. George's advice about the water drops is all you need to keep from...
Please put my name in the raffle box - thanks again for finding such great items for us, Kieth.
Kieth, please sign me up for this jewel - thanks!
Count me in, thanks for the Free Stuff opportunities!
OK, so all of this talk about the decline of Nicholson post thier move to Mexico must have taken effect on me. I was in Highland Woodworking today to use my 'one day only, one item only' coupon....
You have a pretty good starter set there, in my humble opinion. Some jointers, some jacks, some smoothers, a few blocks, and a rabbetting plane to round it out. Most sane people (here's to wishing I...
Wow - never thought I would say it, but I am officially jealous of an 11 year old girl. Natural talent, youth & shoptime with George Wilson? Thats the stuff dreams are made of.
Seriously,...
I would probably reach for a dado plane like this guy. Assuming you didn't have too many to run, and you could find a dado plane in the width you need.
Morning All, I've been enjoying this revival of hand made plane threads. To offer another perspective - here's a link to an article at Old Street Tools (formerly Clark & Williams) that speaks to some...
A great read with my midday cup of coffee - articles like this are the best reminder for me to stop buying gadgets, and start making sawdust. Thanks for sharing Caspar.
Hey Mike - I'm a huge fan of whiteside bits, and beleive they have the bits you are looking for.
Part numbers are upcut/downcut - the 1/8 uses a solid pilot, all others have double ball bearing...
Hey Sparky, I'm newish to the forums, but I came across this thread and have to say, thats a damn nice looking craft. Any updates for those of us living vicariously?
Hope this finds you and the...
Alans advice is good stuff. I've only drilled aluminum a few times, but I put a drop or two of machine oil down and go slow, seems to give me the best results. If any of the guys with real machining...
My ex-girlfriend knew that when she came home, and I was standing knee-deep in sawdust or shavings, it was best to wait a while before asking 'how was your day dear?'.
My office is a corner of my...