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What gouges do you folks use the most on your bench work? Size and Sweep? I was attempting to cut a concave dado in red oak and it proved to be very interesting. I was using a inconnel #12 with a...

Has anyone used PVA glue to glue up mdf to masonite? I am trying to use 1/4" masonite for a top surface on my new router table. The top is 1/2" MDF.

Thanks,

Jim

Thanks Tri,

That's just what I needed!

Hi Don,

I should have said "making them using hand tools", sorry. I think I found my own answer. I have a Veritas Skew Rabbit Plane. Just tried it out on the male piece. It will work. Just need...

Does anyone have information on makiing a housed dovetail. Yesterday, I practiced making the female dado across the grain. I haven't read anything on making the male side. Any help would be much...

Gentlemen, Thanks for your suggestions.

Mike - I envy your set-up. I only wish that I had the room. Great bench!!

Graham - I also keep my chisels & bench planes in a big red bottom box. I was...

I apoligize for not being more specific. I was looking for information on mounting my hand tools on the wall behind my bench. I too am not fond of overhead tool storage. As Jim stated "gravity had a...

Does anyone have any information on over the bench tool racks?

Thanks for any input.

Jim

Thanks Robert,

I went through the whole project. You did a fantastic job explaining every step. I recently decided to go neander. I have more pleasure using planes and chisels vs tailed routers...

Thanks alot Sean. This info will be very helpful. I do have a router plane, marking gauge and smoother plane.

Jim

What advise would you'all have for making raised panels on cabinet doors using a hand plane? I have NO experience in doing this even though I use planes in most of my projects. Any help would be...

Jim,

I will mostly be rip cutting.

thanks,

Jim

I mostly cut poplar and pine with my Delta 10" bandsaw using a 1/4" blade. This week-end, I will be cutting red oak (3/4"). Any suggestions on blade TPI and thickness. According to the manual I could...

Thanks All,

I did obtain the upgrade and installed it. I don't do any ripping on the saw. I changed out the blade to the original combination blade today. If I could build a bigger shop it would...

Thanks Jerry,

It takes up alot of room in my shop and it doesn't get very much use.

Jim

How to price a 2.75 hp, 10" craftsman radial arm saw model 19716 bought in 1989?

Hi Bess,
I can't say that the cost of sandpaper is prohibitive. I have the same grouping of paper for at least six to ten months. You do have to be careful with the edge and the force you use across...

Bess,
I used the oil stones for several years until I read a story on the "Scary Sharp" system. Now, I use only wet/dry sandpaper. For less than $20.00 at the automotive parts store. I started with...