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    Maybe if I rout out the lower part of the...

    Maybe if I rout out the lower part of the inferior rail, i will be able to move the two halves of the panel in order to join them together.. or maybe there's another way ?

    Alex
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    Repairing a crack in a raised panel

    Hi All,

    I've just bought this gorgeous french one door provincial armoire. As you can see there's a full thickness crack (split) right in the middle of the lower panel of the door. I got the...
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    Microbevel on LN 60 1/2

    I have just received my LN planes including the 60 1/2 and also my veritas MKII honing guide. I would like to add a microbevel to the blade.

    According to LN instructions, the 60 1/2 blade has a...
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    I use the scale on my LT16HD and it seems dead on...

    I use the scale on my LT16HD and it seems dead on for my 5/8 and 1'' resaw blade.

    Cheers

    Alex
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    polycarbonate for 3.50$ at leevalley here...

    polycarbonate for 3.50$ at leevalley here
    http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=60558&cat=1,44047&ap=2

    you can't wrong with these. I bought actually 5 pairs ! and I think I have a total...
  6. Thread: Granite

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    Got mine.. yes it's 79lbs. 2 corners were damaged...

    Got mine.. yes it's 79lbs. 2 corners were damaged in transit but main surface is ok.

    Alex
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    No plans required. I did my own drawings inspired...

    No plans required. I did my own drawings inspired from many sources. If you're into that kind of project, the main angle is 5 degrees and the feet follow a perfect circle. This gives stability and a...
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    well you can flatten that waterstone with...

    well you can flatten that waterstone with sandpaper on a granite plate..
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    I was in your shoes 2 months ago. Here's what...

    I was in your shoes 2 months ago.

    Here's what I did step by step :

    - get the transport guy to move the pallet in the center of your shop
    - unpacked
    - remove the 4 metal pieces attaching the...
  10. Thread: LN quality

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    You can also get some free destroyed fingertips...

    You can also get some free destroyed fingertips with that Grizzly jointer (or with my Hammer jointer) :) Moreover, since my daughter is 1 month old, i was forbidden to use noisy powertools when she's...
  11. Thread: LN quality

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    LN quality

    I've just received my LN #8, #62 and #60 1/2 and I already want more. To whoever ask 'why pay for brand new planes' I'll answer this :

    Buy the LN #8 you'll see by yourself !

    OK, I'm...
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    I don't think that spiral head is required...

    I don't think that spiral head is required
    Quality construction is
    And I have a 12'' and I find it too small sometimes
    And I'm with Rod get a combo machine is space is an issue

    Cheers

    Alex
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    www.sharpeningsupplies.com...

    www.sharpeningsupplies.com
    www.chefknivestogo.com

    Now the last site carry also the Naniwa Super stones almost 1'' thick and I've ordered the #1000 and #8000 from them.

    Cheers

    Alex
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    I guess that you could glue a pro stone to glass...

    I guess that you could glue a pro stone to glass using epoxy..
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    I have a nice Hammer combo 12'' jointer and I...

    I have a nice Hammer combo 12'' jointer and I love it but when It's time to edge joint that 3-4'' wide board, let me tell you that I don't like it at all. Way to scary. So I've ordered 3 LN planes...
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    So I'll get the thicker stones... Chefs seem to...

    So I'll get the thicker stones... Chefs seem to prefer also these stones from what I can see on many kitchen knives websites.

    Cheers,

    Alex
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    Naniwa Super Stones

    After watching numerous videos on sharpening plane blades, I've decided to buy the LV MKII honing guide (I'm not sure If I'll get the cambered roll? since I'm pretty sure you don't need it in order...
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    I don't think you can really compare the Laguna...

    I don't think you can really compare the Laguna imports with the 'original' Lagunas made in Europe (LT16HD and over)

    If you want to get a chinese made Laguna BS, you have to also check all the...
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    I bought a Laguna LT16HD last month (made in...

    I bought a Laguna LT16HD last month (made in Italy).

    I got an excellent service from the canadian reseller.

    Faulty switch was replaced overnight so no problems with customer service.

    The...
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    My wife said that when I'll die she ll put my...

    My wife said that when I'll die she ll put my planes up for sale here for 5 to 15$ each.... hehehe .... I never told her how much those new LN planes I'm waiting for cost each... BUT I'm not doing...
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    Why do people buy new cars ??? Let me give...

    Why do people buy new cars ???

    Let me give your the RIGHT answer to this question :

    'so some people will then be able to buy the used ones'

    Now if nobody is buying new planes, new cars,...
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    I can answer your question pretty easily since I...

    I can answer your question pretty easily since I have just put an order with LN for around 1000$ worth of BRAND NEW AND SHINY planes :)

    I don't know a lot about hand planes.. indeed I would say...
  23. Thread: LN 7 or 8?

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    Finally after a lot of reading and all your kind...

    Finally after a lot of reading and all your kind advices my selection of planes to start with is going to be :

    LN#8 jointer plane
    LN low angle bronze block plane
    LN low angle jack plane

    I...
  24. Thread: LN 7 or 8?

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    can you sharpen the #8 blade with the LV MKII jig...

    can you sharpen the #8 blade with the LV MKII jig ?

    Thank you

    Alex
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    My last 2 little projects..

    First one is made from 4/4 hard maple boards (no ply.. I hate ply!)
    My 12'' A3-31 jointer was pretty handy in this project since the wider board used is 11''.
    Some of the joints are floating tenons...
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