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Maybe no smoke for a little while...
But David has it right...It's still a 70s datsun ;).
I played around with 510s and 240-300z's for a bit in my 20s... They're fun, but even at their best a far...

Good call...incremental tempering adjustment

@OP, my recommendation would have been for re-tempering to an appropriate hardness, though I like Davids step-by-check process a little better-...

Good advice... I'

Sell what you don't use on a weekly basis to someone who will, for a reasonable price :P.


*cough, cough*

I'd use half-blind dovetails there, and the project sounds like one that could be amenable to one learning or practicing the technique. Of course, I don't know your credentials heretofore, but I...

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to pick that up ;).
As I said, I was fortunate (in some ways) and have been given many many power tools, including all those I've mentioned above....

I draw the line [of respect, and/or appreciation] at those who 'collect' vs. those who produce. Sure, one may have the means and wherewithal to purchase the finest late-model whosit or whatsit, but...

Watch the saw... when the reflection of the work is aligned, you're at 90 degrees. If your saw plate doesn't reflect the image clearly, clean it up.. it'll cut faster too.

On topic- I think...

'nuff said ;)... without condescension in the sincerest sense... I was there at one point too... I'm glad you're adding tools to your shop and more importantly USING them (I assume).
To more fully...

Yes, a worksharp or similar device will ultimately be faster.
However, since we are in the neanderthal forum, which I took to mean non-electric and most people neither have nor have access to an...

Well said.
I was taught this method of sharpening from my dad, an old school northeastern carpenter who learned from his uncles, grandfather, etc, before him. It's the traditional method (though...

If you have a decent grinder setup already, it would be beneficial to learn to sharpen by hand. Most of the salient points have been addressed by others, but I'll add my 2 cents for a method: look...

If your chisels are sharp, you don't necessarily need a big, heavy (steel) hammer
High quality steel alloys can take a finer edge and/or hold a sharp edge longer; enough force can be applied...

I'm in, thanks for the chance.

Please count me in - thank you, too.

I'm in
Thanks!

Thanks for the chance

Always safety first. Count me in

Sure would be a step up from the old Delta. Thanks Grizzly and SMC

I look forward to writing the review :)