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What about Ballistol? Anyone have any experience with it?

I have the small one w/ small wheels. I have used Eclipse style & Veritas old/new.

Pros: Well made; works consistently; excellent for honing squarely

Cons: small footprint compared to other...

I believe it's for door hinge gains.

I would encourage anyone with a worn/dished/cupped stone to consider sending it to Dan's. Many older stones can be found in the wild and can be put back into service. I sent a stone to Dan's over a...

As Mr. Shepherd said, the important thing is to wipe off all of the excess.
Another factor you might consider is how often you expect to handle/use the tool. For longer term storage, I would...

I'm not sure about bleach. I recall reading that putting a drop in the water would help to control unwanted stuff from growing. I have never had an issue with anything growing and never had the need...

Oh happy day!

Nice job and kudos for ripping by hand. Who needs to go to the gym, right?

But what I would really like to know is who painted that Bailey plane in the first pic? Is that color called "Butter...

So Bob, I'm guessing that you don't have one of those exotic Hotley replacement blades sitting around?
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Bob,

So based on your experience, what do you prefer for plane blades;cast/high carbon/tool steel, A2, or other?

Very nice work! Thanks for sharing.

Good idea to use your overhead space. I can't help but wonder if you are in your basement and space is at a premium. It helps to make the most of the real estate that you have to work with.
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Great post! I like how you deal with the pits. Your approach seems sound and can obviously be applied to many other tools in the same shape.

Thanks for the pics and sharing your insight.

The majority of mine are still packed up from my last move. For long term storage I nest the head-to-toe and try to wrap them individually with some news paper.

As for storing and actually...

Mike, are you talking about Paul Harvey? Do I win?

I've got to say that sharpening is one of the most interesting aspects of woodworking as far as I'm concerned.

As to the original question, I think it is overkill when the return is not worth...

Also, check out Jeff Gorman's site @ www.amgron.clara.net/index.htm

Anthony Guidice wrote a book called "The Seven Essentials of Woodworking". It is very straight forward and pragmatic. He has a no nonsense approach to the basics of planing.

Very, very nice. It looks beautiful! Your drawers look excellent too.

Was it a labor of love deciding what tools went where when you were fitting the drawers? Do you have any tools left over?

Please don't think I was implying that I'm right and anyone else who disagrees with me is wrong. Bottom line is if it works for you, it works, right?

BTW, Bob, what grit belt do you use? Just...

I've tried many different methods for lapping with belt sanders being right in there. I've used both a stationary 6"X48" belt sander along with a portable belt sander like Mr. Smalser.

All...

What time frame are you looking for?

One aspect that is not talked about much is the fact that most books focused on the high end residential construction. I guess the publishers of the day...

If a chisel falls on the floor when you aren't there, does it make a sound?

Does anyone have experience with the Kity K5? I just picked one up and would love to hear anyone's advice.


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