There are jigs and then there are JIGS. What is with this? May be I am too idealistic about woodworking with hand tools, but surely this way over the top!
Jigs are helpful, David Barron's is one...
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There are jigs and then there are JIGS. What is with this? May be I am too idealistic about woodworking with hand tools, but surely this way over the top!
Jigs are helpful, David Barron's is one...
I have not used holdfasts extensively, however when I have, I have been surprised that they require relatively little force. Striking material should make less difference with less force. The...
As usual, thank you for the good advice. Once it is dry, it will be back into the garage. Assume it does not move on me, I will fill the gaps, maybe with thin strips as suggested above.
I am just...
I think I may have fallen at the first hurdle?
I have just started the glue up of the top of my first proper bench.
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I have almost complete squeeze out between every board, but at both ends there are sections with gaps. No amount of...
I assume you mean the old 1 3/4" wide Stanley, not the new LV?
Almost certainly, but that has never stopped me. :)
Yes the crack can propagate, and if it is on a structural area then it is not a simple repair. However, sometimes in other areas you can...
I have found that if a fine grit paper will not remove it then it is best to leave it. As you said above, no pits, no loss of function.
I have not tried it on something as flexible as saw, but you...
I have added a short video showing how I use the template.
http://wudumann.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/blog-post.html
Not sure if this is of any help to anyone, but feel free to download.
Camber template
Tell me if there are any more combinations and I can add them, within reason.
I assume these are the same as found in the UK.
I have tried the single grit bench stones from Trend. I had a number returned as they were not flat. They have worn really quickly.
I spoke to...
No reason that I can see this could not be a perfectly good user. Just a little attention needed. If is has not been used too much, it may be not need more than a de-rust and a tune-up.
I love...
I love my Veritas carcass and dovetail saws. I stumbled upon these on a German tool site today. These are not readily available in the UK yet.
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I am not sure I can hold off. I do not need...
I can only recommend for metal planes.
In relation to cleaning, I have found the following really clear and helpful:
http://www.majorpanic.com/handplane_restor1.htm
In terms of tune up:
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I had little reason to mess with the gears, other than to remove some old grease and oil. If it is like mine then it could be difficult to remove the big gear from the main shaft. The think that it...
I wonder how long the would take to do? Looks good, well executed.
I am using a Stanley 78 for the first time, but I am having issues with the vertical face not staying perpendicular to the horizontal face. It keeps stepping out as work down, creating an angle...
Axminster tool rest is really very good. The tool slide is smooth and the joints lock solid. No instructions for installation (who reads this anyway?). Setup requires some care, I have added how I...
All set up and working well. The tool rest is great.
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I just need to practice controlling the tool with my left hand and cranking with my right.
See my link below to see more details
It has only arrived today. Unboxing and setting up tonight. I will post all findings tomorrow.
I had a quick look in the box (too impatient). Superficially it looks good quality. It was under...
Same approach I plan to take. I will soon receive a new tool rest. A similar design to the Veritas grinder tool rest (but much cheaper). I am likely to need a slightly wider board than yours.
I have the tool rest and clamp. However, the tool rest was pretty rusty, and the clamp has cracked in two. Both unusable
I will fabricate a new rest, and with ask someone at work to try and weld...
Nothing on the press. I might find something under the rust and paint.
The grinder's only marking is '45' stamped on the cover plate.
I though people might like to see this.About five months ago I purchased a hand cranked bench grinder. It started as a rusty old thing. Now fully restored, it is looking quite respectable.
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Why not have a clamp and dog holes?
http://www.timberframe-tools.com/tools/new-fangled-saw-bench/
Maybe I am missing something, but can you not do all of the same with a clamp and a vice?
Nicely made