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    I definitely have to agree with what Peter said....

    I definitely have to agree with what Peter said. For liability reasons, it's just not worth the risk, if there is any structure, hydro, ect. near the drop area, a professional is a must. I worked...
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    What kind of maples are these? Heck for 2 sugar...

    What kind of maples are these? Heck for 2 sugar maples, I'd drive down there and drop them. :D
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    Is all MDF created equal?

    With plywoods, the quality and grade varies so much, I was wondering about MDF. I have always just bought it from the BORG's or local hardware stores, but have yet to use MDF for anything other than...
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    Sorry I dont mean to hijack the thread, but those...

    Sorry I dont mean to hijack the thread, but those cutting boards look great! How did you come up with the pattern? Did you have to have to glue up multiple boards and mix and match between them to...
  5. Thanks Steve! That was exactly (and more) the...

    Thanks Steve! That was exactly (and more) the info I was looking for.:)

    Matt
  6. That link has some good info, thanks Ed! Matt

    That link has some good info, thanks Ed!

    Matt
  7. Thanks to everybody for all the great info! I...

    Thanks to everybody for all the great info! I ended up getting an extra course DMT stone, and so far it has worked well. I've only had the opportunity so far to do one blade, it took a bit of time...
  8. Hi Jim, Thanks for the reply. So then if you...

    Hi Jim,

    Thanks for the reply. So then if you wipe off any that is remaining on the surface, then I would think that you could not wipe it too much then? By rubbing and flipping the rag a few...
  9. Tung Oil - How much do you actually wipe off?

    Hi,

    Just a quick question. I have been doing some experimenting with some different finishes on scrap pieces of wood, and was wondering about the tung oil. I'm playing around with some pure and...
  10. Hi Derek, Ya, I should have mentioned, most...

    Hi Derek,

    Ya, I should have mentioned, most my planes are bevel up. What kind of belt sander do you prefer to use, one of those vertical ones? And I supose you just do it freehand on the belt...
  11. Thanks everybody for the info! Looks like the...

    Thanks everybody for the info! Looks like the best way is with either a grinder or diamond stone. I think I will try some high quality 80 grit paper on my granite plate and see how that works, but I...
  12. Sharpening - Preferred Method To Re-establish Primary Bevel?

    What is your preferred way to cut in a new primary bevel? I have 2 Veritas A2 plane blades that need a bit of work. The first one was originaly ground at 25* and I put a 30* secondary bevel (micro...
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    James, I never really thought to use red...

    James,

    I never really thought to use red pine, good idea! I'm not really near any saw mills, but do visit some occasonally, so I will deffinately keep an eye out for some of that. Thanks.
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    Hi Thomas Thanks for the book recomendation....

    Hi Thomas

    Thanks for the book recomendation. I have seen it mentioned here a few times now, and it sounds like a good one. Will deffinetely look into getting a copy!
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    Thanks for the welcome to the forum. I have been...

    Thanks for the welcome to the forum. I have been lurking here now for maybe 6 weeks, and this seems like such a great forum, loads of good info and people. I do especially like this neander...
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    How would a top laminated from 2x SPF spruce...

    How would a top laminated from 2x SPF spruce work? Looking to make a workbench without spending a lot. I havn't been able to find any construction grade SYP or DF aound here. Would the spruce...
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