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    Rather than trying to identify the Platonic ideal...

    Rather than trying to identify the Platonic ideal of a block plane, I suggest getting several. I use mine a lot for little jobs, and it's nice to have them in a few spots or to be able to pick up a...
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    There was some commentary about mortise vs. bench...

    There was some commentary about mortise vs. bench chisels. Another point: sharpening and sharpness. Chopping mortises is hard on your edge, and I'd rather beat up a mortise chisel that only needs to...
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    It's a nice idea, but I think consensus among...

    It's a nice idea, but I think consensus among people who study the effectiveness of charities is that Habitat isn't very efficient. It's mostly driven by the warm fuzzies it gives volunteers and...
  4. The obvious answer to me: make something that is...

    The obvious answer to me: make something that is very, very technically challenging. Make a period reproduction, or a bombe chest--or get in to marquetry, or do something that involves a lot of very...
  5. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. It...

    Thank you all for sharing your knowledge. It sounds like the pieces I was missing were: pockets on both sides, put in handle-first, and potentially make some simple plastic guards.

    I think I'd...
  6. Tool rolls for chisels: does this ever actually work?

    I'm curious to hear if anyone successfully uses tool rolls for chisel storage. It's possible I'm doing something wrong, but I constantly end up cutting the tool roll material (whether nylon, canvas,...
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    Yep, that's a good overview Curt but what would...

    Yep, that's a good overview Curt but what would be interesting to me, if it exists and is public, is a database that relates type of wood, treatment parameters, and measurements of the outcome. E.g.:...
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    George, If getting up from the computer is...

    George,

    If getting up from the computer is stopping you, you might consider a laptop (can easily use on a surface of any height) at least until you're healed. I generally work at a standing desk. ...
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    I'd be interested in learning more about this...

    I'd be interested in learning more about this too. Torrefaction, insofar as we're interested in it here, would achieve sterilization but that's not the primary point (at least for me)--it results in...
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    Fabrication and Shop Techniques In a situation when you're trying to make do with...

    In a situation when you're trying to make do with a hacksaw cutting thin material, cut with the saw closer to the plane of the material--not at a right angle to it. As another poster mentioned, you...
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    Table legs: how to attach?

    Hello all,

    A friend and I are working on a table that is meant to be similar in form to this, out of black walnut:

    https://www.article.com/product/1208/seno-walnut-dining-table-for-6
    (switch...
  12. No ideas here, unfortunately. Perhaps you could...

    No ideas here, unfortunately. Perhaps you could find video of the operation?
  13. I have some recollection of something similar; I...

    I have some recollection of something similar; I believe it was making the top thinner in the middle. Along the lines of the thought that there are distortions in classical Greek architecture that...
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    Thor hammer recommends a special tool and a press...

    Thor hammer recommends a special tool and a press to open and close the face of the hammer:...
  15. Hi John, I'm not familiar with alkoxy-ethyl...

    Hi John,

    I'm not familiar with alkoxy-ethyl CA, but it sounds interesting. Are you worried about fires getting substantial amounts on a paper towel? Perhaps it cures slowly enough that the heat...
  16. I use the veterinary version of the stuff...

    I use the veterinary version of the stuff optimized for human tissue. My research indicated there is no difference between the two beyond labeling. Cyanoacrylates for tissue have butyl (four carbons)...
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    I can echo the sentiment on sloppy adjustments...

    I can echo the sentiment on sloppy adjustments Phil. I can also add from my experience:
    --Out of square. Whether it was the sides to the sole or the bed to the sole or the bed to one of the sides, I...
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    Looks like an excellent vise Daniel, thanks for...

    Looks like an excellent vise Daniel, thanks for sharing.
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    Hmmm, interesting Tom. It looks like you bought...

    Hmmm, interesting Tom. It looks like you bought vise hardware and some handwheels? Or is that the Benchcrafted kit, and you got it on sale or something?
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    Would love to see the photo Daniel, thanks very...

    Would love to see the photo Daniel, thanks very much!
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    Thanks for the commentary all.

    Thanks for the commentary all.
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    I didn't think about contrast William, but it's a...

    I didn't think about contrast William, but it's a good point. I do probably work more light-colored woods on the balance, but there is some black walnut and pseudo-mahoganies in there too.
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    Moxon vise build with shopping list

    Hello all,

    Below I give a quick overview of a recent Moxon vise build. I thought I might be able to add to common knowledge by sharing the parts list, since that was a fair bit of annoying work to...
  24. I'd be interested to know whether it's the effect...

    I'd be interested to know whether it's the effect of time and UV on the finish, the wood, or both. I'd wager it's the effect of time and UV on the finish, not the wood, because while UV will change...
  25. Chatoyance in old furniture: does it decline over time?

    Hello all,

    I've noticed that in older furniture that has particularly showy figure (e.g. curly maple) the chatoyance that you'd expect from such figure usually isn't there. You can see that there...
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