I stand corrected: the Woodnet thread was not "pulled" , it was "locked" meaning we can still see what was said but no further posts are to be allowed. I believe there was good reason for this action...
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I stand corrected: the Woodnet thread was not "pulled" , it was "locked" meaning we can still see what was said but no further posts are to be allowed. I believe there was good reason for this action...
It would be useful if someone on this forum could establish the facts/ show the reasons for this situation, as it doesn't look good at all.
I agree with George about taking large pre-payments and...
Come on now, Tim, in theory there is a micron or so of metal available for additional support at the heel when a blade is hollow ground. It is very very very small-and will disappear after a couple...
Sharpening, i.e honing narrow chisels of 3/16ths and less is not better done with normal honing guides.
Grinding a hollow on these is further complicating the issue as well.
You can hone either a...
In my experience a chisel , nice and wide, preferably bevel edged, is the most convenient especially for round or pointed ends. Sometimes it is better to use it bevel down, but a chisel is easy to...
Thanks Wayne. I was given pieces of belts by a merchant to use by hand or in the lathe , for metal working and found it to be disappointing, so possibly it only works well when used at high speeds as...
Has anyone tried out the 3M Trizact diamond belts and if so what is the verdict?
"Would a 5* back bevel be acceptable for a #4?"
Yes, but I maintain that the #4 is not a good candidate for the treatment and a wider heavier plane would benefit more from the use of a back bevel. I...
Shawn,
A #4 bevel down smoother is not the best one to use if you are dealing with difficult grain and Danny has come up with a lot of relevant information for you to consider-but I would caution...
Gerry,
" is the white one a full-time chef?"
I think it would prefer to be a full time nanny- it is hard to get away from her as she follows me everywhere. Several times had to turn back to unload...
At last-someone who knows and appreciates the differences between a belt sander and a belt grinder.
I think a full-on knife making belt grinder is an asset in any woodwork shop as it is so useful....
I attach pictures of "a poor man's dogs".
You can see that the white one is keen on cooking whilst the dark one is , well, a lazy loafer -he only gets excited when hunting rabbits.
Here is mine. I made a few like this and gave all away to customers /friends except one which I kept for myself. It has been extremely useful in metal work especially and I couldn't be without it....
Don,
Yes, I make them and you can see more at HandPlane central here: http://www.handplane.com/Planemaker-Gallery/categories.php?cat_id=12 . Go to the second and third last pages that have pictures...
Scott,
That is a good combination-but if you can get hold of a StaySet back iron it will also make a difference-as much as the Lv blade.
Undoubtedly they were made for specific applications and crafts such as rod making for example, or small work. I don't think their shape is conducive to best use in confined areas , as you surmise. I...
As Harlan has said, but especially in the case of Oak I would want to use a heavier smoother such as a #4.1/2 instead of that #4. In fact I like the #5.1/2 for most things....with spare blades it...
:DRegarding the , er, chick magnet/status symbol: you need to do something about the ugly cap pin screw(s): the visible one looks like a cheese head self tapping screw.See to it-now.:D
George,
I am guessing that the chuck is for a South Bend 9 incher? Did you use cast iron? That is the trouble with that sort of project- one wants to make all kinds of things but having suitable...
A mortice gauge is a whole lot more convenient than a marking gauge when marking out mortices. This because the width you have set remains constant from one mark out to the next, whereas if you used...
If you can make shavings as required then forget about it. If that crack affects the way the plane works in any way then swap it out or use the parts on another plane. If the crack is on any area...
"What amazed me was that this plane had been used for years in the cabinet shop and the iron had not fallen apart!"
Why should it fall apart? Ordinary solder is strong enough to hold an added piece...
Edward, the bevel angle on a b/d plane may not be as critical as that of a bevel up plane but there is the clearance angle to consider. The #7 is b/d bedded at 45 degrees so the actual clearance...
Undoubtedly a question of cost control: hole to be drilled after setting up work piece, hole to be tapped, one grooved screw to be made, one short screw for tab, tab seat to be machined ,tab to be...
I know we were talking about #4's and 4.1/2's but if you go to that #5.1/2 you will see it should have a wider blade than the #4-it should be 2.3/8th's .BUT: the #5.1/2 is the most versatile size of...