It depends on what you use them for and the answer that nobody likes to hear is that you play with the angle until you find one that works for your application. That can take a while. That angle will...
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It depends on what you use them for and the answer that nobody likes to hear is that you play with the angle until you find one that works for your application. That can take a while. That angle will...
Go here:
http://daikudojo.org/Archive/robert_meadow/
and download the article The Plane Truth.
That should get you started. To supplement that you can try to find an article written by Robert...
I'll assume you are talking about dovetails as it relates to connecting two boards to form a carcase or box side where there are more than a few pins and tails. I've never seen him go over that and...
Hi Alan,
I had planned to because I want to meet Mike Wenzloff and talk to him about a few things. I also need to pick up some things that Kevin Drake is bringing down for me. However, I found out...
Hey Frank,
If you want to ask him yourself, Cosman will be teaching some classes at the Woodcraft in Dublin. March 28th I think. I don't know the details, you'll have to call the store.
By the...
This is old growth western red.
http://www.daikudojo.org/Classes/20061118/pics/2006_1118_141947.JPG
You need a sharp blade and low angle. I prefer 38 degrees and less. It's a bevel down blade...
Once upon a time I was told that number, 1099224, is the equivalent of a patent number. Now Dave's picture confirms that because that same number is on my set of blades. That blade set is still being...
There's a new book out called "Essential Guide to the Steel Square: Facts, Short-Cuts, and Problem-Solving Secrets for Carpenters, Woodworkers and Builders" by Ken Horner that you may want to check...
I agree with David. I do not think Makoto's message was that the replaceble blade saws are as good or even as enjoyable as a nice handmade one. He said that he enjoys using a good handmade saw but...
That's interesting. I just noticed that the sub-blade (chipper?) is what holds the blade in place. On a Japanese plane the sides of the iron fit in grooves on the inside of the body (dai). The wedge...
Michael,
Go to the JWW website and click the following sequence:
Woodworking Tools -> Handplanes -> Rosewood and Ebony Planes
You'll find them there.
Manny
Hi Michael,
I used to own one a few years back. If I remember correctly it was comfortable to use. My only dislikes were (1) it's typically used one-handed so the large knob fits in palm of your...
Dean,
I don't have a definite answer for you, but I remember the Woodbutcher tool store in Woolwich, Maine used to sell his planes. Last time I visited Maine was about four years ago and picked up a...
John,
Yes, those are screens I built a few years ago. I should have replaced that picture with a better one. The screens are swapped in that pic. The bottom "hip boards" are supposed to be...
Here is one I finished.
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shinogi@sbcglobal.net/detail?.dir=200f&.dnm=aa91.jpg&.src=ph
Ben and Doug were in the SF bay area around April and did a "plane build"...
Ted,
Found out that the ceramics aren't just for Lagunas. I was talking to them yesterday and they say they have a set that fits Agazzani bandsaws. So, can you tell me a little more detail about the...
I swapped the Euros on my Agazzani for the Carter 500 series. I did notice that the blade tracks better with the Carters and I gained about an inch of resaw capacity. But I'm not sure I would do it...
Perry,
Prior to taking a class on vacuum veneering, I found The Veneering Book by David Shath Square and the videos by Darryl Keil most helpful. The Veneering Book was published by Taunton, but is...
If we were talking smoothers or jack planes, I would say the low angle has been more versatile for me. As far as the jointers, it's six of one, half dozen of the other, as they say. There has been as...
Hey Jim,
I sorta did the same thing. I had a separate jointer and planer. Went to a Felder AD751 20" for about a year. Sold it and went back to separates earlier this year and never looked back....
You can get them from Japan Woodworker for a little more than $30 depending on size. You can also get blades from David Finck that look similar, but are made of A2.
Once you build a few of these...
What do my bad habits have to do with you? Am I rubbing off on you? :p
Let me know when you want Holtey's phone number. :)
Yup, I made my first set of sawhorses in Jay's class years ago and have used them since. This is where I do my mortising. I dovetailed in a stop towards one end so I can butt the lumber against while...
Tim,
I thought you were content with the Iyoroi. What's with the LN-envy? :confused:
Shoulda said something, I probably coulda got you a set when I got Chris' set.
I'll be there Saturday from opening till ??
Too bad I could't talk Chris into going. I'd like to spend more of his money! :rolleyes: