That's very nice. A wonderful tribute.
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That's very nice. A wonderful tribute.
Like you, I have my shop in a 3-car garage. Unlike you, I am most definitely NOT in Florida. I live in NE Indiana, where it still gets into the 90's for days at a time, and with humidity levels...
Based on my experience in learning to spray, I would say that shellac is easier to learn with than Lacquer. Just spray light coats and don't build it up too fast. In fact, regardless of what I am...
You're right, this is very informative. Thank you!
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OUCH! The XL only come in a box of 500. $$$$
stand corrected Al. I did say prefer rather than like. I am thinking I might just try the ones John mentioned after his second comment. I'm also really interested in trying vinyl just to see.
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As I said, I don't like Nitrile gloves because of the way they fit and feel.
Again, I don't care for Nitrile.
I tend to prefer latex gloves to nitrite because they seem to fit and feel better. I only wear them for finishing but have run into breakdown issues at times, mostly when i tried reusing the same...
I plan on using the same finish on it that I have on the top of my current bench. The traditional BLO/Wax/Turpentine blend. Although I substitute less odoriferous mineral spirits for the...
Thanks Dennis, I look forward to seeing it. Please write a quick post here to let me know when you do so that I don't miss it.
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Great looking benches guys. Thank you all for your input. I definitely have some things to consider. As I said, I'm a hybrid woodworker but over the years I have found myself gravitating towards...
I'm a hybrid woodworker which is why I posting this in this forum instead of the neanderthal one. I may be building a new workbench. I'm 100% sold on a split-top Roubo with Benchcrafted vises. ...
I am partially paralyzed. My right leg is completely dead and I am in a wheelchair. A cant begin to tell you how many times I have looked down to see blood running down my leg. And I never felt a...
I used to have one, but when I did, I used a for-sale sign on it and then bought a Tormek.
I'm SOOO glad I did. I tried everything with the Work Sharp, different types of disks, the platform,...
Black Arkansas. It'll take multiple generations to wear out. Super hard, super fine, easy care.
And you can't beat Dan's: https://www.danswhetstone.com/product/bench-stones/
I haven't done any turning in years, but when I did I wore a dedicated pair of short sleeve coveralls over a pair of boots. No muss, no fuss.
I was browsing videos and ran across a video of this "MFSC" Multi-Function Shop Cart. Multi-Function is certainly a word that fits this thing.
https://youtu.be/EWEdrBdbBhg
I absolutely adore my vintage Stanley Sweetheart #8 and could never think of replacing it. I also have a #7 Sweetheart, but don't use it nearly as much.
I'm going to just throw a few things out...
I use my as a "rough" smoother. I typically use it in between my 5 or 5 1/2 and my #4 on large boards and panels. It does the bulk of smoothing out the hills & valleys left by the Jacks, plus it's...
I did some research and tested a few before I bought. I ended up with the highly rated Hitachi NP35A and I am extremely happy with it. It sets the pins perfectly and never leaves a mark.
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I get a laugh every time I hear "should I switch to metric". Not about the person saying it or even whether it's a good thing to do or not. I was in High School during the mid 70's and at that time...
I have Matsumura White Steel and absolutely LOVE them!!! I use a Tormek and/or Dan's Arkansas Stones for sharpening. These chisels are a-mazing!
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I typically have around 400bf on hand at all times. I have room for long term indoor storage for 600+bf. It is mostly cool pieces that I have run across in stores, at the woodworkers club, or...
Pure esthetics