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    Bummer. My favorite model ... nice wide jaws. If...

    Bummer. My favorite model ... nice wide jaws. If someone can do a decent brazing job, that would be great.

    Fortunately, the break is in a convenient place if you still want to mount the vise. Just...
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    Cast Acme Screws?

    Very nice work, Johnny. I'm interested in seeing the how-to.

    I've been wondering lately if it's possible to cast a decent acme-style lever cap screw in brass or bronze.

    GR
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    I really enjoyed the video. I have nothing but...

    I really enjoyed the video. I have nothing but respect for anyone who can make a living doing what he does.

    I have to say I was surprised by his choice of glue. I do some furniture and guitar...
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    Ron. I'm wondering if what you have is an Este...

    Ron.

    I'm wondering if what you have is an Este plane made in Germany. I see them locally from time-to-time and bought a #5 a while back.

    They have a knob and tote that is ususlly painted a...
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    Very nice, Johnny -- I really like the handle...

    Very nice, Johnny -- I really like the handle design and the workmanship.

    GR
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    Photos

    Here are a couple of photos. The Spiers (with plug) is on the left and the Mathieson (with big screw) is on the right.

    You can see where I've started repairs on the Mathieson. The first...
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    The plug underneath your cracked tote is probably...

    The plug underneath your cracked tote is probably original. My Spiers smoother has one, and I've seen others with them.

    Typically, the plug covers a reinforcing screw or rod designed to...
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    Thanks, John. It was rather traumatic for me ......

    Thanks, John. It was rather traumatic for me ... my first time being wrong and all.
    :eek::(;):D

    GR
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    Mike. Just checking back in on the fray. I...

    Mike.

    Just checking back in on the fray.

    I sat down late last night with pencil, paper, and reference books to prove my belief that a ramped shooting board produced a skewed cut. Well, that...
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    OK, Mike. I feel the same way. If I get...

    OK, Mike. I feel the same way.

    If I get ambitious early next week I may draw a couple of diagrams to show why I believe a ramped shooting board imparts a slight skew with a blade that is 90* to...
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    That's been my experience, Andy. Plus the...

    That's been my experience, Andy. Plus the effective pitch of the blade is lowered. That's a bit harder to visualize, but Lord help me (and everyone) if I have to draw a picture. :)

    GR
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    That is not a definition, Mike.:) (That's the...

    That is not a definition, Mike.:) (That's the same as saying your definition is that a ramped shooting board can't make a skew cut). I disagree with your definition, but that's how this all got...
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    I'm using the definition I've mentioned to in two...

    I'm using the definition I've mentioned to in two previous posts. Here's the gist:

    "I feel skewing occurs when the blade edge and wood are configured to achieve the following outcomes:

    * More...
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    In order to do what you ask, I cann't start by...

    In order to do what you ask, I cann't start by assuming your definition of a skew cut is correct. If I do, it's a tautology and there's no point in debate. I agree that it's one way of achieving a...
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    Mike W - Thanks for providing the drawings. I was...

    Mike W - Thanks for providing the drawings. I was thinking of throwing something together, but dreading the work required to attempt to support my anal point of view. I've participated in similar...
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    Well Mike, I'm afraid we'll have to agree to...

    Well Mike, I'm afraid we'll have to agree to disagree. :)

    The analogy you're using does not describe how my ramped shooting board works. Mine creates a skewed cut by tilting the edge of the board...
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    Mike ... I believe that a ramped shooting...

    Mike ...

    I believe that a ramped shooting board creates a skewed cut on edge or end grain, just like a plane with a skewed blade does on a flat shooting board.

    In both case the blade is tilted...
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    Tote making

    Here's one of my favorites set of tips -- especially for drilling tote holes.

    http://www.cianperez.com/Wood/WoodDocs/Wood_How_To/INDEX_How_To_pages/Mitchell_on_DrillingTotes.htm


    GR
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    Johnny, I think you can take comfort in a few...

    Johnny, I think you can take comfort in a few things:

    * The woodies cost you less than $10 apiece.
    * You like the way they look after you cleaned them up.
    * In 100 years when they become scarce,...
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    I had a pair of shoes in the '70's that looked...

    I had a pair of shoes in the '70's that looked like that. Now I see why I had problems getting someone to go to the prom with me. :(

    Nice find. Congrats.

    GR
  21. That will make a nice user. :) I believe your...

    That will make a nice user. :)

    I believe your Bedrock was made between 1900 - 1908.

    http://www.antique-used-tools.com/brtypes.htm


    GR
  22. Graham. Yes, it's a Millers Falls Langdon...

    Graham.

    Yes, it's a Millers Falls Langdon Acme. If you do a search on 'Langdon' on that auction site, you can see one that has been restored.

    GR
  23. Patent Information

    Glad to help. Here's the patent information on the early version of your Langdon miter box.

    http://www.datamp.org/displayPatent.php?id=19094

    GR
  24. I think $8.00 is a bargain, Dominic. The miter...

    I think $8.00 is a bargain, Dominic.

    The miter box is a Langdon. I believe it's from around 1917 - 1920, based on it's design and the Disston saw medallion.

    There appear to be some parts...
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    Nice saws. They'll look good spruced up. Do you...

    Nice saws. They'll look good spruced up. Do you have any old Canadian saws in your barrel, Steven?

    According to E. H. Knight in his 1876 book "American Mechanical Dictionary", a half rip has the...
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