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Davids videos are good infact there what started this whole do it by hand adventure . Once I get the gouges I should look into a draw knife to ... why is it the tool list is seemingly never-ending....

this is gonna sound crazy and im sure I have my work cut out for me I have a cherry limb that has fallen on the property and im going to try to make it out of that. im sure there are better choices...

thanks guys I do plan on doing what I can on the inside with a hatchet I have ordered a Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet I have heard good reviews about them . I know a carvers hatchet should be flat...

I have been asked to carve a dough bowl and am looking for some advise on tools. Im sure it would be easier to carve out the center with a adz but that tool really isn't in the tool budget at the...

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I Posted here a little bit back looking for a good finish for my end tables a couple of guys mentioned waterlox .it wasn't readily available here so I had to take a chance and order it ..Boy...

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I should have included the picture of the dovetails ..This was my first attempt to use hand cut half blind dovetails on a project im pleased with how they turned out and they add a nice look...

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I just thought I would share these end tables I have been working on. The top was cut from a slab of Madre Cacao. I am finishing the tops with waterlox and like the...

I spent a lot of time preparing my tops for finish today. I put my first coat of waterlox on this evening and I happy to say I am really pleased with it. The waterlox added a nice depth to it. Thanks...

I have finally got my hands on some waterlox . I plan on putting a coat of pure tung oil on and letting that sure for a week or what ever it takes to dry . I would like to wipe on the waterlox should...

I recently purchased a slab of Madre Cacao to make a set of end tables . When I purchased it I was told that it finished well with tung oil ? My concern is that the tung oil will not make a adequate...

Ditto great company to deal with!!

I have the 1000 and 8000 and 16000 shapton pro I started with just the 1000 and 8000 and was very happy with them I use it with the coarse diamond plate, and a horse butt strop. This has handled...

Yah know Pat I really cant answer that question maybe perhaps the how long the blade is and the height of the plate to the brass or steel back back. saws that I have seen other than a miter box saw...

Im in the process of building my first Roubo bench. Sorry no pictures a yet ! I have been working on installing and fabricating things for my wagon vise I was inspired by another post I read here to...

Im in the market for a tenon saw! I have been looking at the gramercy tools sash saw and the lie Nielsen tapered tenon saw. Presently I have a small disston tool box (no stiffener) saw that was super...

no need to put your head in the ground I have made plenty of tooth picks over the years I have learn two things in my path ! take your time and take your time.....projects that I have rushed... tooth...

lmao^^^^^ someday I will make a proper storage cabinet Maybe after I finish up my proper bench !! which I am by the way working on!!

Im with Andrew on this one that is my basic set up as well I don't have or use the 5k I have the 8k instead and use it more than the 15k I also have the extra fine dmt for when im in a hurry and im...

Chris lol the smell hahaha its interesting. I sue hope it don't take years I have all my vise hardware and some bolts and stuff should be here Monday then im off to find my leg and stretcher wood...

Well This is my first time working with elm it is somewhat fussy as you have said but not overly bad. I am still in the works of getting all my wood together for this project I may make the base out...

Tim I would compare it to working with oak pretty much the same texture and grain as oak. Not the worst wood I have ever work by a long shot but then again its not cherry or walnut either....its...

Im kinda on the fence about this because first I Know how costly it can be for a small business to make tools and resell them. I also know that there is no posable way we can compete with things that...

well here it is the start of my new bench a red elm laminated bench top I cant wait to get this going but It may have to rest a bit until my living room is wrapped up Just thought I would share!!
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the bearing without the flange is what he recommends later in the thread
http://www.vxb.com/page/bearings/PROD/30mmLinearMotionSystems/Kit12129...

am working on gathering up the stuff for this

http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/articles/roubo-workbench-leg-vise-alternative-linear-bearings/