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    At a workbench I don't use a tape much. When I go...

    At a workbench I don't use a tape much. When I go to a lumber yard or I am building things outdoors I want a tape measure. The tape measure I want is a Komelon Self-lock. Simple, rugged and cheap....
  2. Thread: Cut Tacks

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    No the evil things still exist. I have boxes of...

    No the evil things still exist. I have boxes of them in various sizes still. The sharpest and hardest to remove tiny nail thing. I understand why folk like us have them. I do leather work with my...
  3. Thread: Cut Tacks

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    Cut Tacks

    I grew up in the era where all the fine woodworking skills where being forgotten. (I was born in 59) There were odd mixes of quality and junk at the time. Most of the common tools of the day would...
  4. i got one from Highland in 2008. Small it is...

    i got one from Highland in 2008. Small it is not. You almost need to build a table around it! With it you can do things safely and with force that would otherwise be foolhardy. I love mine I...
  5. Been there and lost it. Do a basic project and...

    Been there and lost it. Do a basic project and you have done at least 4 and probably eight. Do several projects and you can get good at it. making them tight and have them hold a 90 degree joint...
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    Stu is solid, you can count on him. His advice,...

    Stu is solid, you can count on him. His advice, tools and business ethics.

    After having done business with Stu, I can honestly say that I owe him, not the other way around.

    Bob
  7. There is a Z saw guide that is sold. Actually...

    There is a Z saw guide that is sold. Actually two of them. One will do 90 and 45 degree and the other can be adjusted to a range of angles on two axis.

    With a straight flush cut saw, I have...
  8. I have not made one in wheel form. I made a...

    I have not made one in wheel form. I made a really nice one using dowels to make the grooves for taking nicks out of gouges. At one time I got 50 lbs of silicon carbide sand blasting grit so I had...
  9. Always glad to inspire the already creative! ...

    Always glad to inspire the already creative!
    Here are a few ideas on the use of cement to clink around with while planning. Aggressive wheels need empty space. Empty space makes for a weaker...
  10. Go ahead and make one. Since it is hand cranked...

    Go ahead and make one. Since it is hand cranked It doesn't have to be able to handle too much in the way of RPM's. A hand drill powered grout, concrete or paint mixer is the most important tool...
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    The Txalaparta

    This video has some great if way to short craft clips. Starts with power tools making the instrument played, but then it becomes more classical.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uYB7_KUIJ8

    The...
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    That would be Bob Strawn!

    I understand exactly where Warren comes from on this. I remember him being attacked on all sides, quite harshly. Not just the consensus, more like everyone, knew that Warren was wrong and that a...
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    I use these. I often grind them to other shapes,...

    I use these. I often grind them to other shapes, but they will do the job and the price is sweet. If you buy a bunch of them you start getting discounts on the already low price.

    Bob
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    The right grinder will do well for you. A small...

    The right grinder will do well for you. A small grinder is a tool perfect for destroying temper, your temper and your metals temper. It may be more footprint and price than you want to invest in,...
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    http://toolmakingart.com/images/Tool%20Box/Portabl...

    http://toolmakingart.com/images/Tool%20Box/Portable%20Tool%20Rack/Vagabond%20Tool%20Rack%2005%20Cat.JPG

    This is Pretty. She is a feral cat who moved in and claimed ownership of me.
    She likes...
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    Winton! Your book reference explains you amazing...

    Winton! Your book reference explains you amazing understanding. I can tell that you have mastered bistromathics.

    Bob
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    The case for homeopathic sawing is quite strong. ...

    The case for homeopathic sawing is quite strong. A saw with 30 teeth per inch is of course much slower than a saw with 20 teeth per inch. If I reduce it to 5 teeth per inch, it becomes so powerful...
  18. Thread: Name Stamp

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    Pipe Makers, who want a subtle but substantial...

    Pipe Makers, who want a subtle but substantial mark in burl, love the stamps made by Paul Argendorf, amsteelstamps@yahoo.com.

    I have one, and for putting a small mark on a tool, I find it quite...
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    I am not seeing a flaw. I think I rather like...

    I am not seeing a flaw. I think I rather like the idea!

    Bob
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    Count me in!

    Count me in!
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    Count me in!

    Count me in!
  22. Very nice, count me in!

    Very nice, count me in!
  23. Count me in! Fun stuff!

    Count me in! Fun stuff!
  24. Very Nice!

    Very Nice!
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    If you have three plates dedicated to this job,...

    If you have three plates dedicated to this job, you can keep them flat by wearing them against each other. Aluminum has been used as a substrate for grinding. Copper and steel are more common, I...
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