Originally Posted by
george wilson
I only mean to TRY fostering actually MAKING THINGS. That is how you get somewhere as a craftsman,really.
Theory is fine,and necessary,too, but sometimes it seems like the only thing that is discussed here.
I'll try to not poo-poo your discussions.
I understand George, today I spent some time in the shop using the bandsaw and a few things my doctors would frown upon. Though nothing too heavy was attempted.
My theory is to keep it simple (actually not mine as it is an old theory, older than me). By my way of thinking there has to be a good reason to change what is working. My blades may be far from perfection, but they get the job done. I have tried a back bevel or ruler trick on some blades and wasn't impressed.
Until someone provides a good answer as to why it should be done or how it will provide improvement I think I will wait for Steven to get a bit more butter on the popcorn and then bum a bowl full from him.
jtk
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."
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