2 days ago
by NBeener |
18 comments »
I just can’t review stuff. I have NO point of reference. Pretty much everything I have is my first [insert tool type here]. It wouldn’t be fair.
BUT … after:
- MUCH messing with my Grizzly G0555X 14” bandsaw,
- figuring out that the entire blade tensioning mechanism was faulty (new parts on the way)
- finding out all I could about tuning a bandsaw, and thinking I had it set up pretty darned well
I finally stopped by the woodworking store and picked up...
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89 days ago
by Eric M. Saperstein |
0 comments »
Article Link:
http://www.artisansofthevalley.com/docs/The_Birth_of_Artemis_Chronicles_of_a_Custom_Jay_Fishers_chefs_knife_08-2009.pdf
Greetings!
This is a preview – a few changes may be pending to the final release of the article but this is basically the layout, content, images, etc that will be formally broadcast out for the whole world to see shortly.
I figured I’d give the Lumberjocks crew the first chance to scan this most exciting 10-page article and see what you...
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265 days ago
by Gary Fixler |
5 comments »
I made the mistake of ordering 1 each of their 1” thick (my saw’s max) 103PC (3TPI) and 102PC (2TPI) swedish steel blades in the wrong length. I went by info I found online when ordering, instead of walking out to the shop to check for sure. Online places said 133”. The machine says 135”-137”. It just wouldn’t go on, even at the bottom of the top wheel’s extension.
I called Suffolk just now, and they said 133” is a common length, so no re...
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344 days ago
by jwarner75 |
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I have just received my Flying Dutchman Blades, Bits and Chuck.
The Blades that I have ordered was
Blades:
FD-TC #2/0 (Two Way Cut)
Bits:
FD #68FD #71
The Blades.
The Blades are made from Springy metal, I’m not sure what type, but these blades Spring and bend more then they brake. Of course, under certain circumstances they will brake, Under tightening, Over tightening and excessive Heat from Friction.
All in all, These Blades themselves are made from Top Quality...
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788 days ago
by MsDebbieP |
7 comments »
Today, Rick and I attended the Woodstock Wood Show and had the pleasure of meeting Jim McEntee, Vice President of Steel City Tool Works.. (See Part I of the interview with Jim)
At the wood show, Jim introduced me to Terry Ross, Sales Manager for the Ontario Region, and David Campagna, Sales Manager for Eastern Canada Region.
After some discussion about LumberJocks and what we are up to, we talked about the new products that will soon be introduced by Steel City. (for example: the j...
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850 days ago
by Lee A. Jesberger |
17 comments »
Just playing around in the shop and came accross these planes. I made them a couple years ago, and really enjoyed it.
Nothing too fancy, and the basic plans came from a book on making hand planes.
They are a pleasure to use as the shavings come peeling through the throat opening. That nice whoosh sound that only planes make, and shavings thin enough to read through!
And a polished surface that’s left behind. So much satisfaction in using them, knowing you made them.
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887 days ago
by Karson |
16 comments »
Sharpening and using a scraper.
When I suggest that you should use a scraper in your woodworking. Some are going to say “What?” Others are going to say “I’ve tried it and it doesn’t work!” And maybe others are going to say “I use them every day!” To the latter I’d say “Get a life!” To the previous I’d say “Hang on and we’ll fix your problems!” And to the first I’d say:
Scrapers have been used in woodworking for a long time. It is believed that the earliest scrapers were made out of pie...
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