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| 85 days ago |
What is spalting ? - 9 replies I’ve been working with some spalted maple lately and posted some projects, tapered box and letter box. It was commented that maybe the wood I was using was ambrosia maple instead of spalted maple. I did some “quick” research and this is my conclusion. I’m interested if anyone else has more specifics or wants to weigh i... |
| 118 days ago |
What would you swap for a box? - 11 replies I just finished a box for my lady's birthday. I’ve made more than a few small boxes, to the point now that I’m starting to have an abundance of boxes. You can only give so many boxes to people before they’re like oh, thanks, another box. I’ve also got wine stoppers, pens, wine tilts, etc, piles of little wood trinket... |
| 137 days ago |
Ridge Carbide TS2000 blade on sale $74 + ship - 2 replies Woodpeckers has the Ridge Carbide 40 tooth 10 inch blades on sale for $89 minus $15 at checkout if you use the code TS2000. Thick or thin kerf. I just got the email from woodpecker and the sales usually last about a week. “Expires midnight PST THURSDAY 7/16/09” http://www.woodpeck.com/ts2000blade.html If you are considering ... |
| 296 days ago |
Say friend, can I take your plane out for a spin? - 1 reply I am quickly sliding down the slope of using more and more hand tools to do more and more stock preparation and finishing. I’m to the point now I’m looking to buy a new jointer plane, and this time I want a GOOD one. For me that means I’ll either be buying a Lie Nielsen or a Veritas. I have multiple Veritas planes, includi... |
| 495 days ago |
Router Lift, which one do you use - 16 replies I’m considering getting a router lift, in particular I’m looking at the Woodpecker Precision Router Lift. With an adapter collar and a set of rings it’s well over $400. Before I drop that kind of money I’m curious what other lumberjocks are using. |
| 591 days ago |
Opinions wanted: Best construction style handsaw - 5 replies I need to get a new construction style handsaw, something like a Disston Number 7. I wanted another disston but cant seem to find anywhere to buy one new. So I’m looking for recommendations. Who makes a good saw these days and where can I get one? I’ve looked at the local big box stores and and was sorely disappointed by what... |
| 748 days ago |
Jet Slow Speed Wet Grinder (Tormek knockoff) on sale Amazon $230 - 10 replies Amazon has the Jet slow speed wet grinder on sale for $230. This grinder gets mixed reviews. Some say the added features make it better than the Tormek. Some say the stone doesn’t wear as well as the tormek, some say it doesn’t have the power of the tormek. Some of that very well could be Tormek elitism. But anyhow, if you̵... |
| 774 days ago |
Sketchup Model Share - 2 replies I just posted a project of a simple work bench, kind of long winded, but part of the project used Sketchup for the design. I wont repeat everything here but in the project I suggested I’d be interested in sharing sketchup models, through a repository or model share program. What does anyone else think? Is there enough interest to try ... |
| 777 days ago |
Tormek Wet Grinder, thoughts? - 24 replies Well I’ve pretty much convinced myself I want (see, I didn’t say need, I’m learning) I want a Tormek wet grinder. I’ve sharpened everything from kitchen knives to woodworking tools to axes and everything in between by hand my whole life. It’s to the point now it takes me at least a full weekend day to go through... |
| 895 days ago |
Why would I ever want a bench plane ?? - 22 replies This question arises out of this thread. Lots of people own and I assume use hand planes. In fact I’m in the market to pick up a couple more, but I got to wondering…... A question for all you plane owners, and assumedly plane users, what do you do with your planes, other than polish and admire them? I use mine mostly for clean ... |
| 896 days ago |
Veritas or Lie-Nielsen Planes, which would you buy? - 29 replies I’m in the market for a new shoulder plane, and probably a new block plane while I’m at it. I’m looking at Lie-Nielsen and Veritas. For a medium shoulder plane Woodcraft has the lie nielsen for ~$175. Lee Valley has the veritas for ~$165. I’ve not used either but I like the look of the veritas better, and for a bonus ... |
| 960 days ago |
Can I delete a forum post I authored ? - 3 replies I created a new forum thread but later noticed an existing thread that I should have replied to instead of creating a new thread. So I replied on that thread but then couldn’t find a way to delete the thread I created. Can I delete a post after I’ve posted it? No one had replied yet. Is there a FAQ for these kinds of things. ... |
| 960 days ago |
Porter Cable 4216 Dovetail jig - 2 replies If you’ve read the 2 bits on router bits thread you know I broke open my new PC DT jig this weekend. I got the 4216. It’s the 4212 with the 4215 template for making 1/4 inch DTs and finger joints. I’m pretty happy with it. I’ve invested a couple half days playing with it and so far I’ve found it fast to setup ... |
