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In Japan, with my limited understanding, the tradition (ritual) has come through the lines of Samurai sword making artisans. A quick consult with...

Hi prashun, Looking at the costs of t-slots, hardware, wood, inserts, misc, it's easy to get up to the price of the little bench top tables real...

Thanks Earl

I have heard of that called a "fox joint" with a single wedge, but when I internet searched it I found plenty of fox joints with two wedges. ...

High Rick, My preference for the bevel up/chip breaker configuration would have me choosing the Veritas custom #4-1/2. You mention having a...

Sounds very frustrating. Everything I own that says L-N or Veritas on it is good stuff. I have never owned a Wood River product, can't comment. ...

What would have been the origin of rituals for chisels ? Certainly sounds more serious than formal etiquette.

Well, for me, it's a very dark house. The wood and paneling are dark and there's not a lot of light in the place. You have to remember that...

Hi Curt It is an interesting question. I am very fortunate to own a few sets of really excellent chisels, such as the Veritas PM-V11 and Blue...

I think it’s gum.

That is definitely not ambrosia maple. I've used a fair amount of ambrosia maple and it looks very different than that. When I have that...

Be sure to thoroughly rough up the surface with something like 40 grit sandpaper. The epoxy will need lots of tooth.

JB Weld would certainly be worth trying. Since it will be under positive pressure from the water when in use, it would be best if repaired from the...

I wish I could get that kind of mileage from my knives! I'm running mostly cherry, next walnut, a little oak. The wood has never been on the floor,...

JB Weld will fix your problem. Be sure to get the regular version not JB Quick. It's a thick 2 part epoxy but from the looks of the size of the hole...

Upgrading your old dongle would mean replacing it with a USB dongle regardless- and it ain't cheap...

I do not know if the version 2 works with the Ho cup. I bought the original version pps cup system and it has worked well. I liked it so much I...

Great looking doors. What is the thickness of the slats.

Does this help? Found on the LV site. Custom 4 1/2. Looks like complete support to me.

A motor requires an overload protection which is different from an over-current breaker. An overload is essentially a slow trip breaker. It allows...

Some years back I half choked at the cost of copper for air lines. Until I saw what 'some people' were willing to pay for some snazzy anodized...

Mark Twain's wife bought. fancy had carved antique bed with a headboard. He paid so much for it he said he slept facing the headboard so he could...

Have never seen one before. What is it used for?? Thanks,

Looks like the real deal. Good luck fitting the bedding.

Your better off with infinity carbide tipped knives. They are pricey but leave a perfect surface and can be resharpened easily with a homemade...

Check with VXB they should be able to help. https://www.vxb.com/default.asp

You might want to contact phelps refinishing; they will have what you need. Or homestead finishing products.

Wow. 45+ years in the housing carpentry biz and I've never even heard of moisture cured urethanes. Apparently I've got some learning to do. In my...