The stringline is simply a string. Sometimes it is called a dryline because chalk or ink are not applied, and it does not leave a mark. The humble stringline has been an important tool in construction and woodworking long before Himiunu was pacing off Cheops' resurrection pile. Do you own a...
Last Post By: Thomas Wilson Yesterday, 9:01 AMMy patience is tested by the 2-pics-at-a-time feature so this will be brief.
Last Post By: Rick Potter Yesterday, 1:41 PMI've been spending far too much time lately in the sharpening/ honing guide rabbit hole. It seems that the Lie-Nielsen honing guide is great for LN products, but doesn't always accept the geometry found with other manufacturers. The Veritas MK II system seems more versatile, but some people seem...
Last Post By: J. Greg Jones Yesterday, 7:32 PMInitially I was thinking of making some new washboards out of tigerwood (goncalo alves) but I decided to see if I could bring the old washboards back to life. The top piece was too far gone so that would be made new. This is how it started First step was replacing the top piece. It...
Last Post By: Mikey Green Yesterday, 4:51 PMSo, I am trying to wrap up my machine purchases and the Hammer c3-41 is quite high on the list, but getting it to my home is turning out to be quite the hassle. Hammer can't deliver it to my home if I don't have a forklift, and if I pick it up with a trailer, I'm at a loss for how to move it...
Last Post By: Timothy Orr Yesterday, 9:00 PMYes (Votes: 36)
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Prepare for lots of overspray. I have one, haven't used it for years so don't remember the specifics. I don't recall what pressure I used, I'm thinking
Curt Harms Today, 8:19 AMHave you thought about taking the shutters down for a few weeks? Not the best solution but it's easier that trying to keep pace with their building.
Alex Zeller Today, 8:16 AMCongratulations on the DYI. I had one sized for my garage shop, and was convinced by HVAC specialist that bigger wasn’t necessarily better and an
Bruce McVeety Today, 8:14 AMJim, no one has mentioned this, but for me the star of your find is the draw knife. The sizes 8" and 9" are less common and highly desirable
Derek Cohen Today, 8:13 AMA dust mask or respirator should be at the top of your list. Finding the right one is a journey so start soon.
Tom Bender Today, 8:07 AM
Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.
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