I'm looking at buying a Forrest Woodworker II blade to handle nothing but ripping – they're obviously quite pricey (~$175), but I'm willing to spend that if they're worth the money. Is there a better-performing blade in the same price range?
Last Post By: Warren Lake Today, 1:49 AMLumber is about 100% higher with covid since 12 months ago. More homes are starting to be built. Any thoughts on construction lumber prices in the next 12 months? Bill D
Last Post By: Peter Kelly Yesterday, 10:22 AMI'd like to ask the forum for help researching and deciding on a full-sized lathe. The best unit for me within my budget of $4500. I'm a fairly new turner, retired at 50yrs old, and have decided to invest in woodturning as my primary hobby moving forward. I love it! The reason I say "best unit...
Last Post By: Allen Mattsen Yesterday, 11:26 PMBlue Spruce is offering tools with handles that are " infused with an acrylic". Lee Valley also offer sliding bevels with something similar. Does anyone know how this can be done at home without spending a fortune? My guess is that the wood is immersed into a container of acrylic and then...
Last Post By: Allen Marlow Yesterday, 11:53 PMWorking on restoring/rehabbing some Stanley/Bailey planes. My #5 is done & working very well - I can get smoothing-plane thin shavings from it, though it is not destined to be a smoother. I am having trouble with my #4. After a lot of trouble getting the cap iron to mate well with the blade,...
Last Post By: Robert Hazelwood Yesterday, 2:10 PMYes (Votes: 36)
No (Votes: 12)
It is a little used router.
It's free.
Of course you want it.
Even if it only takes 1/4" bits, it is
Hi Joe, a copy was just ordered. When it arrives or something changes it will be posted here. This isn't likely something I would normally acquire, but
Jim Koepke Today, 2:15 AMThe smaller boxes may have also been user made. Some of the beading cutters appear to be duplicates.
Stanley didn't make a separate box to
I can't speak to everything, but I can answer #1. I bought a 1972 Craftsman 10" radial arm saw and kept it until just a few years ago. I can tell
David Dockstader Today, 1:51 AMNever had an issue running a 12 inch blade on either of the General cabinet saws. I ground the castings to fit back in early 80's and used them with 12"
Warren Lake Today, 1:49 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.
Last Post By: Jim Koepke Yesterday, 3:19 PM