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 AMMy patience is tested by the 2-pics-at-a-time feature so this will be brief.
Last Post By: glenn bradley Today, 9:33 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: Dave Sabo Today, 8:15 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: Mike Henderson Today, 11:58 AMYes (Votes: 36)
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For a different take on "point" tools, I made a conventional one but I get more use from a grind I came up with maybe 8 years ago - I make this
John K Jordan Today, 12:44 PMIt's not necessary to trash that extension cord. Just don't use it with your planer. What is it's gauge rating (stamped in the side of the cord)? It will
Charles Lent Today, 12:37 PMI like the look of the beveled glass in the top. It it to put items placed below on display? I can imagine putting the book I'm currently reading there.
John K Jordan Today, 12:36 PMI appreciate the continued commentary on the subject, though I must say that most of it is going over my head, which is fine.
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These bedside tables are probably my favorite. Some veneering, gentle curves and some buffing out a finish. They required a lot of steps but have served
Jim Tobias Today, 12:25 PM
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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