I am newly motivated to sharpen my hand tools, something I neglected. Many years ago, I purchased Japanese chisels from Japan Woodworker. Not Tasai etc. I just purchased a sharpening book last week, and today attended a sharpening class at Woodcraft. I brought one of my chisels in. The method...
Last Post By: Chuck Hill Yesterday, 11:46 PMHi all- I'm not entirely sure what I hope to get out of this thread, but this is such a great group that I figure I might get helpful input even without a well-formulated question. The issue is simple - smallish, over-crowded shop. Space is about 20x13 but shared with water heater and...
Last Post By: Tom Bender Yesterday, 11:55 AMAfter 30 years of using a home made fence on my 14" bandsaw with riser block, I've decided to purchase a commercially made fence. The online giant store has two I'm interested in, The Kreg KMS 7200 and the Carter fence that attaches to the table with magnets. Any feedback with pros and cons on...
Last Post By: Mike King Yesterday, 8:35 PMA few days before Christmas I was using my favorite 3/4 bench chisel from Veritas to install a tail vise into my workbench. Right before I was about to finish for the day I felt my chisel kind of give out. I took a look and was really bummed out to see the corner of the handle was damaged. I...
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Last Post By: Lee DeRaud Yesterday, 3:04 PMI have one. The table is slightly larger than the older ones, but the 1.5HP motor is the big deal. I looked for one for a couple years before finding
Rick Potter Today, 4:42 AMI made a lateral stop for mine, it works great.
It's for when one wants to be bang on centre after the pilot.
It's more than bang yer head
Thanks for the reply Jim. I pretty much zero to the board as well for most jobs, not sure why so many use material, but that's another topic .
I think you would be better to buy the JessEm router lift for $275 from Lee Valley rather than spending $149 on just the plate.
Doug Garson Today, 1:23 AMNice curvy chair. Reminds me of 1950’s Christmas card Santa sleigh seat . Isn’t that upholstery new?
Mel Fulks Today, 1:10 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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