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: Tom M King Yesterday, 7:15 PMI'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?
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Last Post By: Andrew Joiner Today, 11:30 AMYes (Votes: 36)
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I also use a Lenox bimetal blade for most everything. It's a 1/2" 3tpi blade I bought to cut bowl blanks for turning. It has become my default
Alex Zeller Today, 12:17 PMAnd here just when you thought Easter was over..... you've gone and found an egg!
Those are pre-production Box Makers planes - right
Does it sit in a groove? Probably o-ring if so. Quad ring is a possibility too but not as likely. Photos?
Ronald Blue Today, 12:01 PMThanks everyone for the kind words. It's a big leg up when one is fortunate enough to have such nice wood to work with.
I spent most of
Why can't you put keys on them?and yes their easy enough to make your own.
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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