I debated about starting this thread now or later, but decided on now because, well...I might forget something. :o As a little background, at our previous property, I was blessed with a reasonably sized, fully conditioned space for my shop in what was originally a three-and-a-half vehicle garage...
Last Post By: Adam Herman Today, 1:23 PMI recently acquired this 1967 VW dune buggy knowing that it would be a bit of a project before I could get it on the road. It runs good just needs a tune up but I will need to replace some parts here and there to get it where it needs to be. Most of the parts are on order, new brake shoes, stuff...
Last Post By: Keith Outten Today, 12:33 PMMy first bandsaw, a new rikon 10-3061, set it up according to the manual and various youtube tutorials such as Alex Snodgrass's method (align the blade, tension the blade, thrust bearings and side guides) Now the issue is: the saw just won't cut straight, it will pull the wood off the fence...
Last Post By: Alan Schwabacher Today, 7:08 PMI bought a used 2019 Grasshopper diesel zero turn mower with 189 hours on it last summer. I had all kinds of problems with it initially including a starter that didn't always turn over. I realized after I bought it that the mower had been buried pretty deep in mud or something as the dashboard...
Last Post By: Brian Elfert Today, 2:30 PMThere is a ton of info on the web about the more common woodworking hand tools (chisels, planes, saws) but what about rasps and floats? What’s the difference in application? How do these tools fit into the tool continuum from axe to sandpaper? What brands and models would you recommend to...
Last Post By: Stephen Rosenthal Today, 4:42 PMSad to hear someone who gave so much to other woodworks has left us.
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That is not what I meant to suggest. The angle needs to be pretty close for the sharp blade to make the difference.
New is very different
Bowed Cauls! a couple swipes with a plane, easier than shims.
Tom Bender Today, 6:51 PMLots of commercial products around, - and today lots of flatpacks, that use shiplap og other 1/2 panelling as backs.... they all use small nails to hold
Halgeir Wold Today, 6:50 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.
Last Post By: Mel Fulks Today, 12:15 PM