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Vintage Martin T75 restoration
Thread Starter: Patrick Walsh
So I have a opportunity to purchase the above machine for a fair deal from my employer. I am aware of the phenolic guides being pop riveted I the the sliding table along with not availible for replacement. So my question is as follows to those in the know with regard to the phenolic ways....
Last Post By: David Kumm Today, 12:50 AM

What planes do you regret buying?
Thread Starter: Matt Lau
With the Lee Valley Cyber Monday sale coming, I can feel my willpower weakening. I'm leery of buying stuff that I don't need. What tools have you regretted buying? Please talk me out of buying more planes.
Last Post By: Bob Jones 5443 Today, 2:38 AM

Jointer testing and set-up: What tools / gauges do I need?
Thread Starter: Allan Speers
I'll soon be buying a used 8" jointer, and I'm trying to determine what tools I'll need for a full check, & later setup. This would include testing flatness, twists, etc. The tables, the fence, and whatever else. I know the basic concepts, but I can't figure out which exact items are best, to...
Last Post By: Paul F Franklin Yesterday, 10:17 AM

Go to college vs. learn a trade?
Thread Starter: dennis thompson
I was reading a thread about hiring an electrician and it seems that tradespeople are all very busy and getting responses is difficult, At the same time I read stories all the time about college graduates working at low paying jobs that have nothing to do with their degrees. So I'm wondering if...
Last Post By: Brian Tymchak Yesterday, 5:36 PM

Shelves vs cabinets? Pegboard? Other?
Thread Starter: Matt Lau
Hey Creekers, I hope this isn't a stupid question. I will be trying to organize my workshop over I'd like your thoughts on workshop storage. What are your thoughts on shelves, vs cabinets? Pegboard? Other?
Last Post By: John Goodin Today, 3:13 AM

F2 Laser Fire - Don't leave laser unattended!!!
Thread Starter: John Blazy
Hi All, Been a long time, but thought I'd show up with a warning we all need to hear. I was cutting some epoxy-based laminate samples - section only 3" x 14" into dozens of little 3/4 x 2" rectangles. Cut this material many times before, no flame. Calling an "F2" on tornado scale, because it...
Last Post By: John Lifer Yesterday, 6:35 PM

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I started shaving in the shower back @1980. My neck used to get a lot of nicks and razor burn prior to the move into the shower. I dont use a mirror,
Joe Mioux Today, 3:51 AM

roubo vise options

There are times when my tail vise is removed. That is one advantage to the simplicity of a Sjoberg vise. Sometimes my face vise is removed.

Jim Koepke Today, 3:30 AM

Staining Mahogany

If your client is open to suggestions it might be worth it to show her some pictures of original radios. Maybe she will appreciate restoring it to the
John Goodin Today, 3:28 AM

Problem with low angle block planes

Corey, it might help if you could post your location. If you are in the Pacific Northwest you would be welcome to my in person help. If you are in another
Jim Koepke Today, 3:17 AM

WTB: Stanley #151 MR or #151 R spokeshave

Update: I have now acquired both the 151 (eBay; overpaid as usual there) and a 151R (from Tooltique in England; excellent price and quality!). Both
Bob Jones 5443 Today, 3:16 AM
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