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Yesterday, 8:21 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Stihl 261 C-M chainsaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I went through all of the comparisons and research before settling on and ordering the 261 C-M. The C-MQ was an additional $150 and added almost...

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Yesterday, 6:30 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Stihl 261 C-M chainsaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I received my Stihl chainsaw today but realized after bringing it home it was the higher priced Stihl 261 C-MQ instead of the ordered 261 C-M. I...

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01-11-2019, 8:24 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Is this Pecan wood? PIC in Turner's Forum

After preparing a few crude end grain samples and viewing them through a 15x magnifier it looks like those that identified the wood as Ash are...

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01-11-2019, 6:11 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Turning curly wood questions in Turner's Forum

I'm somewhat familiar with the problem you're having. In other words my experience is limited. But I found the smoothest finish obtained was with...

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01-11-2019, 5:18 PM

Steve Mathews started a thread A new piece of wood to turn into a bowl - PIC in Turner's Forum

Here's another piece of wood that I'm excited about tackling. It's labeled Apple based on what the person who gave it to me mentioned. There was at...

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01-11-2019, 5:08 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Is this Pecan wood? PIC in Turner's Forum

Here are a few more pieces (pics) of the puzzle that might help identify the wood. One of the photos contradicts what I was told about the wood if...

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01-11-2019, 2:29 PM

Steve Mathews started a thread Is this Pecan wood? PIC in Turner's Forum

The person who gave me a piece of the wood used to make the bowl shown below said it was Pecan wood. After looking at a number of Pecan bowls on...

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01-11-2019, 9:22 AM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Worksharp knife sharpeners in Woodcarvers Forum

After looking up Worksharp knife sharpeners it appears they have a lot of different types of gadgets for sharpening. I have no experience with any...

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01-11-2019, 9:06 AM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread How to season log section in Woodcarvers Forum

More attention will be given to your question if placed in the Turner's Forum but I would definitely seal the end grains of the whole logs until...

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01-06-2019, 6:18 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Stihl 261 C-M chainsaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

You're probably correct about pushing the 391 because of what they had in stock. You're also correct that the 261 C-M is not in stock and will have...

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01-06-2019, 1:45 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Stihl 261 C-M chainsaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The first of the year has arrived and I'm about ready to pull the trigger on another chainsaw. Sales taxes have decreased here after the Jan. 1 is...

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01-05-2019, 11:48 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Purchasing Green Lumber? in Woodcarvers Forum

Thanks John! I didn't know Woodfinder existed until you mentioned it. Unfortunately nothing popped up during a few searches. I'll put more time...

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01-05-2019, 11:37 PM

Steve Mathews started a thread High Pitch Chatter? in Turner's Forum

I just finished a small bowl using Pecan wood and experienced for the first time a high pitch chatter. Is this because the wood was so hard?

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01-02-2019, 11:14 PM

Steve Mathews started a thread Purchasing Green Lumber? in Woodcarvers Forum

I would like to purchase some green Birch to make Kuksas for the next Holiday gift giving. Is there anywhere that it can be purchased? Being in NW...

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01-01-2019, 7:26 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Carving Hatchet in Woodcarvers Forum

What type of carving are you finding a single bevel axe preferable to a double bevel? The OP mentioned using an axe for "spoon and bowl carving".

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12-31-2018, 8:47 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Slider versus cabinet saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Got it. Thanks for the explanation.

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12-31-2018, 5:56 PM

Steve Mathews started a thread Slider versus cabinet saw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I asked in another thread about comparing a SawStop ICS converted to a slider using either their Sliding Crosscut Table or Large Sliding Table to a...

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12-31-2018, 2:01 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Selling minimax slider for sawstop in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm fairly new to woodworking and know very little about sliders but wouldn't a SawStop with their sliding table be a solution?

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12-29-2018, 11:13 AM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Carving Hatchet in Woodcarvers Forum

Based on my very limited experience and reading "sometimes" seems more appropriate.

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12-27-2018, 3:57 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Stihl 261 C-M chainsaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

The saw will be used well beyond reach of electric power so an electric chainsaw is out of the question. If I have to saw something inside the shop...

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12-27-2018, 2:06 PM

Steve Mathews started a thread Stihl 261 C-M chainsaw? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I'm planning to purchases another chainsaw the first of the year and have been thinking of getting the Stihl 261 C-M. It's probably more than I...

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12-24-2018, 9:39 AM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Choose my Sawstop for me in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Since you already decided on the PCS and 1.75 hp I recommend the largest size rails that will fit in your shop, extra cartridge and industrial base...

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12-23-2018, 11:03 AM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread What's it worth? - Old Oliver Planer PICS in General Woodworking and Power Tools

What is it missing besides the dust shroud and sharpening attachment?

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12-23-2018, 10:14 AM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread What's it worth? - Old Oliver Planer PICS in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My interest in the planer has almost disappeared based on the comments so far. The seller wants $1000, which is out of the question. I may offer...

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12-22-2018, 5:40 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread What's it worth? - Old Oliver Planer PICS in General Woodworking and Power Tools

So, about $150? Is it worth restoring?

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12-22-2018, 4:59 PM

Steve Mathews started a thread What's it worth? - Old Oliver Planer PICS in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I ran across an old Oliver 24" planer (pic below) this afternoon that may be for sale. It's been sitting outside for some time and all of the...

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12-19-2018, 9:37 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread How to Hone a Hook Knife in Woodcarvers Forum

I too have only carved a few spoons but to get started ordered a set of Chris Pye gouges at the same time as my hook knives. The hook knives arrived...

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12-18-2018, 10:49 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread How to Hone a Hook Knife in Woodcarvers Forum

I just started reading the Perfect Edge this evening and couldn't find any mention of hook knives in the Table of Contents. After briefly leafing...

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12-18-2018, 10:32 PM

Steve Mathews replied to a thread Carving Hatchet in Woodcarvers Forum

Carving hatchets are not always single bevel. The Hans Karlsson carving axe that I recently received has a double bevel.

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