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Today, 10:32 AM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Planes for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I am collecting Keen Kutter K series planes, both flat bottom and corrugated. I have the 4s and 5s and an 8C. I would be interested in trading or...

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Today, 10:16 AM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Planes for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I put the pink marker in the pictures so you can see the type of finish that is on the plane. smooth means even less effort when planning wood. ...

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Today, 9:22 AM

Tom Bussey started a thread Planes for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Some of you may remember me from years past. If you do please feel free to say high and give my a testimonial. I have had these planes hanging on my...

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03-27-2023, 3:21 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Surface Finish for Sliding Sled Jigs in Shop Made Tools and Machines

I would shellac the bottom. Then I would use a past wax. Much easier to wax if it has a finish on it first. I know you have left over plywood but if...

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03-27-2023, 3:13 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread What is its name in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Do you mean the Little Brown Church. It is the church that the song was written about, The little Brown Church in the Vale. It was built in about...

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03-26-2023, 9:34 AM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread What is its name in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I live 17 minutes from the nearest stop light.

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03-25-2023, 9:43 AM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Almost have my router fence finished in Shop Made Tools and Machines

What I want in a fence, is to be able to move it back far enough so I can change bits quickly. And then bring the fence back into position just as...

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03-25-2023, 9:26 AM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Almost have my router fence finished in Shop Made Tools and Machines

Carl, You will need to add an extra fence. I used 4 blocks to move the fence our two had section cur out so it could be held on with spring...

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03-23-2023, 6:06 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Shopsmith disc sander RPM in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I got my answer but thank you anyway.

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03-23-2023, 4:20 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread planes for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Scrub plane considered sold also.

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03-23-2023, 3:36 PM

Tom Bussey started a thread Shopsmith disc sander RPM in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My question is , what is the RPM range Shopsmith uses for there disc sander feature?

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03-23-2023, 3:22 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread planes for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Reduced to $90 shipped.

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03-23-2023, 10:34 AM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread What is its name in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I tried a lot of different names but I got nowhere. I tried adjustable what ever but never though of handle. I am not a good searcher, so thank you...

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03-22-2023, 5:52 PM

Tom Bussey started a thread What is its name in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I would like to order some but I can't think of the name. It is an age thing. Where is the best place to order from? Thanks

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03-22-2023, 3:56 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Almost have my router fence finished in Shop Made Tools and Machines

That is an interesting to use linear bearings and an air cylinder. I am not familiar with a beaded insert.

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03-21-2023, 3:54 PM

Tom Bussey started a thread Almost have my router fence finished in Shop Made Tools and Machines

It has a half nut arrangement so it has rapid to and away from the cutter. It has a hand wheel for fine adjustments and a lock for position, I need...

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03-19-2023, 10:39 AM

Tom Bussey started a thread planes for sale in SawMill Creek Classifieds

First up is a Stanley #40 scrub plane. It says Stanley Rule and Level Co. on the blade. I do believe all parts are original so take a close look...

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03-17-2023, 3:50 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Bailey No. 5 Jack Plane, Type 11, Restored, Tuned-up, FREE SHIPPING in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Type 11 and type 12 are probably the cream of the crop for Stanley's. I am not real knowable about types but any of the Stanley's but I prefer a...

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03-17-2023, 3:37 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Shaper jig part two in General Woodworking and Power Tools

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03-12-2023, 7:55 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Shaper jig part two in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I needed to post more pictures so I had to post a reply. Here is me adjusting the cutter height or z axis if you want to call it that. Set blocks...

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03-12-2023, 6:44 PM

Tom Bussey started a thread Shaper jig part two in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Well I finally managed to get a tee slot in my MDF piece. That allows me to move it forward or backwards. A lot of people just screw a sacrificial...

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03-08-2023, 3:27 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread What’s your favorite hand plane? in Neanderthal Haven

I like keen Kutter K series planes. Probable I like the 4 and 5 the best.

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03-07-2023, 10:03 AM

Tom Bussey started a thread Shaper jig in General Woodworking and Power Tools

This is kind of a continuation of router table top post. Delta calls it their Delta Sliding shaper Jig. It is really not a jig but for the...

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03-06-2023, 6:17 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread New router table top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Wes, I understand what you are trying to say. And yes, you could do a large hole that way. But if you went every nine degrees you would have 40 X-Y...

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03-04-2023, 7:49 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread New router table top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I also had to mill out a coupe of small ribs. I had to turn it a couple of time to remove only what needed to be removed. I also got all of the...

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03-04-2023, 6:36 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread New router table top in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I gleaned up and waxed the table top today. This is what I had to do to finish it. I bored the shoulder .O81 deeper. and a couple thousandths bigger....

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03-04-2023, 10:59 AM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread WTB a frog in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Thanks for the tip.

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03-02-2023, 5:47 PM

Tom Bussey started a thread WTB a frog in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I am looking for a frog from a Bed Rock 608 round side or a frog from a Keen Kutter K 8. Have no interest in a KK8 frog.

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03-02-2023, 5:43 PM

Tom Bussey replied to a thread Walkabout Tuesday... in Neanderthal Haven

Did you use a wire brush to clean up the chisels?

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