View Profile: Chris Hachet - Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community

Today, 12:34 PM

steven c newman started a thread A Project for the Month of March in Neanderthal Haven

Late start...had issues with the resaw stuff....hand is about all healed up...still a little sore. Project? Well, not a whole lot of usable lumber...

0 replies | 61 view(s)

Today, 12:01 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Saw vise height in Neanderthal Haven

Hmmm. Wentworth No. 1....attached to a 2 x 8. Have to allow room for the release lever to clear the bench's vise... Somewhere just under...

14 replies | 453 view(s)

Today, 11:00 AM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Goto place for lumber in NJ?? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

$15?! That's two Happy meals. *you suck*

21 replies | 688 view(s)

Today, 10:58 AM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Tapping threads in white oak in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Very nice. Did you build the chairs, too?

19 replies | 634 view(s)

Yesterday, 6:24 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Ouch! in Neanderthal Haven

I suppose I should start another "Build Thread"? Something about a March Project? May just name it as The March Project Box? Clamp...

13 replies | 1024 view(s)

Yesterday, 6:08 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Stanley 71 Router Plane Adjustment Nut Needed in Neanderthal Haven

About like this... Removed the 1/2" cutter, flip the wheel nut over.. Test fit into the case.. And, see IF the lid will close... Works...

15 replies | 628 view(s)

Yesterday, 2:48 PM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Changing Name in Forum Tech Support

Lead off with "Grand Master" or end with "Cleveland Rocks"

6 replies | 641 view(s)

Yesterday, 1:14 PM

Andrew Pitonyak replied to a thread Plywood or solid in General Woodworking and Power Tools

My only complaint with edge banding is that it is thing and does not take abuse as well as wood. That said, difficult to beat the plywood if it is...

11 replies | 499 view(s)

Yesterday, 1:05 PM

Andrew Pitonyak replied to a thread Veritas pocket layout square, it's so tiny! in Neanderthal Haven

I have one of these from Vesper tools. I needed the tiny parts for some of the smaller things that I do. A very nice square to be sure. I also...

22 replies | 1331 view(s)

Yesterday, 8:14 AM

Andrew Pitonyak replied to a thread Veritas pocket layout square, it's so tiny! in Neanderthal Haven

I sometimes have things where 4" feels too large. Checking square for a blade relative to my tormek jig, marking on a small board ( remember I made...

22 replies | 1331 view(s)

03-03-2021, 4:20 PM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Radio Garden, Radio stations around the globe in Off Topic Forum

There's radio stations where I dinnit know there's people!

4 replies | 237 view(s)

03-03-2021, 3:18 PM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Advise on building a workbench cheaply in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Materials can be scavenged from Craigslist free offerings. If your budget has some room in it, Bob Van Dyke's design is sturdy and adequate. ...

17 replies | 890 view(s)

03-03-2021, 3:13 PM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Plywood or solid in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Would wood might be cheaper. (Which I never imagined would be true.)

11 replies | 499 view(s)

03-03-2021, 10:39 AM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Saw vise height in Neanderthal Haven

I have mine mounted much like JK. I do it standing up, so I can see down along the tooth line. I hold the file with both hands, so standing gives...

14 replies | 453 view(s)

03-03-2021, 10:23 AM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge in Off Topic Forum

I would only do so with outlets that exhibit intermittent failures. If the circuit breaker holds (doesn't often trip and can be reset) I would...

48 replies | 1317 view(s)

03-03-2021, 7:22 AM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge in Off Topic Forum

That's how I was taught, too. We carried a box full of "preloaded" standard receptacles. The only wiring we did on site was GFI.

48 replies | 1317 view(s)

03-03-2021, 7:19 AM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Mice in Off Topic Forum

Vermin are responsible for amazing amounts of damage - mostly electrical fires. ...

22 replies | 661 view(s)

03-02-2021, 6:35 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Prepping and laminating lumber for a benchtop in Neanderthal Haven

Maybe use the same wood the Pharaohs used? Cedars from Lebanon? IF there is any left?

26 replies | 1159 view(s)

03-02-2021, 6:33 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Ouch! in Neanderthal Haven

It IS healing..slowly.. Still hurts... Was trying to use a plane, today.. Jointing a few edges to do a glue-up... Also needed to sharpen...

13 replies | 1024 view(s)

03-02-2021, 4:40 PM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Modern electrical outlets - side wiring with 12 gauge in Off Topic Forum

I was taught to avoid back wiring where significant vibration is present (Clothes dryers, Washing machines) and to employ pigtails for greater...

48 replies | 1317 view(s)

03-02-2021, 10:57 AM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Maintaining plane bodies in Neanderthal Haven

I switched to wooden body planes for the same reason. I still wipe down my steel blades and chisels prior to longer term storage. I use WD40,...

21 replies | 877 view(s)

03-02-2021, 10:42 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread Help with Tool Identification? in Neanderthal Haven

AKA...Lineman's Pliers.... Hand drill brace is missing the top pad....would have to turn a new one. CarpentersPincers....used to pull nails....

27 replies | 1189 view(s)

03-02-2021, 9:32 AM

Andrew Pitonyak replied to a thread Plywood Blade recomendations in General Woodworking and Power Tools

No idea if it is the best or not, but, I get very good results with my Forrest plywood blade on my SawStop. I get decent results even with my Forrest...

21 replies | 987 view(s)

03-01-2021, 9:30 PM

Jim Matthews replied to a thread Ideas for cutting heavy steel pipe under water? in Off Topic Forum

"Hold my beer."

20 replies | 913 view(s)

03-01-2021, 7:12 PM

Andrew Pitonyak replied to a thread Maintaining plane bodies in Neanderthal Haven

I have a thick oil that I would put on it and then use steel wool. This will take that rust off pretty well. I usually wipe my planes off with...

21 replies | 877 view(s)