Very rare indeed as walnut is always scrutinized for the possibility of selling to the veneer market. That is really the place where all rare really...
A lot of people put too much pressure down on the sander and that prematurely causes velcro wear. The heat generated doesn't help. 5 years is really...
The part you are forgetting in the equation is the tensile strength of the material. Grey iron tensile strength is quite low. In metric, the ultimate...
I'm a big fan on old iron for a thickness planer. Back in the day I bought a 24" Yates American machine. You could take 1/4" cuts on 12" wide boards...
If you're using the Ealex you will have plenty of steam. Go nuts insulting the box and make a steel backer with end blocks. You have to compress the...
I have an Earlex steamer. Works well but only runs for an hour before it's out of water. With two, you could stagger the start. The biggest issue is...
Self employed woodworker specializing in live edge furniture, mandolin family instruments, custom stair work. Moved from Cincinnati to Stout, Ohio in 1977 and established Rome Hill Studio where I continue to make saw dust every day.
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