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Today, 9:55 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread WTB: Stanley #151 MR or #151 R spokeshave in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Congrats, Bob. I think you’re going to enjoy those. My problem with spokeshaves is that I enjoy using them so much I get disappointed when I reach...

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Today, 8:54 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread A couple of more vases in Woodworking Projects

Very nice, Johnny. It’s a neat design. Thanks for posting.

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Today, 8:13 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread New to me #7 in Neanderthal Haven

Jim, the patent dates on the lever are a bit worn, but one is “C2184”, which I’m thinking is 10-21-84, and the second is “2488”, which is likely...

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Today, 1:15 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Table Saw Sled Question .... in Shop Made Tools and Machines

I have this from Rockler...bought it when making a number of picture frames. Works well. Reminds me that I need to pull it out for a few more...

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Today, 1:07 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread New to me #7 in Neanderthal Haven

Jim, it’s a little in between types, I think. There appears to be two patent dates on the lateral adjuster, which might indicate a type 5 or 6, but...

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Yesterday, 11:53 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Organizing a tool board in Neanderthal Haven

Just make it like you have it. I’ve found that it will grow and change over time and changing it up now and then makes for a great project between...

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Yesterday, 10:37 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Finishing problems on Olive in Project Finishing

Well, glad it worked out in the end. I’m in the market for a nice smallish fly fishing net...if you decide to sell one, send me a pm.

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Yesterday, 10:15 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread The small things in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Congrats on the new stand, Brian. And as for the UPS driver, I believe most folks are just far more decent than the general news would have us...

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Yesterday, 10:08 PM

Phil Mueller started a thread New to me #7 in Neanderthal Haven

I’ve had my eye out for a traditional #7 for some time. Never having owned one, and getting into more stock prep of longer rough timber, it was time...

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Yesterday, 3:05 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Euro Beech table in Woodworking Projects

Really nice, Andrew. Blue ribbon to my eyes.

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Yesterday, 3:00 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Finishing problems on Olive in Project Finishing

Hello Ira, and welcome to SMC. I’ve never worked with olive wood, so I can’t speak from experience. The drying issue might be caused by a number of...

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Yesterday, 9:54 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Veritas Miniature Tools - Have you tried them? in Neanderthal Haven

Fred, I’ve had the miniature block plane for a number of years and use it regularly for leveling inlay stringing and banding. It works very well. ...

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12-04-2019, 8:27 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Gilboy’s YouTube antiques refinishing and rehab videos (links) in Project Finishing

I think I’ve watched all their videos as well...agree it’s interesting to see how they go about restorations. I like the Tom Johnson restoration...

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12-03-2019, 9:19 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Making a roubo... Recommendations? in Neanderthal Haven

Build the bench per the Schwarz book and you’ll be fine. The one thing you may want to do is leave a bit more overhang, if possible, to allow for an...

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12-02-2019, 5:05 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Completed first bench (split-top Roubo) in Neanderthal Haven

Thanks Brad, assumed that is what is was, but couldn’t see the tail vise wheel in the pics. Very nice. A tail vise is one add I’ve been thinking...

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12-02-2019, 9:42 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Stanley #7 W/Hock Blade and Chip Breaker in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Pm sent.....

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12-02-2019, 8:43 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Completed first bench (split-top Roubo) in Neanderthal Haven

Well done, Brad. Go ahead and make a first saw cut or accidental drill hole in it and get that over with! I can’t quite tell from the pictures;...

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11-29-2019, 9:29 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Baltic birch plywood with twist in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I’ll second the way that it’s stored matters. My local Rockler stores it vertical and you have to sort through it to find reasonably flat pieces. ...

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11-28-2019, 2:34 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Another Japanese Style Toolbox in Woodworking Projects

Rob, well done. I like the sap wood stripe...nice feature. Seems you have the fuming figured out...great color. I have to get some of my tools...

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11-27-2019, 3:18 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Another box in Woodworking Projects

That’s a cool idea, Mike. I’ve thought about making my own and use that thicknesser that LN sells (Latta design), but not sure I want to get into it.

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11-27-2019, 9:05 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Another box in Woodworking Projects

Thanks all. I’ve made a good number of boxes for gifts, but I have to admit these were ones that I was both really happy to send off, and really sad...

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11-26-2019, 6:27 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Just curious...#62 shaving evaluation in Neanderthal Haven

Jim, no, it’s resting on my bench. The piece being planed is roughly a 7/8” edge. Eric, I may have a second iron to try...need to look around and,...

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11-26-2019, 9:49 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Ray Iles Cutter For Stanley 10 1/2 in Neanderthal Haven

I’ve had that thickness challenge with other replacement blades....and I was able to get away with it without filing the mouth. I’m betting you...

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11-26-2019, 9:44 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Guitar build number three... in Musical Instruments

Jim, the color is really nice. I look forward to the rest of the finish schedule. I assume it will be wet sanded/rubbed out at the end?

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11-26-2019, 9:36 AM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Just curious...#62 shaving evaluation in Neanderthal Haven

Thanks all for the input. I had a few minutes this morning and opened up the mouth and took a few swipes. A bit better, perhaps. In the...

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11-25-2019, 11:49 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Just curious...#62 shaving evaluation in Neanderthal Haven

William, it is cherry, but it does have a fair amount of sap wood...might be what you’re seeing. Appreciate the input. Jim, LOL.

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11-25-2019, 10:39 PM

Phil Mueller started a thread Just curious...#62 shaving evaluation in Neanderthal Haven

Been edge jointing a piece of cherry. Used a long wooden jointer to start, and then moved to my #62 to take the final fine shavings. Shavings are...

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11-25-2019, 9:53 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Best finish for curly maple? in Project Finishing

Depends on how much you want it to “pop”. If Glenn’s example are what you are looking for, shellac, waterlox, ArmRSeal, will all get you there. If...

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11-25-2019, 8:12 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Ray Iles Cutter For Stanley 10 1/2 in Neanderthal Haven

Ken, is that the D2 metal? Either way, I’d appreciate an update when you get a chance. I like my RI chisels, and the replacement irons look like a...

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11-25-2019, 7:31 PM

Phil Mueller replied to a thread Starter Cutting Boards in Woodworking Projects

Boards look great. Nice job. Agree with Doug, white oak may not be the best wood for a cutting board, but there are plenty of other species to use.

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