This really is my one complaint, the space it takes juxtaposed to how often it's used. Meaning I can't leave it out and just use when needed. It sits...
I have the old style with wood handles and "older" new style with plastic handles (maybe 10yo). Both have the same size acme screw - I don't have the...
Seems like you're beating a dead horse here. Try this, get a fresh piece of lumber and plane that flat and true - your plane is just following a long...
Are you sure that's not red oak? Looks it. Also, I agree with Kevin about binding long term to long grain. If not rift am, maybe use a colored epoxy....
George, thanks for this. I finally made it there. 5.88bf for 8/4 cherry and 4.32 for 4/4. Maple was a little costly at 6.08 for 5/4 but not horrible....
The slider totally eliminates any need for a miter gauge but you'll still need your sleds. Also, you're going to need a little more room on the left...
You really want a drum sander for that sort of thing. Planers can't handle veneer, too thin. That said, what you've already done is a good idea. Glue...
Imho, there's nothing wrong with using a draw knife for larger work - then cleaning up with the shave. You have much better control than you expect,...
Richard, I have those. When they were new, they were really grabby and they still are but you get used to them. Really light touch to start the cut,...
I like your first illustration - for final planing. If there is any significant amount of material at all to remove, I'd start diagonal and if it's a...
I've not tapered on a jointer but bandsaw is easy peasy. Mark and taper each leg individually, then clamp them all together and make them smooth and...
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