Edward Weber
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https://www.britannica.com/plant/hemp I like hemp oil as a finish, just one of a thousand uses this plant has.

The main reason is that there is no support under the steel. With a tool anchored in the V arm and only the bevel touching the wheel, any...

Those are nice, I don't think they were available when I cut mine. Thanks for the link

+1 Just as I said earlier. Who came up with it and who marketed it are two different things. There are many "routine" techniques I've used over the...

Thank you for the clarification. I won't go into all what if's, but it sounds as if a simple set of stop blocks clamped securely could have made...

Thanks for posting, as others have said, it's always good to hear about new materials. My question is this, most all of these products rice hull...

Most OEM inserts are a joke and not a funny one This is obviously for 90 degree cuts only, the plastic strips can be used for bevel cuts but still...

Stew-Mac has a much more affordable option that the one linked to above....

Always remember, this is just a "method of work", it is mostly subjective, not a rule set in stone. While it may work well for others with their...

I would like to ask the OP for a bit of clarification. What was used for an anchor? Was it clamped?. I'm having a difficult time understanding how...

I would say Tom is correct, tapered holes would be the number one reason, but if it's a straight bore there is no reason not to drill from the top. A...

+1 Cut molded profile on 4 matching pieces, beveled at 45 and glue to create the column

I'm not sure "where" exactly you are in your entry to turning, but at some point I would suggest this. Go practice, turn simple things, learn...

Slightly different take on becoming complacent. Many, and I mean many, woodworkers are complacent in one form or another. The problem usually...

With respect, it sounds like you're trying to re-invent the movers dolly https://clayton-supply.com/moving-storage-supplies/dollies-casters/ Caster...

It's probably older than anyone knows. It's one of those techniques that craftsmen of a certain era developed through trial and error until they...

+1, Again The only way to minimize the potential risk is to become more knowledgeable about what you doing. Everyone has their own "risk factor",...

+1 I've been cutting wood for a very long time and yes, fluke stuff does happen. but knowing as much as possible about your tools and your craft,...

I have to agree I've been try to teach people for many many years that, if they know all the limits and capabilities of their tools (power or hand)...

Thanks for the additional info. Also #8, the checking in the OP's photo. to me, looks like what I've seen when a timber is installed wet and some...

You seem to want to argue, I do not. Your link is for "storage" of logs, not drying. It is not uncommon to buck logs to a rough size and air dry...

I wasn't suggesting that it would dry completely or eliminate checks and cracks but letting them acclimate for a certain amount of time does relieve...

You're right, many are put up wet, most likely too wet. If the logs were allowed to sit a couple of months to years and season, this would not be...

+1 on the sliding dovetail

I bought my sheets at one of the BORGs. Standard 49" x 97" x 3/4" sheet. The melamine on the sheet goods is much more durable than the pre-cut...

I absolutely agree about the ease and convenience aspect, I like my 40v trimmers. I think however this particular tool may have crossed that line....

I have a piece of cardboard on on of my chop saws that directs the dust toward the port. I had a little panic one day when I thought I lost it. Where...

The lower guide cover looks good, nice use of those magnets Do you not use the lower port anymore?

When I built mine (18 years ago) I used 3/4" mdf with 3/4" melamine for the top. It's lasted well over the years.