Edward Weber
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I use both, I see no need for it to be an either, or situation. My main sled is a modified miter-express. I have a 1000 HD mounted on it. This sled...

+1 on the 180. It's the sweet spot as far as the best for sharpening and shaping.

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...