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Today, 12:29 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Help Identifying this Saw in Neanderthal Haven

Howdy John and welcome to the Creek. Searching > Warranted < on the link Malcom provided found this: After you have a few more saws you...

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Today, 12:10 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Dovetailing for Blood! in Neanderthal Haven

The saw from Blue Spruce hasn't been released yet. It has a nice feature, for me at almost three times the price isn't tempting. jtk

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Today, 11:57 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Restored Winchester W4 Plane tote repair & dates for W-series planes? in Neanderthal Haven

Ditto, there are likely more planes with repaired totes in my shop than with complete original totes. As long as the two surfaces have been...

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Today, 11:50 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Dovetailing for Blood! in Neanderthal Haven

Yes it does hold much more tension force than any of my coping saws. It also gets up to tension much better than any of my old style fret saws. One...

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Today, 1:39 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Dovetailing for Blood! in Neanderthal Haven

Very good write up of the action. jtk

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Yesterday, 4:15 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Blue Stanly Made in USA Bench Planes is there something wrong with these Type 20 in Neanderthal Haven

Tom Bussey's plane hasn't sold of yet. It is listed a #4 in the subject line but is a #5. jtk

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Yesterday, 4:13 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Bailey #4 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

It may have been possible to change during the first 24 hours. There was someone in Neanderthal Haven looking for a #5. He may have been told it...

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Yesterday, 4:01 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Favorite wood finds? in Neanderthal Haven

Reading through this post brings back memories. Before moving to Washington my wife loved driving up and down the coast with me for camping and...

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Yesterday, 3:41 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Winter project and problem in Neanderthal Haven

This is interesting as most of my reaction from rosewood is on the lathe. Usually after a bit of time a slight headache is felt. Wearing a face...

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Yesterday, 12:53 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread Careful -Fidelity account phishing email in Off Topic Forum

Except for the poor grammar. But yes, I can see how some elderly would fall for it. I'm 72, and I think I can spot a scam in seconds but who knows in...

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Bench plane mouth opening / frog adjustment size in Neanderthal Haven

My guess is you'd win that bet. jtk

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Yesterday, 12:08 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Time for some levity in Off Topic Forum

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Yesterday, 12:05 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Threading mode popularity? in Off Topic Forum

Mine used to be set to hybrid. Too many replies became buried in the various branches. Linear seems to keep everything in an understandable order....

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Yesterday, 2:01 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Plane adjusting hammer? in Neanderthal Haven

There are some nice hammers here > https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/search#q=soft%20head%20hammer&sort=relevancy&numberOfResults=24 jtk

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Yesterday, 1:54 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Blue Stanly Made in USA Bench Planes is there something wrong with these Type 20 in Neanderthal Haven

Some of my best tool finds were in the Bay Area when that was my home. You just got to keep looking. jtk

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01-15-2021, 7:44 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Blue Stanly Made in USA Bench Planes is there something wrong with these Type 20 in Neanderthal Haven

Many makers made great usable planes back in the day. Though a few other brands have passed through my shop my preference is for Stanley/Bailey...

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01-15-2021, 5:16 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Blue Stanly Made in USA Bench Planes is there something wrong with these Type 20 in Neanderthal Haven

You have already figured out this curiosity. It is pretty much a crap shoot. Some of the later planes are fine users. Some were put together on...

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01-15-2021, 4:06 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread 1st Rust Hunt of the year, for me.. in Neanderthal Haven

The one in your image is a KK 4. If the other was a K 4 it was a Bedrock design instead of the Bailey design. Well worth the extra $5 to some. jtk

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01-15-2021, 4:02 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Plane adjusting hammer? in Neanderthal Haven

Light tapping on the handle will withdraw the blade. This is why my preference is to use a small wooden tapper. The tack hammer might chip the...

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01-15-2021, 12:50 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Hock Iron from Lee Valley in Neanderthal Haven

Ever hear the term boilerplate? In the world of business agreements it is often the manufacturer selling through a vendor not wanting to have...

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01-15-2021, 12:28 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Plane adjusting hammer? in Neanderthal Haven

It depends on the plane or spokeshave on which it is to be used. For my wooden molding planes an upholsterer's hammer or a tack hammer is often...

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01-15-2021, 12:14 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Bailey frog issue in Neanderthal Haven

At the price you want it is tempting for the parts. If you are going to rehab a few planes you might consider starting a parts supply. jtk

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01-15-2021, 2:22 AM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Bailey frog issue in Neanderthal Haven

Have you checked across the toes of the frog for square? The frog should be touching the body on both toes and seated on the back evenly. If not...

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01-14-2021, 8:42 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Bailey frog issue in Neanderthal Haven

It is difficult to tell from the image but the lever cap does look a little short. All the #3 size lever caps on my planes measure from 1-1/4" to...

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01-14-2021, 5:16 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread HELP! Steel City Bandsaw, need at least one replacement part.... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yeah mine too and I replaced that part on my old clone with the part I linked.

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01-14-2021, 4:48 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread HELP! Steel City Bandsaw, need at least one replacement part.... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Just a clarification, the tufftooth link works and R&D Bandsaws area great Canadian company to deal with and they definitely carry Delta clone parts,...

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01-14-2021, 4:42 PM

Jim Koepke replied to a thread Lapping a plane base: recommendations for glue to hold sandpaper? in Neanderthal Haven

In my experience most planes do not need to have their soles lapped. Many of those that do are because someone tried without knowing what they were...

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01-14-2021, 4:04 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread Newbie Here Question about Donations in Forum Tech Support

You mean like this? Raye, sorry if I misunderstood your OP , welcome to the forum.

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01-14-2021, 2:22 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread HELP! Steel City Bandsaw, need at least one replacement part.... in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Looks like your Steel City bandsaw is a typical 14" Delta/Rockwell clone. Try R&D Bandsaws, they sell replacement parts...

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01-14-2021, 1:34 PM

Doug Garson replied to a thread Newbie Here Question about Donations in Forum Tech Support

Donations fund the operation of the forum, if viewing the pics isn't worth $6 a year, don't bother.

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