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06-02-2023, 11:31 AM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread FS - Rob Cosman Drawer Bottom Plane in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I’ll take it for sure.

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06-01-2023, 11:48 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Clearing Out Inclusions in General Woodworking and Power Tools

On those occasions where I had to dig out knots and bark inclusions I did what you're doing. I have a rotary grinder (Dremel) but didn't use it. I...

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06-01-2023, 10:55 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Brad point bits - Norseman, Fuller, LV, other? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I got these from Lee Valley in 2018. They've been awesome. A little spendy for the kit but they are sharp and drill true. Not a single complaint.

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05-31-2023, 8:23 PM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread Stanley Yankee No. 133H Spiral “Push” Screw Driver – Cleaned and Lubricated in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Love the shape of thee handle. Looks very comfy. I’d like this one.

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05-31-2023, 4:14 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Another whatsit thread in General Woodworking and Power Tools

And they are deceptively sharp. Use care!

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05-29-2023, 10:02 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Quick adjusting vise worn out? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

There looks to be a fair bit of debris in the thread of both the screw and the nut. The first thing I'd do is clean all that up so the nut can fully...

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05-27-2023, 8:58 AM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread FS - Two Cherries Inshave in SawMill Creek Classifieds

In for a penny in for many pennies. I’ll have this one

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05-25-2023, 4:25 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread What do you strop on? in Neanderthal Haven

In high school our woodshop teacher thought us to sharpen lathe tools (especially gouges) with a buffer. I’m a believer. I made a bowl out of maple...

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05-25-2023, 4:21 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread What do you strop on? in Neanderthal Haven

I use smooth cowhide mounted to a wood block or Horse butt mounted to a wood block. The cowhide strops are charged with Veritas Green Compound and...

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05-25-2023, 2:45 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread for sale lie Nielsen 62 low angle jack plane in SawMill Creek Classifieds

No. Sorry I was misunderstood. I already have one and love it. I was predicting a speedy sale. I'm surprised it has lasted this long.

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05-24-2023, 6:20 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread for sale lie Nielsen 62 low angle jack plane in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Sold in 3…2…1…

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05-24-2023, 9:36 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Low friction plastic in shooting board in Neanderthal Haven

It's UHMWPE. I have some tape from 3M made of the stuff. It's about 0.060" thick with adhesive backing. I lined my shooting board with it.

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05-23-2023, 11:21 AM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread FS - Lie-Nielsen "Hot Dog" for LN 62 or LN 8 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

For my future fantasy workshop I will need this one.

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05-23-2023, 8:04 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Plane face vise cheeks flush with bench top? in Neanderthal Haven

I used a little different approach. I mounted my vise in a lowered location with the fixed chop behind the apron so the metal was out of the way of...

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05-22-2023, 4:29 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Galvanized steel pails in Off Topic Forum

I got my last pails at Lowe's or Menards (Home Centers). They're from Behrens Metalworks https://www.behrens.com/product/6-gallon-locking-lid-can/...

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05-22-2023, 12:14 PM

Doug Weiner replied to a thread FS: Scraper Package - Stanley and Lie Nielsen in SawMill Creek Classifieds

Hi Greg I’ll take them. The Spanglar name means a lot. Will pm shortly

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05-21-2023, 6:55 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Cataract Surgery in Off Topic Forum

That sounds like a recipe for vertigo. A friend had cataract surgery last summer and opted for distance vision in both. He wears readers for up close...

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05-18-2023, 7:01 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread A great experience at the New Jersey department of motor vehicles in Off Topic Forum

Good to hear. The BMV here in Indiana used to be a horror show. When we moved here from Michigan in the 90's you'd have thought we were immigrating...

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05-17-2023, 4:58 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Any options for a small bevel gauge? in Neanderthal Haven

Agreed. The Vespers are as much art as utility.

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05-16-2023, 8:28 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Any options for a small bevel gauge? in Neanderthal Haven

I used to have a couple Disstons with this construction. Really nice pieces. The Stanley #18 stole my heart and the Disstons moved on.

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05-15-2023, 10:11 AM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Any options for a small bevel gauge? in Neanderthal Haven

When I visited Lost art Press earlier this month I had occasion to check this bevel out. It's gorgeous. Fit and finish is excellent and the tactile...

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05-12-2023, 2:37 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Best claw? in Neanderthal Haven

Yup. That's my process now (screws).

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05-12-2023, 1:58 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Best claw? in Neanderthal Haven

I learned with experience that it drives coated Ardox spirals much more effectively than the 20 oz trim hammer too. Building my first deck with the...

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05-11-2023, 6:57 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Best claw? in Neanderthal Haven

Yup. Blue handled version is for framing and the leather handle is better suited to finish work.

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05-11-2023, 5:48 PM

Rob Luter replied to a thread Best claw? in Neanderthal Haven

These two Estwings are lifers. I build my first deck with the smaller one (38 years ago), and my second with the larger one (13 years ago). The...

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