View Profile: lowell holmes - Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community

Today, 3:41 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Sharpening Planer / Jointer blades - Tormek vs Vendors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have diamond hones to keep my planer blades and all blades sharp.

1 replies | 115 view(s)

Today, 1:04 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Marking Gauge Improved in Neanderthal Haven

See this thread ...

3 replies | 350 view(s)

Yesterday, 7:50 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread FS: Stanley Bedrock 605 Flat Sides Type 5 in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I have one, it is an good plane. Some one should jump on it. I put a Hock iron and breaker on it. It will make translucent shavings.

2 replies | 637 view(s)

01-22-2021, 11:37 AM

lowell holmes started a thread It is almost the end of the month . . . . . in Off Topic Forum

and it is the first month of the year. Am I the only old dog that is saddened by the speed of it's passing?

12 replies | 425 view(s)

01-21-2021, 12:22 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread FS DeWalt 203678 Radial Arm Saw, Brielle, NJ in SawMill Creek Classifieds

I have one. Some body should get it. I made a drawer unit on casters mine sits on, and I attached 1X12 extensions to the side of the saw table...

2 replies | 314 view(s)

01-21-2021, 12:10 PM

lowell holmes started a thread I will share this with you. in Off Topic Forum

It came from link a friend sent me. https://youtu.be/IX5VOhSBT94

2 replies | 262 view(s)

01-21-2021, 10:22 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Stimulus Checks in Off Topic Forum

I have no confidence that we will ever see it. It is all balderdash.

22 replies | 781 view(s)

01-20-2021, 7:51 PM

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

See this site: ...

18 replies | 659 view(s)

01-20-2021, 1:32 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Chest lid hardware in Neanderthal Haven

I go to Lowes and Home Depot and see their selection. ...

8 replies | 261 view(s)

01-19-2021, 10:10 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Favorite wood finds? in Neanderthal Haven

https://www.google.com/search?q=houston+hardwood+lumber&oq=houston+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j35i39j46i39i175i199j0i131i395i433i457j46i131i395i433l2j46i175i1...

14 replies | 700 view(s)

01-19-2021, 10:06 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Posts for a bed frame in Turner's Forum

I would make practice pieces to see if I liked it. The pieces could be 18" long.

11 replies | 336 view(s)

01-18-2021, 9:49 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Careful -Fidelity account phishing email in Off Topic Forum

I have a Fidelity credit card that I never use. I also have a bank card I never use. I carry enough cash that allows me to buy gasoline from the...

10 replies | 563 view(s)

01-18-2021, 10:51 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread First Chisels of 2021 in Neanderthal Haven

Check this site. ...

13 replies | 799 view(s)

01-18-2021, 10:46 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Getting a new bandsaw table and fence - Jet JWBS-14SFX in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I have the Kreg fence. ...

8 replies | 295 view(s)

01-18-2021, 10:43 AM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Drum Sander in General Woodworking and Power Tools

As some one said once: "The difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toys". I have a garage shop full of toys.

52 replies | 1928 view(s)

01-17-2021, 4:24 PM

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

Black automotive paint is good for restoring rust bucket planes. I have an old Stanley that was rusty. I had it sand blasted. I primed it and...

17 replies | 658 view(s)

01-17-2021, 4:19 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread House electrical Main breaker question in Off Topic Forum

Go to a store that sells electrical items and ask them.

21 replies | 874 view(s)

01-17-2021, 4:16 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Outdoor cabinet top covered in copper in Off Topic Forum

Check this link. ...

22 replies | 466 view(s)

01-17-2021, 3:42 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Radial arm saw placement in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Mine sits on a drawer unit. I have door hinges on the sides. I have a ledger low on the the sides of the case and I prop up the the 36" 1x12 leaves...

14 replies | 433 view(s)

01-17-2021, 3:32 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Need help Adding on to the bottom to craftsman style doors in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I think biscuits are how I would do it.

12 replies | 326 view(s)

01-15-2021, 12:26 PM

lowell holmes replied to a thread Help buying my first drill press in General Woodworking and Power Tools

I suggest you go to Lowes and Home Depot. Either can help you.

23 replies | 956 view(s)