Assaf Oppenheimer
Contributor

OK i looked into it, I can get Titebond II, but not Titebond II extend, do you think that could work? Id be working on laminating a couple of boards...

Thank you I've read the anarchists workbench. great book and really helpful. what glue would you suggest using? I was actually hoping for TBIII...

thanks, I think I am begining to feel confident about my build plan - I know about the toothing blade. I ordered the LA jack this week (waited until...

I was planing on flattening it with a router jig. I already planned on checking grain direction, I don't think I can check that on a rough sawn board...

very helpful, except I need to start saving for more clamps! :P

Ive already looked at every benchbuilding blog and post I could get my hands on, as well as joined the woodwhisperer guild. my questions are...

I wish I had the luxury of choosing where my wood comes from. last time I went to the lumber yard, the sales associate couldn't tell me if they had...

Tom, your criss cross design is amazing, as is your tip with hand height. I will look into it. many thanks

the split top is built with a removable partition which should lie flush with the top so that when you use it your theoretically not loosing the...

thanks for the suggestion, I've never heard of swan neck chisel before, I had to look it up. Honestly, I don't think I will need one; the really deep...

thanks, I was banking on the Criscros

sorry it took me a bit to answer, I was traveling "They" is Benchcrafted, they suggest tapping the screws for the leg vise. Caught me off guard, I...

This thread made my day! As a newbie trying to collect his tools to begin woodworking it is amazing to see how the community works together like...

Finally a topic I feel I have expertise in on this site (I have way to little experience with actual woodworking) on Youtube try: Paul Sellers ...

I don't know if this is helpful, but have you considered a label maker to mark the blades near the handle? you can get a thin clear tape to mark...

Derek, I read your very helpful review of the O1 chisels already. The reason I posted the question was I wasn't sure if there was any special...

how does that jig leave a straight edge? wouldn't it curve the blade?

Thank you everyone for the Valuable input (capital V intended)! I spent 6 months as a visitor before I decided to pay to be a contributor - and it...

Thank you, I have found some suppliers, its just... expensive - Maple is almost $11 a board foot (no grades here either)! I did buy a used...

thanks for the input, honestly I'm trying to get into woodworking, definitely not trying to impress anyone! the reason I am gung ho on a sharpening...

LOL I think I was writing my reply to the other contributors while you wrote yours. I really appreciate the offer but sadly its been 5-6 years since...

Thank you both, I've been on this site as a visitor for more than a year, so it is a pleasure to finally participate (and even more so to get help)....