Cameron Wood
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Very nice. This was one of those ten minute projects that was apparently good enough to be in use 40 years later- 2x4 with some kerfs.

I use water with arkansas and washita stones, and use coarser carborundum stones dry- less mess. They can all be trued same as water stones, but...

The wooden concave edge model is showing the result you would get from using a stone that is not flat, and the the not-flat diamond plate is...

I have used them for years, mostly for interior trim- just the thing for miter returns on base and window aprons. Recently got a knock off set...

OK, we're in business. Probably over hour on the iron, which needed a lot of work, and maybe 5 hours on the rest- good thing this isn't to make a...

This shows some of the most in-depth sharpening technique. I think he flattens the stones regularly as well as using the whole surface, and what...

Wow. Do you use a kanaban to flatten the back side?

Yes, jointer plane. I think it will work- need to let glue dry some more, cut the mouth and refit the blade. I've had pretty good success...

This one is more crude than that- the insert is nailed. Some of the nail points came through when truing the sole. Could have replaced it 'tho... ...

Interesting idea. Part of the problem is that because the block is thin, the chipbreaker is effectively backed out with the ears bent severely, so...

That is something to think about. Oddly, this other plane that I've had for several years works surprisingly well in spite of coming from Japan to...

This sounds odd. IME, stones need to be flattened at least before or after every use. In the video, which is kind of cute, they did seem to spend...

How wide is the shaving at the Kezuroukai competition?

Rack it back to square, clamp, and fasten on a plywood panel over the lower section. If anyone asks who did the repair, feign ignorance.

A little more slow progress on mirror frame: whitewash & greenish stain, couple of coats of WB poly, fitting ebony plugs. I forgot what a PIA it...

I think there is a distinction to be made between oil-less and oil bath compressors. While I currently have two oil-less ones, IME they are...

I had a pancake compressor, but I didn't particularly like anything about it other than not heavy. I recommend the Makita 2HP hot dog compressor,...

Painful to look at. Tool abuse, IMO.

It looks like closed cell from the pics in the link. From a current post on another site.

Maybe this: ...

This is a bit different, but shows a spray foam involved issue. Apparently, moisture is condensing and freezing in the attic, then melting and...

It's a double edged thing. Air sealing is imperfect, so you can end up with water vapor getting in but unable to get out. While it's partly quality...

I'm talking about foil face polyisocyanurate sheets. 30% higher R value than pink foam plus some radiant performance from the foil. The pink foam...

These two seem to have some extra toughness, but only in use 1/2 year or so...

Congrats on such a successful tool making career, and for a finding a good path forward for the business. I think of quality and value the same...

Rubber cork from hwe store- trim to fit. If the hole bottoms out, piece of tubing- insert, trim to length. Strip of rubber, spanning the bumper...

Just the mess, & those foam bits are not good to breathe.

IMO, there's a fitness for purpose aspect. If really expensive, they become too precious to use, and just sit on a shelf. Like getting a...

Yes, good points. Jay