Thanks Johnny, that exactly what I am trying to convey. So this is the 4th version the first had too much taper too much splay. This one I turned the...
I still want to know if when the OP said "I found nice blanks at a good price, but they are cut green then waxed." is he talking about drying solid,...
If carbide was on same level as Tool steel I would like to have a carbide chisel or hand plane blade. I don’t think any of us would ever try shaving...
Fair enough Brad I respect your understanding. I can see how your understanding would apply to the machining of metals.
I have my experience in wood...
There’s a lot more feed pressure with the helical Head. So if your facing boards too thin you might find it tricky to get them flat.
Carbide doesn’t...
I thought in an earlier thread you were building a separate shed for the DC and planned to put the doors on the far side away from the house/shop and...
Retired from Oak Ridge National Lab. Life is good, filled with faith, family, friends, and farm. Enjoying my new shop, built with my bare hands. Well, I did use tools.
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