Curt Putnam
Contributor

Just beware that those small casters will jam on power cords, seams in the floor, chips and pretty much anything.

I bought a Festool, in large part, because of frustrations with trying to set bit height in a PC 690. The OF1400 has fine thread screws in each...

Gulf wax is good - as long as you don't leave it out in the heat and it melts. Anybody ise mutton tallow?

Way to go! You've gotten further in one day than I did in a month on my 1st two chests - and the dovetails look better.

I believe the major difference is the enclosed vs. open cabinet

How long is going to take you to do the case glue up? What will be your shop and material temperatures be when this happens? If things are warm...

Benm I very much like that and plan to steal the idea.

Woodworker's Supply sells a similar set for much less. The quality and features may be sufficient for your needs.

I hone my 102's A2 blade at a 25° primary bevel + a secondary bevel of ~ 2° using a Veritas MK II honing guide. The secondary bevel makes a re-hone...

Construction 2 x 4s are the fastest growth, softest wood your ccan buy. Maybe rip some 2 x 12s and insert some hard maple for the dog hoke strip and...

Ask your doc about VOltaren Gel - it is an NSAID and has been reasonably effective for joint arthritis, for me at least.

re: cupholder We have found that pitcher of margaritas a great conversation starter in a campground. A pitcher next to the shavehorse while you...

It depends but mostly yes

Newb type question: Why not solid dividers? I surmise that you want the accuracy and durability of a dovetailed joint at both front and rear and...

You will like it. You can blow out the HEPA filter and gain life. It takes many bags to cover the cost of a Dust Deputy

I bought my LN #4 with a 55° frog. Used it a few times and promptly bought a 45° frog. Learn how to shape the LN cap iron for best results. As...

Thank you Derek, Despite my unclear language you answered the question anyway. The reading I've been doing lately has seemed to pound the drums...

Have you called Lee Valley? If the table is out of spec, it will be promptly replaced.

Wpw! Need to spend more time with those pics

Derek, the drawer blades are dados - none are dovetailed, not even the center blade. Would you please describe your reasoning? Thank you.

Well done sir! Doing new stuff keeps one happy.

One thing to remember when thinking "if only they just would" type thoughts is that although they are Grade A tools, they are still made to a price...

You do not indicate your location so I will suggest that you look for used gear. For example, I have a router table, plate and fence that I am going...

It was at my 1st Lie-Nielson Hand Tool event in San Diego. I wandered in fat, dumb and happy - not knowing it was a sales event. The 1st stand was...

Jim, since the OP's question was A2 vs O1 I did not bring up the question of potentially superior steels, I think either will work well in a chisel...

Yes, You will want a strop as the final step. Some folks just scribble green compound on a piece of MDF or flat hardwood. Probably the cheapest...

I cheerfully admit to using the Kerf Starter for"real" (non-practice) cuts. It was Kevin Glen-Drake who gave me my 1st sawing lesson. I bought his...

O1 can take a more shallow / acute angle than can A2. At >=30° pretty much everything gets sharp and stays that for a usably long period. A2 has a...

Where their product lines overlap, I would buy Chris Vesper's tools first.