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Yesterday, 11:25 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Veritas Box-Maker’s Plow Plane in Neanderthal Haven

Note that the Veritas Small Plow blades can be used in the Record/Rapier #043. I have the Record #043, and will take inspiration from the Veritas...

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03-27-2023, 1:40 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Veritas (and others) plane blade question in Neanderthal Haven

All bench plane blades, whether BU or BD, need to have some camber. Smoothers have the least camber, but still require camber to avoid tracks. A BU...

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03-25-2023, 2:10 PM

Keith Outten replied to a thread tote bag graphics in Sign Design and Fabrication

Very nice Stan!

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03-25-2023, 11:51 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Crosscutting with a slider's rip fence in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Yes, I agree Kevin. I prefer to do that if making repetitive cuts. However I was using the full rip fence earlier which had an attachment clamped to...

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03-25-2023, 11:30 AM

Derek Cohen started a thread Crosscutting with a slider's rip fence in General Woodworking and Power Tools

For those here using traditional table saws. Generally, one thinks of a rip fence for ripping ... I am in the process of building a pair...

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03-25-2023, 3:15 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread tearout when chamfering long edges - face & edge grain different directions? in Neanderthal Haven

Robert is on the same track as myself. Many years ago I built a woodie for accurate chamfers. Most of the time I would just use a block plane and,...

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03-23-2023, 12:54 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Minimum thickness for small mitered box walls? in General Woodworking and Power Tools

These ring boxes are 2” long by 1” across. The walls are only about 2mm thick … More typically, I build drawer sides from 6mm thick...

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03-22-2023, 1:46 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Any wooden plane builders here? in Neanderthal Haven

Jack, I don't have a bias against Krenov planes because they have laminated sides. They worked well for Jim Krenov. I imagine he knew how to sharpen....

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03-19-2023, 12:03 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Any wooden plane builders here? in Neanderthal Haven

Howard, firstly, I would not use that kit unless you were planning a high angle plane. A single iron plane has limitations in controlling tearout,...

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03-19-2023, 2:32 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Trouble gluing miter joints in General Woodworking and Power Tools

Jim, I suspect that the problem lies with your clamping method (the band clamp), and that it places pressure at the outside of each joint, and not...

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03-18-2023, 8:08 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Trouble cutting a straight (plumb) line in Neanderthal Haven

Steven, you’re the man. Jim, if the saw is cutting a straight, plumb kerb on the facing side, then all is well with the OP’s stance. Since it...

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03-18-2023, 11:09 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread block plane recommendation in Neanderthal Haven

With the Veritas block plane blades, any side clamping guide is going to have difficulties owing to the shape of the blade ... The rear is not...

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03-18-2023, 11:06 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Trouble cutting a straight (plumb) line in Neanderthal Haven

Jim, the OP said that the cut skewed on the reverse side of the board, and not the front. He has been attempting to saw straight down three sides....

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03-18-2023, 2:18 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Trouble cutting a straight (plumb) line in Neanderthal Haven

I don't agree at all about using a square to align the saw plate. First of all, you rely here on judging whether you are square to the square's...

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03-17-2023, 7:52 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Wood River Hand Planes in Neanderthal Haven

Rod, about 5 years back, LN had 5 or so bronze #4 1/2 planes for sale. The bodies must have been left over from the Anniversary run. These planes...

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03-17-2023, 7:46 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Spyderco Medium Grit? in Neanderthal Haven

Thanks! Regards from Perth Derek

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03-17-2023, 7:44 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread block plane recommendation in Neanderthal Haven

Scott, I'll look at this today, even try for a few photos. I have the NX60 and a variety of guides, including the LN. I don't need or use a guide...

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03-17-2023, 11:19 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Trouble cutting a straight (plumb) line in Neanderthal Haven

Hi Ray It appears that you need to saw the top and front side of the board, the turn it around and repeat. Regards from Perth Derek

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03-17-2023, 8:48 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Wood River Hand Planes in Neanderthal Haven

The LN #4 1/2 (I have the Anniversary model) is indeed a large and heavy plane. It does not get a lot of use in my workshop, but it comes into its...

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03-17-2023, 1:52 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Trouble cutting a straight (plumb) line in Neanderthal Haven

Ray, these saws have a thin blade and, especially if there is minimal set, will be vulnerable to following the grain. It is important to take light...

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03-16-2023, 7:58 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Spyderco Medium Grit? in Neanderthal Haven

Shapton Pro 1000, Sigma 6000 and Sigma 13000. The Sigma are almost worn out now. Anyone tell me where they may be purchased? I got them from Stu...

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03-16-2023, 11:40 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Spyderco Medium Grit? in Neanderthal Haven

Peter, I do, just not frequently as it is part of my travel set. Regards from Perth Derek

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03-14-2023, 9:28 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Universal Shooting Board - 2023 Update in Neanderthal Haven

I know Andrew. :) It is all good clean fun. I truly admire the ingenuity of John's design, and my comment was not intended to undermine this, just to...

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03-14-2023, 8:35 PM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Universal Shooting Board - 2023 Update in Neanderthal Haven

Absolutely!! :D Regards from Perth Derek

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03-14-2023, 11:27 AM

Derek Cohen replied to a thread Universal Shooting Board - 2023 Update in Neanderthal Haven

John, I have used a variety of shooting boards, including a flat Stanley #52 and a ramped board, along with a range of planes, both straight and...

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