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Yesterday, 9:28 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Sorry..Dry Shop...I save the booze for when I am done for the day....sometimes a Guinness,,sometimes the Tonic & Gin.....now and then maybe a shot of...

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Yesterday, 8:05 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Lid needs a rebate, like this older case has.. Which gives the hinges a bit more room, and the rebate acts as a stop when the lid is opened..so.....

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Yesterday, 7:53 PM

steven c newman started a thread 2 items from a Road Trip in Neanderthal Haven

Total cost was just over $109, counting tax, and a 10% Discount...the items? The iron is a Stanley 2-3/8" wide, almost unused..$12? As for the...

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04-16-2024, 7:51 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Ok...those clamps came off this morning...back was cleaned up.. Followed by both ends, and then the front.. And the top edges leveled...then...

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04-16-2024, 7:48 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Half blind dovetails for the front of the drawer...meant I needed to cut existing pins back about 1/8" from where the others were...instead of 1/2"...

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04-15-2024, 2:10 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread It happened again, cheap bedrock in Neanderthal Haven

I run about half and half...between the smooth soled and the "Groovy" soles....have yet to see any difference between the 2...

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04-15-2024, 2:07 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

This case can then sit on a shelf..until a Project comes along that needs chisels...then it can sit down on the end of the bench, where I can access...

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04-15-2024, 11:34 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Keyboard issues this morning...had to go and replace it. Seems a cat had walked across the computer desk, and knocked over my glass of Tonic &...

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04-15-2024, 10:20 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Got the lid to size 4 parts for a Drawer.. Milled a place for the drawer to house a plywood... Dovetails as well..

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04-13-2024, 6:08 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Both ends were done first, going across the grain...a "stop line" was marked along the center of the edge, and about a 1/4" or so down the...

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04-13-2024, 5:59 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Clamps came off this morning...wanted to get the outside of the case cleaned up..so Ends were cleaned up..gaps filled as needed..then the front...

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04-12-2024, 11:26 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread It happened again, cheap bedrock in Neanderthal Haven

And they call ME a Bandit? Hmm, may need to expand MY hunting grounds, I guess..

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04-12-2024, 11:25 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

New brushes, as we will be doing a glue up, this morning.. Needed a couple cauls.. The other end was fine as is..checked each end for...

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04-11-2024, 9:19 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Well, a couple of them were on the job..without any issues.. Such as the 1/4" sized one. Tip: I use a dog hole or 3 to hold chisels.. ...

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04-11-2024, 9:11 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Front: First try was tails first, even did the layouts.. But, there were issues with that bottom corner...went back to Pins first, Because I...

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04-11-2024, 8:56 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

11-1/2" long, 5" tall..and 5" front to back...hoping for 6 larger chisels and 6 smaller chisels..between the upper Compartment and the lower...

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04-11-2024, 4:24 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Really...oh well...

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04-11-2024, 2:14 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Does Anyone Use a Kerfing Plane? in Neanderthal Haven

Note: For those that want to try the tablesaw as a Kerfing Tool...make sure the kerf it leaves matches the kerf the rip saw will make....otherwise,...

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04-11-2024, 2:04 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Ok... Lay out is done Pins first...have to work around that groove...a bit of saw work.. Then a bit of chopping, show side first.. Then flip...

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04-11-2024, 1:54 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Had to make a run to Harbor Freight just now....as I use their Acid Brushes to spread glue around, when gluing up Dovetails or other such joinery. ...

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04-11-2024, 11:53 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

Actually, those chisels are helping to build that case...and working quite well, too..YMMV, of course.. One of the 3 planks... Another was made...

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04-11-2024, 10:42 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread bevel up in planes meant for bevel down in Neanderthal Haven

Have seen a few planes come through the Rehab Shop..that looked like the old Owner was using the chipbreaker as the cutter....on TOP of the bevel,...

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04-11-2024, 10:39 AM

steven c newman started a thread Build a case for some chisels? in Neanderthal Haven

At least one that looks better than this? I think I can build something a little bit better than that plastic blister pack... Maybe take a plan...

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04-10-2024, 5:02 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Does Anyone Use a Kerfing Plane? in Neanderthal Haven

I just use a tablesaw, to plough a kerf all the way around the board being resawn....then the D8 takes over from there..

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04-09-2024, 12:01 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Rediscovering the Stanley #80 in Neanderthal Haven

have 2...one set coarse...one set fine..

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04-08-2024, 3:27 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Saw Purge in Neanderthal Haven

This one? D8 ( no hyphen, pre 1928) 28" long, 5-1/2 PPI.....from an Estate Sale...$1 Kind of like it, for doing resaw work...

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04-08-2024, 10:43 AM

steven c newman replied to a thread bevel up in planes meant for bevel down in Neanderthal Haven

Look familiar?

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04-05-2024, 10:58 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Not all Japanese chisels are great in Neanderthal Haven

Are those the kind that one has to "tap out" on a special anvil? Or, is that just for the Plane irons?

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04-05-2024, 10:56 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Tote refinishing - millers falls in Neanderthal Haven

Sometimes..handles like these show up... Also a Millers Falls No.9, Type 4....last of the "Good" ones...Do NOT buy a Type 5..

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04-05-2024, 10:53 PM

steven c newman replied to a thread Saw Purge in Neanderthal Haven

There is nothing that ticks me off more, than seeing a Painted Handsaw while out on Rust Hunts....

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Steve Voigt - 08-20-2014 10:58 AM View Conversation

Ha! You're right. I was pretty shocked at how an innocent comment about hockey led to that screed. Like he was looking for any excuse to say it.
Thanks again for the stuff you sent, by the way. Having a real strop makes a big difference.

- Steve
Ron Hock - 07-21-2014 2:42 PM View Conversation

Hi Jim, I noted your comment about the wedge not holding the blade in your Hock Kit. Can you elaborate for me? I've not had nor heard of this and would like to know more. You can email me: ron@hocktools.com or call 888-282-5233 toll free.
Thanks, Ron.
Darren Brown - 09-19-2012 7:28 PM View Conversation

Jim, I saw your post about the Hammer A3-31. I have one for sale in CT which I havent posted in the classifieds yet. PM me if you are interested.

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