I'm not sure what your first question means. If I needed to shim the front out 3mm at one side I would use a 3mm shim strip at the front corner and a...
I would want to see it in action. If in good shape it should serve well, if not it could be an expensive pain in the neck. Things to look at would be...
It's easy to make a simple thing seem complicated. Bandsaws are about the most basic machines one can find. I've used many through the years from 14"...
Mortises come in two flavors. square and round end. Square holes can be made with hollow chisels or oscillating chisels. Hollow chisel mortisers use...
I'm surprised your widebelt won't do the job. Will the table not rise high enough to get the thickness you want? If so a sled with a stop at the back...
If you never use the platen, why not just leave it out? Did you repair it? If you do intend to use it, it might be wise to carefully ease the fit of...
It does take care but can be managed. I hold the tools at a right angle to the wheel face to get a flat grind, using a very light touch and following...
40 years in the trade, freelance cabinet and furniture maker, still eager to learn. "I don't feel like an old man, I feel like a young man who has something wrong with him."