I noticed that the vertical dimension of the saw plate has decreased considerably in your finished version. It appears that you decreased the taper of the tooth line gradually from toe to heel. I'm...
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I noticed that the vertical dimension of the saw plate has decreased considerably in your finished version. It appears that you decreased the taper of the tooth line gradually from toe to heel. I'm...
Lie-Nielsen made O-1 steel plane blades and chisels for a short time. I know because I have several of them. Why they quit making them is a question you could ask at one of their "hand-tool...
For some reason, I find the Veritas No. 80 to be superior to the Stanley original. Does anyone agree?
I have a very long-bladed 1/4" Swan chisel that I would not part with. Definitely the best vintage chisel I have ever found.
Here is another take on some of your questions; based on my twelve year's experience with my current bench:
Like Tom, above, I employed a split top design for two reasons that were important to...
Gosh, Warren Mickley, I don't understand how LN has made it this far without your expertise. Mr. Lie-Nielsen must feel crushed by criticism. Your work must me be exceptional, except I don't recall...
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but did Tico Vogt not go out of business as the result of the devasting fires in California, where he was located?
This video appeared on my YouTube feed tonight: Making a Lie-Nielsen Plane From Start to Finish - YouTube This is an impressive video of the complete manufacturing process. Check it out.
Perhaps someone here can suggest a reason for a problem I have with two Ohishi waterstones. I am careful to follow seller's guidelines for use of sharpening media. I have 6000 and 10000 grit stones...
The moral of this story is buy your saws from Lie-Nielsen, in 2006.
I did not attend this year, as I live much further away now, but went to all of the prior ones. For me the Handworks show was 10% tools and other stuff; and 90% the people there. This would include...
I have the LN No. 66 kit and the the entire set of Steve Latta inlay tools that LN used to offer, if you are interested. Is there a PM available on this form?
I have the complete Lie-Nielsen No. 66 set, if you are interested.
Why restrict the discussion to just leg vises? Vises such as the Lie-Nielsen twin screw allow both greatly improved holding of wide work-pieces, as well as unincumbered space between the vise and...
Plane handles are not difficult to make. With Stanley-type planes, you are locked into the angle of the steel rod that holds the handle to the plane, but you could work within that limitation and...
I'll not critique a person who I respect for making a living at furniture-making. I have met Mr. Becksvoort at Lie-Nielsen, and even helped him load his car (like a true fan-boy)!
What did...
Although a sample of only (1), my medium Spyderco stone is much finer than 600 grit. It also was received well out-of-flat (dished on one side and bulged on the other). Flattening just one side was...
I hope your experience with some unsatisfactory products is relatively unique, and not a sign of an emerging trend in manufacturing of the quality tools we like around here. It's not an easy task to...
The "Wood Is Good" urethane mallets are excellent, and have never damaged any chisel hit by them. My Lie-Nielsen chisels look like the day I got them. What I would never use is any metal-faced...
Ron, you are definitely beyond the point where craft has become art.
That is a great idea, Rob (cleaning up and flattening stock). Even if you get nothing else done, you have still got the satisfaction of using the tools. For myself, I try to never put a tool away...
Well, that settles that!;)
That is a wonderful story and refreshing in a social climate that that has not been particularly supportive of teachers.
Until recently, I lived in suburban Chicago. Right after retiring some...
The real question is what to do when those nice saws when they need sharpening, as they are not much good to you dull. Your response to the poster is also correct regarding having different saws...
It would perhaps be of interest to know if there is a significant decrease in the lifetime of chisels subjected to wheel grinding. That spinning wheel can remove steel quickly, particularly if you...