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To answer Grant, that is also my idea of end grain cutting board. The end grain, which is the bit of grain that always gets compared to the ends of straws, is exposed on the cutting surface.

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I have read several threads here about end grain cutting boards and the direction of the grain in regards to expansion and contraction. It sounds like you need to use quarter sawn lumber if you are...

I would love to know what type of drive center is being used in both the video that the original poster showed and the one from Leo. No tailstock is being used, and it looks like they just bang the...

Thanks everyone. As far as the placement of the leg vise, it is on the right side, right as in the direction and meaning correct in this case. ;-) I am a lefty woodworker.

I needed a new workbench as the one I was working on was really just an old kitchen counter and cabinets. This is my very first workbench that I built, first project of this size, and first time...

A friend of mine gave me a few lengths of fresh cut bamboo. Diameter is between 1 and 2 inches from outer wall to outer wall. Can this be turned on a lathe?

I am new to hollow turning, so curious to know if you sanded the inside and if so, how did you do it? Did you use any special hollowing system, or something like a gooseneck tool? Also, how long...

I make a lot of goblets, but have never done any carving work. A friend of mine is interested in taking some of my goblets and doing some carving work or inlay work on the bowls of the goblets,...

Excellent. I have only been turning for a couple of months now, and this is my first end grain hollowing project and goblet like project. I have made a couple of small bowls, some bottle stoppers,...

I just finished this small goblet and a crack formed in the side sometime while sanding. The wood is cherry and the finish is mineral oil and beeswax. Is there a way to fix this crack? It is a...

There were also quite a few machines that were foot or water powered. Of course not every shop had them, but they were in use and mainly at the mills as Derek said.

The whiskey is not going to be in the cup long enough for the cheery wood to have any effect on it, or atleast that has been my experience with whiskey. I am currently turning a small goblet, almost...

I am very new to the Neanderthal way, but I have been practicing making mortises with a set of Sorby mortise chisels. I have the 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". I bought them at the local Woodcraft store. I...

Here is what's on my work bench. My first attempt at cutting mortises and tenons by hand. Not really making anything, and just using some scrap left over oak.
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On the underside of the lever cap of the Stanley block plane is the number 1146. Also found that the 20" transitional plane is a Fulton and the 26" is a Union. I almost have the blade of the coffin...

The 26" is nice and flat on sole and sides. Checked before buying. The 20" shows a thin sliver of light in a couple of places when putting a straight edge to the sole, less than 1/8" maybe 1/16".

I do not know how to date Stanley planes. My block plane has on the top of the blade in an arc "Stanley Rule & Level Co." and "New Britian, Conn. U.S.A." underneath the company name.

Well I did it again. I had to go back to the antique mall to look at the old planes again. There was one booth I went back to that had some longer all wood planes. I found one in ok condition that...

Very rarely do I actually use a whole six foot length of board uncut. Most of the time I take a six foot board and cut my pieces out of it. I have been thinking about how I would surface a board,...

I typically deal with no more than 6 feet in length and 8 inches or so in width. If I need wider, I edge join to my width. The reason being is that 6 feet is the maximum length I can haul.

What would you consider to be the maximum length the transitional plane would edge joint the best? What about flattening face surfaces? Do I still need another type of planer for face surfacing?

A friend had someone give him a Shopsmith, and me friend gave it to me. It was a rusted hunk of metal. I cleaned it up nice and bright and got it working. The plane iron and blade should be no...

I do both power tool and hand tool work, sort of a happy balance between Norm and Roy, but am wanting to increase some of the hand work I do. I have a very small shop and no way can a good power...

Most of my woodworking has been wine racks, some shop tool cabinets, a couple of boxes, and butchering wood on my scrolllsaw. I have not done any woodturning only because I do not have a lathe,yet. ...

Just to throw it out, I have a small, 15' x 9', shop here in Frederick County. I don't compete in the woodworker's display for the Frederick Fair because I am just getting started, but I typically...