I have a black walnut tree in my backyard. I planted it when it was about 1 foot tall (big mistake) and it is now at least 50 feet in height. When I saw the first picture posted I also questioned if...
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I have a black walnut tree in my backyard. I planted it when it was about 1 foot tall (big mistake) and it is now at least 50 feet in height. When I saw the first picture posted I also questioned if...
Mike,
I wanted to get a saw that was set up properly so I would have a benchmark as to what a good saw should feel like in use. Mike Allen did a great job with the saw so now I know what it can do...
Just wanted to give a status update on this thread. Mike Allen recommended 6 saws and I ended up ordering a 26 inch disston no. 16. I really like the carving on the handle. Its in great condition...
Mike and I are communicating. He has recommended a couple of saws that I am considering.
thanks to everyone who responded to my post. I appreciate the advice and most importantly the explanations behind the advice. Now I will search for one or more vintage saws.
larry
Well not exactly unplugging but I have decided I want to go the handsaw route for timber and only use my table saw for sheet goods. I have an assortment of hand saws for joinery but need to purchase...
I think you will find that veneer saw is most suitable for cross graining cutting because of the fine teeth setting. for long grain cuts I use a courser saw or a knife.
Dominic,
I just returned home from 3 weeks Hawaii. I saw some really beautiful work done in KOA on the different islands. I met a cabinetmaker in Hannapepe Kauai who offered to sell me some KOA...
I can't comment on doing lettering but for compass work I use a small piece of clear acrylic with an indentation for the compass point. bottom of the acrylic has sandpaper glued on to help prevent...
Kevin,
The November 2011 issue of Furniture and Cabinet Making (a British magazine) has an article on a music stand. Doesn't include dimensions but does have an exploded view plus construction...
GREAT RASPS and FANTASTIC SERVICE!!
I ordered 2 rasps, cabinet maker #9 and flat iron #9 from Noel 10 days ago, on a Friday. Within 30 minutes of ordering on-line I received an email explaining...
Chris/Howard,
Success!!! I used a heat gun and a thin spatula to run down the glue line as suggested by Chris and it worked quite well.
thanks again.
Larry
Chris/Howard,
thanks for the quick responses. I will try using heat + spatula on the glue line.
larry
I have a slightly misaligned drawer runner which I need to straighten out. unfortunately it is both screwed into the legs and held with Titebond liquid hide glue against the lower side rail. Has...
Place one long edge of your stone on top of the edge of the pond and it works fine