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A late search for a bit more information. I want to make the Penz filter referenced early in this thread. Would it make a big difference if I use a canister manufactured in the usual way where the...

I have the Rikon 1 HP with the 80 and 180 wheels. I drew lines on the rest and that made it easy to freehand grind nice and square using the rest, I don't expect you'll need a jig. Love it and sold...

Canadian Tire carries methyl hydrate 99% for about $6 for 947 ml. I've used it and it works fine for shellac.

Could I ask for rough dimensions please.

I enjoy your posts Warren for their knowledge and insight, I wish however that you could get rid of the snideness and sarcasm. Perhaps you need a new year's resolution.

Would you please detail your watco/varnish finish. Whenever I read varnish I'm curious what exactly is meant. Thankyou. Beautifully done work, I'm very impressed with your skill.

No I'm using a soft wheel. I'm away for a bit but will check again on my return.

I always remove the burr raised by the stones on the stones. I'm pretty sure it is a burr raised by the buffing. I don't think it will reduce the effect of the buffing by removing the final burr...

I've been buffing all my plane blades and chisels for some time now and am very impressed. My one concern is removing the wire edge that can be felt after buffing also on the buffing wheel. I...

I've been trying this buffing method on my bevel up and bevel down plane blades and have been completely happy with the results. I'm going from a 20 degree CBN hollow ground primary bevel to my...

That shape has always been my favourite for handles, comfortable to hold and use. Esthetically I like the simple shape better than turned.

Yes Stewie it is about time, please.

I bought the Spyderco when Derek first posted on his site about about them. I’ve been the usual route over 25 years, sandpaper on glass, waterstones etc. I love the Spyderco and can’t see changing....

I use a similar Zebra but the metal bodied shank, the Zebra M301.

Good for you. I retired at 66 and my only regret is that I should have done it a few years earlier. And, I loved my job but wanted more time with my other interests.
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I enjoy your knowledgeable posts but they would be much more enjoyable without the poorly hidden anger issues you seem to have.

A street vendor I met today in Mexico. The plane is a Stanley #5 Hecho en Mexico.

Here’s mine next to a #4, 425115425116

Love your threads on this. I love the designs. Ah if I wasn’t so old!

We’re not the Eames husband and wife?

For kitchen knives I use a 1 inch power belt sharpener from Lee Valley with a fine grit belt. It is very quick and leaves a fine tooth which works best for kitchen knives. It takes me about 40...

Derek I agree with your post but empirically I do find the LV more difficult. After your post I rechecked and still like the LN much better, perhaps once some wear and tear takes place the LV will...

I have both the Veritas and the Lie Nielsen. I find the LN much easier to cut with. The noise the Veritas saw makes annoys me and it is appreciably harder both to start and to finish a cut with.

I don’t know why any woodworker would buy and not make a simple shooting board. At least try making one and see how it works first before buying. It’s neither difficult nor time consuming.

Lee Valley sell a nifty holder for one that clamps to the bench.