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  0 Thread: Why I do it
Post: RE: Why I do it
Fantastic! And imagine the happiness of your grandson when, in 60+ years, he tells his (great-)grandkids that you made it.
 grwold Woodworking 4 102 10 hours ago
  0 Thread: FWW archive won't unzip
Post: RE: FWW archive won't unzip
Aram Wrote: (05-01-2024, 11:30 PM) -- Thank you. Is there a Mac method? -- Aram, you can run a quick test of the archive using the command line. Launch the Terminal app and, at the prompt, enter ...
 grwold Woodworking 6 484 05-02-2024, 08:14 AM
  0 Thread: Bench Project
Post: RE: Bench Project
That's a really nice, arty piece. The curves alone are calming, suggesting a tranquility garden even without one surrounding it. I believe I've seen designs like this with round feet--perhaps natu...
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 17 729 05-01-2024, 05:48 AM
  0 Thread: Battery Powered Chainsaw
Post: RE: Battery Powered Chainsaw
I've had the Ego chainsaw, with the 18" blade, for about four years. My needs are basically the same use you intend. It's worked very well. I use the 7.5 Ah battery that came with my lawnmower. ...
 grwold Home Improvement 36 2,246 04-04-2024, 07:11 PM
  0 Thread: Footsteps in the Sand Pen
Post: RE: Footsteps in the Sand Pen
That's a good-looking pen, Gary. Did you do the engraving yourself? It's a good quote.
 grwold Woodturning 12 849 04-04-2024, 07:03 PM
  0 Thread: Build Thread for my Brother's Urn
Post: RE: Build Thread for my Brother's Urn
That's a beautiful urn. Love the shape, wood selection, execution, everything. Very well done.
 grwold Woodturning 21 1,162 04-04-2024, 02:52 PM
  0 Thread: Latest from Lee Valley
Post: RE: Latest from Lee Valley
Patsfan Wrote: (04-01-2024, 10:10 AM) -- Thankfully, they have solved the blade chatter issue. (https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/afd/veritas-classic-double-razor?dm_i=6EER,AEEF,12TENM,1HPQG,1) -- "D...
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 8 1,026 04-01-2024, 05:49 PM
  0 Thread: flattening planes
Post: RE: flattening planes
tablesawtom Wrote: (03-22-2024, 03:06 PM) -- The side is ground with the bottom clamped to the angle plate. Then the other side is ground in the free state. so for any reason the body isn't perfectly...
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 4 509 03-22-2024, 04:14 PM
  0 Thread: flattening planes
Post: RE: flattening planes
tablesawtom Wrote: (03-21-2024, 02:54 PM) -- Next the plane is clamped in a precision vise and the bottom is ground. And trust me a precision vise is not just any ordinary vise vary accurate vise. --...
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 4 509 03-21-2024, 08:54 PM
  0 Thread: My collection of Keen Kutter K series planes
Post: RE: My collection of Keen Kutter K series planes
Those look great, Tom. Not sure I've seen corrugated bottoms on the little guys, before. And the totes & knobs pop, as well. Hand shaped? Nicely done, with the grain orientation.
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 5 564 03-21-2024, 08:47 PM
  0 Thread: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replacement?
Post: RE: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replac...
Next time I'm back there, I'll have some tools with me to check it out properly, including to clean off the oxidation and to measure the diameter. Pretty sure I'll need to turn off the main before I ...
 grwold Home Improvement 6 529 02-21-2024, 03:33 PM
  0 Thread: Relic
Post: RE: Relic
That's really beautiful. Amazing work!
 grwold Woodturning 7 634 02-20-2024, 08:55 PM
  Question Thread: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replacement?
Post: Leaking Toilet Shut-off Valve--Threaded Replacemen...
My MOL's vacation home has a slow leak from the toilet shut-off valve. The supply pipe is threaded copper--zoom in and you can see the threads.  But the local big box store only seems to sell c...
 grwold Home Improvement 6 529 02-20-2024, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: Finally! Combination plane storage.
Post: RE: Finally! Combination plane storage.
Nordic Wrote: (02-20-2024, 06:25 PM) -- Thanks! Haven't placed organizers in them yet.  Have an idea that would just use a little bit of pine... Give me a dozen years or so...  :laugh: Finish i...
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 15 973 02-20-2024, 08:38 PM
  0 Thread: Finally! Combination plane storage.
Post: RE: Finally! Combination plane storage.
Those look really nice. Did you put any organizers on the insides, to hold parts in position? I bet the decals will stay in place nicely with one or two more coats of finish ...
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 15 973 02-20-2024, 05:46 PM
  0 Thread: I’m a believer…
Post: RE: I’m a believer…
If you're on a MacOS machine, use the built-in Preview app.  Open your image in Preview, then go to the Tools menu and choose Adjust Size. You'll find the boxes for Width and Height, plus at the bo...
 grwold Finishing 21 1,581 02-18-2024, 08:04 AM
  0 Thread: How long have you been turning?
Post: RE: How long have you been turning?
November 2022. Thanks to @arthropod98!
 grwold Woodturning 12 875 02-18-2024, 07:50 AM
  0 Thread: Project for my daughter
Post: RE: Project for my daughter
Your built-ins look great, and they're a tremendous improvement! Well done, on the design and build. Very nice.
 grwold Woodworking 13 930 02-13-2024, 08:37 PM
  0 Thread: negative rake scrapers
Post: RE: negative rake scrapers
I picked one up from another woodturner's estate sale (local turning group connection). Still working on getting the sharpening down, esp. between the grinder versus a carbide honer, but I am really ...
 grwold Woodturning 6 575 02-13-2024, 06:17 PM
  0 Thread: One of those Anarchist's Bar Stools
Post: RE: One of those Anarchist's Bar Stools
Looks great! Nice report, too. Glad you're liking the book. I've been tempted by it, especially with the discounted price & with it being signed, as well.
 grwold Woodworking Hand Tools 7 717 02-05-2024, 08:38 AM

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