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  0 Thread: Antiquing a painted surface.
Post: RE: Antiquing a painted surface.
tablesawtom Wrote: (04-18-2021, 03:07 PM) -- When I built my present work bench I wanted the painted surface to look aged. I wanted the painted surface to look like the shaker bench in the museum in ...
 Brent V. Woodworking 6 1,650 04-18-2021, 04:58 PM
  0 Thread: Small cabinet build-along
Post: RE: Big question
That is a beautiful piece of furniture and I have completely enjoyed the build-along. Thank you for taking us along!
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 160 53,609 12-15-2020, 01:07 AM
  0 Thread: Popular Woodworking Sloyd cabinet
Post: RE: Popular Woodworking Sloyd cabinet
Chuckles aside for the unfortunate mistake of the cabinet being made too short and likely photographed as is to meet a deadline, I assume the magazine article is about building a tool cabinet. As a wo...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 51 27,085 12-16-2019, 05:24 PM
  0 Thread: chisel holder
Post: RE: chisel holder
weelis Wrote: (12-16-2019, 03:54 PM) -- I am about to embark on sharpening all my chisels and am wondering if you all out there have a favorite chisel holder to ensure keeping the angles correct?  I ...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 15 7,211 12-16-2019, 05:12 PM
  0 Thread: Lee Valley Cyber Monday
Post: RE: Lee Valley Cyber Monday
I had trouble with the shipping option for more than an hour but I finally got confirmation of order. Seems they had some trouble tonight, but Lee Valley is the one place where the wait is worth it fo...
 Brent V. Woodworking 28 10,108 12-02-2019, 01:46 AM
  0 Thread: Bench Build - Dog Hole Distance from Front Edge
Post: RE: Bench Build - Dog Hole Distance from Front Edg...
The centers of mine are 2 3/8" from the edge of the bench and directly in line with the dog on my tail vise. This placement has served me well.
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 24 12,629 11-28-2019, 05:47 PM
  0 Thread: Where do you buy your exotic lumber?
Post: RE: Where do you buy your exotic lumber?
I have used www.gilmerwood.com for years. They have an excellent website where you can see the exact piece you are buying, usually from two sides. They ship quickly, very well packed. They happen to b...
 Brent V. Woodworking 13 6,897 08-07-2019, 12:22 AM
  0 Thread: Dovetail marker (thanks, Derek!)
Post: RE: Dovetail marker (thanks, Derek!)
Aram, that looks nice. A good simple solution. Is that bubinga? Brent
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 5 3,691 08-05-2019, 12:11 AM
  0 Thread: Doug Fir Roubo Benches > 3 yrs old
Post: RE: Doug Fir Roubo Benches > 3 yrs old
My bench is a split-top Roubo of Douglas Fir, and I couldn't be happier. I found a laminated structural beam for the top at an architectural salvage store, and solid 5x5s from an old farmhouse for ...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,134 06-29-2019, 12:20 AM
  0 Thread: New York City Visit and Woodworking
Post: RE: New York City Visit and Woodworking
Thank you for the write-up and the pictures! I hope to visit NYC soon and will put those places on the list.
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 5 4,442 06-16-2019, 07:39 PM
  0 Thread: LA jack plane veritas vs LN?
Post: RE: LA jack plane veritas vs LN?
Greg Jones Wrote: (05-29-2019, 06:18 AM) -- I assume you mean the Veritas BU Smoother, the Low-Angle Jack, and the BU Jointer? If so, they don’t follow a number system as does Lie-Nielsen for their b...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 52 26,765 05-29-2019, 11:25 PM
  0 Thread: LA jack plane veritas vs LN?
Post: RE: LA jack plane veritas vs LN?
Derek Cohen Wrote: (05-29-2019, 02:12 AM) -- The three blades with different bevel angle ... do they have the same camber (if you camber)? I would have a different camber on each, which would make it...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 52 26,765 05-29-2019, 11:19 PM
  0 Thread: LA jack plane veritas vs LN?
Post: RE: LA jack plane veritas vs LN?
There are many good answers in the other posts. My block planes are Lie-Nielsen and my bench planes are Lee Valley's Veritas.  Key for me is that I switch blades as needed, and my Veritas bevel up ...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 52 26,765 05-28-2019, 11:41 PM
  0 Thread: Curved top box build
Post: RE: Really?
Aram Wrote: (02-07-2019, 01:01 AM) -- I don't think I can repair the missing chunk. Not respectably, anyway. ... Maybe it's not so bad. I'll hang onto this box. Maybe I'll try coopering a lid for ...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 70 35,792 02-08-2019, 01:57 AM
  0 Thread: Lie-Nielsen Were To Buy? / Price Point?
Post: RE: Lie-Nielsen Were To Buy? / Price Point?
If you attend one of Lie-Nielsen's many free shows around the US, they offer free shipping on anything ordered at the show. Plus, the shows give you a chance to try out most of their hand tools in per...
 Brent V. Woodworking 7 3,898 01-01-2019, 04:56 PM
  0 Thread: All you ever wanted to know about taps and tapping
Post: RE: All you ever wanted to know about taps and tap...
Thanks for that. An informative and nostalgic video.
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 4 2,669 12-01-2018, 02:01 PM
  0 Thread: Question about a Rust Find Today
Post: RE: Question about a Rust Find Today
I have no idea about whether those drills have any collectible value. But that's a valuable find. Those are machinist bits. The number sizes can be crossed to dimensions by googling for "standard dril...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 5 3,001 11-25-2018, 01:04 AM
  0 Thread: Boring holdfast holes
Post: RE: Boring holdfast holes
overland Wrote: (09-29-2018, 08:22 PM) -- My bench is a 6" thick oak slab. Can I drill a couple holdfast holes with a spade bit or a hand brace and still get it straight? That's what I've got at hand...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 13 7,573 09-29-2018, 10:46 PM
  0 Thread: Handsaw build
Post: RE: Handsaw build
Wow. Thank you for the build-along. And those are some nice-looking saws! Your recipient must be happy.
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 17 8,482 12-26-2017, 02:28 AM
  0 Thread: amazing skill of carpenters
Post: RE: amazing skill of carpenters
Ron Brese Wrote: (12-21-2017, 06:59 AM) -- Kumiko is fascinating stuff, Just delving into this a bit myself. In this case I used it to divide compartments in a jewelry box. Full grain leather beneath...
 Brent V. Woodworking Hand Tools 9 6,054 12-22-2017, 02:34 PM

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