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  0 Thread: Favorite paring chisels
Post: RE: Favorite paring chisels

Are your paring chisels extra long in blade length or are they attached to the handle at an angle so that they can have the underside of the blade flat on the surface with the handle not getting in th...
PBWilson Woodworking Hand Tools 10 3,300 04-29-2021, 09:32 AM
  0 Thread: Imbuia Blanket Chest
Post: RE: Imbuia Blanket Chest

Imbuia is a pretty cool wood. I've used it a little and I'm always amazed by the smell. Really unique. I like that there seems to be a lot of it with some sort of figure. Your project will look fa...
PBWilson Woodworking Hand Tools 5 2,080 04-21-2021, 09:39 AM
  0 Thread: DIY drying wood
Post: RE: DIY drying wood

The problem with a round is that they are very prone to cracking. They usually end up looking like Pac Man. A well-placed bowtie inlay can keep it a bit more stable after it cracks and it'll look cool...
PBWilson Woodworking 9 2,440 04-21-2021, 09:31 AM
  0 Thread: turning Ipe
Post: RE: turning Ipe

I once made a bokken (wooden samurai sword) for my son out of Ipe and dang! That is one tough wood! It withstood his smacking and bashing and shrugged off damage like a champ. I found that it's re...
PBWilson Woodturning 6 2,891 04-17-2021, 07:19 AM
  0 Thread: Using birch
Post: RE: Using birch

I've found that Birch works similarly to Soft Maple or Cherry except that it is a bit more brittle. Pieces that have some grain runout or figure tend to chip or tear out more than most. It's got a nic...
PBWilson Woodworking 7 1,865 04-16-2021, 10:53 AM
  0 Thread: Glue Question
Post: RE: Glue Question

Despite what you may think, hide glue is resistant to heat. Heat PLUS humidity can lead to failed joints, but heat alone isn't enough to make a joint fail. Check this link for a real-world test: ...
PBWilson Woodworking 15 3,322 04-16-2021, 09:56 AM

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