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Thread: I love this guys old school chisel repair
Post: RE: I love this guys old school chisel repair
Thanks Arlin! That was very interesting to watch a skilled blacksmith at work. And that anvil... man! |
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ChuckHill |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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03-06-2024, 01:20 AM |
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Thread: Cute router plane from Aliexpress
Post: RE: Cute router plane from Aliexpress
DaveLeard Wrote: (03-03-2024, 09:24 PM)
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You would have to select the little image of the full plane to get the price of the plane. I think most people make that mistake at 1st glance.
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That mi... |
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ChuckHill |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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03-03-2024, 09:27 PM |
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Thread: Waterstone grit Norton vs Shapton ceramic
Post: RE: Waterstone grit Norton vs Shapton ceramic
LV’s SharpenNet (https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/discover/sharpen-net) has a comparative grit chart by makers, and other information that may be of interest to you |
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ChuckHill |
Woodworking Hand Tools
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12-30-2023, 09:23 AM |
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Thread: Using a dovetail saw
Post: RE: Using a dovetail saw
Yep, the index finger extension is key. |
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ChuckHill |
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10-23-2023, 12:52 AM |
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Thread: Using a dovetail saw
Post: RE: Using a dovetail saw
Arlin Eastman Wrote: (10-12-2023, 06:02 PM)
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I need to learn how to sharpen them instead of collecting a saws. :laugh::laugh:
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It is probably easier than you think to sharpen a saw poorly, but... |
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ChuckHill |
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10-13-2023, 12:51 AM |
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Thread: Garage sale find - what is it?
Post: RE: Garage sale find - what is it?
iclark Wrote: (09-17-2023, 11:36 PM)
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It is called a "float."
There are basically 2 types: file action only on edge or file action only on face.
I heard about them from people who make wooden... |
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ChuckHill |
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09-18-2023, 12:01 AM |
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Thread: What is this plane used for?
Post: RE: What is this plane used for?
I was wondering how you would use it as well. You could grab a tote in either hand, or have two people with one using their left and one their right hand. I am guessing that the chair in the backgro... |
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ChuckHill |
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08-20-2023, 06:18 PM |
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Thread: What is this plane used for?
Post: RE: What is this plane used for?
It looks like two totes on the back, I've never seen anything like that. It is also very large, so a tongue plane might be the answer. I'd buy it if it is not too much. |
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ChuckHill |
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08-20-2023, 01:41 PM |
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Thread: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?
Post: RE: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?
barryvabeach Wrote: (05-31-2023, 06:46 PM)
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I have also switched over to using his method of testing using copy paper, and yes, some of my blades did not cleanly cut it until I went back and honed ... |
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ChuckHill |
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05-31-2023, 11:27 PM |
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Thread: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?
Post: RE: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?
barryvabeach Wrote: (05-30-2023, 06:36 PM)
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I found this experiment on stropping , https://youtu.be/-JGLygqjSfE and have switched over to his method in the last few weeks, and it seems to work. ... |
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ChuckHill |
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05-30-2023, 11:41 PM |
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Thread: Lumber Run
Post: RE: Lumber Run
A great looking piece, thanks for sharing! |
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ChuckHill |
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05-27-2023, 02:13 AM |
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Thread: Coarse Sharpening Stone
Post: RE: Coarse Sharpening Stone
MarkWells Wrote: (05-14-2023, 09:06 PM)
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I was looking at Atoma plates recently and I noticed that they are for sale on Amazon for ~$50, but they sell at sharpeningsupplies.com and leevalley.com fo... |
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ChuckHill |
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05-14-2023, 11:29 PM |
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Thread: Coarse Sharpening Stone
Post: RE: Coarse Sharpening Stone
For more sources see:
https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-diamond-sharpening-plate.html?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20230514103114&SearchText=diamond+sharpening+plate&spm=a2g0o.home.1000002.0
Ther... |
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ChuckHill |
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05-14-2023, 01:36 PM |
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Thread: Lumber Run
Post: RE: Lumber Run
SleepLessThan3 Wrote: (04-28-2023, 08:15 PM)
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where do I go about finding myself a hardwood dealer?
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First you have to move near Bandit. He seems to live near abundant, inexpensive wood. |
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ChuckHill |
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04-29-2023, 12:18 PM |
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Thread: Honing Guide
Post: RE: Honing Guide
Atoma. That part is solved. :D I sold my DMT and went all Atoma after the first Atoma that I tried. |
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ChuckHill |
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04-21-2023, 12:01 PM |
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Thread: Lapping Fluid
Post: RE: Lapping Fluid
I use water or Windex (so far) on my diamond stones. This is, as Timerberwolf said, to wash away the swarf. I start with the stones wet so the swarf stays nearby. |
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ChuckHill |
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04-13-2023, 12:45 PM |
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Thread: Lapping Fluid
Post: RE: Lapping Fluid
Other than the smell, what is the problem with ammonia? I have not noticed any problems. |
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ChuckHill |
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04-12-2023, 01:26 AM |
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Thread: The planes arrived.
Post: RE: The planes arrived.
You should be fine going from 6K to 16K. You will spend a bit more time on the 16K compared to using an intermediate 8K. That is balanced by not having to pay for the 8K and store and flatten it. I... |
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ChuckHill |
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03-29-2023, 11:52 AM |
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Thread: Veritas version of the Record 043
Post: RE: Veritas version of the Record 043
I've had problems with the fence on my Veritas plow slipping a bit. Maybe they opted for something that is easier to apply more pressure with? |
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ChuckHill |
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03-25-2023, 01:41 PM |
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Thread: Help with hand planes
Post: RE: Help with hand planes
A couple of other thoughts. You might want to hold off on the router plane, depending on how you cut your joints. If you are using a router and table saw to just M&T and dado etc, it is probably of ... |
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ChuckHill |
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03-17-2023, 12:39 PM |