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  0 Thread: Oil on teak
Post: RE: Oil on teak

jteneyck Wrote: (07-03-2023, 01:18 PM) -- Mineral spirits is a good solvent for chainsaw oil.  It may take several wipings/soakings, but it will remove it or at least enough of it that it won't be ne...
AztecKing Woodworking 6 992 07-04-2023, 01:33 AM
  0 Thread: Oil on teak
Post: RE: Oil on teak

Woodenfish Wrote: (06-30-2023, 07:32 PM) -- Try covering the oily spots with cornstarch. It might help draw it out. Change out the cornstarch for fresh after it has absorbed some of the oil. -- I t...
AztecKing Woodworking 6 992 07-01-2023, 03:19 PM
  0 Thread: Oil on teak
Post: Oil on teak

I accidentally spilled a few drops of chain saw oil on a teak table I’m restoring for a friend. I tried using denatured alcohol on it and the stain is still there. Any suggestions to get it out?
AztecKing Woodworking 6 992 06-30-2023, 05:10 PM
  0 Thread: Sharpening question
Post: RE: Sharpening question

Timberwolf Wrote: (03-08-2022, 09:51 PM) -- ........... Yes...the slower speed is better because the tool is easier to control, and I highly recommend using a foot switch..This will enable you to ho...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 15 3,327 03-09-2022, 12:59 PM
  0 Thread: Sharpening question
Post: RE: Sharpening question

Timberwolf Wrote: (03-08-2022, 03:37 PM) -- ................. I have the smaller Tormek but have had the 2000 and now have the Jet.The Jet is faster by about 20%..{the wheel turns 120rpm instead of ...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 15 3,327 03-08-2022, 05:12 PM
  0 Thread: Sharpening question
Post: RE: Sharpening question

fredhargis Wrote: (03-08-2022, 09:28 AM) -- I have the original Tormek (as well as a Jet copy) and you are right, with the right jig it can sharpen anything except maybe sandpaper. I also bought a CB...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 15 3,327 03-08-2022, 10:52 AM
  0 Thread: Sharpening question
Post: RE: Sharpening question

CStan Wrote: (03-08-2022, 01:39 AM) -- Those machines are a joke compared to one of these: https://www.amazon.com/CabKing-Cabbing-Lapidary-Polisher-CABKING-8V1/dp/B01N7TJ7E1/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=La...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 15 3,327 03-08-2022, 10:48 AM
  0 Thread: Oliver No. 1 Pattern makers vise
Post: RE: Oliver No. 1 Pattern makers vise

hughpgh1 Wrote: (03-07-2022, 08:38 PM) -- Vises can be picked up in Pittsburgh PA 15239. -- Bummer. I keep looking for one closer to Oregon.
AztecKing Tool Swap N' Sell 3 1,082 03-08-2022, 12:38 AM
  0 Thread: Sharpening question
Post: RE: Sharpening question

Bill Holt Wrote: (03-07-2022, 08:24 PM) -- I have the green Tormek, loved it.  Then I put a CBN wheel on my slow speed grinder, added the Tormek guide bar to the grinder.  The green machine has not s...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 15 3,327 03-08-2022, 12:36 AM
  0 Thread: Sharpening question
Post: Sharpening question

I’m considering buying either a Tormek or the Sorby ProEdge systems to sharpen everything from chisels and plane blades to wood turning tools. If I choose Tormek is the T8 worth the extra money over t...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 15 3,327 03-07-2022, 04:34 PM
  0 Thread: Oliver No. 1 Pattern makers vise
Post: RE: Oliver No. 1 Pattern makers vise

hughpgh1 Wrote: (03-03-2022, 01:57 PM) -- This is the heaviest pattern makers vise made. All castings original with no welds/repairs. New bolts on vise screw block on back. Missing rivet/rod on front...
AztecKing Tool Swap N' Sell 3 1,082 03-07-2022, 10:52 AM
  0 Thread: Heelshaves for Windsor chair - SOLD
Post: RE: Heelshaves for Windsor chair - Reduced

rayknight Wrote: (02-15-2022, 11:43 AM) -- group of 3 modified Snell Atherton heelshaves, used for steep back part of seat shaping, per Curtis Buchanan, #4 - #5 - #6, use for final smoothing, essenti...
AztecKing Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,084 02-19-2022, 12:43 PM
  0 Thread: Robo Hippy
Post: RE: Robo Hippy

iclark Wrote: (02-02-2022, 07:44 PM) -- The best reason I know is that they didn't get around to getting one while they were being made. :sigh: DAMHIK -- That’s me!
AztecKing Woodturning 9 5,034 02-04-2022, 07:19 PM
  0 Thread: Brad point bits
Post: RE: Brad point bits

I ordered a 15 piece set of Fullers today and I want to thank all of you for the help deciding what to do.  Jeff
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,975 01-05-2022, 05:39 PM
  0 Thread: Brad point bits
Post: RE: Brad point bits

Bob Vaughan Wrote: (12-31-2021, 10:44 PM) -- Easy and quick.  You ground it once, you can regrind them again.  If the steel is good, its rare to resharpen them unless the same size is used for lots a...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,975 01-01-2022, 02:30 PM
  0 Thread: Brad point bits
Post: RE: Brad point bits

Bob Vaughan Wrote: (12-31-2021, 08:37 AM) -- I've always been a fan of grinding your own. That way you have 100% control over the outcome and can get the bit the way you want it. -- How hard are th...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,975 12-31-2021, 02:36 PM
  0 Thread: Brad point bits
Post: Brad point bits

I’ve been using a handful of brad point bits over the years and am thinking of investing in a set of nice bits. Woodcraft has the Fisch 29 piece for $99 coming up and wonder how good they are or shoul...
AztecKing Woodworking Power Tools 18 3,975 12-31-2021, 01:33 AM
  0 Thread: diamond abrasive lapping fluid
Post: RE: diamond abrasive lapping fluid

I use Simple Green on my diamond stones and never have any rusting issues.  Thanks for the info on lapping fluid. Jeff
AztecKing Woodworking Hand Tools 17 6,718 12-24-2021, 06:21 PM
  0 Thread: Woodcraft Customer Service
Post: RE: Woodcraft Customer Service

I called my nearest Woodcraft (3 hrs. away) a few weeks ago asking about an item and he asked if I’d like to order it and I told him I’d just do it online. He said he’d pull the item off their shelf a...
AztecKing Woodworking 3 1,197 12-22-2021, 11:03 PM
  0 Thread: Robo Hippy
Post: RE: Robo Hippy

Thanks everybody for the responses.  I'll go over to SMC and check on the guy.   Jeff
AztecKing Woodturning 9 5,034 12-14-2021, 01:39 PM

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