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  0 Thread: Using Pontypool
Post: RE: Using Pontypool

Thanks, yes I've seen a posting on another forum that said exactly the same thing. The no 8 is way to big for a toaster oven and I'm not going to get away with putting it in the oven. If it takes a lo...
CloseShave Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,740 03-13-2017, 11:34 AM
  0 Thread: Using Pontypool
Post: RE: Using Pontypool

Pat, what type of brush do you use?
CloseShave Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,740 03-11-2017, 08:45 AM
  0 Thread: Using Pontypool
Post: Using Pontypool

A friend of mine gave me his great grandfathers Stanley no. 8 yesterday, it had been sitting in his mothers basement for decades. I think its a Type 8-9 based on the Stanley plane study. Its mechanica...
CloseShave Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,740 03-10-2017, 01:35 PM
  0 Thread: Spacer bushings
Post: RE: Spacer bushings

Hi all, First I want to thank Mikie for making these bushing, they arrived yesterday It makes a big difference in the way the grinder runs! Here are some shots of the bushings and them being mounte...
CloseShave Woodworking 19 10,242 09-23-2016, 06:33 PM
  0 Thread: Spacer bushings
Post: RE: Spacer bushings

Once they arrive, I'll post pictures with them mounted.
CloseShave Woodworking 19 10,242 09-16-2016, 02:53 PM
  0 Thread: Spacer bushings
Post: RE: Spacer bushings

Hi, I'm not sure if your talking to me. But, that's really cool! Well I sent Mike a PM on the aluminum so I'm committed to that path right now. If that doesn't pan out I'll be back to you. I t...
CloseShave Woodworking 19 10,242 09-10-2016, 07:57 AM
  0 Thread: Spacer bushings
Post: RE: Spacer bushings

I think that would be a great thing to do, perhaps we could post this down in other forums too to see if more people would be interested. I think those Ryobi grinders are pretty popular around here. ...
CloseShave Woodworking 19 10,242 09-06-2016, 08:38 AM
  0 Thread: Spacer bushings
Post: Spacer bushings

Hi, I bought a 120x grinder wheel at Woodcraft over the weekend and it came with those nested plastic bushings. I'd like to replace them with metal bushing, but I can't the size I need. I've checke...
CloseShave Woodworking 19 10,242 09-05-2016, 05:04 PM
  0 Thread: Jet 1642EVS
Post: RE: Jet 1642EVS

I just want to thank everyone for their input. I've decided to get the 220 version, but I'll need to get a new outlet installed. One step at a time! Thanks again!! Regards, Steve
CloseShave Woodturning 7 5,017 07-18-2016, 04:13 PM
  0 Thread: Jet 1642EVS
Post: Re: Jet 1642EVS

Thanks for the reply guys! I've been wondering if this lathe is heavy enough where I wouldn't have to mess around with sandbags. I guess I have my answer. I've seen other reviews over at Amazon that t...
CloseShave Woodturning 7 5,017 07-13-2016, 08:45 AM
  0 Thread: Jet 1642EVS
Post: Jet 1642EVS

I'm going to be upgrading my lathe to a 1642EVS, not sure if I'm going to get the 1.5 or 2HP version. I've searched here on WN, but no discussion on how they like/dislike the machine. Does anyone here...
CloseShave Woodturning 7 5,017 07-12-2016, 04:30 PM
  0 Thread: Gustav Stickley birdhouse (and much more)
Post: Re: Gustav Stickley birdhouse (and much more)

Thanks Bob, this stuff makes good airport reading![br][br]Steve
CloseShave Woodworking Hand Tools 4 3,015 03-22-2016, 03:20 PM
  0 Thread: Gustav Stickley birdhouse (and much more)
Post: Re: Gustav Stickley birdhouse (and much more)

Thank you, this is great! Saved for later reading.[br][br]Steve
CloseShave Woodworking Hand Tools 4 3,015 03-22-2016, 08:40 AM
  0 Thread: Milesi
Post: Re: Milesi

I was shocked at how nice this stuff looked on the tables. The usual dipped in plastic appearance was absent and I could feel the wood texture as I ran my hand over it.[br][br]I contacted their US dis...
CloseShave Finishing 1 2,454 03-11-2016, 10:45 AM
  0 Thread: Milesi
Post: Re: Milesi

Thank you John.[br][br]I think I should have framed my question differently. I already had found the site. [br][br]Has anyone here used Milesi?[br][br]TIA, Steve
CloseShave Finishing 1 2,454 03-10-2016, 05:26 PM
  0 Thread: Milesi
Post: Milesi

Anyone every hear of or especially used this stuff before? [br][br]I was in SF last week and stopped in at place called Urban Hardwoods. They sell slab furniture, beautiful stuff. Anyway, I asked the ...
CloseShave Finishing 1 2,454 03-10-2016, 04:03 PM
  0 Thread: Plans for Pembroke Drop-Leaf End Table
Post: Re: Plans for Pembroke Drop-Leaf End Table

I have this video, its great. No nonsense, he's goes thru the entire process from milling to finishing. [br][br]I got my copy from Rob's web site. You can also get a hard copy of the plans too. This i...
CloseShave Woodworking 3 5,660 12-23-2015, 10:25 AM
  0 Thread: Lumber in W.MA
Post: Re: Lumber in W.MA

A follow up to my initial posting b/c so many were kind enough to help. I stumbled across a place that sells slabs, but were closed when I found them. I haven't had the time to get out there to invest...
CloseShave Woodworking 6 6,751 10-15-2015, 08:25 AM
  0 Thread: Tormek grind out of square
Post: Re: Tormek grind out of square

Gary,[br][br]I've had this happen to me too. I found that after checking the bar it was just slightly out of square. So, with a mallet and soft touch I managed to get it back into square. The other th...
CloseShave Woodworking 5 4,581 09-26-2015, 10:53 AM
  0 Thread: Lumber in W.MA
Post: Re: Lumber in W.MA

You know I saw the Enfield,CT posting in WoodFinder and wondered if it might be good, the pictures sure look interesting.[br][br]I noticed allot of postings in CL out in W.MA. that was a surprise![br]...
CloseShave Woodworking 6 6,751 10-23-2014, 06:13 PM

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