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  0 Thread: I thought this style of plane was pulled not pushed
Post: RE: I thought this style of plane was pulled not p...

First, thanks for posting this video.  That girl has got it going on.  It puts in perspective what can be accomplished with minimal tools.
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 18 9,149 10-07-2018, 10:44 AM
  0 Thread: custom Bedrock 604
Post: RE: custom Bedrock 604

Cloudy Wrote: (09-28-2017, 06:50 AM) -- Irish themed Bedrock with copper inlay -- Nice work Cloudy - as usual.
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,315 10-04-2017, 09:23 AM
  0 Thread: Troubles with the walnut
Post: RE: Troubles with the walnut

While not strictly a "handtool" I've seen people suggest using a hand-held power-planer to get a flat side on a log to begin the process of breaking down wood for sawing on a bandsaw sled.  I'm a bit ...
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 19 11,119 05-25-2017, 09:48 AM
  0 Thread: To the last 5 individuals who have not recieved their magnets
Post: RE: To the last 5 individuals who have not recieve...

Thanks for this. I wish Arlin a quick return to his home.  We are pulling for him.
Acorn Tool Swap N' Sell 29 18,609 02-10-2017, 10:48 AM
  0 Thread: Enjoyable HNT Gordon documentary, making planes
Post: RE: Enjoyable HNT Gordon documentary, making plane...

Great video.  Thanks for posting.
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,149 01-31-2017, 11:42 AM
  0 Thread: glass for sharpening
Post: RE: glass for sharpening

FWIW, if you are not using wet sandpaper, I found that MDF was plenty flat enough to get the job done.  It is widely available, cheap, and easy to cut to the dimensions you want.  I cut mine at 11x16 ...
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 24 19,085 01-18-2017, 11:43 AM
  0 Thread: I close this thread
Post: RE: I have a chance to get alot of Rare Earth

Mine arrived yesterday.  Thanks Arlin for making these available.
Acorn Tool Swap N' Sell 61 36,095 01-18-2017, 11:39 AM
  0 Thread: Step by step Rosewood tote repair (lots of Pics!)
Post: RE: Step by step Rosewood tote repair (lots of Pic...

Great Job.
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 47 28,472 01-02-2017, 12:52 PM
  0 Thread: TO everyone who bought Magnets
Post: RE: TO everyone who bought Magnets

Looking forward to hearing from you and getting these.  Thanks for this.
Acorn Tool Swap N' Sell 12 6,176 12-14-2016, 11:02 AM
  0 Thread: Guy sure works fast. Mildly entertaining. ;>)
Post: RE: Guy sure works fast. Mildly entertaining. ;>)

This is both a tool building exercise and an exercise video.
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 11 8,238 11-19-2016, 11:09 AM
  0 Thread: PSA: DMT D8X - $18.25 - DMT D8X 8-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Extra-Coarse
Post: RE: PSA: DMT D8X - $18.25 - DMT D8X 8-Inch Dia-Sha...

Mine came yesterday.   Heck of a good deal.  Thanks for posting.
Acorn Tool Swap N' Sell 28 19,669 11-08-2016, 10:53 AM
  0 Thread: Hakone marquetry
Post: RE: Hakone marquetry

Wowza.
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 6 4,484 09-24-2016, 10:51 AM
  0 Thread: Premium tools FS
Post: RE: Premium tools FS

Dibs on the Wenzloff DT.  Will send e-mail.
Acorn Tool Swap N' Sell 6 4,567 09-24-2016, 10:29 AM
  0 Thread: PSA: DMT D8X - $18.25 - DMT D8X 8-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Extra-Coarse
Post: RE: PSA: DMT D8X - $18.25 - DMT D8X 8-Inch Dia-Sha...

Thanks, just grabbed mine.
Acorn Tool Swap N' Sell 28 19,669 09-19-2016, 10:50 AM
  0 Thread: Piston-fit Drawer Question
Post: RE: Piston-fit Drawer Question

Here is a video of David Barron making a piston fit insert for his tool box.  The ideas should translate.  Good luck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTa6xeVWavI
Acorn Woodworking 17 10,390 09-03-2016, 11:39 AM
  0 Thread: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.
Post: RE: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.

The veneer is applied long grain to long grain.  I think the excessive swell and shrinkage of the veneer is the probable problem.  I plan to try to veneer another panel of 3/8ths plywood without wetti...
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 5 6,577 07-20-2016, 09:58 AM
  0 Thread: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.
Post: RE: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.

Thanks.  I'll keep trying different approaches until something works.
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 5 6,577 07-19-2016, 10:29 AM
  0 Thread: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.
Post: Re: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.

Good question, Bailey. The veneer is purchased about 1/42inch thick and has been in my shop (garage) for several years. The shop is not typically airconditioned and often gets quite warm, i.e. the v...
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 5 6,577 07-17-2016, 12:27 PM
  0 Thread: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.
Post: Veneering assistance requested - hide glue.

I'm attempting to veneer plywood with some birds eye maple veneer using hide glue. I've been looking at Barry Lorimer's videos on YouTube and attempting his techniques, wetting the veneer and substr...
Acorn Woodworking Hand Tools 5 6,577 07-17-2016, 10:36 AM
  0 Thread: LEE VALLEY Founder passed
Post: Re: LEE VALLEY Founder passed

I'll echo my FB post here. My condolences for your loss. The world is a bit smaller with his passing.
Acorn Woodworking 28 11,074 07-07-2016, 04:32 PM

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