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  0 Thread: Hand saws
Post: RE: Hand saws

Admiral Wrote: (05-29-2018, 08:32 PM) -- Tom:  the more work you put into them, the more they are worth.  If you remove the handles, clean and polish the plate, clean up and wax the handles, theyk ar...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 16 11,052 05-29-2018, 11:07 PM
  0 Thread: How to re-pin the handle of an old hand-crank drill?
Post: RE: How to re-pin the handle of an old hand-crank ...

Timberwolf Wrote: (04-09-2018, 09:44 PM) -- ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, AFAIC, the pin is just for appearance..After using enough JB Weld, it wont be needed..The stuff just works. :D -- You are so right....
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 10 8,904 04-10-2018, 11:42 AM
  0 Thread: How to re-pin the handle of an old hand-crank drill?
Post: RE: How to re-pin the handle of an old hand-crank ...

Blacky Wrote: (04-09-2018, 09:58 AM) -- What he just said! ;) Seriously, I've repaired a couple dozen hand drill handles and that's about the easiest kind of fix. At first I thought you were talk...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 10 8,904 04-09-2018, 10:54 AM
  0 Thread: Progress
Post: RE: Progress

ZachDillinger Wrote: (03-29-2018, 09:38 AM) -- It's been a crazy first month or so back in the wood shop for me. I've focused on making the place livable again, organizing tools, cleaning everything ...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,693 03-29-2018, 10:49 AM
  0 Thread: Saw Sharpening Tip
Post: RE: Saw Sharpening Tip

Pedder Wrote: (02-18-2018, 09:56 AM) -- ok magnetizing is another thing. I never heard of chalk against it, but will try next time I get in contact with magnetizing. Usually I throw the file away the...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 15 11,187 02-18-2018, 01:25 PM
  0 Thread: Japanese hand saws
Post: RE: Japanese hand saws

Timberwolf Wrote: (02-15-2018, 10:19 PM) -- . Hi Marv...long time no see..Good to see you posting again and hope you keep it up....I always enjoyed your posts... My experience with quality japane...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,080 02-16-2018, 07:36 PM
  0 Thread: Japanese hand saws
Post: RE: Japanese hand saws

AHill Wrote: (02-15-2018, 09:22 AM) -- Saw drift can be caused by several things.  Too much set will allow any tilting of the saw to favor one side over another if you tilt the saw during your stroke...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,080 02-15-2018, 12:09 PM
  0 Thread: Stephen Shepherd
Post: RE: Stephen Shepherd

Nordic Wrote: (02-02-2018, 12:09 AM) -- I just read that Stephen Shepherd (fullchisel.com) passed on the Owyhee Mountain Fiddle Shop blog: http://owyheemountainfiddleshop.blogspot.com/2018/01/step...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,323 02-03-2018, 09:23 AM
  0 Thread: A breif month
Post: RE: A breif month

RonB1957 Wrote: (01-25-2018, 03:47 PM) -- Not so much me as much as a sibling. I am back to normal, for the most part, but my sis. fell on hard times after the spouse unexpectedly diagnosed with CA a...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 11 8,919 01-25-2018, 11:29 PM
  0 Thread: German Silver, Stainless Steel and Ebony
Post: Re: German Silver, Stainless Steel and Ebony

Jewelry. Too nice to be used. Should be on display to demonstrate what the Two Lawyers are capable of. /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsmile.gif
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 18 10,128 07-16-2016, 10:45 AM
  0 Thread: Worth buying? Hand crank grinder
Post: Re: Worth buying? Hand crank grinder

I used to collect hand grinders. I have a bunch of them. I'd pay $30 for that one. But not if it is cracked or the gears are worn out, like the Admiral said.[br][br]At least it still has it's tool re...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,047 06-11-2016, 09:04 AM
  0 Thread: Someone please explain
Post: Re: Someone please explain

I've lost count. A few years ago I gathered them all together in one place and counted about 57. Since then they have wandered off and are all over the place again. I have no idea where they all cam...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 16 7,697 06-06-2016, 05:23 AM
  0 Thread: Handsaw sharpening
Post: Re: Handsaw sharpening

Thank you guys for the recommendations, but about six months ago, I announced my retirement from sharpening saws. It is true, what they say about all good things must come to an end. /ssl_proxy.php?...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,296 05-24-2016, 11:28 AM
  0 Thread: A more traditional saw
Post: Re: A more traditional saw

Ron,[br][br]I see nothing objectionable about that saw what so ever. [br][br]It is quite easy to convert a closed handle into an open handle, but not the other way around. /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthr...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 8 6,305 05-23-2016, 12:25 PM
  0 Thread: A more traditional saw
Post: Re: A more traditional saw

I ain't git'n no pics..... come on Ron, I wanna see yer saw...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 8 6,305 05-22-2016, 12:11 PM
  0 Thread: 'Warranted Superior' Tenon Saw
Post: Re: 'Warranted Superior' Tenon Saw

I concur with Bill..... /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowbiggrin.gif
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 5 10,113 05-16-2016, 10:39 AM
  0 Thread: Resin infused Maple Burl
Post: Re: Resin infused Maple Burl

Hi Jack.[br][br]I was thinking that if the wood piece was smaller, the container it is in could be smaller, hence, less epoxy to cover the wood while being infused. [br][br]Odd when I think about it ...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 7 6,006 05-14-2016, 08:29 AM
  0 Thread: Resin infused Maple Burl
Post: Re: Resin infused Maple Burl

Hey Ron![br][br]That has to be the ugliest saw I've ever seen. /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowbiggrin.gif[br][br]In order to conserve resin, would it make any sense to rough ...
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 7 6,006 05-13-2016, 10:14 PM
  0 Thread: Evapo rust amazing tale
Post: Re: Evapo rust amazing tale

Thanks Bill.... I'm taking notes... /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsmile.gif
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 1 3,974 04-19-2016, 06:16 PM
  0 Thread: Evapo rust amazing tale
Post: Re: Evapo rust amazing tale

Why did you have to add hot water?
MarvW Woodworking Hand Tools 1 3,974 04-19-2016, 02:23 PM

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