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  0 Thread: Lee Valley "Seconds" Sale October 28
Post: RE: Lee Valley "Seconds" Sale October 28

another thanks for the "Call Customer Service"  alert....  YES~!   I had been chasing my tail and thought my tablet was the problem. :s Janice @ cust serv was a happy professional, got my small ord...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 34 12,675 10-28-2020, 01:15 PM
  0 Thread: Wood plane identification.
Post: RE: Wood plane identification.

There's this- it does not provide prices/values but does rate makers on rarity.    https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Makers-American-Wooden-Planes/dp/1931626006 I got the book used some years ago. ...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 3 2,467 10-21-2017, 03:24 PM
  0 Thread: Almost forgotten fore plane?
Post: RE: Almost forgotten fore plane?

I had a short visit with my in- laws last week. Oh, the Tea and bikkies were smashing, eh, what? So, we chatted and  pixx drunk father in law started in.  Loud.     But, I took leave, and drat,   ...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 7 4,994 06-18-2017, 06:40 PM
  0 Thread: Crating tools for a move
Post: RE: Crating tools for a move

a few thoughts:   I own 2 Emmert vises.  (shameless plug but it's true). I may have to move in a year or two.   1) These items, like my camera gear, will not be handled by "pros" or movers. They ...
thomasegan Woodworking 9 5,089 06-18-2017, 06:32 PM
  0 Thread: How much for a larger motor and VFD/Inverter? Cost? Advantage over new?
Post: RE: How much for a larger motor and VFD/Inverter? ...

The term "sensorless vector drive" was always a mystery to me.  I have a VFD in a box, not yet connected to a machine......   I did a quick search and found this:   http://www.practicalmachinist.c...
thomasegan Woodworking Power Tools 13 6,807 05-12-2017, 02:56 AM
  0 Thread: Have you "paid" for your tools?
Post: RE: Have you "paid" for your tools?

toolmiser Wrote: (02-03-2017, 09:05 PM) -- I've probably paid for them, don't know if I've made money.  I know we have nicer things than I would or could have paid for. -- MsNomer Wrote: (02-03-20...
thomasegan Woodworking 53 28,947 02-04-2017, 08:44 PM
  0 Thread: A good day at an estate sale
Post: RE: A good day at an estate sale

Great tools for $12.   :cool:  Your Disston would be a #12 - a panel saw per the site:   http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/12page.html   Thanks for the fine photo of the Jennings etch.  I have n...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 4 4,536 02-04-2017, 02:15 AM
  Big Grin Thread: Spokeshave Id help needed
Post: RE: Spokeshave Id help needed

---  DR Barton.  I have one like that.  The cutter is marked DR Barton and the keeper for the cutter -slightly different than yours- is marked with a raised casting "B A R T O N"   .... but I don't...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 10 8,395 09-19-2016, 07:18 PM
  0 Thread: SawStop Sawsuit
Post: Re: SawStop Sawsuit

[blockquote]Steve N said:[hr][br][br]So essentially the court is going on Vacation, and instead of actually working, they just sided with an old answer from a lower court. [br][br][hr][/blockquote][b...
thomasegan Woodworking Power Tools 92 57,827 07-08-2016, 04:00 AM
  0 Thread: Found at 50s car show
Post: Re: Found at 50s car show

Looks like the early version of the #18. [br]--- info from Patrick -- [br]http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan3.htm (http://www.supertool.com/StanleyBG/stan3.htm) [br] [br] Something sticky- use ...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 4 3,718 06-25-2016, 10:00 PM
  0 Thread: Radial Arm saw motor problem...
Post: Re: Radial Arm saw motor problem...

[blockquote]Admiral said:[hr][br][br][blockquote]Arlin Eastman said:[hr][br][br]Rick[br][br]IF you can buy this one in S&S it is fantastic and great price too and he is in NV too.[br][br]http://ww...
thomasegan Woodworking Power Tools 4 7,536 06-19-2016, 05:48 PM
  0 Thread: 1966 Powermatic Table Saw
Post: Re: 1966 Powermatic Table Saw

Another vote for the VFD - Automation Direct is a good company to deal with. (no connection to them) [br][br]You do not lose power with a VFD. [br][br] You lose 30% or more of rated HP with a Stati...
thomasegan Woodworking Power Tools 6 9,546 04-04-2016, 09:48 AM
  0 Thread: Rust on table saw
Post: Re: Rust on table saw

Single edge razor blade - can be done dry or with some wd40. [br]If you have just seasonal surface rust, it goes quickly - probly moreso than you might guess. [br]I'm not a fan of any kind of sandin...
thomasegan Woodworking Power Tools 6 4,143 02-29-2016, 10:57 AM
  0 Thread: Saw Files - Ethical Question???
Post: Re: Saw Files - Ethical Question???

[blockquote]Admiral said:[hr][br] [br][blockquote]Mark A Smith said:[hr][br] [br][blockquote]Admiral said:[hr][br] [br]Just to,let everybody know, the Kobalt file is useless, doesn't cut, and after 10...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 7 7,335 01-10-2016, 03:11 PM
  0 Thread: Are these chisels any good
Post: Re: Are these chisels any good

$68.99 at menard's / as noted - definitely not the new 750s. (edit) seller does not show the business end of those. That always concerns me. perhaps just careless, but if they're beat to hell, .....
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 4 4,131 01-05-2016, 02:06 PM
  0 Thread: Are these for a brace?
Post: Re: Are these for a brace?

Piling on, but......RUN, don't walk..... [br]Greenlee= A+ [br] te
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 3 3,455 12-09-2015, 02:13 PM
  0 Thread: Holtey Iron: What's It Worth?
Post: Re: Holtey Iron: What's It Worth?

For somebody that has a Holtey plane and needs/wants a genuine replacement or spare, I'd think a premium to a Hock is warranted. There aren't a lot of Holtey irons floating around- I would presume....
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 2 5,727 12-06-2015, 06:31 PM
  0 Thread: What is the best way to clean the knurling on old tools ?
Post: Re: What is the best way to clean the knurling on ...

- what is on the knurling? Rust? [br] if so, then a few hour soak in citric acid or vinegar plus some brass brushing. [br]Greasy grunge? Mineral spirits or similar solvent. and some brushing. [b...
thomasegan Woodworking Hand Tools 9 8,288 12-06-2015, 06:28 PM
  0 Thread: Dirt cheap bandsaw guide upgrade
Post: Re: Dirt cheap bandsaw guide upgrade

Neat idea - I might try that as well. /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsmile.gif [br]white oak or perhaps some old elm. [br]Perhaps dipped in hot wax instead of oil. /ssl_...
thomasegan Woodworking 6 5,769 11-23-2015, 01:01 PM
  0 Thread: Now that I have a Delta 20" BS, where to get parts?
Post: Re: Now that I have a Delta 20" BS, where to get p...

Definitely -Place a WTB ad on owwm. [br]Definitely - do a saved search(es) on ebay for your parts. [br] [br] handwheels- I see Reid Supply has now been folded into this company - link to handwh...
thomasegan Woodworking Power Tools 3 24,254 11-14-2015, 09:10 PM

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