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  0 Thread: Great Plane sharpening video
Post: Re: Great Plane sharpening video

I did post this video and three others by the same guy several months ago. I received no comments or feedback /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsad.gif [br]Oh well, thanks for post...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 3 5,953 08-18-2015, 04:16 PM
  0 Thread: Saw kit feedback requested
Post: Re: Saw kit feedback requested

Another customer here;[br]How about closed handle style even for dovetail and carcass saws like Disston, Kenyon, Tyzack?[br]And a paypal button /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowb...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 20 11,595 08-18-2015, 10:46 AM
  0 Thread: A few questions about Shellawax
Post: Re: A few questions about Shellawax

Thank you gentlemen for all your responses. I do have true-oil, antique oil, some other oil varnish mixes and pure tung oil. I have tried them all. Tru-oil is a great product. However I have beein sea...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 4 9,794 07-01-2015, 12:40 PM
  0 Thread: A few questions about Shellawax
Post: A few questions about Shellawax

They have two products that intrigue me. After lots of reading and online and experimenting I have decided to use Shellac/French polish for most of my woodworking projects since it is safe and the fin...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 4 9,794 06-29-2015, 02:32 PM
  0 Thread: A couple of saws in Thuya burl
Post: Re: A couple of saws in Thuya burl

In addition to what everyone has said about the beauty of Issac saws particularly this one, I love the bronze saw nuts. It goes nicely with that type of wood and color.
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 16 8,901 06-09-2015, 02:14 PM
  0 Thread: Another Saw Sharpening Question
Post: Re: Another Saw Sharpening Question

I'm going to save this post and print it out. You have answerd all my questions. Problem with the saw I'm practicing on is that the teeth are not the same size and as you mentioned the other side of m...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 1 3,014 05-20-2015, 11:47 AM
  0 Thread: Another Saw Sharpening Question
Post: Re: Another Saw Sharpening Question

Hi Marv[br][br]I am sorry I was out of town for the weekend. [br]Saying you are not an expert in saw sharpening is like believing Pavarotti wasn't a tenor...[br]Thanks for your clear detailed expert t...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 1 3,014 05-18-2015, 08:54 PM
  0 Thread: Another Saw Sharpening Question
Post: Another Saw Sharpening Question

I am learning how to sharpen the saws on my own; First Western then Japanese. I find it to be a lot easier than plane or chisel sharpening in theory but in practice there are many considerations.[br][...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 1 3,014 05-15-2015, 11:35 AM
  0 Thread: I Finally Finished My Bench
Post: Re: I Finally Finished My Bench

[blockquote]csquared said:[hr][br][br]That looks more like a piece of furniture than a bench - very nice.[br][br]Mike [br][br][hr][/blockquote][br][br]+1[br]It looks so nice you could sleep on that be...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 19 7,816 04-28-2015, 11:49 AM
  0 Thread: Back in black
Post: Re: Back in black

... because dozukis are very fine saws for fine works.. Pedder has their own version /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsmile.gif ... I do not so I use a Japanese version. I am not ...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 9 4,387 04-28-2015, 11:36 AM
  0 Thread: Back in black
Post: Re: Back in black

Looking at K&P's saws and how beautifully & flawlessly they make their saws & handles is almost therapeutic. Whenever I am stressed or just tired of the routine I just brows the saws our w...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 9 4,387 04-27-2015, 12:19 PM
  0 Thread: Ok...sharpening jigs
Post: Re: Ok...sharpening jigs

I hardly use sharpening guides even though I have the MK II, Sharpskate and the Eclipse. But, I want one of Jim's honing guide. It's the most brilliant design that I have ever seen...great delicate wo...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 125 73,467 03-26-2015, 01:21 PM
  0 Thread: Czeck Edge kits completed.
Post: Re: Czeck Edge kits completed.

Very nice!
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 7 5,406 02-05-2015, 08:29 PM
  0 Thread: Just a Classic bit of Walnut and Madrone
Post: Re: Just a Classic bit of Walnut and Madrone

Ron B and Issac S. are two sick individuals with twisted minds. The only difference between them and average serial killers is that they kill you with the beauty of their saws... No frills no thrills....
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 10 10,381 02-05-2015, 12:40 AM
  0 Thread: Lie-Nielsen Dowel Plate Box
Post: Re: Lie-Nielsen Dowel Plate Box

In my opinion these two dowel plate boxes are examples of fine woodworking gentlemen. I need one of those plates and this thread has inspired me to make one as well. Thanks
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 6 6,313 01-01-2015, 01:14 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for good screwdrivers
Post: Re: Looking for good screwdrivers

Looking at their website I really like Grace Tools copper hammers and chisel/file handles...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 10 12,858 12-31-2014, 02:01 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for good screwdrivers
Post: Re: Looking for good screwdrivers

For general use you can't beat the price on those Rockler screwdrivers. But the set includes only flat and Phillips tips.
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 10 12,858 12-31-2014, 12:03 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for good screwdrivers
Post: Re: Looking for good screwdrivers

LV also carries these Japanese Screwdrivers (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=32208&cat=1,43411,43417&ap=1) you may want to take a look at. They claim those are their best screw d...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 10 12,858 12-31-2014, 11:58 AM
  0 Thread: Great video
Post: Re: Great video

Really great video. He seems to use the tools that I like; a combination of woodies Japanese and a metal plane. I joint edges of boards like he does as. I ordered a long shooting board with a caul fro...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 8 6,768 04-19-2014, 01:38 PM
  0 Thread: What do you think of Paul Sellers workbench?
Post: Re: What do you think of Paul Sellers workbench?

Hi West, [br]I'm building a workbench right now. I thought I'd also share some of my experiences with you. I haven't decided about the finish. I was thinking I might not even apply any finish to my be...
Skewdge Woodworking Hand Tools 87 57,221 03-09-2014, 02:13 PM

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