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  0 Thread: Sharpness question
Post: RE: Sharpness question
If you're using a strop, then you're sharpening past 1000 (or 1200) grit.  Chromium oxide stropping paste is 0.5 microns, which is finer than CAMI 2000, FEPA F2000, or JIS 8000 grit. Going to a fin...
 Mike Sieweke Woodworking Hand Tools 24 13,016 12-23-2017, 05:52 PM
  0 Thread: Wood Identification
Post: RE: Wood Identification
My guess is elm.  The zigzag lines in the latewood are a dead giveaway.  Check out the images at the Wood Database (http://www.wood-database.com/american-elm/).
 Mike Sieweke Woodworking 11 5,752 12-23-2017, 03:50 PM
  0 Thread: PSA - When Mineral Spirits is NOT Mineral Spirits!
Post: RE: PSA - When Mineral Spirits is NOT Mineral Spir...
I used some OMS to thin Minwax poly for wiping.  This went reasonably well, but all the leftover mixture congealed in the tub and eventually formed a plastic plug.  Not sure how long this took, probab...
 Mike Sieweke Woodworking 27 13,766 12-23-2017, 03:44 PM
  0 Thread: stanley tape measure accuracy
Post: RE: stanley tape measure accuracy
I tested (visually) 3 Stanley tape measures (16',16',30'), a 12" Bridge City rule, a Lufkin 6' folding rule, and 6" dial calipers.    To the best of my ability, I found they all read the same except t...
 Mike Sieweke Woodworking Hand Tools 57 40,560 09-08-2017, 09:18 PM

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