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  0 Thread: 1/8" chisel sharpening
Post: RE: 1/8" chisel sharpening

AHill Wrote: (03-07-2023, 08:27 AM) -- The key is holding the chisel steady in one position while flattening the back.  You don't need to flatten the whole back - only the first 1/2' to 1".  Grip the...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 15 2,431 03-07-2023, 08:59 AM
  0 Thread: Jared Greene Saws
Post: RE: Jared Greene Saws

enjuneer Wrote: (08-10-2022, 10:12 AM) -- Relatively new to the sawmaking scene having started his business in late 2021, Jared Greene has caught up quickly and is producing some amazing tools. As he...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 3 1,439 08-11-2022, 08:39 AM
  0 Thread: Correct drill # for Tap #6-32
Post: RE: Correct drill # for Tap #6-32

barryvabeach Wrote: (04-05-2021, 07:15 PM) -- Just a word to take it slow,  that is one of easiest sizes to snap.  It would be best if you had a jig to make sure it is exactly plumb to the work .  Wi...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 7 2,478 04-08-2021, 08:33 AM
  0 Thread: Recent saw offering
Post: RE: Recent saw offering

RonB1957 Wrote: (06-22-2020, 04:14 PM) -- I managed to get a dovetail and half back out of the same piece of Macassar Ebony. Half Back--0.032" plate, 10ppi x 15* rake x 25* fleam Dovetail--12" x 0....
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 7 3,476 06-22-2020, 07:01 PM
  0 Thread: Bolstered scratch awl - where to purchase?
Post: Bolstered scratch awl - where to purchase?

I normally hang around in the Hand Tool group - I do a bit of turning, mostly to make replacement handles for yard sale chisels and the such. A few years ago, I bought a bunch ( 30 or so ) bolstere...
DaveBeauchesne Woodturning 4 2,633 01-26-2020, 11:59 PM
  0 Thread: Blue Light Special...Brazilian Rosewood<<SOLD-BoCo>>
Post: RE: Blue Light Special...Brazilian Rosewood<<SOLD-...

Sweet deal for someone - I have a couple of pieces of Dalbergia Nigra in my Shop - I stpo nearly every time I walk by them and take a sniff - Heavenly !!
DaveBeauchesne Tool Swap N' Sell 6 3,173 08-11-2019, 11:24 PM
  0 Thread: Handworks 2020
Post: RE: Handworks 2020

As a gift to me, I am planning on going in 2020 - I live near Vancouver, BC , Canada - It sounds like this may be the last one, and, what the heck, meet some well respected people in the WW Community....
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 14 8,681 07-24-2019, 11:42 PM
  0 Thread: estate sale finds
Post: RE: estate sale finds

MarkSingleton Wrote: (10-21-2018, 03:36 PM) -- Could not resist. Today, Sunday, is half off. ( Actually it was way more than that!) Three more 14" adjustable hand screws. Two are Hartford Clamp Co...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 14 7,230 10-21-2018, 10:44 PM
  0 Thread: Surface Finish - Plane vs Card Scraper
Post: RE: Surface Finish - Plane vs Card Scraper

AHill Wrote: (10-03-2018, 01:50 PM) -- You will never get as good a finish with a scraper as with a plane.  A scraper cutting edge simply isn't as smooth and straight as a well-sharpened plane blade....
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,498 10-03-2018, 11:18 PM
  0 Thread: Who was waiting on an 8" jointer, PM, not mine, galena IL, on FB marketplace
Post: RE: Who was waiting on an 8" jointer, PM, not mine...

alanealane Wrote: (08-20-2018, 10:49 AM) -- I'm hoping someday for somebody to give away (to me) their 12" combo jointer planer with shelix head  :laugh: -- Alan: You have spent too much time in Co...
DaveBeauchesne Tool Swap N' Sell 3 2,221 08-20-2018, 09:03 PM
  0 Thread: How to attach hammer head to handle.
Post: RE: How to attach hammer head to handle.

s9plus20 Wrote: (02-08-2018, 12:05 PM) -- I picked up this hammer head last summer at the local flea market, just now getting around to making a handle for it.  I wanted a short comfortable handle.  ...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 22 18,281 02-09-2018, 11:39 PM
  0 Thread: Figured Mahogany and Sapele (more added)
Post: RE: Figured Mahogany and Sapele

PM sent this morning -  Dave Beauchesne
DaveBeauchesne Tool Swap N' Sell 6 3,252 01-05-2018, 10:12 AM
  0 Thread: Can't find my bench
Post: RE: Can't find my bench

JimReed@Tallahassee Wrote: (11-17-2017, 10:20 PM) -- Another post today said we needed to liven things up. So here is my shot at Freeky Friday. I am doing an upgrade to my grinder room and had to tea...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 18 10,908 11-17-2017, 11:25 PM
  0 Thread: Places on wooden plane to avoid finishing.
Post: RE: Places on wooden plane to avoid finishing.

When we make our Krenov style planes at the IP School, no finish is applied ( except for a light coat of wax in the throat to prevent squeeze out from sticking  during glue up ) - if you use it much,...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 11 7,630 02-13-2017, 12:17 PM
  0 Thread: To the last 5 individuals who have not recieved their magnets
Post: RE: To the last 5 individuals who have not recieve...

My thoughts go out to both of you in this trying time. God bless. Dave B
DaveBeauchesne Tool Swap N' Sell 29 18,435 02-11-2017, 10:16 AM
  0 Thread: Anyone open their Secret Santa Gifts yet
Post: RE: Anyone open their Secret Santa Gifts yet

Well - an update regarding my ' second ' Secret Santa - After many keystrokes from Chris, Cloudy , and Arlin cheerleading from the sidelines, I got my SS package on Thursday. In the true meaning of ...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 82 58,703 02-05-2017, 11:37 PM
  0 Thread: Best ruler for the ruler trick?
Post: RE: Best ruler for the ruler trick?

John Clifford Wrote: (01-30-2017, 09:54 PM) -- Thinnest one you can find. +1 on what John said - a piece of sheet metal will work as well. --
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 18 14,644 01-30-2017, 10:25 PM
  0 Thread: Is there a trick to the LN 62 (LAJ)
Post: RE: Is there a trick to the LN 62 (LAJ)

Matt: While saturated in penetrating oil, I would get it good and hot with a hot air gun - In my job, I am always in-sticking things - some heat may help. ANNNND, you may be amazed how small a spot...
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 15 10,449 01-06-2017, 12:26 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone open their Secret Santa Gifts yet
Post: RE: Anyone open their Secret Santa Gifts yet

Thanks Chris - maybe too much holiday frivolity? Hope everything is well at Santa's end.
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 82 58,703 01-06-2017, 12:20 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone open their Secret Santa Gifts yet
Post: RE: Anyone open their Secret Santa Gifts yet

Still patiently waiting for my SS package - it is well below average temperature wise here in the Great White North - maybe Canada Post lost it? Slipped away in the snow?
DaveBeauchesne Woodworking Hand Tools 82 58,703 01-02-2017, 10:30 PM

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