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  0 Thread: How would you lay out these curves?
Post: RE: How would you lay out these curves?

Use wood with less  dramatic figure.
hbmcc Woodworking 15 709 09-15-2023, 10:56 AM
  0 Thread: Harmonic Oscillator Clock
Post: RE: Harmonic Oscillator Clock

Nice, very nice!  I have always wanted to build one of these, not as large and wall mounted. I even have a kit for one. My hold back is noise however. All our 'clickers' have ended up under cushion...
hbmcc Woodworking 11 566 08-31-2023, 11:12 AM
  0 Thread: Style?
Post: RE: Style?

Pregnant. [Preggers, Muffin]
hbmcc Woodworking 6 532 08-09-2023, 08:52 AM
  0 Thread: Red cedar??
Post: Softwood timber for exterior use . . . cedar??

With the exception of Cedrus libani, Cedar of Lebanon, I have pretty much seen and used most of the cedars. Most can be a dermal and respiratory irritant to some people. It's like English Ivy which I ...
hbmcc Woodworking 10 891 07-22-2023, 12:07 AM
  0 Thread: What's a good book on dining tables?
Post: Mine have all come from the public library

Taunton's has put out several books  that are basically reprints of articles. They do touch on design standards. Google-search table terms and you will get the basic essence of the design standards...
hbmcc Woodworking 6 434 07-21-2023, 02:36 PM
  0 Thread: Over sink work station
Post: RE: Over sink work station

For a moment I thought you had a solution for woodworking in the kitchen. That looks very nice and gives me an idea.
hbmcc Woodworking 3 400 07-20-2023, 10:16 AM
  0 Thread: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?
Post: RE: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?

I've only stropped a short time, not a hundred years. I find it fun to do, and especially for blades that see little more than whiskers or the occasional cardboard box. So far all I see is fine whi...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 27 2,311 07-10-2023, 01:27 PM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality

I stand corrected. Forget anything I suggest. Have a good time with this post, you trolls.
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 29 6,567 07-04-2021, 11:20 AM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality

Eliot- Since you blew a ton of money for some suspect Japanese chisels, you may be poor but still want to wale away on some wood. Here's something really cheap, brought up on another  forum.... ...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 29 6,567 07-03-2021, 02:52 PM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Expectations vs Reality

Burn and recover... Japanese tools are a niche market and one you never walk into unless you know more than the guy selling you the smoke. Ask me how I know. Lick your shame and move on.  Second...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 29 6,567 06-29-2021, 11:37 AM
  0 Thread: Local marketplace ,interesting (pics)
Post: RE: Local marketplace ,interesting (pics)

Oooohh, can I have the one with the purty picture? Says something for "art" when it is with tools.
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 7 2,175 06-23-2021, 09:20 AM
  0 Thread: Does knife sharpening wear stones faster?
Post: RE: Does knife sharpening wear stones faster?

It's pretty easy to gouge a softer water stone since much of the motion is nearly parallel to the blade edge. Know nothing of Shapton's.
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 7 1,829 06-23-2021, 09:15 AM
  0 Thread: The Old Stanley Bailey # 7 got a workout
Post: RE: The Old Stanley Bailey # 7 got a workout

Belle City Woodworking Wrote: (06-23-2021, 07:20 AM) -- I will be glad to get this built, it is wearing me out!  I should have built this when I was younger :) -- I hear you! I have some thoughts t...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 5 1,608 06-23-2021, 09:00 AM
  0 Thread: Local marketplace ,interesting (pics)
Post: RE: Local marketplace ,interesting (pics)

Tony Z Wrote: (06-21-2021, 04:28 AM) -- That’s also about an hour to 1-1/2 hours from me!  Really don’t see a lot that I don’t already have!  This might also be an hour or two from Bandit! -- Bandi...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 7 2,175 06-22-2021, 09:19 AM
  0 Thread: wet Olive wood
Post: RE: wet Olive wood

That is beautiful wood ... but not so sure I would trust it in the long-term. I am full of details, now that I am finishing wood decking projects. It's fun to come up with fixes and tweaks that tur...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 5 1,338 06-22-2021, 09:09 AM
  0 Thread: Utility knife blades
Post: RE: Utility knife blades

The carpenters I worked with used the same Red Devil type box cutter I had for HS grocery store boxboy work. It was efficient, less cumbersome than a folding pocket knife; and worked with wood for a s...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 15 2,971 06-15-2021, 10:19 AM
  0 Thread: Japanese Chisel Question
Post: RE: Japanese Chisel Question

Wilbur Pan Wrote: (06-10-2021, 06:36 AM) -- SNIP>>> The only dexterity you need is the ability to accurately hit something with the pointy end of a tack hammer. -- Well, that puts me out of the gam...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 10 2,930 06-11-2021, 02:01 PM
  0 Thread: Toothpaste...
Post: RE: Toothpaste...

Timberwolf Wrote: (06-09-2021, 03:01 PM) -- ...................... Right...I used to use Brylcreem when I was a chick magnet... but that ship has sailed......... :( :rolleyes:  :laugh: BTW...Doe...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 21 4,175 06-10-2021, 05:08 PM
  0 Thread: Toothpaste...
Post: RE: Toothpaste...

AHill Wrote: (06-09-2021, 03:51 PM) -- Toothpaste also makes a great polishing agent for hardware, saw plates, drains on sinks, faucets, brass, etc.  Cheaper than a lot of other products out there. -...
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 21 4,175 06-10-2021, 05:02 PM
  0 Thread: Block plane id
Post: RE: Block plane id

I'd say it is a Festool No. 561 086, but not a block plane. To find, just kick random timbers. It will fall to the floor and crack.
hbmcc Woodworking Hand Tools 7 1,603 06-10-2021, 04:42 PM

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