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  0 Thread: first saw after 5 Month
Post: RE: first saw after 5 Month

Pedder Wrote: (09-29-2024, 12:07 PM) -- After two bicykle accidents and some hand injuries I finished my firt saw for 5 months. Sash or Tenon Saw 350mm (about a food) long 80 mm (about 3 1/4 ")...
RonB1957 Woodworking Hand Tools 9 978 10-01-2024, 08:22 PM
  0 Thread: Wanted: Delta 43-808 1 Inch Shaper Spindle with spiindle nut.
Post: Wanted: Delta 43-808 1 Inch Shaper Spindle with sp...

If anyone has one of these they don't want I may be interested. They are way over priced on E-bay.
RonB1957 Tool Swap N' Sell 0 203 10-01-2024, 08:19 PM
  0 Thread: Originally saw size for Stanley #60 miter box
Post: RE: Originally saw size for Stanley #60 miter box

enjuneer Wrote: (09-04-2024, 12:11 PM) -- Ron, 4" x 24" is the correct size for this mitre box. -- Thanks folks. I thought so, but a few too many irons in the fire to spend on this electronic ti...
RonB1957 Woodworking Hand Tools 4 727 09-06-2024, 04:41 PM
  0 Thread: Originally saw size for Stanley #60 miter box
Post: Originally saw size for Stanley #60 miter box

Thought I might save myself some research time by asking here. As stated. What was the original saw size for a Stanley #60 miter box? 4" x 24"? , 5 x 26"? Thank you in advance.
RonB1957 Woodworking Hand Tools 4 727 09-04-2024, 11:45 AM
  0 Thread: General International 15-250-M1 Drum Sander (SOLD)
Post: RE: General International 15-250-M1 Drum Sander

jteneyck Wrote: (07-27-2024, 06:43 PM) -- That sounds like the General Int'l I have.  The belt is terrific; I've never had to adjust it in the 8 or so years I've owned it.  Bought it used, too.  Soli...
RonB1957 Tool Swap N' Sell 3 740 07-27-2024, 06:59 PM
  0 Thread: General International 15-250-M1 Drum Sander (SOLD)
Post: General International 15-250-M1 Drum Sander (SOLD)

I recently came upon a Powermatic DDS225 dual drum sander at a reasonable price and bought it on a whim/ impulse. Did I really need it?? Probably not. So, yep, I've lost my mind. Anyway, now I need to...
RonB1957 Tool Swap N' Sell 3 740 07-27-2024, 06:36 PM
  0 Thread: Bubinga and glue
Post: RE: Bubinga and glue

jcousins2 Wrote: (12-10-2023, 10:45 PM) -- i also have glued up a bunch of bubinga - using titebond ii - never had a problem jc -- Thank you. As dense as the wood is, I thought I had better ask.
RonB1957 Woodworking 10 2,522 12-11-2023, 02:28 AM
  0 Thread: Bubinga and glue
Post: Bubinga and glue

Has anyone glued up Bubinga and what glue did you use. I am using a 2 part epoxy at the moment, but am wondering if the usual Titebond or Gorilla wood glue would not work equally as well. I do not nee...
RonB1957 Woodworking 10 2,522 12-10-2023, 05:24 PM
  0 Thread: Locust wood turning and sheink wrap
Post: RE: Locust wood turning and sheink wrap

arthropod98 Wrote: (06-29-2023, 04:39 PM) -- i've had good luck with some slightly thinned-down white glue and brushing that on the ends. if i'm thinking of the right stuff, like was said, locust ...
RonB1957 Woodturning 4 1,765 06-29-2023, 04:51 PM
  0 Thread: Locust wood turning and sheink wrap
Post: Locust wood turning and sheink wrap

I have a couple of questions for those who do a lot of turning.      1) Has anyone tried wrapping green logs with shrink wrap to preserve them until they can be turned?? I came into some cherry, syca...
RonB1957 Woodturning 4 1,765 06-29-2023, 12:29 PM
  0 Thread: Williams And Hussey Knives source
Post: RE: Williams And Hussey Knives source

Stwood_ Wrote: (06-28-2023, 02:44 PM) -- Results? I imagine the Ballew son is running the show now. Doubtful Jack and Steve are still there, the 2 old geezers that I always dealt with. I haven't ...
RonB1957 Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,204 06-29-2023, 12:11 PM
  0 Thread: Hand Works
Post: RE: Hand Works

Timberwolf Wrote: (06-26-2023, 08:10 AM) -- ............. and a station for kids to pound nails.  Take some Bandaids....:crazy::D -- It's been a busy couple of years of "honey do " projects ar...
RonB1957 Woodworking Hand Tools 18 6,392 06-26-2023, 09:28 AM
  0 Thread: FS: Delta 12" Disc Sander
Post: RE: FS: Delta 12" Disc Sander

Rick_B Wrote: (06-06-2023, 04:32 AM) -- Bumping it up - let's get this machine to its new home Rick -- You need to move a few hundred miles closer. :)
RonB1957 Tool Swap N' Sell 5 1,660 06-08-2023, 08:03 AM
  0 Thread: curly walnut carcass
Post: curly walnut carcass

Haven't posted much, with regard to saws. I have been busy installing new windows and doors in my house as well as wiring, etc. etc. All that fun stuff. So I took the time to make a carcass saw for a ...
RonB1957 Woodworking Hand Tools 7 1,944 06-07-2023, 02:36 PM
  0 Thread: Hand Works
Post: RE: Hand Works

tablesawtom Wrote: (02-12-2023, 10:17 AM) -- I was in Amana yesterday and my wife picked up some brochures of coming events. She called my attention to the fact that Hand Works is printed in their br...
RonB1957 Woodworking Hand Tools 18 6,392 02-18-2023, 06:03 PM
  0 Thread: Birds eye Maple chisel handles
Post: RE: Birds eye Maple chisel handles

Ron Brese Wrote: (01-30-2023, 11:14 AM) -- Birds eye maple seems to have fallen out of favor in the last couple years. I haven't seen it used much in furniture as of late. I obtained this material fr...
RonB1957 Woodworking Hand Tools 17 4,171 02-02-2023, 11:10 PM
  0 Thread: General Int. druum sanders?
Post: RE: General Int. druum sanders?

jteneyck Wrote: (01-17-2023, 07:42 PM) -- No idea where to buy the part.  I couldn't even find a manual for it.  What's it look like?  I would think you could fabricate a replacement or fashion a com...
RonB1957 Woodworking Power Tools 9 3,672 01-17-2023, 09:40 PM
  0 Thread: General Int. druum sanders?
Post: RE: General Int. druum sanders?

jteneyck Wrote: (01-15-2023, 11:22 AM) -- My friend has a Steel City 25".  Same machine basically.  You might look for a used Steel City.  I'm not sure GI ever made a 25" one.   John -- Well, My...
RonB1957 Woodworking Power Tools 9 3,672 01-17-2023, 07:26 PM
  0 Thread: General Int. druum sanders?
Post: RE: General Int. druum sanders?

jteneyck Wrote: (01-13-2023, 01:51 PM) -- It looks like they no longer offer one anymore, but why do you care, you have one?  I've had one for several years.  Works great.  If anything breaks, I'm pr...
RonB1957 Woodworking Power Tools 9 3,672 01-14-2023, 10:23 AM
  0 Thread: General Int. druum sanders?
Post: General Int. druum sanders?

Ok. So I have been out of the loop as of late. Remodeling my house, etc. I have a General International 24" double drum sander. A great time saver for me and it's been a good work horse. But they seem...
RonB1957 Woodworking Power Tools 9 3,672 01-13-2023, 01:06 PM

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