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Thread: plane types
Post: RE: plane types
The only Stanley planes I consider are type 9-19. The pre type 9 Stanley's tote shape is not very comfortable and I do not like how the frog mates to the body of the plane. I am also not a fan of Sarg... |
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01-01-2025, 01:31 AM |
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Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast
Hank Knight Wrote: (11-12-2024, 02:37 PM)
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I have two of the Grammercy holdfasts and two of the Veritas holdfasts from Lee Valley that Philip posted about. Use them interchangeably If I have a pre... |
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11-20-2024, 03:02 AM |
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Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast
Timberwolf Wrote: (11-05-2024, 12:18 PM)
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Thanks for the tip. I will indeed do that. I did notice a considerable improvement when I used some sand paper. overall I am happy with the holdfast.
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11-06-2024, 08:57 PM |
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Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast
amtc Wrote: (10-24-2024, 07:33 PM)
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Thank you for the replies. I believe I will give the Gramercy holdfast a try.
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I received the holdfast's and I have had mixed results. My bench top is 3 7/8 ... |
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11-05-2024, 03:03 AM |
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Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast
AHill Wrote: (10-24-2024, 04:21 PM)
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I have the Gramercy holdfasts and I love them. My workbench surface is 4" thick. Not a fan of the Veritas because it requires too much manual manipulation wit... |
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10-24-2024, 07:33 PM |
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Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: Workbench Holdfast
Good afternoon,
I am finishing up on my workbench build and I know very little about hold fast. I am looking at buying two Gramercy holdfast. Anyone have any experience with the Gramercy holdfast? ... |
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amtc |
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10-23-2024, 04:59 PM |
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Thread: Dining Table
Post: RE: Dining Table
Derek Cohen Wrote: (08-19-2024, 10:04 AM)
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Video added of planing an elliptical taper ...
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWNo0QpAh9Q&t=475s
Regards from Perth
Derek
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Nice video. ... |
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amtc |
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08-22-2024, 12:43 AM |
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Thread: Where is everyone????
Post: RE: Where is everyone????
MauleSkinner Wrote: (07-11-2024, 03:59 PM)
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I haven’t been able to post pictures for several years, and without pics, it didn’t happen.
I also can’t seem to quote someone’s post to reply for so... |
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amtc |
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07-11-2024, 11:47 PM |
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Thread: Stanley #8 Blades & Tote Question
Post: RE: Stanley #8 Blades & Tote Question
tablesawtom Wrote: (03-29-2024, 02:40 PM)
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I agree with Admiral. I did a hock on my K8 and love it. I also did a new Chip Breaker. My old one had some pitting and I think they just look better toge... |
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amtc |
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04-01-2024, 01:24 AM |
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Thread: Quality hinges and hardware
Post: RE: Quality hinges and hardware
Thanks for the information. Just what I was looking for. |
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amtc |
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12-11-2022, 04:02 PM |
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Thread: Quality hinges and hardware
Post: Quality hinges and hardware
I have been asked to make some blanket chests and and other items requiring hinges/hardware and I was wondering what you all considered to be some of the best? These blanket chests, boxes, and small c... |
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amtc |
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12-10-2022, 03:48 PM |
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Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: RE: Workbench Top Material
Kansas City Fireslayer Wrote: (07-17-2022, 11:45 AM)
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For me, weight and durability of the top would be priority. I built my first bench top out of honey locust. HL isn’t anything to brag about w... |
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amtc |
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07-17-2022, 03:33 PM |
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Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: RE: Workbench Top Material
tablesawtom Wrote: (07-16-2022, 07:06 AM)
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It boils down to cost. Benches made in Europe are made out of Beach because it is a common wood there just like Maple is here. Beach is more of an open g... |
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07-17-2022, 12:24 AM |
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Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: RE: Workbench Top Material
tablesawtom Wrote: (07-16-2022, 07:06 AM)
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It boils down to cost. Benches made in Europe are made out of Beach because it is a common wood there just like Maple is here. Beach is more of an open g... |
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07-16-2022, 07:59 PM |
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Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: RE: Workbench Top Material
Thank you very much for the replies. I am leaning towards the Beech mainly because of the weight of the Emmert Vise. It is heavy. I have another question concerning the base of the bench. I plan to bu... |
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07-13-2022, 12:32 AM |
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Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: Workbench Top Material
I am at some point going to make a workbench similar to the LN workbench and I was going to use European Beech but came across some one inch thick europly maple plywood and it got me thinking about us... |
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07-12-2022, 12:32 AM |
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Thread: Tools for Sale!
Post: RE: Tools for Sale!
Lisa L Wrote: (06-04-2022, 11:06 AM)
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Awesome! Thank you for letting me know you received them! I truly appreciate all the support!
Happy Woodworking!
Lisa
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My purchase arrived today too! Than... |
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amtc |
Tool Swap N' Sell
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06-04-2022, 09:46 PM |
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Thread: Tools for Sale!
Post: RE: Tools for Sale!
Lisa L Wrote: (06-01-2022, 08:16 PM)
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Hi Everyone,
I recently lost my brother unexpectedly and have inherited his MANY beautiful woodworking tools, most of which he never got a chance to use. Th... |
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Tool Swap N' Sell
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06-02-2022, 01:04 AM |
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Thread: Amana
Post: RE: Amana
Iowa is a red (free) state, cant see them canceling the show. I would be more worried about the cost of fuel and soaring inflation having an affect on the show more than anything else. |
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04-12-2022, 11:21 PM |
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Thread: Festool Sanders Dust Collection
Post: RE: Festool Sanders Dust Collection
Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (03-14-2022, 02:43 PM)
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Ok.
You're a bit misinformed on Festool's warranty. Whether the hose comes with the vac or you buy it separate - it has the SAME WARRA... |
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Woodworking Power Tools
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03-15-2022, 07:44 PM |