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  0 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 6 670 01-01-2025, 01:31 AM
  0 Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast

Hank Knight Wrote: (11-12-2024, 02:37 PM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 13 2,437 11-20-2024, 03:02 AM
  0 Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast

Timberwolf Wrote: (11-05-2024, 12:18 PM) -- 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.  ......
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 13 2,437 11-06-2024, 08:57 PM
  0 Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast

amtc Wrote: (10-24-2024, 07:33 PM) -- Thank you for the replies. I believe I will give the Gramercy holdfast a try. -- I received the holdfast's and I have had mixed results. My bench top is 3 7/8 ...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 13 2,437 11-05-2024, 03:03 AM
  0 Thread: Workbench Holdfast
Post: RE: Workbench Holdfast

AHill Wrote: (10-24-2024, 04:21 PM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 13 2,437 10-24-2024, 07:33 PM
  0 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? ...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 13 2,437 10-23-2024, 04:59 PM
  0 Thread: Dining Table
Post: RE: Dining Table

Derek Cohen Wrote: (08-19-2024, 10:04 AM) -- Video added of planing an elliptical taper ... http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWNo0QpAh9Q&t=475s Regards from Perth Derek -- Nice video. ...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 59 8,098 08-22-2024, 12:43 AM
  0 Thread: Where is everyone????
Post: RE: Where is everyone????

MauleSkinner Wrote: (07-11-2024, 03:59 PM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 68 11,521 07-11-2024, 11:47 PM
  0 Thread: Stanley #8 Blades & Tote Question
Post: RE: Stanley #8 Blades & Tote Question

tablesawtom Wrote: (03-29-2024, 02:40 PM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 10 2,774 04-01-2024, 01:24 AM
  0 Thread: Quality hinges and hardware
Post: RE: Quality hinges and hardware

Thanks for the information. Just what I was looking for.
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 5 1,510 12-11-2022, 04:02 PM
  0 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 5 1,510 12-10-2022, 03:48 PM
  0 Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: RE: Workbench Top Material

Kansas City Fireslayer Wrote: (07-17-2022, 11:45 AM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 23 6,482 07-17-2022, 03:33 PM
  0 Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: RE: Workbench Top Material

tablesawtom Wrote: (07-16-2022, 07:06 AM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 23 6,482 07-17-2022, 12:24 AM
  0 Thread: Workbench Top Material
Post: RE: Workbench Top Material

tablesawtom Wrote: (07-16-2022, 07:06 AM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 23 6,482 07-16-2022, 07:59 PM
  0 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 23 6,482 07-13-2022, 12:32 AM
  0 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...
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 23 6,482 07-12-2022, 12:32 AM
  0 Thread: Tools for Sale!
Post: RE: Tools for Sale!

Lisa L Wrote: (06-04-2022, 11:06 AM) -- Awesome!  Thank you for letting me know you received them!  I truly appreciate all the support! Happy Woodworking! Lisa -- My purchase arrived today too! Than...
amtc Tool Swap N' Sell 26 8,645 06-04-2022, 09:46 PM
  0 Thread: Tools for Sale!
Post: RE: Tools for Sale!

Lisa L Wrote: (06-01-2022, 08:16 PM) -- 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...
amtc Tool Swap N' Sell 26 8,645 06-02-2022, 01:04 AM
  0 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.
amtc Woodworking Hand Tools 31 11,281 04-12-2022, 11:21 PM
  0 Thread: Festool Sanders Dust Collection
Post: RE: Festool Sanders Dust Collection

Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (03-14-2022, 02:43 PM) -- 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...
amtc Woodworking Power Tools 13 6,706 03-15-2022, 07:44 PM

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