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  0 Thread: A Project for November
Post: RE: A Project for November

Like the idea of a small brad in the center of the panel to keep it centered! Will try it!
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 48 2,358 11-04-2023, 08:04 PM
  0 Thread: Day #1 at the Tractor Fest
Post: RE: Day #1 at the Tractor Fest

Looks like Heaven, to me, Bandit! Those Buck Rogers drills are pretty slick to use!
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 7 977 09-04-2023, 11:57 AM
  0 Thread: Johnson Paste Wax
Post: RE: Johnson Paste Wax

I probably have less than an eight of a can left! I did purchase a can of Minwax, though it remains unopened (until needed).
Tony Z Woodworking 15 1,748 08-15-2023, 01:20 PM
  0 Thread: Turn Screws Elevated
Post: RE: Turn Screws Elevated

Beautiful! Just lovely.
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 5 616 07-27-2023, 12:49 PM
  0 Thread: "Un-believable" handplane tip
Post: RE: "Un-believable" handplane tip

AHill Wrote: (07-26-2023, 01:45 PM) -- One of the worst cuts I ever got was using a mandolin to slice veggies.  I switch to a holder when things get too thin or just slice using a regular kitchen kni...
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 34 2,994 07-26-2023, 02:03 PM
  0 Thread: Lee Valley and Lie-Nielsen
Post: RE: Lee Valley and Lie-Nielsen

And copper prices still creeping upwards. We have quit quoting parts with significant copper content (above 2%).
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 16 3,944 07-23-2023, 05:21 PM
  0 Thread: Woodworking YouTubers?
Post: RE: Woodworking YouTubers?

To me, some of the better content is by women. Maybe because there are fewer of them on YouTube or just more experienced. For handtools, there is "Daisy Tempest", a British luthier. For power tools...
Tony Z Woodworking 29 3,447 07-09-2023, 07:40 AM
  0 Thread: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?
Post: RE: Have You Ever Rounded Over an Edge Stropping?

Sharp is……when you’re working a chisel and you don’t know you cut yourself until you see the red bath on maple that was almost ready for finish but now has a piece that needs replaced. Many of us h...
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 37 4,073 07-08-2023, 11:19 AM
  0 Thread: Odd-Jobs question
Post: RE: Odd-Jobs question

After starting this thread, I have one of mine out to try. As a marking gauge, marking a straight line, using a pencil, it does a great job, mainly because of the registration size and heft of the to...
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 12 1,322 07-08-2023, 05:20 AM
  0 Thread: Odd-Jobs question
Post: Odd-Jobs question

In my tool accumulation, I have several Stanley Odd-Jobs, including the Simpson Machine Company copy (made in Gettysburg, PA). My question, do any here actually use this tool? Stanley made it for ar...
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 12 1,322 07-03-2023, 10:22 AM
  0 Thread: SOLD SOLD Performax 16-32 Plus Drum Sander
Post: RE: Performax 16-32 Plus Drum Sander

Excellent buy for someone! I have one and I would ask far more than the OP’s price!
Tony Z Tool Swap N' Sell 5 731 06-30-2023, 11:44 AM
  0 Thread: Speed Square Recommendation?
Post: RE: Speed Square Recommendation?

Swanson or Empire. Don’t discount a 12” plastic either. If not square when purchased, a quick swipe with a file will true it.
Tony Z Woodworking 14 1,841 06-19-2023, 04:46 AM
  0 Thread: Lee Valley and Lie-Nielsen
Post: RE: Lee Valley and Lie-Nielsen

iclark Wrote: (05-12-2023, 04:35 PM) -- Bringing up an in-house bronze foundry is a very non-trivial task. Doing it so that things like plane bodies come out at near-finished-size even more so. My ha...
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 16 3,944 05-13-2023, 07:32 AM
  0 Thread: Lapping Fluid
Post: RE: Lapping Fluid

I do not use diamonds or waterstones. On my Spyderco stones, I use water. On my natural oilstones, I use Marvel Mystery Oil.
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 22 2,404 04-13-2023, 09:24 AM
  0 Thread: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator
Post: RE: Educate me- CA adhesive and activator

I’ve used CA on mitered joints for molding, but only in middle section, with Titebond II on outer sections. Works well. Question, has anyone intermixed activator and glue brands and did it work?
Tony Z Woodworking 22 2,530 04-02-2023, 03:02 PM
  0 Thread: Miter saw blade
Post: RE: Miter saw blade

MarkWells Wrote: (03-18-2023, 08:54 PM) -- I have a 10" Dewalt non-sliding compound miter saw (DW713) and a Makita 80 tooth blade.  The blade only cost $33 in 2019 and works very well.  I try to most...
Tony Z Woodworking Power Tools 21 2,414 03-19-2023, 04:41 AM
  0 Thread: Craftsman 107.36500 miter saw
Post: RE: Craftsman 107.36500 miter saw

I have an accumulation of miter boxes and have been giving a few away to locals because of shipping. I have a Craftsmen box and it is a very fine box. The one I have was made by Millers Falls with p...
Tony Z Woodworking Hand Tools 4 487 03-12-2023, 05:54 AM
  0 Thread: Miter saw blade
Post: RE: Miter saw blade

fredhargis Wrote: (03-11-2023, 01:31 PM) -- My miter saw is also a Dewalt, and I think the answer is no. -- Are there any miter saws with better dust “containment”?
Tony Z Woodworking Power Tools 21 2,414 03-11-2023, 02:07 PM
  0 Thread: WTB Worksharp Wide Blade Attachment
Post: RE: WTB Worksharp Wide Blade Attachment

mike9 Wrote: (03-11-2023, 08:51 AM) -- I know this is a long shot but I am looking for the Worksharp wide blade attachment WSSA0002020. This item has been discontinued but hoping someone has one layi...
Tony Z Tool Swap N' Sell 1 353 03-11-2023, 09:54 AM
  0 Thread: Miter saw blade
Post: Miter saw blade

I have a Dewalt miter saw (non-slider), that is terrible with saw dust. Is there a blade that might help reduce saw dust blowing everywhere from the saw? Thanks in advance! T
Tony Z Woodworking Power Tools 21 2,414 03-11-2023, 09:05 AM

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