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  0 Thread: Lapping Fluid
Post: RE: Lapping Fluid

Timberwolf Wrote: (04-10-2023, 08:49 AM) -- ............ WD40 works very well...mineral spirits does also but some people object to the smell. -- Can't remember where I saw it, but somebody who lo...
imapseudonym Woodworking Hand Tools 22 5,398 04-10-2023, 09:37 AM
  0 Thread: Bowl Scrapers
Post: RE: Bowl Scrapers

I usually use scrapers with that profile as sheer scrapers (handles dropped way down, corner of the tool on the tool rest so the sharpened edge presents about a 45* angle to the surface. Used that way...
imapseudonym Woodturning 30 7,221 02-28-2023, 07:28 PM
  0 Thread: How dry is dry?
Post: RE: How dry is dry?

Assuming the blanks were waxed while still green, I would not assume they are dry. Wax is very good at its job of slowing moisture loss. I don't do pepper mills but I wouldn't want to do them in green...
imapseudonym Woodturning 2 911 02-07-2023, 08:27 AM
  0 Thread: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Powermatic
Post: RE: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Power...

Thanks for the clarification Arlin, I think we have all been there with regard to time moving faster than we thought.
imapseudonym Woodturning 31 7,904 02-05-2023, 09:59 AM
  0 Thread: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Powermatic
Post: RE: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Power...

So glad that Frank is able to help you out!  Just want to be sure that I understand the latest round - is the tech manager saying that Powermatic is refusing to honor a warranty because they can't get...
imapseudonym Woodturning 31 7,904 02-03-2023, 09:58 PM
  0 Thread: Bowl Scrapers
Post: RE: Bowl Scrapers

Other than more thickness to absorb vibration along the shaft, I don't see what the advantage of the step down design would be. I use sheer scrapers and negative rake scrapers extensively on bowls...
imapseudonym Woodturning 30 7,221 01-27-2023, 09:45 AM
  0 Thread: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Powermatic
Post: RE: Had to lodge a complaint with the BBB on Power...

The only way I was able to get them to reply a little while back was to contact the retailer I had bought from (fortunately a small outfit with exceptional customer support) and have them contact thei...
imapseudonym Woodturning 31 7,904 01-27-2023, 08:41 AM
  0 Thread: Veritas/Pinnacle?
Post: RE: Veritas/Pinnacle?

Nice! And probably just about the right size to fit in a stocking :)
imapseudonym Woodworking Hand Tools 6 2,968 10-25-2022, 07:12 AM
  0 Thread: Veritas/Pinnacle?
Post: Veritas/Pinnacle?

Literally 5 minutes after getting an email flyer from Lee Valley featuring their new Veritas pocket squares, I got one from woodcraft featuring their new Pinnacle mini carpenter squares which look awf...
imapseudonym Woodworking Hand Tools 6 2,968 10-22-2022, 08:27 AM
  0 Thread: to buy or not to buy?.
Post: RE: to buy or not to buy?.

Cabinet Monkey Wrote: (09-24-2022, 11:24 AM) -- Are those $500 unisaws in mint condition or are they pro shop version that have been rode hard and put up wet? Do they come with a $100 saw blade + $3...
imapseudonym Tool Swap N' Sell 28 6,482 09-25-2022, 11:21 AM
  0 Thread: to buy or not to buy?.
Post: RE: to buy or not to buy?.

Sounds like a good saw with some useful extras, but the price is high for the market where I am. Unisaws come up in the 500-800 range somewhat regularly here.
imapseudonym Tool Swap N' Sell 28 6,482 09-23-2022, 10:17 PM
  0 Thread: Veritas Hinge Mortise Plane and blades - SOLD
Post: RE: Veritas Hinge Mortise Plane and blades - *pen...

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (09-04-2022, 04:51 PM) -- cripes the burl looks like it would be a wonder to turn to.  :D -- Saving that one for something special :)  Makes a good photo prop in the meantime.
imapseudonym Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,220 09-04-2022, 05:28 PM
  0 Thread: Veritas Hinge Mortise Plane and blades - SOLD
Post: Veritas Hinge Mortise Plane and blades - SOLD

This looks to have been unused by the original owner. A Veritas hinge mortise plane, complete set of all available blades and tool roll. The plane itself is out of stock at the moment at Lee Valley.  ...
imapseudonym Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,220 09-04-2022, 02:47 PM
  0 Thread: Unisaw - 5 HP via vfd or 3 HP single phase?
Post: RE: Unisaw - 5 HP via vfd or 3 HP single phase?

Thanks!  Stay tuned in the S&S for a 70's/80's era uni with a heavily worn top if you are on the east coast and need any parts.
imapseudonym Woodworking Power Tools 6 133 06-11-2022, 07:50 AM
  0 Thread: Unisaw - 5 HP via vfd or 3 HP single phase?
Post: RE: Unisaw - 5 HP via vfd or 3 HP single phase?

Thanks. Table alignment actually ends up neutral in this case as I had to pull the top from the 3 hp in order to move it, so alignment will be happening either way. The new to me saw included a starre...
imapseudonym Woodworking Power Tools 6 133 06-08-2022, 04:55 PM
  0 Thread: Unisaw - 5 HP via vfd or 3 HP single phase?
Post: Unisaw - 5 HP via vfd or 3 HP single phase?

For many years I have been running a 5 HP 3 phase Unisaw via a vfd. Works great but the table surface had some issues so I had been looking for a replacement for a while. Ended up with a complete work...
imapseudonym Woodworking Power Tools 6 133 06-08-2022, 09:16 AM
  0 Thread: Sierra Diamond Dresser
Post: RE: Sierra Diamond Dresser

Bump - this really is a nicely machined tool that won't just put a fresh surface on the abrasive but will do it in a way that ensures the face runs true.
imapseudonym Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,323 05-30-2022, 09:13 PM
  0 Thread: Sierra Diamond Dresser
Post: Sierra Diamond Dresser

Spring cleaning coming a bit late this year, but working my way through some box lot finds.  First up is a nicely designed diamond dresser that I hadn't seen before by the Sierra Mold Corporation. Mac...
imapseudonym Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,323 05-22-2022, 08:42 PM
  0 Thread: Stolen Witherby chisel set
Post: RE: Stolen Witherby chisel set

jteneyck Wrote: (05-03-2022, 04:34 PM) -- Well that's not good.  How did the thief get it?  Did you leave the doors unlocked?   John -- The urge to blame the victim is a strong one - it is reass...
imapseudonym Tool Swap N' Sell 6 3,048 05-03-2022, 04:41 PM
  0 Thread: Forstner Bits
Post: RE: Forstner Bits

I should probably just go buy all of their remaining inventory instead of posting it here, but the Colt Maxicut are the best end grain forstners I have ever used. They aren't made any more but Tay too...
imapseudonym Woodturning 10 3,373 05-01-2022, 07:27 AM

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