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2 May 2020 at 10:09 pm #659722
This is where I found the book.
https://archive.org/details/DisstonHandbookOnSaws1912/mode/2up2 May 2020 at 5:08 pm #659672[postquote quote=659649][/postquote]
Then what… a string to hold the opposite end I suppose? Disston made saws since the mid 1800’s, and for them to print this in 1912 , I would think that the nib generated a lot of conversation as to what it was for even in the early 1900’s. No matter what anyone thinks it is for… this book has it in print… and it comes from a very good source.
13 April 2019 at 1:50 pm #555938Alastsair, I tried the ground strap idea on Feb 14 (a wire to ground from my wedding ring), It didn’t work. I did not try rubber gloves. As a side note I did use my plane the other day…the humidity was 50% and the result was static cling. Yes it is very frustrating. I read about static…and apparently static is created by rubbing anything, whether conductive or not. This is just extreme, and I am surprised that other woodworkers have not had the same issue. I do have latex gloves I can try but I suspect it won’t work, but I’ll try later today and let you know the result.
19 March 2019 at 5:41 pm #555614[quote quote=555601]The sharper the plane the finer the shaving does that mean your finish products are looking better too?
Glad you figured it out.[/quote]
At least the planning work looks good…lol!
I recently acquired a Union 60 scraper plane, and Man Does It Work! I am now looking for a Hand Router Plane, to add to the 3 home made ones I use regularly…But prices have gone beyond what I can spend being on a fixed income. I’ll keep looking.
19 March 2019 at 5:31 pm #555613Last month (Feb 21st), with the temp at 40f and 56% humid, I went to the garage and planed wood and still had a static problem… This month (Mar14), I planed wood in my basement shop, with the temp at 68f and 42% humid and had no static. Everything else was the same, wood, clothes. etc…Don’t know if possibly barometric pressure also figures in to this besides the temp and humid.
18 March 2019 at 9:42 pm #555574[quote quote=555573]it started after you made a rag in a can? what type of oil do you use? i think some cause more static[/quote]
I use Original 3 in 1 oil. To be honest I think it became more prevalent as I got better at sharpening, but it has been so long now, it is hard to remember.
16 March 2019 at 3:41 pm #555570UPDATE: I am happy to report that yesterday I did some planning in my shop with no static cling. The humidity was 42%…so that seems to be the magic number. I want to thank everyone for participating in this endeavor. This is quite frustrating to me to have this happen, and although humorous at times…I sincerely appreciate everyone’s participation. Thanks again, Gary.
22 February 2019 at 2:59 pm #555293[quote quote=555289]Yes 40f would be cause for caution lol. I’ve been quiet entertained by your determination in this matter. I wonder, if it’s not too prying to ask, but do you by chance have a pacemaker?[/quote]
No pacemaker, although I do have a mesh in my belly from hernia repair. At 40f I didn’t feel like standing on the concrete barefooted either. My son hasn’t been over yet due to scheduling conflicts. I am curious to see if he creates static when he planes. My wife thinks the extent I am going is humorous also, but she understands…Bless her.
21 February 2019 at 11:14 pm #555273Update: Today the temp 40f, humidity 56%, should be perfect for non static planing in the garage. I clamped a board into my workmate and became sorely disappointed when I got the same results. I get some nice shavings and when I turn the plane…and even shake it, they stick with static…then when I pull them off with my fingers, they stick with static to my fingers, and it takes quite a flick to get them off my hand. What a disappointment! I would have thought that with a humidity of 56% that it would solve it…but no difference. Any other thoughts?
Note: It was a little nippy to try this naked today, although I doubt it would matter.
21 February 2019 at 12:01 am #555259[quote quote=555256]Just a question. Will you or will you not admit to your son that you were planing naked? And, will he remove from your possession all of the edged tools?[/quote]
Ha Ha, I already told him….remember, this is a science quest, and I’ll go where necessary to get a satisfactory answer…including naked outside, although clothes didn’t seem to be a factor.
20 February 2019 at 11:32 pm #555258Sanford, An old Sawzall blade is bi-metal, and can be used for scratch stock.
20 February 2019 at 5:13 pm #555255I am going to have my son try planning when he comes over today. The weather is going to be milder this coming weekend, so I will try outside with the wood clamped in my workmate. I decided to wait on using the wallpaper steamer as a last resort due to the risk of condensation to other shop equipment in my shop. I appreciate your reported findings Dean, and I am committed on resolving this frustrating dilemma. I’ll keep posting until I find a solution.
19 February 2019 at 2:53 pm #555219[quote quote=555188]Have you tried planing without using the oil in a can?
Have you tried planing outside the house?
Have you taken your planes to someones house and see if the problem exists?
Have you tried planing at someone else house with their planes?
Have you tried planing at your house with their planes……not using your oil in a can?
Are you using the same brand of tomato can as Paul? OK that’s just an attempt at a little humor.
Just thinking out loud. You may have tried all this already. As with most things like this…….the cause will be pretty obvious once you know what it is.
Jim[/quote]
Jim, Since I am the only one I know personally doing woodworking, using someone else’s plane is out. I may try removing all the oil from one of my planes using alcohol, but I don’t think that is the problem since Paul Sellers indicated he has never had this problem. On another note I don’t slather the oil onto the plane constantly, I use it sparingly, and occasionally. My oil can is a mushroom can with a Hanes tube sock inserted.
I will try planning outside another day, but right now it’s 11f degrees outside.
My son will be visiting tomorrow…I may have him do some planning, just to see if it occurs when he planes wood.
Another thought I have that I may try…I have a wallpaper steamer, and I may try to up the moisture content throughout my shop by running it. My concern is…my shop is small (13’x 19′) and crammed with all my tools…and I don’t want the condensation to cause rust. I may hold out as a last effort.
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19 February 2019 at 2:14 pm #555218[quote quote=555186]https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrostatics[/quote]
I am sure the answer may be in here somewhere?
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