MIKE OBRYAN

MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Bathroom mirror cabinet in the forum Projects 1 week, 6 days ago

That’s slick looking. Great job!
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic These small mistakes that make us feel silly later on… in the forum Woodworking Methods and Techniques 2 weeks, 3 days ago

My most recent and catastrophic mistake was veering from the plan and attempting to remove part of my grooved cherry doors in order to set glass instead of a panel (Tool cabinet). Needless to say I chucked 2 weeks of careful door building work into the burn pile. Trust me, I learned from my mistake.
MIKE OBRYAN commented on the video, Plough Plane: Sharpening, Setup & Use 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Is there any plane that will cut a dado ( cross grain) in the same fashion as the plough plane? I’ve only chopped my dado’s with a chisel and a router plane. Now that I think about it, a router plane with a fence might work.
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Lateral adjustment lever hitting tote in the forum Tools and Tool Maintenance/Restoration 5 months, 3 weeks ago

All this is remarkably cool. As far as the lateral lever, it still operates as it should. All that is happening is it’s wearing the top of the tote. Really no big deal to me as “something” is not original and causing the clearance issue. I sharpened the iron per the Paul sellers way and it’s freaking scary sharp and cuts a beauty of shaving. Thanks guys!
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Lateral adjustment lever hitting tote in the forum Tools and Tool Maintenance/Restoration 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Already order an original one from NHplaneparts off eBay. He’s supposedly the go to for stuff like that
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Lateral adjustment lever hitting tote in the forum Tools and Tool Maintenance/Restoration 5 months, 3 weeks ago

That’s awesome Harry. My first old Stanley! $30 off eBay seemed worth the risk.
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Lateral adjustment lever hitting tote in the forum Tools and Tool Maintenance/Restoration 5 months, 3 weeks ago

more pics
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Lateral adjustment lever hitting tote in the forum Tools and Tool Maintenance/Restoration 5 months, 3 weeks ago

So I took more pics today. The front tote screw is missing but the holes line up. I have frog as far forward as I can get and still get shaving clearance. The plane does take a beautiful shaving and seems to perform just fine.
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Lateral adjustment lever hitting tote in the forum Tools and Tool Maintenance/Restoration 5 months, 4 weeks ago

thanks larry.

I’ll post the info up tomorrow.
MIKE OBRYAN started the topic Lateral adjustment lever hitting tote in the forum Tools and Tool Maintenance/Restoration 5 months, 4 weeks ago

So I purchased this “vintage” Stanley number 7 jointer plane. I’m really happy and excited with it. I did a mild restoration, basically just cleaned everything and reassembled. I noticed the adjustment lever is hitting the top of the tote. The frog is very adjustable on the this model so I’m at a loss. Maybe this tote is not the original?. What ar…[Read more]
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Locking Rabbet/Dado joint? in the forum General Woodworking Discussions 6 months ago

I too would like to know of a technique to plough a dado. I have a veritas plough plane that’s amazing. Not sure on ploughing cross grain
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic 5 panel Door (Help) in the forum General Woodworking Discussions 10 months ago

Hey thanks for the info Nate. I actually was thinking of both these ideas. I may go with the pinned molding over the mitered. Then again I may just omit the molding all together to help simplify the build. It is my first door after all. Plus hand tools only will increase the difficulty. Thanks again.
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic First Weather Station in the forum Wallclock 10 months, 1 week ago

That’s a beauty. Congrats
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic 5 panel Door (Help) in the forum General Woodworking Discussions 10 months, 1 week ago

So my plan is mortise and tenon the rails to the stiles first. Next will be to run the plow plane on all rails and styles equally to create the grove for the panels to slide in. No issues so far. It’s the step down or molding that that picture frames each panel section. I really just wanted to create a shallow rabbet on both stile and rail to p…[Read more]
MIKE OBRYAN started the topic 5 panel Door (Help) in the forum General Woodworking Discussions 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Hello all. I’m going to be building this 5 panel door. I believe i’ve worked out most of the joinery and techniques to have a success build. I do have a question on rabbiting the stiles and rails for the step down. The problem I’m going to run into is rabbiting the stiles. They need to be stopped rabbits where the rails meet. What technique should…[Read more]
MIKE OBRYAN started the topic First real project (Sofa Table) in the forum Projects 10 months, 2 weeks ago

So, I’ve tackled a couple smaller projects with some success. A wall clock, dovetail box and tool tote. I gave the sofa table a whirl. I’m thrilled with the result. I followed Paul and did not deviate from the tools and techniques involved. I omitted the the bottom shelf do to lack of material but I don’t mind. Red Oak from Lowes and a shellac…[Read more]
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Shaker step stool in the forum Projects 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wow, great job!
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Sandy's Sofa Table In White Oak in the forum Sofa table 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Finally got my sofa table done. Very challenging. Red oak with shellac finish.
MIKE OBRYAN replied to the topic Sandy's Sofa Table In White Oak in the forum Sofa table 11 months, 2 weeks ago

That’s a beauty. Starting mine soon. Just acquired a few pieces of red oak

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