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Thanks for the response, yeah it is quite a nice bench typical Austrian/German style though its a bit larger than those I’ve seen so far, beign solid oak makes it…
Thanks for the response, yeah it is quite a nice bench typical Austrian/German style though its a bit larger than those I’ve seen so far, beign solid oak makes it…
…off of the raised letters. I’m not sure if this is how it is “supposed” to look but I kind of liked the final product. More importantly, it works great!…
…a pin on it instead of a tail.[/quote] Brian, I agree, as said I will be putting my tails on the front and back. Just personal preference for me. 😉…
I’m a newbie, but I’ve been paying attention. 😉 According to this type study http://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/27/stanley-bench-plane-typing/ the kidney hole was introduced with the type 16 (1933). I think there’s a consensus…
…a week and then worked with it to laminate parts and form joints. I then painted three coats of Ronseal water-based varnish (rosewood) and it’s doing fine outside all weathers….
Today, I found a ring of hoop iron, 0.5mm thick, 15mm wide and very long (no idea at this moment). I think, it is iron, because it is soft and…
…up like the harder finishes do. For preservation of the natural color, the 450 would probably do better, but will require some routine maintenance to keep the finish fresh. https://generalfinishes.com/retail-products/exterior-finishes…
…wood. (See pics and this short video of how it works https://www.instagram.com/p/BjONpyDANfI/ ) I have also included an informative shop drawing, just in case any woodworker is willing to examine…
Here is a dovetail box tissue holder. The raised panel on the top is attached and the tissue box is inserted from the bottom, it is a friction fit. It…
Jon,Colin Greg thanks guys. Greg first time I have had a shoulder plane, I will keep you updated…