Frank, have you seen this article: http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/31149/going-pro-a-common-dream-but-a-difficult-reality Also, Paul has mentioned a few of his former students who have gone on to establish themselves or who are on the cusp…
…http://www.silverlinetools.com/en-GB/Products/Woodwork/Clamps%20and%20Cramps/VC63 I’m not sure about other smaller clamps though. Could someone recommend some to me please? I was thinking of getting these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quick-Grip-Irwin-59100-Adjustable-Release/dp/B0000DD5XV Any advice would be appreciated Thank you…
I’m just about to start on one myself and if you have one near to you I would highly recommend a wood recycling yard, you can check here http://www.communitywoodrecycling.org.uk/stores/ to…
I am trying to re-dimension Wenge hardwood, 2″ thick and almost a meter long. I have used the Pax panel saw (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=46886&cat=1,42884,63338), the 10tpi one, not the rip as I…
…parts then send an email to Stuart at the Tool Exchange (www.toolexchange.com.au) and ask him as he often has Record spares in stock that are not listed on his site…
I have gone through this search for saw nuts myself, repeatedly. Here are some affordable solutions that you might consider: – buy nickel-plated saw nuts from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Great-Neck-Hand-Replacement-Screws/dp/B000G33PA8 – buy…
I need some help on fitting the vise. I don’t know about the vintage Record ones, since I got the remake model 53ED from http://www.fine-tools.com/schraub.htm which may differ. The installation…
…2 microns, Diamond Paste, Green Honing Compound or Abrasive Powder should be used. So, my current freehand sharpening regime for well maintained chisels & blades for both lutherie & general…
I was talking about the board that seperates the drawer from the top compartment. The sticks would be above the drawer, this does create some useless space between the top…
…All finishing oils are like BLO in the sense of being combustion and self-combustion hazards. There’s no free lunch there. Sorry for the monolithic paragraph. Have to get started with…