Leather Strop – Paste Not Sticking (update)
…it, and it hones very well. I think the thick leather is flexing too much when I strop, causing the compressed compound to crack and come off? Anyway, I thought…
…it, and it hones very well. I think the thick leather is flexing too much when I strop, causing the compressed compound to crack and come off? Anyway, I thought…
…article from Popular Woodworking Magazine but found it dizzying. I’m looking to make a serving tray something similar to the link below but with lower angled, shallower sloped sides. https://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/compound-dovetails/…
…as well. The actual compound you use isn’t that critical, I think. If, after 30 (not 29! not 31! 🙂 and yes, I always count them) strokes the bevel is…
From what I understand it doesn’t matter if you are using a compound because the leather is just holding the compound, not polishing the steel. That is why it also…
…simply had to try the washers. Used 2 washers, 1/2″ and 3/8″ ID. The first picture is the top before inlay. The top shoulder has gaps, don’t think they show…
…this piece would be the size of the full tenon cheek and 1/16″ (or whatever) thick. Now, the tenon is too thick, so trim to fit the enlarged mortise. Voila,…
This is a new one for me, yesterday I placed an online order with a company. Order went through, and I received a conformation email. Ten minutes later another email…
…also be derived from animals. Shellac is a resin derived from insects. Frankincense is a resin too. I do not know where it comes from, but do know I do…
…“where on the benchtop is a sharp pencil?” Sharp ones in front; to-be-sharpened in back. Plus, stub tenon practice. Paper Towel Holder by Kaleb This is a paper towel holder…
…quick release bar clamps to hold your work to whatever table you use, or to hold scraps to push against. Something like this, but you can find cheaper options: http://www.homedepot.com/p/BESSEY-TGJ-Series-18-in-Bar-Clamp-with-Composite-Plastic-Handle-and-2-1-2-in-Throat-Depth-TGJ2-518-2K/205402773?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cG%7cBase%7cPLA%7cD25T%7cTools&gclid=CI_ngKiA-cYCFUyPHwodBMYABQ&gclsrc=aw.ds…