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I originally bought a cheap guide when I started, and it is so fiddly to set-up and get the actual blade clamped straight, that I decided to try free-hand. I…
I originally bought a cheap guide when I started, and it is so fiddly to set-up and get the actual blade clamped straight, that I decided to try free-hand. I…
I’ve consulted a friend of mine about this, try adding a steeper secondary bevel and see if the result is different, just freehand it purely for interest to see if…
…with it though to make it work. When selection stock get it as straight and twist free as possible, find stuff will minimal knots, avoid pith boards, and as dry…
…was a different size. that was the freedom I had with the plane, had to make 2 setups for each board. this door was supposed to be smooth too and…
…Any pointers would be great. Obviously there are several ways to go about this, but I’d be interested to know what the methods using traditional techniques would be. [attachment file=”376840″]…
…the ruler trick. Anyway, that’s how I approach sharpening with diamond plates. Once you get your routine down, I’ve found diamonds are way quicker and more trouble free than stones….
…just because I can get access to 1×4 material very easily (and it is free!) I’ll post pictures as I go. I wasn’t able to get a 12″ wide board…
Check the other end of the screw, under your bench top, where it connects to the guide rods. Most probably it unfastened itself and is now moving freely on its…
Old kitchen base cabinets with drawers might work for you. Try your local barter site or classifieds you can often get them for free. Then make stacking boxes to organize…
…we’re staring down the barrel of 44C/111F tomorrow) but I find it much harder to keep tools rust free in winter if they are dirty and/or left on the bench….