Knockdown modifications to the trestle table
I’m about to start building the trestle table and am considering modifications to make it more of a knockdown design. Two changes come to mind: (1) attach the top of…
I’m about to start building the trestle table and am considering modifications to make it more of a knockdown design. Two changes come to mind: (1) attach the top of…
You may find it hard to come up with a consistent definition of “pound cut”. The term itself is supposed to be introduced by manufacturers in different era and probably…
…unconditionally guaranteed for the duration of the purchaser’s life. The set of 6 Ashley Iles Butt Chisels includes: 1/8″ (3mm) 1/4″ (6mm) 3/8″ (9mm) 1/2″ (13mm) 3/4″ (19mm) 1″ (25mm)…
…Thickness Top 2 20″ (508mm) 7″ (178mm) 7/8″ (22.5mm) Undercarriage Bearers 8 12 ⅜” (314mm) 2 3/4″ (70mm) 1/4″ (6mm) Legs 4 17″ (432mm) 1 1/2″ (38mm) 1 1/2″ (38mm)…
Well, I can’t see where I recommended any chisels in this thread. you could not chop mortices like Paul dose, with the Ashley Iles cabinetmakers chisels, the blades are far…
…attractive for multiple undercoats. One caution. I’ve always used waxed or I waxed shellac under spar varnish. That works fine, but I believe poly requires unwaxed shellac ( Sealcoat) And…
…switch box. Or, is the “switch” looking at some aspect of current vs. voltage? Honestly, I’ve not even looked inside to see if there’s more in the switch box other…
…is pine in small dimensions, 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick, 1/4″ to 3-3/4″ wide. Eventually, I want to replace the fir top with a pine top, and so I want the…
I built my saw on Monday and bought a blade yesterday (Milwaukee 14TPI band saw blade), but wound up ruining it. I heated the ends, let them cool, and tried…
I’ve often wondered why Chisels don’t come flat. They are ground on the back but they appear to be hollow ground. Is that by design? What would the purpose be…