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  0 Thread: Melbourne Tool Company
Post: RE: Melbourne Tool Company

Hmmm, they "developed" the planes. I guess just another chinese manufacturer has entered the picture.
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 3 358 04-15-2024, 12:59 PM
  0 Thread: Interesting counterpoint on Titebond (I) vs. Hide Glue
Post: RE: Interesting counterpoint on Titebond (I) vs. H...

https://michiganwoodworkersguild.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/Titebond-Glue-Documents/Titebond-Wood-Glue-Comparison-Chart-FAQ.pdf#:~:text=For%20Titebond%20wood%20glues%2C%20heat%20is%20the%20best,...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 11 856 03-29-2024, 10:52 AM
  0 Thread: Stanley #8 Blades & Tote Question
Post: RE: Stanley #8 Blades & Tote Question

I've always been happy with Hock irons.  I also think that if your existing chipbreaker is in good condition, and you properly mate it with the iron, it will be just fine.  I have a #5 and #6 with Hoc...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 10 704 03-28-2024, 09:02 AM
  0 Thread: Bedrock 608
Post: RE: Bedrock 608

Tapper Wrote: (03-02-2024, 09:08 PM) -- I for one think it's pretty interesting and we all might learn something new. Doug -- Me too.
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 34 2,517 03-04-2024, 11:49 AM
  0 Thread: Daryl Weir saws
Post: RE: Daryl Weir saws

Mike Brady Wrote: (02-29-2024, 08:35 AM) -- Is Daryl Weir still in the saw business?  Do you have contact info for him? -- Still a member here, last post was in 2019 https://forums.woodnet.net/m...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 8 839 02-29-2024, 01:09 PM
  0 Thread: Daryl Weir saws
Post: RE: Daryl Weir saws

AHill Wrote: (02-29-2024, 09:10 AM) -- He sell parts and offers sharpening services, but he's no longer making saws according to his website.  I recommend contacting him directly, since he stopped ta...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 8 839 02-29-2024, 01:03 PM
  0 Thread: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk
Post: RE: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk

Mike Brady Wrote: (02-12-2024, 02:46 PM) -- Next month is their extensive test of vintage Aldi chisels.... -- Worse: https://popularwoodworking.com/review/wood-chisel-set/
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 34 3,234 02-12-2024, 05:06 PM
  0 Thread: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk
Post: RE: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk

Mr Eddie Wrote: (02-10-2024, 07:36 PM) -- Truly a sad and telling instance of how deep the artificial/propaganda is entrenched.  It is everywhere. Lonnie -- True, but here, its a conscious choic...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 34 3,234 02-11-2024, 09:21 AM
  0 Thread: For Sale: PRICE CHANGE Gaggle of Disston Saws, set, sharpened and ready for wood.
Post: RE: For Sale: PRICE CHANGE Gaggle of Disston Saws,...

Bump for some pretty good handsaws.....
Admiral Tool Swap N' Sell 9 1,250 02-09-2024, 03:58 PM
  0 Thread: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk
Post: RE: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk

ajkoontz Wrote: (02-08-2024, 01:05 PM) -- That is worse than I imagined it could be. I was expecting some Ikea level plans for some useless doo-hickey project. This is just.... something else. I'd re...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 34 3,234 02-08-2024, 03:31 PM
  0 Thread: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk
Post: The Depths to which Pop Woodworking has Sunk

After this, do they have even a slight bit of credibility left?  I think not. https://popularwoodworking.com/review/jack-plane/
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 34 3,234 02-08-2024, 11:48 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture problem in new shop!
Post: RE: Moisture problem in new shop!

iublue Wrote: (01-29-2024, 08:32 AM) -- That is if the moisture is coming through the concrete! -- I think that's the only rational source.  The plastic idea is an excellent suggestion and will lik...
Admiral Woodworking 62 4,650 01-29-2024, 06:35 PM
  0 Thread: Cute router plane from Aliexpress
Post: RE: Cute router plane from Aliexpress

Call me paranoid, but I'll pass on putting my credit card number in Alibaba systems - which are held in China. Yeah, it may be ok, but I don't trust their security and privacy systems. Or China, for...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 24 1,960 01-28-2024, 11:29 AM
  0 Thread: Beall Nut Template
Post: RE: Beall Nut Template

BC in CT Wrote: (01-22-2024, 09:24 PM) -- I did see that, I am not at all familiar with that business. -- Give the owner a call, it doesn't look like a scam site, he may be the only game in town fo...
Admiral Woodworking Hand Tools 12 1,096 01-24-2024, 10:16 AM
  0 Thread: Whole house generator follow-up (fuel use)
Post: RE: Whole house generator follow-up (fuel use)

Snipe Hunter Wrote: (01-22-2024, 09:37 PM) -- The first time we had an extended outage at the old place, there were 4 things that were completely unavailable in the area.  1. Bottled water 2. Gas...
Admiral Home Improvement 41 2,513 01-23-2024, 12:26 PM
  0 Thread: Whole house generator follow-up (fuel use)
Post: RE: Whole house generator follow-up (fuel use)

Wow, reading all of this makes me happy that I have a natural gas line in my area and can basically run as long as necessary. I guess I'd have to stop to change the oil if it went for more than two w...
Admiral Home Improvement 41 2,513 01-19-2024, 01:03 PM
  0 Thread: For Sale: PRICE CHANGE Gaggle of Disston Saws, set, sharpened and ready for wood.
Post: RE: For Sale: PRICE CHANGE Gaggle of Disston Saws,...

fgarvin Wrote: (01-09-2024, 11:00 AM) -- Received saws today. Exactly as described. Thank you so much -- I'm glad they arrived safely, us 'em in good health!
Admiral Tool Swap N' Sell 9 1,250 01-09-2024, 11:19 AM
  0 Thread: New Yankee Workshop
Post: RE: New Yankee Workshop

Bulldog 8 Wrote: (01-05-2024, 07:15 PM) -- I have built most of the wooden furniture in our house and many other smaller projects from watching Norm and thinking "I can do that." I would really like ...
Admiral Woodworking Power Tools 15 1,896 01-07-2024, 01:17 PM
  0 Thread: For Sale: PRICE CHANGE Gaggle of Disston Saws, set, sharpened and ready for wood.
Post: RE: For Sale: PRICE CHANGE Gaggle of Disston Saws,...

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (01-05-2024, 03:00 AM) -- Hey Admiral do you have anything for my 8yo grandson to use.  He takes care of his tools I gave him and now has a tool box to. -- No smaller panel saw...
Admiral Tool Swap N' Sell 9 1,250 01-05-2024, 10:32 AM
  0 Thread: New Harbor Freight 14” Bandsaw in search of blades
Post: RE: New Harbor Freight 14” Bandsaw in search of bl...

Tom's advice is spot on. +1
Admiral Woodworking Power Tools 10 947 12-31-2023, 12:34 PM

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