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  0 Thread: Wooden Handles for Files?
Post: RE: Wooden Handles for Files?

Nicholson makes a file handle that's available at big orange box store. About 5" long, and it's adjustable. I got one and have used it with a few smaller files and going up to about 12" files and rasp...
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 26 15,094 03-04-2017, 08:03 PM
  0 Thread: Recycling in the workshop
Post: RE: Recycling in the workshop

Not a lot of pulp in the Homestyle.
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 18 13,604 10-12-2016, 06:58 PM
  0 Thread: What to use on old tools
Post: RE: What to use on old tools

I use synthetic oil after using the tool. On saws and planes I'll use some Johnson's paste wax before using the tool.
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 10 6,725 07-29-2016, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: Finishing the Front and Back
Post: Re: Finishing the Front and Back

Beautiful. I like the choice of handles as well.
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 13 7,735 04-10-2016, 08:24 PM
  0 Thread: Advice on saw set & files
Post: Re: Advice on saw set & files

I got the ones that I have through Amazon.[br][br] I've found that some are also available from Motion Industries (they do have a website and store locations all over the US), and the prices look to b...
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 4 5,801 11-12-2015, 08:09 PM
  0 Thread: Advice on saw set & files
Post: Re: Advice on saw set & files

You might find the information on the link below to be helpful. There are some good file manufacturers out there. I settled on Bahco, they got good reviews and I've found them to be readily available ...
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 4 5,801 11-11-2015, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: Fun summer project with the kids.
Post: Re: Fun summer project with the kids.

And it's even louder for young ears that haven't been blasted with power tool and other loud noises for decades.
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 12 9,890 10-15-2015, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: A saw for me
Post: Re: A saw for me

Drop dead gorgeous! (and only mildly decadent)
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 9 5,837 10-04-2015, 07:32 PM
  0 Thread: Wet/Dry on Granite
Post: Re: Wet/Dry on Granite

I've used the 3M 77 for the last couple of years. Had a problem with paper being lumpy on the first application. On reapplication I used a wallpaper seam roller to smooth out the paper (but the J roll...
porchguy Woodworking Hand Tools 3 6,629 08-16-2015, 07:02 PM

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