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  0 Thread: Climb cuts on the router
Post: RE: Climb cuts on the router

TomFromStLouis Wrote: (09-18-2019, 09:22 PM) -- I’ve decided that Smarthinges are for me but half the time the router cuts are fed in backwards and the box body or lid wants to jump off course a bit....
spowers Woodworking Power Tools 14 6,046 02-24-2020, 09:02 AM
  0 Thread: clean sweep by Incra
Post: RE: clean sweep by Incra

captjack Wrote: (12-23-2019, 05:26 PM) -- Has anyone here tried or bought the clean sweep by Incra?    How does it preform for you?  Does ti do what you want it to?  I wont be able to use their mag p...
spowers Woodworking Power Tools 9 5,479 02-24-2020, 08:35 AM
  0 Thread: Dust Collector Upgrade
Post: RE: Dust Collector Upgrade

Tapper Wrote: (11-09-2018, 01:33 AM) -- I called Wynn Environmental today and was connected to "Dick Wynn." Didn't ask but I assume he was the "man." Had a nice discussion with him. One of the main d...
spowers Woodworking Power Tools 13 6,951 02-21-2019, 08:04 PM
  0 Thread: Air Cleaners Are they effective
Post: RE: Air Cleaners Are they effective

Jack01 Wrote: (02-14-2019, 12:13 AM) -- I am thinking of getting a Air Cleaner for my Basement Shop  It is about 290 Sq Ft. It is sound proof and air tight so the dust does not get to other part of...
spowers Woodworking Power Tools 44 20,317 02-21-2019, 04:17 PM
  0 Thread: Dust Collector Upgrade
Post: RE: Dust Collector Upgrade

fredhargis Wrote: (11-09-2018, 06:25 AM) -- From what I've seen, I wouldn't count on the flapper helping much. When the dust packs in the folds of the filter, it's in the crevices where the flapper d...
spowers Woodworking Power Tools 13 6,951 12-23-2018, 07:19 AM
  0 Thread: Breadboard Ends
Post: RE: Breadboard Ends

Robert Hazelwood Wrote: (10-31-2018, 04:11 PM) -- A long paring block, set accurately to gauge lines, would be the way to go if you don't have a rabbet or shoulder plane.  If you have more than ~1/32...
spowers Woodworking Hand Tools 18 8,532 11-04-2018, 05:19 AM
  0 Thread: Stropping Questions
Post: RE: Stropping Questions

Timberwolf Wrote: (12-29-2017, 08:29 PM) -- ................. Why bother to strop???..To remove the wire edge and reduce or eliminate microscopic serrations which weaken the edge....I imagine stone-...
spowers Woodworking Hand Tools 38 23,993 10-05-2018, 07:34 AM
  0 Thread: Another BU plane tear-out question
Post: RE: Another BU plane tear-out question

Hank Knight Wrote: (07-02-2018, 01:28 PM) -- Some boards are just ornery. Use a scraper, or try a higher angle BD plane. -- Bevel down plane with a back bevel will do it.  Say 15 degrees on a 45 de...
spowers Woodworking Hand Tools 21 13,118 07-25-2018, 02:34 PM
  0 Thread: forstner bit set advise
Post: RE: forstner bit set advise

DCM Wrote: (06-25-2018, 01:57 PM) -- I'd like to get a nice set of forstner bits so looking for advise. I have a cheap set & a few others, but want a better set. I understand there are different rim ...
spowers Woodworking 24 13,744 07-23-2018, 08:55 PM
  0 Thread: How sharp is your plane?
Post: RE: How sharp is your plane?

MattP Wrote: (08-01-2017, 07:01 PM) -- It does seem random, sometimes. I have rehabbed a Sargent jointer (no 7 size) that came out well, a No. 3 Stanley that is ok, and a Sargent jack that is spectac...
spowers Woodworking Hand Tools 32 22,861 09-19-2017, 05:36 AM
  0 Thread: resawing
Post: RE: resawing

Kerf on the table saw and then do the bandsaw to finish.  Considerably faster resaw!
spowers Woodworking Power Tools 23 15,559 08-18-2017, 05:22 AM
  0 Thread: Stanley #80 has changed my life
Post: RE: Stanley #80 has changed my life

Try creating less of a  burr on your scraper.  Think you will be pleased with the results when working softwoods.
spowers Woodworking Hand Tools 37 28,488 07-19-2017, 01:23 PM

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