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  0 Thread: Stephen Shepherd
Post: RE: Stephen Shepherd

It took me a while to remember who Stephen Shepherd was I'm afraid to say. I do have his book on hide glue and can report it will teach you more on the topic than you probably wish to know. RIP Mr....
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,323 02-21-2018, 12:22 PM
  0 Thread: The Fitz
Post: RE: The Fitz

Uh, I don't think she ever left???? This drama concerning LAP/PWW people simply doesn't interest me. Its dumb. Good grief. :rolleyes:
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 14 8,852 02-13-2018, 06:14 PM
  0 Thread: School me on mortise chisel bits
Post: RE: School me on mortise chisel bits

Hobbywood Wrote: (02-11-2018, 08:40 AM) -- Is there a reason why you can't just use a mortise chisel bit on a drill press without having to buy a special attachment or a dedicated power tool costing ...
Rick Barton Woodworking Power Tools 7 4,011 02-12-2018, 05:35 PM
  0 Thread: Anyone else trying Alfie Shine wax ?
Post: RE: Anyone else trying Alfie Shine wax ?

I decided to order a tub, got It yesterday. It smells nice, but it'll have to be a really good polish to get a 2nd order at its price point. :raised:
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 7 6,577 02-08-2018, 07:42 PM
  0 Thread: Looking For Some Valuation Help
Post: RE: Looking For Some Valuation Help

Rick_B Wrote: (02-06-2018, 01:37 PM) -- Here ya go Rick.  Let me know if there is something more specific you would like to see and what your thoughts are regarding condition. -- Worn, but decent s...
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 19 10,057 02-07-2018, 02:24 PM
  0 Thread: I have a few vices.
Post: RE: I have a few vices.

Use em! :yes:
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 4 3,279 02-07-2018, 02:19 PM
  0 Thread: vintage oak, $.42 board foot
Post: RE: vintage oak, $.42 board foot

Stwood_ Wrote: (02-05-2018, 08:10 PM) -- :laugh: :laugh:  We could gang up and flood him with pm's..... -- He's earned it! :laugh:
Rick Barton Woodworking 21 12,022 02-05-2018, 09:49 PM
  0 Thread: vintage oak, $.42 board foot
Post: RE: vintage oak, $.42 board foot

Stwood_ Wrote: (02-05-2018, 04:17 PM) -- Anytime I need to attach to our framing, I have to drill a hole for the nail or screw. 1931 house, framed and sided in oak. :laugh: Yep. WT has dumpe...
Rick Barton Woodworking 21 12,022 02-05-2018, 07:13 PM
  0 Thread: vintage oak, $.42 board foot
Post: RE: vintage oak, $.42 board foot

Hmmm... apparently this alleged score never happened. :no: :upset:
Rick Barton Woodworking 21 12,022 02-05-2018, 02:14 PM
  0 Thread: Woot the heck! $30.00 LED fixtures
Post: RE: Woot the heck! $30.00 LED fixtures

From the Woot ad: Quote: -- The most responsible way to get lit. If you wanna get lit in a garage, you're violating all kinds of safety rules and regulations... unless you're talking about sh...
Rick Barton Woodworking 16 9,469 02-05-2018, 02:10 PM
  0 Thread: Looking For Some Valuation Help
Post: RE: Looking For Some Valuation Help

Rick_B, can you post a photo of the 3 lever caps on the Millers Falls bench planes? I'm curious about the condition of the plating. :)
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 19 10,057 02-05-2018, 02:04 PM
  0 Thread: Looking For Some Valuation Help
Post: RE: Looking For Some Valuation Help

Admiral Wrote: (02-02-2018, 05:11 PM) -- Earlier vintages have a cast yoke; the two piece stamped steel yoke indicate a later model vintage; of course, you want the articulating lever cap; those are ...
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 19 10,057 02-02-2018, 06:42 PM
  0 Thread: Looking For Some Valuation Help
Post: RE: Looking For Some Valuation Help

DaveParkis Wrote: (02-01-2018, 11:30 PM) -- The value on the  MF planes will vary depending on vintage. There should be a model number etched in the left cheek. A 9 is worth more (generally) than a 9...
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 19 10,057 02-02-2018, 12:17 PM
  0 Thread: Ryoba saw question
Post: RE: Ryoba saw question

overland Wrote: (01-31-2018, 09:42 PM) -- I see they come in two types: regular with 7 tpi rip and 14 crosscut, and a "Hardwood" version with 9  tpi rip and 22 crosscut. The "hardwood" version is mor...
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 6 3,535 02-01-2018, 11:11 AM
  0 Thread: another build thread...
Post: RE: another build thread...

:cool: :cool: :cool:
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 139 67,009 01-31-2018, 06:26 PM
  0 Thread: Need help tuning Stanley plane.
Post: RE: Need help tuning Stanley plane.

photobug Wrote: (01-31-2018, 02:16 PM) -- Thanks guys.  The length issue has been solved.  I got the plane from a well respected member here who I believe who does a lot of "plane flipping".  The pla...
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 27 17,387 01-31-2018, 03:13 PM
  0 Thread: Hollows and rounds
Post: RE: Hollows and rounds

bandit571 Wrote: (01-31-2018, 01:21 PM) -- Or...just get the parts for a Stanley 45 to do hollow and rounds....#4-#12 sizes.   :winkgrin: -- Yeah because those parts are just everywhere. :raised:
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 23 16,795 01-31-2018, 03:09 PM
  0 Thread: Cross-cut sled vs mitre saw
Post: RE: Cross-cut sled vs mitre saw

I agree with Jim. While they do some stuff that's the same there are many things that each do that would be difficult or cumbersome with the other rig. I like having both. Actually I have a handful of...
Rick Barton Woodworking 31 27,085 01-31-2018, 11:52 AM
  0 Thread: Dad's chisels
Post: RE: Dad's chisels

Nicely done. And its great you have your Dad's chisels. :)
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 18 15,286 01-31-2018, 11:43 AM
  0 Thread: Hollows and rounds
Post: RE: Hollows and rounds

Mike77 Wrote: (01-30-2018, 07:52 PM) -- I ordered the DVD from LN. Not sure if I'll get around to building one, but I want to watch it. I'm thinking of building a body and get a blade already ground....
Rick Barton Woodworking Hand Tools 23 16,795 01-31-2018, 11:41 AM

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