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  0 Thread: Another brilliant tool from Lee Valley
Post: Re: Another brilliant tool from Lee Valley

Absolutely brilliant! The thing that really impresses me is that Veritas has an owner, (Rob Lee) that embraces a sense of humor and allows his employees to have some fun at their job. If I had ever ha...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 12 8,191 04-01-2016, 09:36 PM
  0 Thread: Window Guy could use some Help
Post: Re: Window Guy could use some Help

Prayers for a speedy recovery.
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 22 9,516 02-13-2016, 10:01 AM
  0 Thread: Woodpecker 1time tool triangle.
Post: Re: Woodpecker 1time tool triangle.

[blockquote]Lynden said:[hr][br][br] Has anyone ever found a use for an Ames Lettering Guide in woodworking?[br][br]http://images.tigersupplies.com/Products/LargeImages/AL666.jpg (http://images.tigers...
SteveL Woodworking 8 5,307 02-04-2016, 11:28 PM
  0 Thread: Buying tools that have been in a flood?
Post: Re: Buying tools that have been in a flood?

I hope no one here ever has to go through a flood! Spent a few hours today helping with the clean up and was overwhelmed by the devistation that water can cause. It gets in to every little nook and cr...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,220 01-05-2016, 05:19 PM
  0 Thread: Buying power tools that have been in a flood?
Post: Re: Buying power tools that have been in a flood?

A little update........talked to my friend that has been helping with the clean up and said that everything was under water for close to a week and has been out a couple of days. The hand tools have n...
SteveL Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,274 01-04-2016, 11:03 PM
  0 Thread: Buying tools that have been in a flood?
Post: Re: Buying tools that have been in a flood?

A little update........talked to my friend that has been helping with the clean up and said that everything was under water for close to a week and has been out a couple of days. The hand tools have n...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,220 01-04-2016, 10:55 PM
  0 Thread: Buying power tools that have been in a flood?
Post: Re: Buying power tools that have been in a flood?

[blockquote]Buckaroo said:[hr][br] [br]How long since they've been out of the water? [br]I bought a biesmeyer fence that went through Katrina. It was rusty and nasty but I brought it back and it look...
SteveL Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,274 01-04-2016, 04:50 PM
  0 Thread: Buying power tools that have been in a flood?
Post: Buying power tools that have been in a flood?

A friend if a friend recently had his wood working shop flooded up to the roof and has decided to shut it down since he is in his 80's. He is getting rid if everything and I'm curious what items to av...
SteveL Woodworking Power Tools 9 4,274 01-04-2016, 01:06 PM
  0 Thread: Buying tools that have been in a flood?
Post: Buying tools that have been in a flood?

A friend if a friend recently had his wood working shop flooded up to the roof and has decided to shut it down since he is in his 80's. He is getting rid if everything and I'm curious what items to av...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,220 01-04-2016, 01:03 PM
  0 Thread: 1960s Uni vs Ridgid R4512
Post: Re: 1960s Uni vs Ridgid R4512

I got a 1939 Uni and a '43 6" jointer for $300 about 10 years ago and wouldn't trade the saw for a new one. Built like a tank and easy to refurbish if needed. Runs so smooth you can balance a dime on ...
SteveL Woodworking Power Tools 9 7,795 01-04-2016, 01:49 AM
  0 Thread: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?
Post: Re: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?

What other tasks would you use a shoulder plane for? [br][br][br]That's a good question as I have traditionally been a power tool guy and have little experience with hand tools although I have a numbe...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 10 9,665 01-03-2016, 09:16 AM
  0 Thread: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?
Post: Re: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?

Yes, but it will work on shoulders as well. May also provide some inspiration for making a true shoulder plane.
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 10 9,665 01-02-2016, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?
Post: Re: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?

[blockquote]Arlin Eastman said:[hr][br][br]A #78 and if you can wait until the end of the month I will send you one. It will have the blade but I do not remember if it is complete.[br][br]Let me know...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 10 9,665 01-02-2016, 05:55 PM
  0 Thread: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?
Post: Re: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?

Thanks for the quick replies. Had not thought about making one and if I decide to go that route, what bed angle would be best for the most versital use?
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 10 9,665 01-02-2016, 01:40 PM
  0 Thread: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?
Post: Best shoulder plane on a limited budget?

Have never owned a shoulder plane and now realize that I should have gotten one long ago instead of a number of other tools than tend to sit on the shelf. What do the experts here suggest for someone ...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 10 9,665 01-02-2016, 09:38 AM
  0 Thread: Restoring an Old Drill Press
Post: Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - DONE

How can you sell that beauty? It would be like selling my dog! Nice work, just too bad you live so far from here or I would pay you $5/hr for the next one. /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graeml...
SteveL Woodworking Power Tools 165 270,984 08-22-2010, 05:15 PM
  0 Thread: Restoring an Old Drill Press
Post: Re: Restoring an Old Drill Press - TABLE

Nice work. I ended up getting a concrete mixing tub from Home Depot for about $7 and it makes a great spooge tank.[br][br] /ssl_proxy.php?url=http://www.homedepot.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOM/HomePage/Know_H...
SteveL Woodworking Power Tools 165 270,984 08-02-2010, 10:29 PM
  0 Thread: Who are you
Post: Re: Who are you

Even though I don't turn a lot, I have the bug and will some day jump off the cliff and buy a real lathe.[br][br]Name is Steve, 53 and feel 90 some days and 17 the other. Wife wonders if I'll ever gro...
SteveL Woodturning 457 148,673 01-10-2008, 09:04 PM
  0 Thread: Picture Posting for an person
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Testing picture size.[br][br]full size[br][br] /ssl_proxy.php?url=http://www.fototime.com/60A94CC34977344/standard.jpg[br][br]4x6[br][br] /ssl_proxy.php?url=http://www.fototime.com/4F15F0A8BA7DDE0/sta...
SteveL Questions about using the WoodNet forum features 486 219,731 12-25-2007, 11:16 PM
  0 Thread: Show me your tool cabinet
Post: Re: Show me your tool cabinet

Here's my temporary, old kitchen cabinet from the recent remodel. I've started designing a new one that will get eveything in it, but it may be a while before I can get started on it.[br][br] /ssl_pro...
SteveL Woodworking Hand Tools 34 58,245 10-09-2005, 11:35 AM

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