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  0 Thread: Preventing rust on hand tools
Post: Re: Preventing rust on hand tools
I store my not often used tools in a dust free environment along with some VCI (volatile corrosion inhibitor). This might be a box with tight fitting lid with a bit of VCI foam, or a VCI impregnated ...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 8 7,146 05-06-2016, 06:57 AM
  0 Thread: Converting a #6 to Bevel up?
Post: Re: Converting a #6 to Bevel up?
I would love to use my #6, but alas the sides are not square to the bottom... /ssl_proxy.php?url=/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowsigh.gif[br][br]Roger
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 10 7,538 04-10-2016, 05:49 PM
  0 Thread: Affordable sharpening stones
Post: Re: Affordable sharpening stones
Yes, very distinct burr. The finer grit pastes wear off the burr. I usually turn the blade over on the 15 micron grit plate and chase the burr back and forth. Then again on the 1 micron plate, i ho...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,761 03-31-2016, 08:46 PM
  0 Thread: Affordable sharpening stones
Post: Re: Affordable sharpening stones
Diamond paste ($6 on Amazon) and honing plate ($24 from Lee Valley) is about $30 per grit, nothing I know of is more cost effective. Again if you have a means to set your bevel angle easily, then two...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,761 03-30-2016, 10:45 AM
  0 Thread: Your thoughts on the LN honing guide?
Post: Re: Your thoughts on the LN honing guide?
Looks to me like it will excell with skewed blades. Otherwise similar to other guides like LV.[br][br]Roger
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 5 6,002 03-13-2016, 04:15 PM
  0 Thread: Predicting cupping after planing
Post: Re: Predicting cupping after planing
I think that taking stock to final dimension just before cutting the joinery is best. However if this board is just going to be an unstabilized table top, then aclimation is really the only way to he...
 Roger A Woodworking 9 8,985 03-11-2016, 06:33 AM
  0 Thread: Kitchen
Post: Re: Kitchen
Though i am not overly fussy, i would choose overlay to save $, even though the ARE custom cabs. But wife has seen them and wants them, so that is what we will get if the budget allows.[br][br]Somew...
 Roger A Woodworking 6 4,009 03-09-2016, 07:06 PM
  0 Thread: Small-scale sharpening study
Post: Re: Small-scale sharpening study
The study is great! Very interested in seing the results. As far as having confidence in any CONCLUSIONS, however, prior comments are on the money as far as controls etc. are concerned. Still not a...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 9 5,299 03-07-2016, 01:39 PM
  0 Thread: Kitchen
Post: Kitchen
Looking forward to building a substantial addition to my home this year. Went to look at kitchen cabinets today. I was surprised to see many inset type doors and drawers at the local cabinet shop. ...
 Roger A Woodworking 6 4,009 03-07-2016, 01:34 PM
  0 Thread: veritas backsaws
Post: Re: veritas backsaws
I have both the small crosscut and 20tpi rip dovetail saws.[br][br]I like them, they are at a great price point, and work well for me. I think the 20tpi saw is too fine for everything except thin dov...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 7 5,909 03-02-2016, 12:24 PM
  0 Thread: which replacement iron for my No. 3?
Post: Re: which replacement iron for my No. 3?
First of all, the chip breaker blade combo really makes a difference over just the blade, for me at least. Second, I am REALLY happy with my PMV-11 blade, that I bought a couple more.[br][br]They wer...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 10 7,584 02-16-2016, 08:05 AM
  0 Thread: Narex chisels
Post: Re: Narex chisels
The handles on the premium are hornbeam without hoops.
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 8 6,963 02-03-2016, 12:00 PM
  0 Thread: Bandsaw blades
Post: Bandsaw blades
I know this has been discussed to death, but here goes.[br][br]I have a Jet JB16 bandsaw and i need a new blade for resawing. I recently ruined my Timber Wolf 1" blade (don't ask). I liked the TW bl...
 Roger A Woodworking Power Tools 6 5,455 02-02-2016, 11:54 AM
  0 Thread: Narex chisels
Post: Re: Narex chisels
Visit the Narex web site. Hornbeam handles, and narrower lands on edges. [br][br]Reasonably good chisels, I am satisfied withthe few I have, though I wish they were the newer style. Cheap enough to...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 8 6,963 02-01-2016, 07:56 AM
  0 Thread: Band saw tire replacement question
Post: Re: Band saw tire replacement question
First tire I replaced took a bit of effort.[br][br]Second one I soaked tire in warm water with a drop of soap, placed it under wheel, clamped wheel in my front vise and easy peasy, able to get plenty ...
 Roger A Woodworking Power Tools 7 6,242 01-20-2016, 09:40 PM
  0 Thread: Chisels?
Post: Re: Chisels?
Wow, great discussion![br][br]What I have decided for myself, is that I will take matters into my own hands.[br][br]1. Follow Lenard Lee advice, "sharpen at the lowest angle consistent with edge rete...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 13 10,351 01-20-2016, 08:58 AM
  0 Thread: Chisels?
Post: Re: Chisels?
I think this is the very same technique described by Paul Sellers.
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 13 10,351 01-20-2016, 08:46 AM
  0 Thread: Chisels?
Post: Re: Chisels?
I sharpen at 25 degrees primary bevel, and a 2 degree higher micro bevel. What angle is suggested? 30 degrees? Higher? Certainlt for chopping devotails a higher bevel will improve things, almost l...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 13 10,351 01-18-2016, 02:16 PM
  0 Thread: Chisels?
Post: Chisels?
I have a set of Marples chisels that while I can sharpen them, the edges are very brittle, and break down with little use. [br][br]I have been doing more hand tool work lately and would like to purch...
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 13 10,351 01-18-2016, 12:14 PM
  0 Thread: Wooden plane refurb
Post: Re: Wooden plane refurb
The issue apperars to be uneven wear on the sole. No twist or wind noted. Haven't yet done anything, waiting for 'inspiration'[br][br]Roger
 Roger A Woodworking Hand Tools 4 7,433 01-15-2016, 04:28 PM

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