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  0 Thread: Interesting counterpoint on Titebond (I) vs. Hide Glue
Post: RE: Interesting counterpoint on Titebond (I) vs. H...

Haven't watched the video, and I'd rather just ask.  How does one loosen titebond?  Heat and moisture like all the others?
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 11 854 03-28-2024, 09:09 PM
  0 Thread: David J Marks
Post: RE: David J Marks

That would be amazing.  His skill level was/is through the roof so it would be great to see it.  I only managed to catch a couple episodes, but if on youtube I know I'll be watching them all.
Barry Johnson Woodworking 6 925 03-10-2024, 06:35 AM
  0 Thread: Chriz Schwarz Dump-On Site
Post: RE: Chriz Schwarz Dump-On Site

There is no such thing as bad advertising, and that link in his blog post proves it.  He has people talking, and that is only a good thing. For what it is worth I admire the guy.  Dude has a vision...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 86 44,774 10-30-2019, 11:00 PM
  0 Thread: Narex Chisels
Post: RE: Narex Chisels

I don't own any narex but many other brands so i will share my experience.  I currently have LN (A-2), Ashley Iles butt(0-2) and mortise(d-2), MHG bench and mortise(best guess HSS), Buck Brothers mode...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 32 16,326 02-02-2019, 01:16 AM
  0 Thread: A Project for the Boss
Post: RE: A Project for the Boss

Impressive progress, chugging right along.  Whats the story on the broken chisel, and why weren't there pics of that?? Barry
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 139 56,921 09-25-2018, 06:29 PM
  0 Thread: Frank Klausz' Workshop for Sale
Post: RE: Frank Klausz' Workshop for Sale

I live in New Jersey, and i wasn't offended, as he was spot on.  But I'm pretty sure it was tongue in cheek rather than a political post. Maybe your man bun is too tight, i recommend taking one o...
Barry Johnson Woodworking 26 16,148 09-19-2018, 08:10 PM
  0 Thread: What wood is this?
Post: RE: What wood is this?

Looks like doug fir to me.
Barry Johnson Woodworking 14 5,952 09-13-2018, 10:32 AM
  0 Thread: Sometimes you just have to take an ax to the project
Post: RE: Sometimes you just have to take an ax to the p...

Soooooo glad to hear I'm not the only one that has days in the shop like that.
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 20 10,390 08-30-2018, 06:36 PM
  0 Thread: Next project?
Post: RE: Next project?

bandit571 Wrote: (08-29-2018, 07:50 PM) -- Oh-righty, then.....finish is on... :cool:  An end view... Turned things to show the side view... :winkgrin: And the all-important top view.   Al...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 14 6,750 08-29-2018, 08:23 PM
  0 Thread: D16 Reborn
Post: RE: D16 Reborn

AHill Wrote: (08-22-2018, 06:36 AM) -- Could be a No. 76.  Same nut pattern, and they came in skew backs. -- Original handle shape is closer to a 16, but anything is possible. http://www.baj.us/...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,724 08-23-2018, 12:06 AM
  0 Thread: Next project?
Post: RE: Next project?

Looking forward to the update.  I like your build alongs, not everything needs to be fine furniture made from mahogany.  Sometimes a stool made from pine scraps is the most fun in the shop.
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 14 6,750 08-20-2018, 08:41 PM
  0 Thread: D16 Reborn
Post: RE: D16 Reborn

Arlin Eastman Wrote: (08-20-2018, 01:22 PM) -- Well done on the handle.  Remember if it is think do not forget about rasps and files. Here is an old like a lot of liked about polishing a saw plate...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,724 08-20-2018, 08:37 PM
  0 Thread: D16 Reborn
Post: RE: D16 Reborn

Tony Z Wrote: (08-20-2018, 02:44 PM) -- Nice job!  I don't have any D16's and I have no idea if that saw was made in a skew back, so maybe someone with knowledge can comment.  My favorite Disstons ar...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,724 08-20-2018, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Stwood_ Wrote: (08-16-2018, 05:26 PM) -- :cool:  New handle? Looks new -- Yep.  Old handle was cracked in multiple places.  Gave me a reason to try/build something I haven't tried before.  It was f...
Barry Johnson Woodworking 1,815 636,762 08-16-2018, 08:44 PM
  0 Thread: D16 Reborn
Post: RE: D16 Reborn

C. in Indy Wrote: (08-16-2018, 05:47 PM) -- Nice work!   Have you used it yet? -- Just some test cuts.  Only reason I came across it is I'm straightening up the shop to clear out one block wall to ...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,724 08-16-2018, 08:42 PM
  0 Thread: Daily Bench Shot
Post: RE: Daily Bench Shot

Something finished for a change.  More pics in handtools if interested, too lazy to link. http://www.baj.us/extras/ww/shared/D16/D16-Glory.Shot.jpg
Barry Johnson Woodworking 1,815 636,762 08-16-2018, 10:52 AM
  0 Thread: D16 Reborn
Post: D16 Reborn

Well I finally got my medallion from Ebay so it was time to finish the saw.  Stats: D-16(maybe) 7 tpi, rip. This was a project that I started I don't even know how many years ago.  I have institute...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,724 08-16-2018, 10:49 AM
  0 Thread: What happened to Wenzolff and Sons?
Post: RE: What happened to Wenzolff and Sons?

Sorry to have to tell you, but Walt passed away.  Think it was a couple years ago at this point.
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 142 101,539 08-09-2018, 10:06 PM
  0 Thread: Looking for a medallion for disston
Post: RE: Looking for a medallion for disston

I found one on Ebay for a fair price so I just ordered that.  I figured it was the sure fire way for the lost one to turn up with .234231 seconds of installing the bought one. After assembly I will...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,984 08-06-2018, 09:35 AM
  0 Thread: What happened to Wenzolff and Sons?
Post: RE: What happened to Wenzolff and Sons?

Thanks for the info Allan.  I've been around long enough to remember when MikeW posted frequently, and miss his contributions.  I hope he and his are doing well. I took a look at Florip Tool Works,...
Barry Johnson Woodworking Hand Tools 142 101,539 08-06-2018, 09:32 AM

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