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  0 Thread: Hardwood Lumber Dealers
Post: RE: Hardwood Lumber Dealers
Assuming you are referring to Jacksonville, FL, If there is nothing available in your area, you can drive up to the south side of Savannah,  Case Woodworking Supply 1725 Grove Point Road Savannah, ...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking 3 1,949 02-27-2020, 07:57 AM
  0 Thread: Plane advice
Post: RE: Plane advice
I believe David Charlesworth said that a 5-1/2 Jack was the only plane he had. It would be my choice for my first plane. The key to successful handplaing, of course, is sharpening. For that I recomen...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 51 23,522 02-15-2020, 08:00 AM
  0 Thread: Making toy wheels versus buying?
Post: RE: Making toy wheels versus buying?
I decided that I could either make toys or wheels, and opted for toys. http://www.craftparts.com/ Don't know how to add a photo of my trains to this reply. Sorry.
 Bill Lyman Woodworking 22 9,584 01-08-2020, 09:03 PM
  0 Thread: 3 HP Oneida Dust Gorilla Pro
Post: RE: 3 HP Oneida Dust Gorilla Pro
Like EdL, I have no idea what the "pro" model entails....I got the 3hp Dust Gorrila 9 or 10 years ago. Don't remember how many boxes, but it works great. My suggestion is to ask Oneida how it is ship...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Power Tools 16 9,110 01-06-2020, 08:35 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw Blade Choice
Post: RE: Tablesaw Blade Choice
I agree with Philip 1231, It is hard to beat the Freud Fusion as a general purpose table saw blade. Any time I have a series of rips and cross cuts, it is my go to blade. Otherwise, I like Freud blade...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Power Tools 23 9,089 12-27-2019, 09:41 AM
  0 Thread: Charles Neil passed away 12/21/'19
Post: RE: Charles Neil passed away 12/21/'19
My condolences to his family. I am terribly sorry to learn of his passing. I have watched two of his video series which were excellent and added to my understanding and skill.
 Bill Lyman Woodworking 8 5,377 12-25-2019, 10:00 PM
  0 Thread: Table saw..bosch or dewalt? Lowes has a sale.
Post: RE: Table saw..bosch or dewalt? Lowes has a sale.
I have owned both the DeWalt and the Bosch sliding compound miter saws. When I merged my two shops, I kept the Bosch and sold the DeWalt. The Bosch is much easier to set up in any direction, smoother ...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Power Tools 22 12,669 11-27-2019, 08:11 AM
  0 Thread: A few new tools ...
Post: RE: A few new tools ...
Derek: Interesting and educational, as always.  Bill
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,325 10-27-2019, 08:24 AM
  0 Thread: Shop Vac/Cyclone Cart Article?
Post: RE: Shop Vac/Cyclone Cart Article?
Thank you for the thread and the ideas. It would be a very helpful addition to my shop, and I am sure others.
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Power Tools 12 6,606 10-18-2019, 07:59 AM
  0 Thread: On a table saw what causes blade burn?
Post: RE: On a table saw what causes blade burn?
I am certain you have thought of this, but I will ask it because we all tend to focus on things and forget others: are you using a quality blade and is it sharp? I had some hard maple burn last week. ...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking 23 9,172 10-06-2019, 12:50 PM
  0 Thread: Curly Cherry Finish?
Post: RE: Curly Cherry Finish?
jteneyck Wrote: (09-07-2019, 02:12 PM) -- I agree with Fred.  ARS should look awesome on curly cherry.  I did some studies a few years ago with BLO on cherry and walnut.  ...   John -- John:  Wha...
 Bill Lyman Finishing 8 4,726 09-25-2019, 07:37 AM
  0 Thread: Strange lust for hand planes
Post: RE: Strange lust for hand planes
The only thing different that I can add to this thread is that I have 15, so I am a piker, but they are among the few things that I packed up and took with us when we had to evacuate for hurricane Mat...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 26 13,001 08-24-2019, 08:14 AM
  0 Thread: Block Plane?
Post: RE: Block Plane?
Lie Nielsen low angle No. 60-1/2 Adjustable Mouth Block Plane is my favorite tool in the shop and among the most frequently used. 
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 45 21,599 08-22-2019, 09:56 AM
  0 Thread: Sharpening the cabinet/card scraper?
Post: RE: Sharpening the cabinet/card scraper?
I also have had problems with consistency, but really like what the tool can do. So I referred back to Christopher Schwarz’s article in the Feb 2007 Popular Woodworking and purchased his video. He stu...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 32 14,726 08-06-2019, 07:57 AM
  0 Thread: Which Bench Grinder?
Post: RE: Which Bench Grinder?
[quote pid='7769476' dateline='1564559019']   So ends my treatise on which grinder. Regards, Wade   [/quote] Thank you.  Bill
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 37 17,116 07-31-2019, 07:45 AM
  0 Thread: Which Bench Grinder?
Post: RE: Which Bench Grinder?
Derek Cohen Wrote: (07-19-2019, 07:39 AM) -- Bill, whatever grinder you get, make sure you end up with a 180 grit CBN wheel. Flat, not crowned. Regards from Perth Derek -- Derek Cohen Wrote:...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 37 17,116 07-22-2019, 04:46 PM
  0 Thread: Which Bench Grinder?
Post: RE: Which Bench Grinder?
Bibliophile 13 Wrote: (07-18-2019, 07:53 PM) -- So as I understand your post, you want something that can reestablish the primary bevel. Then yes, you want a grinder. I was in your situation a few ye...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 37 17,116 07-19-2019, 07:36 AM
  0 Thread: Which Bench Grinder?
Post: RE: Which Bench Grinder?
Wow. Thank you all. I will scout garage sales, Craig's list and eBay for a Baldor or Tradesman.
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 37 17,116 07-18-2019, 11:22 AM
  0 Thread: Which Bench Grinder?
Post: RE: Which Bench Grinder?
msweig Wrote: (07-17-2019, 12:39 PM) -- You can do that technique with a cheaper grinder, particularly if you use a 6" wheel. I did it with an 8" before upgrading to a baldor. -- According to Joel'...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 37 17,116 07-17-2019, 02:41 PM
  0 Thread: Which Bench Grinder?
Post: RE: Which Bench Grinder?
msweig Wrote: (07-17-2019, 10:42 AM) -- I grind (same technique as Joel at TFWW with the crowned wheel) and then freehand sharpen on stones. If you go with this technique I highly recommend the 6" ov...
 Bill Lyman Woodworking Hand Tools 37 17,116 07-17-2019, 11:16 AM

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