Search Results
Post Author Forum Replies Views Posted [asc]
  0 Thread: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions?
Post: RE: Dewalt 8 1/4" ts opinions?

No experience with the 8-1/4 but have an older 10in model 745, 15 amp. that I've shoved a ridiculous amount of wood through it the last nine years with no issues and wouldn't hesitate to replace it wi...
Laid-Back Woodworking Power Tools 5 943 05-29-2023, 07:57 AM
  0 Thread: DW735 Dewalt Planer Dust Collection
Post: RE: DW735 Dewalt Planer Dust Collection

Found this very helpful adapting hose fittings. https://youtu.be/qS20exGNPbg
Laid-Back Woodworking Power Tools 11 3,942 01-07-2022, 08:07 AM
  0 Thread: Latest acquisition
Post: RE: Latest acquisition

MT Woodworker Wrote: (06-11-2021, 12:18 PM) -- Stanley No 400 Miter vise / clamp  In great condition --  Their handy vises to have around. I use mine more than I thought I would.
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 2 1,265 06-12-2021, 06:55 AM
  0 Thread: Blade / Bit cleaning
Post: RE: Blade / Bit cleaning

heavy solution of Dawn dishwashing detergent placed on a five gallon bucket lid.  bout five minutes or so,
Laid-Back Woodworking Power Tools 18 4,502 06-11-2021, 06:40 AM
  0 Thread: Table saw long term storage?
Post: RE: Table saw long term storage?

DogwoodTales Wrote: (04-26-2021, 07:22 PM) -- Going through a move and will be putting my table saw, an older Delta Unisaw, into non-climate controlled storage for a while. Could be there anywhere fr...
Laid-Back Woodworking Power Tools 13 3,842 04-27-2021, 06:34 AM
  0 Thread: Boxes of Red Cedar
Post: RE: Boxes of Red Cedar

Noticed the angle on the old bevel square but didn't think about it. Good observation. Working with thin woods give me fits, guess I have to learn not to be so heavy hanged
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 23 5,004 12-17-2020, 07:21 PM
  0 Thread: Dewalt 745 Bearings
Post: Dewalt 745 Bearings

I've had this saw for six years and have sent a ridiculous amount of wood through it and the bearings are showing there age.  Was wondering if anyone had replaced theirs. The rest of the saw is still ...
Laid-Back Woodworking Power Tools 1 760 12-03-2020, 02:37 PM
  0 Thread: Delta BS Guides
Post: RE: Delta BS Guides

Thanks to all. A lot of good info. Got some hard Maple and such, so I'll try out some of the home made.
Laid-Back Woodworking Power Tools 12 3,958 09-18-2020, 05:35 PM
  0 Thread: Delta BS Guides
Post: Delta BS Guides

So I got a deal on a Delta 28-275 states made in really good condition. I plain on using it for light re sawing (3-4in) and being how a set of Carter guides are out of the budget zone was wondering if...
Laid-Back Woodworking Power Tools 12 3,958 09-12-2020, 03:45 PM
  0 Thread: Making Micro Chisels
Post: RE: Making Micro Chisels

Nice work. Anytime you can make your own tools is a good day.
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 2 1,489 07-27-2020, 07:24 AM
  0 Thread: Bench clean up..
Post: RE: Bench clean up..

I can relate, For me I can start on a simple enough project and before I know it I got bought every tool in the shop evolved and when I'm done it seems  to take me longer to clear the bench and put to...
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 1 1,248 06-24-2020, 04:06 PM
  0 Thread: Odd-ball tools that save the day
Post: RE: Odd-ball tools that save the day

Five or six years ago my sister and BIL gave me a Veritas side rabbit plane for Christmas. One of those tools I wouldn't have spent that kinda money on for myself.  Haven't used it that often but it w...
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 15 7,656 05-30-2019, 08:36 AM
  0 Thread: Starrett No. 122 -- should clean up more often
Post: RE: Starrett No. 122 -- should clean up more often

Nice find and a good quality instrument. I have a soft spot for the older vernier calipers and machinist tools. I have a 6" and 12" Starrett dial calipers that I reach for quiet often doing smaller...
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 5 4,251 01-23-2019, 09:19 AM
  0 Thread: WTB: release tab for miter box
Post: WTB: release tab for miter box

I have a Stanley 2246 miter box thats has a broken flat spring steel release on the rear post. It's 3in length X 5/8 wide. This part didn't change for many years and hoping somebody has one in their b...
Laid-Back Tool Swap N' Sell 0 1,184 12-08-2018, 02:23 PM
  0 Thread: Sometimes that odd-ball tool
Post: RE: Sometimes that odd-ball tool

+1 My sister and BIL gave me a Veritas version from Lee Vally bout ten years ago. It was one of those tools I'd wouldn't have bought for myself but as many times it has saved the day if something was ...
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 11 6,294 11-11-2018, 08:42 AM
  0 Thread: Flattening waterstones
Post: RE: Flattening waterstones

Elijah A. Wrote: (09-13-2018, 10:08 PM) -- Hey, I am trying to come up with a flattening solution for my new 1000/6000 water stones. I have never used water stones before and I am excited to give the...
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 28 14,219 09-17-2018, 03:46 PM
  0 Thread: All you ever need to know about scrapers
Post: RE: All you ever need to know about scrapers

Thanks for the posting. That was very informative on several levels. The more I check Paul out the more I appreciate his knowledge and approach
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,558 07-25-2018, 05:43 PM
  0 Thread: wkfinetools site going off line 7/31
Post: RE: wkfinetools site going off line 7/31

This will be a sad loss
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 6 4,501 07-21-2018, 06:51 AM
  0 Thread: Dating the Stanley #62
Post: RE: Dating the Stanley #62

jppierson Wrote: (05-15-2018, 07:01 AM) -- While the brain trust is being queried, I also picked up a 62 last weekend.  Mine is one of the 8 out of 10 with a chipped sole at the back of the mouth.  I...
Laid-Back Woodworking Hand Tools 9 6,086 05-15-2018, 08:18 AM
  0 Thread: WTB: Spider
Post: WTB: Spider

Not The eight legged type, I got plenty of those. I need one for checking the set on the two man crosscut species should anyone have one to spare Regards, Lamar
Laid-Back Tool Swap N' Sell 0 1,170 03-15-2018, 07:31 PM

Product Recommendations

Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work around the shop. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality.