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  0 Thread: Design Ideas / Swiss-Army / SkewBlockPlane multifunction Nightstand ?
Post: RE: Design Ideas / Swiss-Army / SkewBlockPlane mul...
Chris,  If a bedside Swiss-Army table, how many USB charging ports and how to manage the cables?
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 16 9,248 05-07-2018, 03:13 PM
  0 Thread: Mortise chisel sharpening considerations
Post: RE: Mortise chisel sharpening considerations
I agree with the above and would only add a point about the sides.  One of my mortise chisels has parallel sides.  The others are tapered, with the top face rounded over (as seen in Derek's close up o...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 12 9,540 03-15-2018, 09:31 AM
  0 Thread: Lee Valley inset vise: dog hole spacing and placement
Post: RE: Lee Valley inset vise: dog hole spacing and pl...
Bill,  Two bits on filling that gap... I have that inset vise and save myself the cranking by using my trusty sanding block as a gap filler.  It's just a oak block about 3/4" x 2" x 4".  I slip it ...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 9 5,244 03-05-2018, 10:36 AM
  0 Thread: Bailey No. 5
Post: RE: Bailey No. 5
Strokes77 Wrote: (02-27-2018, 01:35 PM) -- I was thinking the same thing.  The plane above is in beautiful starting condition.   If yours is nicer than that, you have a chance for a real winner. -...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 10 6,020 02-27-2018, 04:30 PM
  0 Thread: Need some help from the hand tool gurus
Post: RE: Need some help from the hand tool gurus
Herb,  I agree that the approach you should take is to get it really sharp, as sharp as you are able, then a bit more.  What I would add is to start your depth of cut adjusting with no blade pro...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 15 8,169 02-27-2018, 04:25 PM
  0 Thread: Shop apron
Post: RE: Shop apron
Humanbackhoe Wrote: (02-21-2018, 06:57 AM) -- Peter Tremblay Hey Peter...Cordura can be stiff, as in a carpenter's tool pouch, or it can be flexible as in jackets. My concern would be the static...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 37 23,851 02-21-2018, 12:41 PM
  0 Thread: How do you secure pin board for marking?
Post: RE: How do you secure pin board for marking?
I think you can use the tips as needed, or on rougher projects (especially practice) you will be able to mark out without mishap.  Knowing that things want to move has already made you careful.  I...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 11 5,255 01-23-2018, 04:20 PM
  0 Thread: Lie Nielsen in Chicago - January 26-27
Post: RE: Lie Nielsen in Chicago - January 26-27
Uncertain about my attendance, but if I were choosing a place to meet and eat, I'd vote for something unique to the neighborhood.  I've never been but would try this...  http://www.smaktak.com/aboutus...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 39 20,161 01-15-2018, 02:13 PM
  0 Thread: Sort of a Rust Hunting Post
Post: RE: Sort of a Rust Hunting Post
Matt,  I think your idea to build a thank you gift is excellent.  Since you mentioned  that this gentleman is completing his earthly tour of duty and have praised his military service, perhaps you cou...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 18 10,572 01-15-2018, 02:01 PM
  0 Thread: Which router plane? Veritas or Lie?
Post: RE: Which router plane? Veritas or Lie?
SMPR,  I really like the LN large Router Plane that I own and use regularly.  Sharpening is pretty easy for me, because it's such a small edge.  It does not take much work.  I suppose if I line up the...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 37 24,881 11-20-2017, 12:30 PM
  0 Thread: Krenov jointer?
Post: RE: Krenov jointer?
I was able to speak with this gentleman at Handworks.  Scott Meeks.  I also used his planes, at the event.  Awesome.  Beautiful.  Really worked well.  He has the whole Krenov style plane thing functio...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 15 10,815 11-20-2017, 10:34 AM
  0 Thread: Through the Oculus: Interview with a Traditional Sash Joiner (article)
Post: RE: Through the Oculus: Interview with a Tradition...
I went by the two flat my Grandparents lived in and Dad grew up in and got into a conversation with the woman who now owns it and lives in it.  We had a great time sharing memories and stories.  We lo...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 7 4,380 08-28-2017, 09:21 PM
  0 Thread: Bench Light Idea
Post: RE: Bench Light Idea
Woodchukker,  Three thoughts to add...  none really consider the magnifier, if that is a requirement. 1)   I have resolved that bench lights are a great place for LED.  I am not a fan of the harsh,...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 19 14,906 08-28-2017, 09:11 PM
  0 Thread: Two chairs from one tree
Post: RE: Two chairs from one tree
Tom,  Kudos on using the local tree and also for the beautiful chairs.  Nicely done.  Nothing but compliments here.  Thanks for posting such inspirational work.
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 11 7,226 08-28-2017, 08:43 PM
  0 Thread: Hanging tool cabinet design question
Post: RE: Hanging tool cabinet design question
Go with the plans as written.  Envision the cabinet open.  In my mind's eye, 32 across is perfect for that space. You can keep flat, long odds and ends on the walls, behind where the doors will be wh...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 33 26,100 08-28-2017, 05:16 PM
  0 Thread: Leather on wood
Post: RE: Leather on wood
Tony,  Get the very top edge well saturated and glued down (really any glue).  Do it so there is extra leather/glue above the vise chop.  Then after it dries up, cut it off flush.  Keep an eye on that...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 9 6,259 08-24-2017, 09:41 AM
  0 Thread: Today was a very good day.
Post: RE: Today was a very good day.
Don't let the 14"ers out of the box.  Entire buildings could be accidentally chewed down.
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 5 4,555 06-20-2017, 03:16 PM
  0 Thread: Brass stuffed smooth plane
Post: RE: Brass stuffed smooth plane
There is enough wood in the tote and knob that it still has warmth without the stuffing. The bulls-eye rivets in the tote are a sweet touch that really work well. Somehow every piece seems properly ...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 8 5,549 06-20-2017, 03:13 PM
  0 Thread: The bevel lies in the details: Sofa Table IV
Post: RE: The bevel lies in the details: Sofa Table IV
The view from the side looks like an antelope, deer, giraffe or other fast-running, long-limbed animal.  It has life to it and looks like if you spook it, it'll bound off and out of sight in a few qui...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 10 7,342 06-20-2017, 03:02 PM
  0 Thread: Sofa Table
Post: RE: Sofa Table
Really like the slight curves.  They make the table dance.  The chamfer on the legs so they match the curve of the apron is a nice hand tool design element.  Will the drawer be a single, long drawer t...
 BillMcD Woodworking Hand Tools 19 10,944 05-30-2017, 03:23 PM

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