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  0 Thread: Refinishing butcher block countertop
Post: RE: Refinishing butcher block countertop

I think a few coats of spar varnish would be wise, considering the dampness around laundry.
BassMD Finishing 6 957 09-01-2023, 04:56 PM
  0 Thread: Lie-Nielsen Standard Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane #9-1/2 SOLD
Post: RE: Lie-Nielsen Standard Angle Adjustable Mouth Bl...

iclark Wrote: (03-24-2023, 04:57 PM) -- If you do not like someone's asking price on SnS, either keep it to yourself or take it to PM. The ONLY exception to that rule is if you think that someone ...
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 7 1,158 03-25-2023, 09:44 AM
  0 Thread: Lie-Nielsen Standard Angle Adjustable Mouth Block Plane #9-1/2 SOLD
Post: RE: Lie-Nielsen Standard Angle Adjustable Mouth Bl...

You're serious with that price? Almost double L-N's selling price. Yes, they are not making it right now, but will likely do so when they amass a decent back-order list. But, hey, everyone knows that ...
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 7 1,158 03-24-2023, 10:12 AM
  0 Thread: Sticker Shock
Post: RE: Sticker Shock

jteneyck Wrote: (11-27-2022, 03:47 PM) -- Hardly, but those prices are insane.  I bought Osmo 6 months ago and the price is the same now and was the same a year ago.  Maybe it was overpriced to start...
BassMD Finishing 9 1,613 11-30-2022, 08:50 PM
  0 Thread: Sold …Delta Rockwell 46-111 Lathe PRICE Drop to $200
Post: RE: Delta Rockwell 46-111 Lathe

Feel like delivering to southern NM?  .-)
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 11 3,434 09-18-2022, 07:15 PM
  0 Thread: Krenov Style Apron Planes Batch III
Post: RE: Krenov Style Apron Planes Batch III

I would like to reserve one in all-ebony.
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 36 6,729 08-14-2022, 07:42 PM
  Wink Thread: Finish for figured maple...?
Post: RE: Finish for figured maple...?

For an intense look you can use an oxidizer. Mix a tablespoon of lye in a pint of warm water with a couple tea bags. Shake and allow to sit for a few hours. The mixture will raise the grain a bit, and...
BassMD Finishing 6 1,819 08-11-2022, 10:11 AM
  0 Thread: Help with finishing defect
Post: RE: Help with finishing defect

You could also try filling with a clear shellac stick, which is applied with a warm, flexible knife. (Anybody know why my text comes out bold?)
BassMD Finishing 5 1,615 06-22-2022, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: Group of NOS Japanese saws - Sold
Post: RE: Group of NOS Japaanese saws

rayknight Wrote: (04-19-2022, 11:00 AM) -- liquidation continues, found these 3 NOS saws in drawer of my toolchest - unused - Razorsaw GYOKUCHO 240mm trim saw #311 - 21 tpi, 9 1/2" blade, retail $49...
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 5 1,302 04-19-2022, 02:10 PM
  0 Thread: Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
Post: RE: Lie-Nielsen Toolworks

I went to a show of theirs at Fine Woodworking in CT around 2000. I brought my #102 plane which had a wonky adjustment system. They looked at it, reached under the counter and gave me a brand new one ...
BassMD Woodworking Hand Tools 27 7,924 04-12-2022, 09:59 AM
  0 Thread: Polyurethane Tinting
Post: RE: Polyurethane Tinting

You can also use artist's oil paints. That works best if you first liquefy the paint in Liquin, an alkyd oil base. Then it can be mixed with any oil/solvent based varnish, such as polyurethane. Liquin...
BassMD Finishing 7 2,095 03-29-2022, 02:04 PM
  0 Thread: Heelshaves for Windsor chair - SOLD
Post: RE: Heelshaves for Windsor chair - Reduced

rayknight Wrote: (02-15-2022, 11:43 AM) -- group of 3 modified Snell Atherton heelshaves, used for steep back part of seat shaping, per Curtis Buchanan, #4 - #5 - #6, use for final smoothing, essenti...
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,135 02-18-2022, 05:46 PM
  0 Thread: Help Choosing a Finish?
Post: RE: Help Choosing a Finish?

A good and easy finish is Tru-Oil. You can wipe it on, and multiple coats will build nicely to a smooth semi-gloss. If you are careful, late coats can be left to dry without wiping off excess, and wil...
BassMD Finishing 8 1,773 01-15-2022, 10:18 AM
  0 Thread: power carving tools - SOLD
Post: RE: power carving tools

rayknight Wrote: (12-10-2021, 12:36 PM) -- liquidation continues - Power Carving Tools - both fit 4 1/2 angle grinder-  Arbortech Industrial w guard, lightly used, kept in orig packaging (orig price ...
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 1 643 12-10-2021, 03:01 PM
  0 Thread: Stanley 9 1/2 Blade
Post: RE: Stanley 9 1/2 Blade

Joe Bailey Wrote: (12-07-2021, 11:42 AM) -- You apparently have one of the newer, reproduction "sweetheart" offerings from Stanley (as opposed to a vintage 9½). I have heard that parts for these are ...
BassMD Woodworking Hand Tools 6 1,746 12-09-2021, 04:03 PM
  0 Thread: Stanley 9 1/2 Blade
Post: Stanley 9 1/2 Blade

Can't seem to find a replacement blade for a Stanley Sweetheart 9 1/2. This is the one that has 2 small holes for the adjustment mechanism, not slots or a large opening.
BassMD Woodworking Hand Tools 6 1,746 12-06-2021, 07:33 PM
  0 Thread: FS: Stanley Folding Rules, Stearns Cabinet Scraper, Stanley Spokeshave
Post: RE: FS: Stanley Folding Rules, Stearns Cabinet Scr...

I'd like the cabinet scraper if still available.
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 2 1,137 10-14-2021, 09:46 AM
  0 Thread: Tablesaw Blade Sharpening
Post: Tablesaw Blade Sharpening

Does anybody here sharpen their own carbide-tipped blades? If so, would you please describe the technique, and advise what type of stone(s) used?
BassMD Woodworking Power Tools 7 2,136 10-14-2021, 09:42 AM
  0 Thread: Hide glue joint and repairing
Post: RE: Hide glue joint and repairing

PaulM85 Wrote: (09-30-2021, 11:59 PM) --   I own a woodwork and furniture repair shop, probably 1/3 of the furniture I repair was originally assembled with hide glue. I've used the Titebond hide glue...
BassMD Woodworking 7 2,038 10-06-2021, 09:12 AM
  0 Thread: Pair of Stanley squirrel tail planes 100 & 100 1/2
Post: RE: Pair of Stanley squirrel tail planes 100 & 100...

rayknight Wrote: (09-16-2021, 09:25 AM) -- Pair of Stanley squirrel tail planes, flat bottom early typ 100 & round bottom 100 1/2, both with orig Stanley blades, sharpened, $75 + sh -- Please PM p...
BassMD Tool Swap N' Sell 3 1,423 10-05-2021, 09:54 AM

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