Search:

Ok, now see the pictures about the problem I face

The back board is raw (sanded only)

The next one is half Organoil Furniture oil only, half Haymes Decking oil on top of Organoil (Not Bad-...

Hi All

Now let me start by saying I have done my homework, and I made a decision to buy Spa n Deck after numerous reviews, blogs, posts suggesting it is one of the best.

Well!!! One thing I...

Lee Valley's Response

https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/profile_mask2.png

Thank you for your inquiry. We do have Replacement Rollers available for the MK II Honing Guide, although they...

Thats the point

I was wanting to start fresh on a few older chisels, redo at 25, currently approx 27 (no micro bevel)

I really wanted to see how the new jig would correct the issue, but like...

Thx Luke

I too thought the original mk2 clamping technique could cause the issue as the blade/chisel might move due to uneven pressure on the screws. The new narrow guide fixes that issue, with...

HELP!! I am having problems when I use My veritas honing guide.

Until recently I went back to sharpening chisels and blades by hand as my jig was continually giving off a slightly crooked angle....

All good points so far.

Yes I have the waterstones, yes I have the many different Wet & dry Papers, Yes I have the Veritas Jig

Agree with all your comments BUT I must say this, My Trend...

:U yes the OCD in me does come out

My main reason for going so high is not the bevel side of any tool but the back (Back only).

Apart for the shiny aspect, I prefer the back of any of my...

It has been a while since my last post so take it easy on me

<Background> I currently use both the Waterstone & Scary Sharp method and have done so for a few years

My Waterstones (King)...

I too had the same dilemma a few months ago, trying to decide between the two types. I ended up buying the Hitachi B16RM with Laser for just over $500, no complaints.

Whilst I had limited room, I...

Sorry to re-visit again but I am slowly narrowing down my choices.

Has anyone bought or played with the K & K Industrial Drill Press, It is actually Taiwanese made.

The Hafco (Chinese) appears...

Thx Malb

I did look at that one online, but without actually seeing was not sure of the quality

Will head down to Sydney tools in the next few weeks to take a look at it

It appears to be...

Looking to purchase a full length Drill Press up to approx $600.

I have heard some horror stories with chucks, spindles wobbles etc especially with the Chinese made gear

It appears both H&F...

I agree with everything above, I use any one of these methods sandpaper, water stones, honing wheel and leather strop.

I have a king 300 waterstone which I find Ok (Not great) for coarse...

Hi Scott

I usually get 1500, & 2000 off EBAY (the brand I use is Matador - Made by the German Company Starcke)

No issues using these

Jas

I reach for my LV Low angle block first, then my tuned 5 1/2 Stanley (When the job gets big). I hope to soon agree with Vann as my LV LAJ (PM-V11) is in the mail.....

Ozziespur

I started with my fathers Stanley 220 (Low angle Block) the his Record #4 (That's all I had at the time), tuned both up and they worked fine on softer woods when chuting.

Over time...

Picked up a new Veritas Router Plane, with all the metric blades this weekend including the V Shape Blade (For cross grain)

I noticed when using the V Shape or even the standard 1/2 inch blade...

[QUOTE=IanW;1556309]Hey, Jason, I'm no oracle - you are allowed to have your own views! :o

Phew :-

IanW & snafuspyramid have raised the waterstone Issue for sharpening, and whilst I agree with their reasons, as I too have Man Made Waterstones (Ie King) and natural Japanese Waterstones > 10,000...

I knew what you meant, and i knew you would get a response like Ian's eventually.

The thing is we all have a mixed bag of tools, whether they are 7 different makes of chisels, 3 types of...

Make yourself a shooting (Chute) Board, Very Cheap and great for mitres or 90 degree angles.

I have recently upgraded mine to do both 45 and 90 degree angles

There are many posts, pictures and...

Got the PM, will call in the next week or so

TY PM Sent

Call me cheap, but...... i was trying to find a place that could rent/hire out a tormek for a day of sharpening.

I normally sharpen all my chisels and blades either SS or Whetstones, but some are...

Best of both worlds...the Ashley Iles American Pattern Bevel Edge.
Butt chisel, with longer "American" style handle and relatively thin sides

Geez.. another option.

T4M, yes I did. But due to the initial price and postage, they are too expensive for the little work they will see.

I would however consider BS as Bench Chisels, as they have sensational looks. A...

Thanks Trav, Ueee, Sam & Ian
As for the new LV Steel, I have a low angle Jack plane coming with the new PM v11 steel blade (Fathers Day Present) so i can test how good it is (Hopefully soon)!!

I...

Or a Beaver Screw Tensioner

Hi Jason,

I bought a set of the Woodriver butt chisels which can be seen here: Buy WoodRiver 4 Piece Butt Chisel Set at Woodcraft

T4M, will check out, Jim Davey sells these as well, great price...

Hi Ian I agree with the name, try explaining to an ignorant wife that I now want butt chisels.... Apart from the fact I have so many bench chisels (Which she understands and relates to ie "bench")...

Looking to purchase some butt chisels

Carbatec has the Pfiel which I liked but the handle was a little small and uncomfortable

I have a Stanley 90 series butt chisel (English version of the...

Paul

Nice pink rag buddy!!!

Maybe you can sell it on ebay as an antique like Fantastic Vintage SAW HORSES for Coffee Table Supports! Trestle Legs | eBay
they may match those $15k old saw...

Thx bsrlee
Just ordered from Lee Valley today and chose the UPS Option, have since requested the change to surface mail after reading your post. I hope I am not to late....Arghhh :o

I was Just about to buy one (A2 Steel) from CT due to their current 10% discount when I thought I would check Lee Valleys website to compare.

Lee Valley now offer the LAJ with PM V11 Steel (Only...

They Look sensational, maybe too good. :2tsup:

Will they actually be used or displayed.....:)

pmcgee, I have used spotted gum as chisel handles, just another 2 cents worth

Hi Clinto

While it is not "Local" to the Sutherland area, most of my timber pruchases are from Anagote Timbers @ Marrickville.Just down the M5 carpark and turn onto Princes Highway and turn left...

The She-oak came up well, looks sensational. I appreciate the list of timbers. Looks like a trip down to my local timber supplier.

Looking to replace both my Veritas LAJ and my Stanley 5 1/2 plane totes and knobs.

Can I have some feedback as to what timbers to consider for the replacement

Cherry and Walnut come to mind,...

Hi bsrlee

Tried looking on their website, could only find plans for a Stanley #5 Tote (Single Thread), have you got the link for the dual thread version

Pacman, I checked with Carbatec today, and yes the new ones come with the plastic casing, but due to older stock the ones being supplied at present are in the cardboard box.

Thx Derek

Those were the tote's I was initially considering, good to see someone has them and uses them.

IanW's version appears to be a gem, using both threads (albeit bent) but with the...

Thanks IanW
I did see Alf's thread when researching for new totes, but like you I was not going to drill into the plane.
The bending of the screws is a great idea (Never Crossed my mind), which...

Thanks Nick
Good Point, was looking to store some older non veritas blades as well
Pictures alway good

Craig,

Not a bad idea, but another box in the workshop, prone to be knocked

I too was considering building a small wooden box, with a partition in the middle (To separate the sizes) and keep...

:question:
Has anyone used/tried the Veritas Blade storage containers

Veritas® Plane Blade Cases - Lee Valley Tools

Carbatec does not appear to stock and was looking to order direct from Lee...

Bought my first LV product at the Sydney Wood Show, a Low Angle Block Plane with Large Tote attachment, a exceptional plane on its own or with the tote attached.

Now looking to purchase a LV Low...

I have over the past few years collected Toledo Bevel Edge Chisels, Made in Sweden.

I cannot find detailed information on them.

Having a good range, I can now see differences, different...

I will have a gripe now

I went to the Sydney Wood Show on Saturday, excited to go to the Carbatec stand and receive my 10% discount on standard items.

Went straight to the counter (First thing...

Hi Pac_man...
I did see your previous Q about my comment, and since then I tried to find the location. It was several years ago, and I think it was on a canadian or english wood forum, whereby...