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This is my tool kit that I keep at the house in the country. I have another whole shop full of stuff, but have not brought myself to bring my vintage Disstons and other stuff. Any way I have built...

I bought these from Glen at GS Tongs. Great tools, really fast service. Highly recommend.

http://www.gstongs.com/

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I built this version and it works great

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http://norsewoodsmith.com/content/jaspers-wooden-saw-vise

The unit is amazing! I did a lot of playing with flight sim's in the past but nothing at all to this level. Enjoy!

Neil

To tell you the truth Peter I don't know anything about the chickens. I just built the castle. (I am sure I will also be contributing to the feed fund as well though) Funny thing the locals all...

Christos, for sure some other people would like to have one of these, but I think way to pricey for them. This one has about 15,000 baht worth of materials in it. (US$500). So I am pretty sure this...

Ha Peter, if he could make 150 baht a day more power to him! I will stock it for him, but that's it after that it is up to him and his sister!

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This project is too nice to call a Chicken Coup. Made for my friends son, that lives in the Northeastern part of Thailand. People from all over the village came to look at this thing, they had...

That is a Classic Photo... Enjoy!!!

This is my work bench, 100% hand tool build.
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Beautiful chest. She must have one heck of a jewelry collection to fill that bad boy up???

Totally amazing. Thanks for sharing.

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Incredible, I like the pile of shavings on the floor.

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Funny I was just talking about this with some one the other day. When I was in engineering school, also early 70's there were a few calculators around, I think my father had an HP-55. I think the...

Peter the bench is going on three years now, and gets used several hours a week. It is made from a wood called Ha Ngam, basically from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. The stuff is pretty hard and...

Robin, I have both. Of the two the "Sharpen" is the most relevant and useful. The tune up one is interesting but in my opinion you canpick up most of that information just from browsing the forums....

Made my saw vise as well, works just fine. Also I reccomend Ron Hermans videos, they are also available as downloads.

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The customer testimonials are great!

I have just used white vinegar 5% acidity by volume and have had good results, perhaps it takes a little longer than the citric but does the job. It also leaves a significant black residue on the...

Second row on left is some Sorby's that I probably bought in the early 80's and on the right some Japanese mortise chisels.

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My basic set of chisels:
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I really enjoy watching these videos. Amazing craftsmanship. My question is how many of you guys could sit on the floor like that for a few hours and do this? I think if I tried it for 20 minutes...

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing.

Neil

The best thing I think is that whenever you pick up the plane, and work with it you can feel pride that with your hand,your skills, your heart you did the right thing, and even though it was just a...

To me it shows the essentials. He has a good teacher and mentor, his father. He has access to all of the tools and equipment one needs (look at the blog and pictures of the shop), and he obviously...

Not to steal thunder for Mr Hock or this post, but has anyone had experience with the Lie-Nielsen replacement blades and improved chipbreakers, or the ones from Rob Cosman? I have on of the Hock...

Wow, Woodwould, I have to jump in on this one. I certainly understand your point on the spinners being out of place or detracting from the beauty of a Bently. But I dare say that woodworker or not,...

After honing the full bevel do you then add a micro bevel? Or just leave it at that?
I have a set of diamond paste but have not used it much. Would using this over leather as a strop be the same as...

Derek, your write ups and reviews are always interesting, thorough and informative. This one is no exception. I like your detail and methodology. No just "my opinion" stuff but a precise analysis....

""I believe "Gear Addiction" is a hugely counter-productive hang-up that can prevent the acquisition of skill. You see it in every hobby.

Woodworkers who suck at woodworking but have elaborate...

Interesting, I would think he would at least wear some gloves? Or maybe eye prtotection?

But a good video thanks for sharing.

Neil

Andy you need to change your title under you name. No way are you a Novice. This piece is really amazing.

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Paul, thanks for sharing. I had not seen this one before, he has some very interesting posts.

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I just took delivery of two of Marks saws a couple of months ago, have not really put them through their paces yet. But first view as many other reviewers have indicated, they are outstanding. And...

What weight of hammers do I need? I assume that I need at least 2, one for mortices and one for dovetail work? Can I get by with some cheapo ones? I am getting more conservative in my old age.
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I tried Stu's method for setting the hoops and everything went well, after I got over the initial concern of bashing the handles with a hammer. Thanks Stu. Only one small mishap, one of them...

Derek, very nice pictures. I live in Thailand in the north, Chiang Mai. They do a tremedous amount of carving up here as well. All done in the same manner as you show. A lot of women working on...

Stu, I got on to you site and see all of the information. I will try your process. Thanks,
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Thanks for the link Neil. It's interesting when I saw Stu's initial response I did some more research on Iyori and I noted that they did say that they were economy or low end in some cases. I was...

Stu, thanks for the link. I can get to your page but the images do not load? The text is pretty self-explanatory, but would like to follow along with the images. Do you think I should (or need to)...

Can some one tell me the maker of these chisels. I purchased these about 15 years ago, and have never used them. The metal is quite nice.

I have other chisels that I use all of the time, but...

Ray, that would be great if you have a picture and a little detail, maybe I can get it done. Thanks a lot.

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Thanks Ian, actually I did mean 1 1/2" size. I live in Thailand, and it seems that it is cheaper to ship stuff from Australia than USA. I can not find anything like this here. I am looking for a...

Can anyone recommend a source for a wood tap and die set? I need something for 2 1/2 dowels. Thanks.