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The best sander I have ever used, and still using, is a Hitachi SAV-150 or it could be SAY-150. The one I bought 15 years ago is still going, but one I bought about 5 years ago, snuffed it...so...

Hi Members,
I have just received a set of 180mm tungsten blades to suit either GMC or Triton power planers. Got them through Amazon UK...took only 5 days to get here...great service.Cost was 12...

Hi There,
I would recommend Hitachi tools, and then it is open slather after that. Most are made in China now and we all know how stringent the regulations are there. Top of the line Makita are...

Hey Cam,
Make sure there is nothing at all that can hold the finished hull to the jig, not even masking tape, as it can be a right pain to remove the jig even with nothing holding it in place. Not...

Hand Planers were not designed for planing floors with...there are special type sanders for doing this job. Smaller planers are designed for ease of use with one hand, and they do a good job in this...

Hi Anewhouse,
I don't staple my strips as such.....I cut a hundred or so small squares of !/8 mdf board and nail these on to hold the strip in place until the glue dries...with just enough air...

Hi there...I think it took about 3 months part time to make....I just really like making them, so try to spend as much time as possible making them, once the strips are machined.
Richard.

Hi Labr,
It hasn't been in the water yet, but am told they are very stable and easy to paddle.
Richard b9

Hi Cam and Others,
Just another tip here when cutting the strips...you need to have the strips cut as quarter sawn...ie, the wide grain pattern should be on the edge of the strip, not on the face,...

Hi Guys,
I recently posted a description of this kayak in "MY Blogs" but have just found a couple of pics of the finished article...was worth having a beer at the completion. Just hope the...

Hi Cam,
I have built 2 strip kayaks so far, and it is a great and satisfying hobby. Just a word of advise...when machining your strips, try to get them all exactly the same thickness, as it saves...

I recently bought one...a good concept, but useless for anything other than free-hand cutting of melamine. As mentioned in an earlier thread, the width of cut is wide, and depth of cut is about 16mm...

I tried 'em all when I was young ...but I have not worn out a Makita 4304T....this is by far the best I have used...non-vibration, and pulls itself into the wood...cuts clean and accurate. I bought...

Hi Folks,
Triton have for sale a hand planer with a planing width of 180mm. the cutter block has 3 disposable blades (double sided) and it looks remarkably like the old GMC that was for sale at...

To get a very durable high gloss finish, I use a flooring urethane...it is resilient to scratches, and water does not affect it. Easy to apply with spray or foam roller.
Richardb9

Hi rsser,
I am not expecting the edge on this knife to last more than 2 days with normal use, however I will not have to put it near a stone for at least another year...just a touch up on a steel at...

I forgot to add that my Kiwi rugby team the ALL BLACKS have now won the WORLD CUP...:D wooohooo

Hi rsser,
I am accepting your challenge to forward a pic of the splitting of a hair with a sharp knife....the knife in question is a green river boner and cost I think $27.00. I took it from our...

Hi again rsser,
I had thought of trying to send in a pic of splitting a hair , but the particular knife I used now lies somewhere on Stewart Island off the south coast of NZ. I lost it while on a...

Hi again rsser,
I agree with all you have stated, but the point I was getting at is...for the cost of one good jap knife, you could buy 7 green river ones that will do the same job. I have had...

To rsser,
To answer your question have I ever used a japanese knife??? No I haven't, but one can only get any knife razor sharp and thats it. Some will hold an edge longer than others, but extra...

Hello Bob,
Danish oil would be the go, and if it comes up too glossy, then rub it down with fine steel wool.
Richard B.

Hi Guys,
I love knives..the best one ever was a Puma Skinner...I could split a hair out of my head lenghthwise with it. All this talk about Japanese knives does nothing for me...I bought a couple of...

Hi Scuzzie,
First of all you should have applied a sanding sealer to the door and then sanded this coat back nearly to wood again. If air bubbles were apparent in this first coat, then another...

I have used rubber stripped from a conveyor belt and glue in place with ados contact glue. Never had any bother with it, and seems the wheels dont need to be crowned to work.

Richard B.

Hi Wood Duck
the planers are a terrific machine...mod. BFPCF 180mm wide. Am still trying to source replacement blades. Have just contacted UK office and awaiting a reply
Richard B.

Hi Folks,
Does anyone know where 180mm planer blades to fit a GMC power planer can be purchased??? they come in a set of 3. Deals Direct cant help or wont help, and I have looked on the Inet...