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20th April 2024, 03:52 PM
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Sharp is sharp and I probably can't argue with...
Sharp is sharp and I probably can't argue with his results.
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14th April 2024, 06:09 AM
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Yep. I could totally see that with the stones. ...
Yep. I could totally see that with the stones. There's a lot of mythology out there, and a lot of magical thinking. I get that when testing gear, you'll eventually pick something as "The best." ...
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13th April 2024, 02:36 PM
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So... More experiments. The porosity of a soft...
So... More experiments. The porosity of a soft Arkansas stone seems to be important to its behavior as a substrate. I tried some 0.5 micron Alumina polish called Raybrite A, and wow. This...
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13th April 2024, 05:19 AM
Thread: Thicknesser advice
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As others have noted - dust collection has to be...
As others have noted - dust collection has to be a key part of the discussion. These things generate a MOUNTAIN of chips/dust, and that will absolutely overwhelm some systems, thus causing damage to...
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10th April 2024, 11:44 PM
Thread: Stormwater discharge
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Well, that knife cuts both ways. If it's done...
Well, that knife cuts both ways. If it's done wrong, you are on the hook to fix it. I would recommend getting a pro to at least do the tie-in's.
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10th April 2024, 07:34 AM
Thread: Stormwater discharge
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So the building authority may not care if you try...
So the building authority may not care if you try to run water uphill, but I have it on good authority that it does not.
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8th April 2024, 11:55 PM
Thread: A suitable timber species?
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It's probably worthwhile to consider your desired...
It's probably worthwhile to consider your desired color and grain for how it will fit into the rest of the decor, and then work backwards to the wood. For example, a really dark chocolate brown...
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7th April 2024, 11:27 PM
Thread: Stormwater discharge
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Remember that water flows downhill. The drain...
Remember that water flows downhill. The drain piping in the the ground needs a specific drop of so many cm per meter of pipe run or water will not flow.
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7th April 2024, 05:25 PM
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So I've been trying out various grits of Alumina...
So I've been trying out various grits of Alumina on several soft Arkansas stones now, and I really like it. With the abrasive powder, it doesn't seem to matter whether you use water base or oil...
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6th April 2024, 09:38 AM
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I know it's crazy talk, but you could always try...
I know it's crazy talk, but you could always try sharpening a polished surface. While not perfect, you could probably bracket the grit level pretty accurately.
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3rd April 2024, 01:05 AM
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On the loose diamonds on the plate... Try it...
On the loose diamonds on the plate... Try it out and tell us how it goes. It is cheap enough to experiment with. A 5-gram tube of greased diamond paste runs ~$10 from a lapidary supply. I think...
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1st April 2024, 04:39 AM
Thread: New here; total newbie
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Welcome! If you are interested in learning...
Welcome!
If you are interested in learning woodworking, there is no substitute for joining a local woodworking club. They frequently have classes, group projects, and build along's. This sort... -
31st March 2024, 02:31 PM
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I'm now willing to say that if you get a "Dud"...
I'm now willing to say that if you get a "Dud" soft Arkansas stone, try charging it with Shapton fine stone lapping compound before you toss it. That will rejuvenate the stone without making it cut...
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29th March 2024, 06:50 AM
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I think 500 grit is about right. A teeny...
I think 500 grit is about right. A teeny sprinkle makes the fine India cut really fast and still maintain basically the same baseline transitional grit level.... Interesting that the oily swarf has...
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28th March 2024, 01:44 AM
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I've got some 500-600 grit SiC tumbling media on...
I've got some 500-600 grit SiC tumbling media on order as the 90-120 starts off way too gritty. I'm thinking that will be pretty close to right on a fine India stone. I don't want it leaving big...
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26th March 2024, 01:38 PM
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I'm pretty sure soft, mushy long oil varnishes...
I'm pretty sure soft, mushy long oil varnishes hang around because there's still money in the sailing/yachting world. Outdoor furniture gets some too. Then there's the long history where climate...
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23rd March 2024, 04:53 AM
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Yeah, this was a bottle I got on deep clearance...
Yeah, this was a bottle I got on deep clearance years ago. I thought it was going to be like Clover fine (~300 grit) and then I looked it up and it was actually 4000 grit. :o It's been rolling...
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23rd March 2024, 02:25 AM
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A bit of sharpening sacrilege to brighten your day.
So, I'm already buffing, so why not?
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21st March 2024, 08:08 AM
Thread: Love for washitas and alternatives
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Overall, the goal is not to have to machine grind...
Overall, the goal is not to have to machine grind the bevels unless there is a problem (damage, angle change, etc). I doubt the coarse SiC powder will be much use dumped straight on the stone. ...
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20th March 2024, 12:07 PM
Thread: Love for washitas and alternatives
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So... I decided to cheat. Like you said, give...
So... I decided to cheat. Like you said, give it another try. I lapped it again with Shapton coarse SiC grit, except this time, I just left all the black silicon carbide muck on the stone. ...
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19th March 2024, 10:08 AM
Thread: Love for washitas and alternatives
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Apparently my question was unclear. Sorry. ...
Apparently my question was unclear. Sorry.
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19th March 2024, 06:56 AM
Thread: Love for washitas and alternatives
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Love for washitas and alternatives
Hey all,
Hand tool sharpening....
As I push further into the rat hole that is sharpening, I think I am accumulating more questions than answers.
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17th March 2024, 08:41 AM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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So... For anybody interested... The key to...
So... For anybody interested... The key to rejuvenating a dead India stone is high quality (read expensive) sandpaper. The home store stuff won't do it. The fancy pants ceramic stuff will at...
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16th March 2024, 01:55 PM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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So... What I like about Arkansas/Washita stones...
So... What I like about Arkansas/Washita stones - they are well behaved in a predictable way. They cut how they cut, and if something goes awry, they're pretty easy to flatten/rejuvenate. I got...
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16th March 2024, 07:02 AM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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So I decided to bow to the hype. I have zero...
So I decided to bow to the hype. I have zero experience with Washitas, and they vary a lot, so I sprung for an actual boxed Norton Lily White. Expensive, yes, but it should tell me something...
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16th March 2024, 03:20 AM
Thread: What causes bricsk to deteriorate?
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I think your contractor fellow was right. Looks...
I think your contractor fellow was right. Looks like you got some shoddy bricks there.
Honestly, they look more like red cement blocks than actual kilned bricks. People did that to save a... -
16th March 2024, 03:14 AM
Thread: Lets go clubbing!
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Get it certified as a bunny rabbit whacker and...
Get it certified as a bunny rabbit whacker and off you go. ;)
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14th March 2024, 01:24 PM
Thread: Lets go clubbing!
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Very nice work there. I saw the thread title,...
Very nice work there. I saw the thread title, and was so hopeful. You did not disappoint.
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14th March 2024, 02:25 AM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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Well, apparently, I have to learn everything the...
Well, apparently, I have to learn everything the hard way. I flattened my fine India stone the other day, and it's dead. I somehow massively glazed the thing. As in doesn't cut, just polishes. ...
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13th March 2024, 05:55 AM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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Here's the back/unused part of mine. The gray...
Here's the back/unused part of mine. The gray us oil stain and shadow from flash. The stone is white with light gray mottling, and a few wisps of very fine rust colored "smoke."
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13th March 2024, 03:08 AM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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I'm curious if I got an outlier, or if Norton is...
I'm curious if I got an outlier, or if Norton is intentionally picking their soft Arkansas down at the soft/aggressive end of the spectrum. While it won't fine polish, it's a good stone to bridge...
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12th March 2024, 05:33 AM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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Word is the Russians are buying up vintage Arks...
Word is the Russians are buying up vintage Arks and Washitas and cutting them up to make the stones for the guided honing hickeys. The prices alone should be a hint that there's a market, but...
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12th March 2024, 01:37 AM
Thread: John - Flattening Arkansas Stones
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(Edit to add.. For anybody missing the context...
(Edit to add.. For anybody missing the context here, I was trying out Arkansas stones and seemingly, every single one came in significantly out of flat. It is a royal pain to lap them, unlike water...
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10th March 2024, 06:39 AM
Thread: Repairing Sandstone Edging
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With actual mortar, you can use a piping bag like...
With actual mortar, you can use a piping bag like for cake icing. There are disposable models fairly cheap, and even units which attach to zip-loc bags.
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10th March 2024, 06:23 AM
Thread: I think I can say the quest is over.
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Very nice chisels and also very nice work...
Very nice chisels and also very nice work prepping them. It's the sort of tool gloat that makes a man jealous.
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2nd March 2024, 03:34 AM
Thread: Importance of Lapping
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All that fussing and fettling for a thing used to...
All that fussing and fettling for a thing used to scrape glue. ;). I have to admit, my card scrapers became one of my most cherished workshop weapons once I figured them out, but yes, the brain and...
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29th February 2024, 02:41 AM
Thread: Restoring weathered slab
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I guess I would ask: Is this to be an indoor...
I guess I would ask: Is this to be an indoor table or outdoor table.
Many (most) clear epoxies aren't good finishes when used outdoors, especially when exposed to the elements. Remember that... -
24th February 2024, 05:07 AM
Thread: My last Amateur Chisels
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Very nice. You can get a lot of good things on...
Very nice. You can get a lot of good things on the new market now, but quality paring chisels isn't one of them.
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7th February 2024, 02:19 AM
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This forum is a place for comments which are not...
This forum is a place for comments which are not necessarily helpful or productive to your friend's plight. So, for example, would you be put out if it received thirty comments pertaining to the...
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5th February 2024, 03:12 PM
Thread: Dem bones. And a hand plane .
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I know I'm late to the party, but I've hacked up...
I know I'm late to the party, but I've hacked up a couple large animal carcasses. A freshly sharpened set of tree loppers are your #1 friend. Just start clipping, and you'll make quick work of all...
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5th February 2024, 02:54 PM
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Something powered with a 60-80 grit belt or disk....
Something powered with a 60-80 grit belt or disk. Make sure you have good breathing protection as you don't want arsenic bearing pressure treatment residues in your lungs.
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26th January 2024, 02:16 AM
Thread: suitability of wood question
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How permanent do you really want these chairs? ...
How permanent do you really want these chairs? Often, Adirondack chairs were designed to be built quick and cheap (and light) for portable summer chair duty.
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26th January 2024, 01:48 AM
Thread: Sanding "too" fine
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What is the specific problem you are having? ...
What is the specific problem you are having? "Did not adhere properly" could cover an ocean of problems.
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18th January 2024, 06:52 AM
Thread: Hamlet Bevel Edge Chisels - any good
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It shouldn't be a surprise that tools like this...
It shouldn't be a surprise that tools like this were tiered with quality and pricing. They usually follow a good/better/best/custom sort of strategy. Same for today with your huge production...
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3rd December 2023, 01:37 PM
Thread: Interesting rasp
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Nicholson also makes farriers rasps for horse...
Nicholson also makes farriers rasps for horse hoof work. Those are crazy coarse compared to the familiar cabinet rasps and wood files. They can be pretty handy when you're sculpting foam. Not...
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23rd November 2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: What would I keep.
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I think the main thing is to watch your emotional...
I think the main thing is to watch your emotional wellbeing. The main warning I see is someone who has waning emotional energy for stuff like this. That's the time to box it up and sell out. And...
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23rd November 2023, 01:02 AM
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The thing is.... Your crystal ball needs to be...
The thing is.... Your crystal ball needs to be pretty darned good. What forest timber will be coming out of plantations 20 years from now? What will shoot up in value?
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22nd November 2023, 07:50 AM
Thread: Sharpening twist drill bits freehand
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I love my drill doctor. There's a specific...
I love my drill doctor. There's a specific trick to getting them to work right - but that's all right there in the instructions. It takes ~30 seconds to sharpen and off you go. Super handy when...
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22nd November 2023, 07:38 AM
Thread: What would I keep.
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Keep the ones you use and love. Jettison the...
Keep the ones you use and love. Jettison the rest. You don't have to justify your choices to anybody but yourself.
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It's really hard to say without getting an up...
It's really hard to say without getting an up close look. Cracks, rust pitting, and missing parts are the death of old planes. A run of the mill bench plane in usable condition runs ~$20-40 in...