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Think these diamond stones are a good deal?

I think the close-up shot makes them look pretty look, maybe they could be used for flattening and hogging off metal or...
31 comments posted 21yrs
posted by ahem
31 comments posted 21yrs posted by ahem

Every turn your bench grinder on its end?

Hi, I was thinking that a bench grinder does not have to produce a hollow grind. You would get a flat bevel if you make...
16 comments posted 21yrs
posted by petermichaux
16 comments posted 21yrs posted by petermichaux

Next plane?

I want to get a small plane from LV; either the apron plane or standard block plane, or maybe the LA block plane. I've...
49 comments posted 21yrs
posted by David
49 comments posted 21yrs posted by David

SWMBO honesty

SWMBO got tired of my nagging a few months ago and let me spend some of the Uncle Sam return on tools. I only got one '...
20 comments posted 21yrs
posted by dontspamme
20 comments posted 21yrs posted by dontspamme

Dowel Making - How to sand accurately?

I've been looking for ways to make small dowels. Well, really they'll be knitting needles and arrows. I'm still hoping...
20 comments posted 21yrs
posted by swordman
20 comments posted 21yrs posted by swordman

Table Saw Miter Gauge alignment

I'm new to woodworking and I am looking for a quick way to verify that my miter guage is giving me true 90 degree cuts....
14 comments posted 21yrs
posted by wdwker384
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by wdwker384

NYWS #1206 Computer desk top question,

Norms desk top calls for several boards to be biscuited and glued together. I was thinking about using 3/4" Oak plywood...
2 comments posted 21yrs
posted by joe
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by joe

Repost: creating a BEAM from 2x8's

OK, I asked about how to make a beam from 2x8's (2x10s actually but now I'm using 2x8s), and that thread somehow grew i...
6 comments posted 21yrs
posted by buellx1
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by buellx1

Drill Chuck Cleanup

I acquired a used Delta 16" Drill press a while back and have just begun using it finally. The Chuck has a very slight...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by jimREMOVETHIS
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by jimREMOVETHIS

woodworking info

Hey, My buddy Ed finished writing a free 7 part mini-course on starting a woodworking business this past weekend. It's...
0 comments posted 21yrs
posted by writekillercopy
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by writekillercopy

trip to Switzerland

Hi, I am planning a business trip to Geneva, Switzerland but want to visit some historical sites and some woodworking r...
4 comments posted 21yrs
posted by chpcrvr
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by chpcrvr

mortiser or mortising attachment

I'd like to get myself a mortising machine but I'm having decision problems. I'm also in need of a new drill press. Buy...
11 comments posted 21yrs
posted by vgbaron
11 comments posted 21yrs posted by vgbaron

biscuit joiners

What are the pros and cons of the Craftsman/Ryobi style joiner as compared to the more common style such as freud and d...
10 comments posted 21yrs
posted by habbi
10 comments posted 21yrs posted by habbi

building a timber staircase

I am building a house and want to build a timber style stair case. The height from subfloor to subfloor is 114.5". How...
3 comments posted 21yrs
posted by habbi
3 comments posted 21yrs posted by habbi

router bit preferences

Personel preferences... As I was looking at the router bit sets (CMT at this time), I am learning more... I like the OG...
9 comments posted 21yrs
posted by CNT
9 comments posted 21yrs posted by CNT