Sandal Woods | Fine Woodworking | Hand tools | Group Activity http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/activity/feed Hand tools - Group Activity Feed Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:29:11 +0000 http://buddypress.org/?v=1.2.9 en http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-130<![CDATA[Bill Dalton posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-130 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:54:27 +0000 Bill Dalton posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools: Gramercy also makes a very nice saw vise. I have one and it is the best. I used several of the older saw vise and they work well also. They also have the files you will need if you decide to start doing your own. I also had my favorite dovetail saw redone and sharpened [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-129<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-129 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:41:12 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools: I know you will love the Gramercy saw - I have tried it at the Woodworking in America gatherings, and am very impressed with it. You take it easy between now and the long trip, and make sure to take along some Melatonin to help with jet lag. I appreciate your comment about the table [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-128<![CDATA[hoody posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-128 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:20:41 +0000 hoody posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools: Sorry for not replying sooner, Al, but R/L took over here for a while! Well.., ...months..! I'm going for the Gramercy dovetail saw. I just like its smaller configuration and the research that went into this saw. I have not touched one yet, but it sure has touched me! LOL! So I'll be paying Joel [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/activity/p/664/<![CDATA[Bill Dalton posted an update in the group Hand tools: I have a question... I picked up a nice molding plane up in The Villages, [...]]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/activity/p/664/ Sun, 16 May 2010 00:12:22 +0000 Bill Dalton posted an update in the group Hand tools: I have a question... I picked up a nice molding plane up in The Villages, Fl. a few days ago, made by N. E. Tool Works, Groton, CT. I can't seem to find much on the maker. Anyone have any information on this guy I would really appreciate it.

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-121<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-121 Tue, 04 May 2010 14:20:04 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: Wonderful, Bob! The first plane is always special.

But Arcadia is sure to make your time more enjoyable - enjoy your time together, as time is relentless in its march forward!

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-120<![CDATA[bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-120 Tue, 04 May 2010 13:11:22 +0000 bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: For the most part I am finished with the router plane. I did endup making my own iron out or an allen wrench. It worked out better then I thought it would. It is also way to big for the plane. But, know that I have made the one, it should be easier to make [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-118<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-118 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:49:09 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: I think this router plane will be terrific, Bob! Are you getting any help from the little one? Precious! I may undertake a similar router plane project in the near future.

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-117<![CDATA[bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-117 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:00:36 +0000 bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: You can see some pics here at flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkophotography/ I am using an eye hook to secure the iron. I drilled a hole through and then I made a mortse to accept the eye. Then I should just have to tighten the nut and hope it holds. I glued and screwed the bottom on. I [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-116<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-116 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:03:30 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: I had forgotten about the wooden router plane that Christopher Schwarz wrote about in 2006. He mentions "...securing the iron with a metal collar...", but I am not sure what it entails. The good thing about it: it uses an Allen wrench as the cutter. Link: http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/cSchwarz/z_art/routPlanes/rPlane1.asp .

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-115<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-115 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:45:26 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: Walnut is a great choice of wood, Bob. The Allen wrench will work fine - a little grinding, and you will be set. But, like you already said, holding it will be the key, as you don't want it to move while in use. If you wish, you can include photos as you make progress. [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-112<![CDATA[bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-112 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 18:43:26 +0000 bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: My wood choice is walnut, That was the scrap wood I had around. the way I formed it was to hold the block of wood like I would use it and make some marks. From there I just used some round stock that fit closely to the marks I had and cut from there. The [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-111<![CDATA[Stephen Roberts posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-111 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:54:25 +0000 Stephen Roberts posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: I too would love to see how you are coming along on your venture into handplane making please keep us informed, thanks.

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-110<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-110 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 05:44:29 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools: hoody, Which Japanese saw do you use? The reason I wonder: If it is one without a good, solid back, it is not very good, as it tends to wander in the kerf, based on my experience. I used one of those before I knew what I was doing. The one in the photo above [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-109<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-109 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:46:23 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools: Thanks, hoody!

I have tried a Japanese saw, too, the one I bought at Woodworking in America from DiLegno Supply Company. I wrote another article at http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2009/09/01/the-stand-up-desk-defining-the-split-tenons/ - and this one I use for all types of joinery:

dividing-tenons

But for dovetails I stick to the saws I mentioned earlier.

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-108<![CDATA[hoody posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/which-hand-saws/#post-108 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:10:02 +0000 hoody posted on the forum topic Which hand saws..? in the group Hand tools: Very interesting journey into learning to hand cut dovetail joints, Al! I thoroughly enjoyed reading the articles you wrote! Mine are also improving. I use a Japanese saw but I'm getting to learn where to cut to minimize gaps and I am improving, which leaves a great feeling. I must admit that I was intimidated [...]

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-105<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-105 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:48:51 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: That will be a very nice build, Bob. I look forward to how you arrive at the dimensions to fit *your* hands. And the wood choice, too!

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-104<![CDATA[bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-104 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:34:25 +0000 bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: I have been looking at some online, but mostly I am going to be using my own guide. Mostly because my plane is to taylor it to fit my hands.

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-102<![CDATA[Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-102 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:26:13 +0000 Al Navas posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: Terrific, Bob!

A little router plane is something I have been wanting to do, as they come in so handy. What are you using to guide you in the build? Or are you using your own original design?

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]]> http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-101<![CDATA[bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools]]>http://sandal-woodsblog.com/groups/hand-tools/forum/topic/making-a-handplane/#post-101 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:52:34 +0000 bob pawloski posted on the forum topic Making a handplane in the group Hand tools: I have decided that I am going to build a plane. I am going to search for the book you recomended locally first. But, in the mean time I have started on making a router plane. I will have some pics soon, hopefully.

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