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+1 here, one learns their lesson about resawing being a lottery very quickly if they own a bandsaw, so it's good reason for making a wider frame saw like David's, that is..... for those who's toes don't curl at the thought of laminations.

I had dreams that my heat gun would sufficiently warm my timbers, for small patches rather than using the oil rad, (which has about the same consumption) in my un-insulated workshop. The only thing I found retaining heat was the tool itself. (admittedly a 50 quid Dewalt job) Getting an oil rad...

True as that, though I wonder if folks of olde took a differing approach than we would today regarding this. Not many folks would be happy today if they had to soak, steam, iron or whatever else including the kitchen sink, and come back to sawing the material in such a state. That's a pure...

Do be careful with those stickers!

I know pianos with ivory keys are around a hundred years old or older, Those are usually the ones going for free or next to nothing with nice walnut veneer and something like satinwood inlays, with some sand shading and likely other features. I believe these were made before concert pitch became...

Here's a video which is demonstrating an approach what could be called something like...the flat bench surfacing method. I suggest if trying this, you start with a rectangular piece no thinner than what you're working to get the hang of things the latter is for omitting material deflection, so...

Not much to add really, but I speculate you tried a few things, and changed tack, possibly due to the wedge shape of the timber, and your dogs. I reckon the same as all some sharpening required. Should be able to cut arm hair without too much fighting, you don't need to see a big pile of hair...

I thought you meant this machine. Has it got cast iron wheels and a 50hz motor?

I suppose more of an interesting design rather than super skilled, but it does have some nice bits, but also some quite odd parts. Some videos of various chairs , aswell as some modern takes of it, if you youtube national museum of Ireland.

I've got some possible scenarios, would like to know a bit more, Hopefully someone could address my unknowledgable whims, should they possibly have substance. 1. It's likely the cold I'd guess. Is there any cowboys who bring in their extension leads into the house, or heat it up first with say...

Had a quick look for the angle poise lamp in action, as it's just one of those must haves, I tried to search for videos by selecting oldest first, seemingly this option is unavailable, it must be some youtube thing, as Matt Cremona's no horse in that race videos are the same, perhaps I need to...

You'd think Rob would take things to the next level, but he has a business based on constant newcomers. Still, at least one can see some good habits, enough to progress sensibly, compared to staying where one is and not learning anything at all. Some of the Cosman haters seem to forget the...

Just because you might be familiar with much sensible methods of his, i.e not planing a panel in a vice, or not sawing into your bench, doesn't mean that it may be new to other newcomers. Fair to say the work is much more honest than the other chap.

Just compare all folks approaches, generally the folks who's really got something to say, can back it up if you seek it out. There's a lot of absolute bull about which is plain to see, if you compare. One's opinion or feelings, is best not compromised by way of their wallet. This happens a lot...

Is that reason enough for anyone to discredit actual techniques?, I think not, unless one has already put their eggs in one basket. You folks do know there's a mute button on youtube, you don't need to listen, just see with your eyes. Can't argue with sensible woodworking.

Too honest isn't a bad thing if you actually want to become capable instead of pretending. Frequently pointing this out might not be bad either, unless you faced getting locked up for criticizing someones "lifestyle"...... in which case you'd might take some lessons from Jordon Peterson about...

Go to 450 and you stand a chance of getting something decent if you wait. Something like below, might be worth having a look on ebay. Prices vary wildly.

I'm sure that's a good way to use it, provided you've got a powerfeed, or similar device to keep the stock against the fence, and have some way to keep an eye on things also. Or perhaps use the other side of the table/fence instead, seen folk do that aswell, but other than that, I haven't seen...

It improves things quite a lot, larger bandsaws can be quite tippy, and putting such a machine on stilts, (if even just one corner) doesn't help. Call leveling a machine overthinking if ya like, but I have a lot of pictures which would suggest otherwise. It would be wrong for someone to point...

I decided to file most of the twist out, perhaps a few clouts with a sledgehammer would have been better, but I didn't want to dismantle my VFD. It sits a lot more stable now in its base, with decent adjustable feet which wouldn't wobble about on a metal plate, those little bolts what's missing...