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Hey all, I understand that the hardened steel of a screwdriver is hard enough to do the job of a burnisher when adding an edge to cabinet/card scrapers. Is this a fair statement or has experience proved other wise? Eoin

I don't see the newer Startrite stuff getting much recomendation/traction. Is there a reason for this or am I imagining it?

Is this why plastic pipe is not used? I often wondered if a piece of copper wire was run through to earth the static that it would do. Smoother surfaces - better performance???

And I see that guy from FWW trying to take credit for that idea as well.

Any chance of blowing it out with compressed air? Eoin

I also enjoy this hammer trick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMUgUn-rdz8&NR=1 Eoin

Has anyone tried out the Rob Cosman saw?

Really? The saw tooth bits are considerably cheaper at Rutlands. I think...

Whats the difference between these two bits. What I'm really asking is what exactly is a saw tooth bit as most people are familiar with the forstner bits. Is there much of a difference in quality? Are saw tooth bits any good? Eoin

Hey all, I'm selling my LN Medium Shoulder Plane as I intend to change to a LV version. Its new, practically unused and with original packaging. I won't be able to get any photo's up until the week end. Reasonable offers only please or else I'll have no choice but to resort to the infamous...

Hmmm, well personally I thought my box was the best....

So, it looks like the LV for me. Dieter Schmid is the cheapest so far for me - exchange rate and shipping included. No import either to worry about. I've compared Dieter with Axminster, Classic Hand Tools, Rutlands and **** Gmbh. Tilgear don't stock the LV planes. Direct from Lee Valley was...

Ha ha, very true Alf. We're not really living in 100% reality though.

Thats very clever alright Neil. I think I understand what you're saying. A pic from the side would help. I may have to copy that as well. Eoin

I'm not sure if its an answer to your problem but I use Boeshield to protect from rust. The stuff is brilliant. Its a wax based product and I'm pretty sure it won't show up in any finishes. Eoin

Charging too little is a bigger sin that charging too much as it makes sinners of us all...

I've enjoyed this thread so far so I felt the need to display my own pathetic effort which is long obsolete due to the infamous slope. Note all the silica gel. Conditions in my part of the world are unbelievable. I'm watching a new Record BS500 age in front of my eyes...

Would it not be possible to epoxy some form of nut into a small core/hole in the base of the granite. A bolt could then be fastened from the legs, through a slot rather than a hole, up into this nut. One of those threaded gismos for break down (MDF) furniture would probably be a better option...

Below is a standard detail for passive house insulation installation. Its worth noting until I get a sketch of my own proposal http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab15 ... 1262981574 Eoin

I seem to remember Chris Schwartz explaining how he keeps his 'round sole' plane iron edged. Essentially he uses the plane to create a 'female' profile on an piece of wood which is then used to edge the blade with sand paper or honing compound or something. It might be food for thought when...