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I wonder if it'll remove epoxy as well?...meths is the only thing that seems to get the stuff off your fingers - Rob

So they are, but 5 minutes with a file will get them to fit nicely. It's also worth getting hold of a decent blade, I got a couple from Wealden which are excellent. I didn't like the crown guard on mine so I've replaced it with: a completley enclosed one, with a 3mm carbon fibre riving...

Have to agree...why pay uberbucks for the LN when the QS will do the same job for a fraction of the price...and it's got three blades - Rob

...but I got my two Masamoto's at a muchly reduced price as they were in a sale. The Deba I had to pay the full whack for :( - Rob

:lol: ...I got hold of three Masaomoto knives, this exact one and a smaller sibling plus a blue steel Masamoto Deba - Rob

It is a simple process, agreed, but different people use different techniques to get the end result and that's where a lot of the confusion arises, but the important thing is that end users obtain the edge they're looking for, by whatever means - Rob

This is the kit I used. It's a bit spendy but useful for other jig making applications as well. Be advised though, that the threads are Whitworth and not Metric, so the parts aren't interchangeable with other Metric knobs etc - Rob

Not ground Rod, but continuously honed. Goodies...kitchen knives from Aritsugu and Masamoto and a few other bits and pieces :mrgreen: :oops: - Rob

On the other hand, this: ..is how the locals in Takayama, Japan do the sharpening stuff. The chisels were well used and were lethally sharp. A bucket and the floor is the way forward! - Rob

Nice sentiment, but flawed :lol: Since when are polar bears and penguins (in the wild) found on the same continent? - Rob

I expect you could knock one of those up in a weekend Alan :lol: - Rob

Sorry to hear of Roy's death, condolences extended - Rob

David, you may find a little parcel in the post shortly :wink: - Rob

I have had a go at the traditional method using the hot glue, but it's messy and you need to be really quick with the application and getting the stuff laid. The iron will prolong the process and give you a little more time to sort out any problems by applying local heat. Using a waterproof...

For those unfamiliar with the notorious WfH, it's almost impossible to plane with anything, let alone any fancy set up with conventional irons...Paul, myself and others have tried! The only person who tamed it was the LN guy at the last West Dean event who went for a low angle LN jack (out of...

This is the traditional hot animal glue veneering which is a lot more difficult than it appears in the clip. Don't use the original yellow Titebond 'cos it's not waterproof as if you need to clean off tape (which you won't) with a nylon scourer and hot water...the veneer will bubble and lift...

Anyone care to hazard a set up for the Wood from Hell? :-" :mrgreen: :lol: - Rob

Purpleheart looks OK at the moment but will eventually fade to a dull brown colour :( ...not something that I'd use in a project, though a forum member did give me a lump to play around with a couple of years ago - Rob

Glad you've got hold of the W650...you'll find it's a good piece of kit. I suggest you get hold of the relevant copy of F&C for a full in depth review and my alterations and mods to it - Rob

I've done this before with a hand held circular saw (trying to cut through a very thick lump of elm) and it's fraught with difficulty. Even cutting through from both sides you may not get the cuts to line up, plus there will be a significant build up of dust in the groove which won't have a...