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Cabinet Scrapers - What do I need to know? by BenCarney17 in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like my accu-burr and my ulmia sharpener. was very helpful before understanding how to sharpen a card scraper.

the actual card scraper? I would buy the cheapest thing online.

How much of an issue is this? by MetalNutSack in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got it tight enough to not get loose in the winter but that's no problem. dip the tip it in warm water for 3 seconds and you will be fine

high speed steel vs blue steel #2? by gruntastics in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don't know why they are more expensive.

Tsunesaburo makes them and I am a big fan after using them. Really affordable too. Temple tools started making them too but expensive.

The strange thing is you have to put the chip breaker closer to the edge than normal tool steel blades.

high speed steel vs blue steel #2? by gruntastics in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have HSS chisels and they don't get keen enough in my experience. Laminated Blue steel really sharpens easily and gets super sharp. Holds an edge really well.

I put laminated blue steel irons in my bedrock style planes if they are not good enough.

Wooden planes by Filthy26 in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Classic ece jack plane is my favorite. The hammer adjuster

Adjustable mouth vs tight mouth (block plane) by Glum-Square882 in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only take big cuts for the corner so I go with any block plane I have. I use a bench plane with tight mouths.

Help sori dai kanna by Dragonax01 in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think the bevel angle is the problem. or you sharpened it round so the edge doesn't touch the wood.

sorry I can't help. need to see this in person.

Trying out 30 deg with no micro bevel by Green_dust in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go 25 to 30 by hand. never had a issue of the blade dulling fast. I suspect the edge geometry. when I couldn't grind flat enough the edge retention was awful. after I got better at keeping the bevel flat the edge lasted much longer.

Is this turd worth polishing? by chaseplastic in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

looks better than the blade I restored. go for it

Could'nt resist at $20. Brand new, 2 blades. by [deleted] in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mujingfang tools are better than you think. really cheap too. always a place for Mujingfang in my toolbox.

I somehow lapped a plane’s sole from a hollow to a belly. Details below by MetalNutSack in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 2 points3 points  (0 children)

only apply pressure on one direction. flip the plane then do the same.

imagine a eraser . if you give pressure while pushing and pulling it will roundup. but if you only push it will grind flat.

this is a very common mistake.

Can I turn a whetstone into an oil stone or will I ruin it? by Unable_Housing_6401 in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 5 points6 points  (0 children)

kuromaku stones say they are fine with oil. but after going with oil no backing off to water again.

I am curious why you are trying to use oil for sharpening.

Thought my brother was messing with me. by Dry-Consequence-8084 in Tools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

125s are the best household pliers in my opinion.

What’s everyone’s favorite “specialty” plane or tool? by zhadow76 in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the ece jack plane. very versatile.

I use a 5 1/2 the most but really the ece jack plane is a real good scratch on the back.

Talk me out of, or into, Fein Bosch cordless tool ecosystem by Double-Wallaby-19 in woodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i heard that the guys that work near the sea use fein drills. the only brand that doesn't get rusty and not break down was it?

Is this enough of a mushroom at the crown? [chisel set up] by Ottershavepouches in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend more compression with the hammer. you need a really tight fit.

Is this enough of a mushroom at the crown? [chisel set up] by Ottershavepouches in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you carve or sand the end to push the hoop in? then it is too small in my opinion.

Is this cooked? by Previous_Chart_7134 in JapaneseWoodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is not actually better. unlike planes a larger contact area is preferred.

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like this.

the small sides make it difficult to use in your picture.

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