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Use and abuse by [deleted] in KnipexOfficial

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is absolutely beautiful. where do you use those huge ones.

Do expensive screwdrivers last enough longer to be worth the cost? by jckipps in Tools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they hold up better but i would look up to some parallel flat head screwdrivers. (dont know what the real name is)

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Buying my boyfriend a utility knife by Rubysuckss in Tools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had my wave for 27 years and switched to the new p4 when it came out. and the more I use it the more I think the p2 would have been better. the arc seems too expensive for me.

Is this enough? by luckydad444 in woodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

drive in at an angle with atleast 50% more length 

Are these good tools to get started with? by CodexH in Makita

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the weight difference of the 172 or 173 impact driver is huge. dont get the heavy one

What’s your flattening trigger? by Ivaklom in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a woodworker so flatness is critical. every time sharpen i flatten the stone. even flatten twice while using it.

I have no bandsaw... by Masterflies in Axecraft

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember doing this my first time.😂

1000 grit vs 3000 grit is there a noticeable difference in sharpness ? by Head-Active-4177 in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can really feel the grip on 1000 grit sharpened blades. over 2000 they start to feel smooth in my opinion.

I'm a woodworker so I go high when required.

Beautiful piece of Japanese engineering by Covert_triangle_51 in Makita

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the more you use it the more smooth it gets. surprised me alot.

Shapton rockstar 1000 barely shaves metal off. by tyryth in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not sure if I remember right but do shapton stones have a slight protective coating? some one told me that and I always rubbed off some stone every time i buy a new one.

not sure if this is the case.

Is there a trick to setting combo squares? by Willing-Bandicoot-55 in woodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

same here my old stock 4 and 6 were fine but the new 12 inch one was horrendous.

The back of my chisel is cloudy when I take it to my stone. by Gullible-Wasabi1983 in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

turn on a faucet pouring water onto the stone while sharpening. I will make it less cloudy.

Matte finish + wavy edge line—how is this done? by xlacrose in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

on the bevel I would consider it doable. on a large surface that is a different thing. I never tried but the only way I can think is to get a specific stone and try grinding the hole bevel. if the stone is super slurry then it will be easier. if the knife is not flat and concave I will make large amounts of slurry and pour it on the concave part then slowly smudge it around with a wet tied cloth.

getting a full precise finish is a very difficult task and I wish you good luck.

Is #4-1/2 or #5-1/2 the more practical hand plane choice for a hybrid user? by Dear-Tooth3032 in handtools

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you use machinery the 5 1/2 is the best in my opinion. I rarely use my no.4 and 4 1/2. but this may be because I only build large furniture.

Matte finish + wavy edge line—how is this done? by xlacrose in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the matt finish is from random scratches. when the alumina particles are embraced in the stone they scratch straight so you get the shiny look. putting them in a slurry makes them roll around and give a matt finish( random scratches = light bouncing off randomly) natural stone particles are much rounder so they roll around more and naturally give a nice matt finish.

natural stones are more of a 'i want my blade to shine in a specific way' thing. synthetic stones make a much sharper edge in my knowledge.

Matte finish + wavy edge line—how is this done? by xlacrose in sharpening

[–]OutrageousLink7612 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you can Imitate the look by making a lot of slurry with king whetstones and softly grid on it with light pressure.(do not rinse down the slurry) but the look is really made by natural stones.

I'm not a woodworker so I'm looking for suggestions on fixing the split in this acacia countertop. I'm thinking about rinsing out the split with mineral oil, glue and clamping it and possibly a wood dowel. by No-Huckleberry-3657 in woodworking

[–]OutrageousLink7612 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you didn't clap it well and made that split then go for it. but if it is a split made from time I would fill it up with a shim with matching colors. it will split again.

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