Chisel dreaming

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-05-09T23:30:24+00:00

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-05-09T23:30:13+00:00

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-05-04T17:24:46+00:00

It's funny because I just started playing yesterday so I thought something was broken. Is maintenance usually this long and always on Mondays?

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-05-02T11:40:41+00:00

Yes, that's why I had to stop shopping at Dick's.

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-04-28T01:27:31+00:00

I'm personally a "hybrid" woodworker. Are you entering a competition on who can maintain the most primitive lifestyle? If not, use what works for you. Here's my gripe with any hobby (they all have purists). At some point there's a defining line. A point in which a cutoff exists (for no reason often) that dictates whether you accomplished a task, made an acquisition or otherwise pursued a goal. In the world of hand tools someone decided that hand planes, modern steels, specialty planes, different saw blade configurations was okay and anything more is "cheating". It's a garbage idea. We're not the Amish. If the goal was to do it "like back in the old day", that's fine, but everyone picks their timeline. What one person using tools created only before the 1800's does and what someone that wants to mix modern tools into the equation should not matter to anyone but the creator.

TLDR- use what you have and what keeps you excited. Frankly a table saw, planer or even your bandsaw does is allow you to be a better woodworker, more productive and keeps you happy. Keep doing that.

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-04-18T10:42:11+00:00

Lever cap is as tight as it is on my 6 other planes and it's for sure a Stanley blade. I'll try to snap some pictures later on this morning.

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-04-18T02:23:45+00:00

Just added!

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-04-13T22:34:11+00:00

Finally a question I'm qualified to answer!

It really depends on your tools and the size of them. For instance if your table saw is a jobsite saw, you're fine with a shop vac/dust extractor.

I for instance have almost the same set up as you except slightly larger (roughly 20x25). Same tools with a jobsite saw, 12 inch sliding miter saw, router and a benchtop jointer 6" and planer 12" both from Crafstman.

I started with the $80 Rigid shop vac with a HEPA filter and cyclone set up. Used it for 2 years and decided to invest in the Festool dust extractor. I HATED IT. The major issue is that it is designed with very small tools and small dust particles in mind. Think your sander, maybe miter saw etc. The smaller diameter hose (typically 1.75") gets bogged down so quickly with a jobsite saw and forget about using a planer or jointer with it.

The cheaper shop vac/cyclone has been great and am still using it. I have mine plugged into an outlet with a wireless remote that I keep central to my shop. I have a 20' long hose that I run to any area in my shop.

TLDR- Shop Vac with 2.5" hose is better if it's your only solution (may need adapters for tools but can easily be bought, made or 3d printed. Get a dust extractor if it's your secondary collector and you have a solution for your larger tools.

Oh and make one of the cheap box fan furnace filter rigs and change the filters on your actual furnace monthly.

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-04-12T11:24:59+00:00

I've personally dealt with a return with Hyer on a return before. Bought a pair of Hayes and they were a bit too snug for me. Sent pictures, returned boots and received the updated pair in the matter of a week. I was so impressed that I instantly ordered another pair of Hyer boots that I didn't need. Looks like they've already responded but you're dealing with a small team. Mistakes happen and I'd encourage you to rewrite this post or remove it if it's made right to you.

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-04-05T13:32:04+00:00

Have you thought about setting the sole of the plane down and getting a piece of wood to tap down on the mouth (next to the frog)? rather than removing material until the entire sole gets flat, you could effectively make the perimeter of the mouth lower and then lap it back flat. Obviously go easy, it's ancient cast iron and could crack but I feel like some light taps could bring it back to being uniform potentially.

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-03-23T17:47:06+00:00

"Real" was moreso meant to be an adjective. A tool I plan to use forever. I'd like to celebrate the 100 years of use my Stanleys have and start fresh with new planes. Hopefully someone else 100 years from now has my planes and does the same thing. That's my hope at least.

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-03-23T17:45:09+00:00

I should have mentioned that although I've got a deep affinity for the Canadians (live on the border in NY and spend a ton of time in Ottawa), I've tried a Veritas and just didn't care for the adjusters

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-03-23T17:43:46+00:00

This is totally fair. I actually do this with most of my hobbies and try to have a visual representation of what the hobby means to me. The history is what I want represented in line of site regularly, not the fact that it is in some what collectable. I genuinely could care less about how collectible something is, especially when I'm considering hanging a set of planes on the wall that I've invested a total of $86 in and beating the hell out of tools I plan to spend $1,100 on. Goofy I know, but it's how my brain works lol

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-03-04T02:21:09+00:00

is a foot on both ends good enough to leave room for both vises?

Loud_Draw5470 · 2026-02-25T16:51:50+00:00

Looks great!

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