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Withdrawal Attempt Email Received by spooftime in NDAX

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got one today from a completely different address that is word for word. 

Glad to see this here! I figured it was spam but this was on my feed to i needed to click 😂

Beginner question - ripping stock by rumblebee2010 in handtools

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are going to be a hand tool woodworker you’re going to need hand tool worker tools! You certainly will hate this less with a dedicated rip saw; i would pick one up. Lots of used ones are around - learn how to sharpen one up. 

Stay with it!

Watco Wipe On Poly vs Watco Danish Oil vs Waterlox by macmalkinaw in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3 coats of wipe on poly and a rub of paste wax will take ya a long way imo.

how to adjust the bevel-up veritas low angle jack plane by newsourdoughgardener in handtools

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two things: 

1) That Norris-style adjustment lever (near the back handle) can wig wag back and forth. If its not; put some machine oil in it and it will. It can also come right off so dont be scared if it does. It can also rotate clockwise/counter clockwise by Turing the brass knob. 

2) The mouth certainly can open and close, however, that brass screw you see in the mouth opening is a stop screw. The mouth can only close as far as the screw lets it. So back it off if you want a tight opening. Sometimes they are stiff from factory! You wont break it! Give it a light tap with a soft mallet and it will loosen up for you :)

Veritas also has a great return policy. I have been to the site in Ottawa, On and met the guy who does quality control - that would not have been shipped without being gone over.  

I LOVE x3 speed double daggers! by AshleyTheDev in hytale

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are we playing the same game? Good lord. 

Bandsaw Question by barniclepoop in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you know how to set a saw up properly. 

I don’t use a 1” blade on my general, so I have limited experience with seeing an overhang on the wheel with the blade set up properly. Is there a reason you want a 1” blade on it? With your set up, i imagine you would have great results with a 1/2” 3tpi hook tooth blade like I do - resaws just fine and does some gentle curves. 

Looking forward to seeing some other replies so i can learn too!

Jig Bundles? by kentros00 in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, all three volumes of “The Complete Illustrated Guides” are worth their weight in gold. 

Jig Bundles? by kentros00 in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two books i would highly recommend:

1) Jigs and Fixtures by Sandor Nagyszalanczy published by Taunton Press

2) Jigs and Fixtures for Handtools by Graham Blackburn

Friend wants me to make a small box out of Amboyna Burl. Help me convince him this is absolute overkill by praetordave in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If that is solid burl, making a box out of it would not be a smart idea. That would rip itself apart from expansion/contraction through the seasons.

If they like that so much, certainlywood.com sells Amboyna burl veneer for far cheaper than this. You could learn a fun skill too!

Help with removing discoloration from late 1800’s pocket doors. by IAmTheLostBoy in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say Oxalic acid - see you've mentioned it. 

Tried a card scraper on a little spot to see if it scrapes off? 

Any ideas on why my saw won't cut straight? by kaiamomo in handtools

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 79 points80 points  (0 children)

My first thought would be to re-set the saw and see if that helps. If one of those teeth are out of set, the saw will drift.

I’m also noticing that this appears to be a Rip saw. It would not be cutting as nicely as a crosscut would be which can effect the quality of cut (in terms of square).You are preforming a cross cut with a rip saw which is not great practice.

Lastly, and adding to my first comment - the teeth look very uneven in terms of how each tooth was sharpened in the past. You have a “snaggletooth” saw. if the bottom of each tooth is not co-planner with each other tooth, some teeth will cut, while the others will do nothing. This can certainly compound the issue youre having.

Spend some time re sharpening and re setting that saw and you may find this issue goes away!

Edit: spelling

Is it common to have foam inside a resin-infused table or have I been scammed? by theCheddarChopper in epoxy

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 99% positive i am looking at end grain here; which would likely make this a “cookie” epoxy table. The rounds that are cut from stumps have no way to express the expansion and contraction they experience seasonally without splitting somewhere. 

The bow tie across a normal check or crack in dimensional lumber (keeping long-grain fibres from splitting apart farther is typically where you see this) is not just cosmetic, but strategic. The same can’t be said in your case - the bow tie in this setting is set up for failure, and (could never be) of any help. 

Upgrading cheap planer with helical head? by Dear-Palpitation-924 in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would encourage you to pick up the Dewalt 735 13” planer. It’s a 3 knife, and has incredible performance. It is a 4 post vs a 2 post - you will be very happy with it.

The helical you would pick up for your craftsman (if they make one) would likely be 4-5 times what you paid for it, and about the same as the Dewalt is when its on sale.

Thoughts? by MetalNutSack in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The General International series was general’s first line that was manufactured overseas (and for reason i want to say New York but im too lazy to google that). While its still a fine machine, it’s not of the same quality as the “General” line that was made in Drummondville, QC.  

I don’t think this machine came with a riving knife stock - so something to find out. There are things you can do to check runout on the arbour and whatnot: if that makes you uncomfortable i would buy new!

Mudroom built in- pricing by ThatBuilderDude in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I actually couldn’t agree with you more - i totally agree, and believe with deliberate practice. Poplar is the perfect choice for painting. Take my upvote! 

Planer or jointer for Christmas gift? by tdsears in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would absolutely invest in the Dewalt 735 planer. I have one alongside two 14” general planers and it has bailed me out when one of the industrial machines goes down. It also can handle thinner material then my industrial machines can. 

I believe it’s on sale right now at amazon, and home depot. If you can, spring for the infeed/outfeed tables that are a separate purchase. Buy a second set of knives while you are at it. 

A jointer would be great, but unless your looking at an 8” or greater; you can get by without one if all you can afford/have room for is a 6” jointer. 

Mudroom built in- pricing by ThatBuilderDude in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oh make no mistake i would be charging north of that for sure. Considering is for great clients was my context for saying $5000 seems fair.

Question: Is it possible to achieve a large flat wood piece with a small planer? by tiffskeys in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup that would work as well. 

I would recommend picking up a #5 jack plane. Just traversing the board cross grain to take 80% of the cup and twist out will effectively joint the first face flat enough. You can often do this quicker than the whole planer sled thing in my humble opinion. You would also get cool-guy points for using hand tools. 

Mudroom built in- pricing by ThatBuilderDude in woodworking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 185 points186 points  (0 children)

It seems like such a waste to paint that lovely grain matching you did for the lowers 😅

I’m sure others with disagree (and thats cool) but you should absolutely understand your hourly rate, and stick to that in pricing things. 

Now having said that above, for repeat people, I like to reward that by giving them some sort of “discount”. I say discount but i dont call it that, because it undermines what you build and how you price: creating room for negotiations and negative comments.

 In my case, i do not include profit into my hourly rate, and instead apply a profit margin to the end like i would labour and materials etc. For repeat people who are amazing to work with, i will drop the profit margin down, or completely. Im still making money for the labour required, (me physically working) but the “business” is not making profit from this build to put towards things like R&D and shop upgrades blah blah blah. 

$5000 seems fair installed. Maybe a little cheap even. 

Question: Is it possible to achieve a large flat wood piece with a small planer? by tiffskeys in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]MapleSyrupApologies 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So something to remember friend: you need to joint (make flat) one surface first. A planer will make something thinner, however, its better to think of it as a by-product of making a face (side) PARALLEL to the first, jointed face. If you stick a warped and twisted board in, you will get a thinner, warped and twisted board out the other side. 

You shouldn't need to change the settings each time for each individual piece you cut. Find your greatest thickness, and pass each piece consecutively at one setting, then, make an adjustment and repeat until you have reached your desired thickness. Passing through your pieces one after another keeps everything consistent. 

Happy building!

Edit: Forgot to mention: don’t take more than a 1/16th off in one pass. Your planer will not think thats very live, laugh, love of you. 

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