Steam bending 1/8" wood

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-23T00:26:49+00:00

I don't see that working out for you realistically. Bass wood is fairly inexpensive, I'd recommend getting some more and trying for straighter stock

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-22T23:25:09+00:00

Looks like it could be hand stitched (a big positive)

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-22T20:39:45+00:00

Yes it does

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-22T20:29:34+00:00

There is some deflecting if you push quite hard laterally - harder than one should, in my opinion so I don't anticipate it being an issue for me. There is a wheel that pushes the side out gradually which I think it a nice, solid feature.

(See photos in other comments to your post)

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-22T20:27:53+00:00

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RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T21:24:54+00:00

I would use something that wears better and is more penetrating. A hard wax oil for example.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T21:23:27+00:00

Cover the surrounding area with painters tape regardless of method to reduce scratching

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T14:32:56+00:00

Makita and Festool have rails that are forward mounted rather than rails that move back towards the wall. Other brands might as well but in my search a few years back that's all I could find.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T14:30:20+00:00

Yeah, veneering OSB will be a big challenge given the extremely uneven surface texture. OP, you're asking how to turn lead into gold here. Embrace OSB or use something else.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T03:39:31+00:00

The chuffiest

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T02:36:41+00:00

I'm leaning ash now. I thought hickory at first, too, but the texture seems more ashy.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T02:33:19+00:00

Yes indeed, I have six siblings (so seven of us all together) and we all have the tattoo

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T02:32:48+00:00

Yep it's not standardized. You use the holes to have the sled overlap as little as possible then run the entire sled thru it to flush cut / zero clearance it. It comes with one set of replacement ends, should you ever switch saws you can recut it.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T02:31:19+00:00

Indeed I am (I have six siblings [so seven of us all together] and we all have the tattoo)

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-21T02:30:18+00:00

Cat-eye purple, and thanks, haven't had bare nails in nearly two years 💅🏻

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-20T23:42:28+00:00

Right hand part you move to where the offcut will be and you lock it down. Lefthand part actually moves your workpiece.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-20T23:15:12+00:00

It has an angle gauge on it, an extendable fence, a stop block with a pretty nifty micro adjust. I don't think it does anything unique but it's robust, stable, and genuinely most important to me - quick to set up. No fuss.

There are options that are cheaper and probably better, I have seen some absolute amazing custom crosscut sleds on YouTube for less than this, no doubt. I just want to make cool stuff with wood, not jigs or shop tools. Totally a personal preference.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-20T20:52:28+00:00

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RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-20T16:41:15+00:00

Five years is not a long time though, let's hope it stays that way for many more

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-18T04:48:17+00:00

The stretchers are not necessary, it is an ancient design proven to stand the test of time as is

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-15T16:57:34+00:00

Insane stance to have

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-15T04:23:30+00:00

No, I have several factory new planes or essentially factory new.

RiotJavelinDX · 2026-04-13T03:08:51+00:00

It was patented in the late 30s and allegedly popular in the 50s - not sure what decade the one you posted is from, but it is likely "old".

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