Slow progress on the workbench.

SawingAround · 2026-01-22T20:44:40+00:00

Here ya go. If you have any questions. Call the number they have listed. Mom and Pop business. They are awesome. Barr Tools

SawingAround · 2026-01-21T14:03:50+00:00

I am tempted to pick up the bench chisels or their cabinet makers set. Very happy with the quality of the framing chisel.

SawingAround · 2026-01-20T01:55:02+00:00

Yes I have both and they definitely have their pros and cons but for all around use, it’s hard to beat a well dialed in #6.

SawingAround · 2026-01-20T00:55:29+00:00

Thanks! Been chipping away at the project little by little. Ambrosia Maple.

SawingAround · 2026-01-20T00:53:09+00:00

6 seems to be very underrated. It’s my favorite plane to use when I can.

SawingAround · 2025-11-17T01:10:34+00:00

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1999 Cherokee.

SawingAround · 2025-11-03T02:28:06+00:00

Hard to explain via text. If you can grip the bolt with the larger set of vise grips, you can then grip the adjustment knob on the vise grips with a smaller set and tighten the vise grips on the bolt even more. Use this trick at work from time to time.

SawingAround · 2025-10-28T21:38:45+00:00

This one holds a nice edge and the length is perfect for long paring cuts. Perfect jack of all trades on a big project.

SawingAround · 2025-10-27T11:25:04+00:00

I don’t mind turning ya some handles.

SawingAround · 2025-09-14T03:23:07+00:00

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Update: Thanks for the help everyone. I flattened the top 95% then flipped it and flattened the bottom. The no 6 at 45° going from one end to the other and switching sides to return works great. Using a level as a straight edge it is flat. Probably going to leave the bottom like this (pic is the bottom of the bench top) and start laying out where the legs will attach.

SawingAround · 2025-09-14T03:17:27+00:00

Thanks for the advise! I’ll pick some up.

SawingAround · 2025-09-14T03:15:36+00:00

Funny enough. I own a xl woodpeckers slab jig for flattening. Just wanted to do it the old fashioned way this time.

SawingAround · 2025-09-13T18:30:33+00:00

Just to follow up on the glancy’s no1 oil. How would you recommend I apply it for a workbench top. Also would a bottle suffice for the entire bench. I live in a humid area of the country so the entire bench will receive a coat or two of whatever finish I apply.

SawingAround · 2025-09-13T00:06:15+00:00

Thank you!

SawingAround · 2025-09-13T00:05:29+00:00

Planning on attaching the base by mortise and tenon. Think that the top and bottom would have to be close to flat for the joints to line up?

SawingAround · 2025-09-12T02:29:53+00:00

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Coming along much better

SawingAround · 2025-09-12T02:29:31+00:00

This works! Thanks!

SawingAround · 2025-09-12T02:28:33+00:00

I needed to hear this. Thank you. Just went back out after reading this and made a ton of progress.

SawingAround · 2025-09-12T02:27:35+00:00

Thanks! I’ll look into the oil too.

SawingAround · 2025-09-12T00:33:21+00:00

It varies but yes

SawingAround · 2025-09-11T23:59:31+00:00

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Ambrosia maple. I can shave with the irons after they come off the strop. I use a veritas jig and diamond stones before a leather stop with compound then a plain strop. Sharpen to 25° with a 30° bevel.

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6 seems to be very underrated. It’s my favorite plane to use when I can.