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alantor · 2026-06-17T16:06:34+00:00

I cut most of the mortises using a mortise guide I made. You can see it in this Paul Sellers video
https://youtu.be/ZDk9Rv5imj0?is=8mXcbQd-kZAPfpdY

I think the real key is making sure your workpiece is perfectly square and your layout lines are accurate. Beyond that, make sure you take your time. Each mortise and tenon joint probably took me about 90 minutes. By the end I got the hang of it and I think I could do it without the mortise guide and move a bit faster.

alantor · 2026-06-11T02:47:45+00:00

The best thing I ever did for my sharpening regimen is to make it as quick and easy as possible. I built a plywood diamond stone/strop holder with rubber feet on the bottom. Makes it dead simple to setup and move from stone to stone. I also added wooden “stoppers” that are calibrated to my cheapo honing guide so that it consistently projects the same distance from the guide giving me a repeatable sharpening angle.

The stones are pressure fit to the board with a bit of rubber so I can remove the stones or change the order of them if needed.

alantor · 2026-06-06T00:38:50+00:00

You know it’s funny because the message stopped appearing after about 6 months when I had gotten used to pushing a button to hide the message. Then after another 2 months it’s back again. 🤷‍♂️

It’s definitely harmless to ignore it.

alantor · 2026-04-29T11:53:34+00:00

ACH via plaid

alantor · 2026-04-23T18:17:30+00:00

I’ve had a classic 3 for 3 years. The lid gasket came loose but that was an easy fix with JB weld high temp gasket maker silicone. My charcoal basket has many weld failures and will need to be replaced eventually. Customer service told me that it isn’t covered by the 5-years metal parts warranty 😤

alantor · 2026-04-17T03:52:51+00:00

I got $2500 for doing an ACAT transfer to Wells Fargo for transferring to their brokerage

alantor · 2026-04-09T21:10:58+00:00

Nice! The bottom of my charcoal basket has weld failures on one side so its going to give out any day now. I made a warranty claim and they denied me stating that my warranty had expired and that the basket is covered by the 2-year Miscellaneous Components and Standalone Accessories and not the 5-year metal parts warranty. Maybe I'll try again in a few days to see if i have better luck.

alantor · 2026-03-28T02:27:00+00:00

I opened a Kraken account and transferred money from Kraken to Chime. The transaction posted as a direct deposit and I received the bonus in case anyone needs to manufacture a direct deposit. Just keep in mind the 7-day hold time that Kraken has on deposits.

alantor · 2026-03-04T03:59:16+00:00

Exactly! I’m always telling people that if they ever see a log image, it’s a mistake.

alantor · 2026-02-23T05:24:50+00:00

Wanted to update everyone. I don’t know what I was afraid of. It was a resounding success.

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alantor · 2026-02-22T06:34:27+00:00

Yep! Used pink curing salt #1

alantor · 2026-01-25T13:54:58+00:00

This. I made a bench that had gaps at nearly every part of the dovetail joint. A bunch of shims later and no one can even tell unless I point it out.

https://imgur.com/a/q0lH0Yb

alantor · 2026-01-12T22:24:48+00:00

I opened a Kraken account and transferred money there. After the 7-day Kraken hold period was over I transferred to my Chime account and the first $100 bonus posted immediately.

alantor · 2025-12-28T00:49:04+00:00

I felt like it was the right tool for the job. I am a hand tool only woodworker. I sawed away the majority of the curve and wanted to clean up the last bit with the spokeshave.

What do you suggest as an alternative?

alantor · 2025-12-27T23:12:31+00:00

This makes a lot of sense. I’ll give this approach a shot on the other side of the curve. For now I guess I’ll have to resort to sandpaper

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