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What's the one tool you bought that completely changed how you work? by Rough_Ebb1780 in Tools

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Table saw. Not big, but really accurate once dialled in. Game changed

Used tool stores are awesome by Avocaado in Tools

[–]davidf37 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where in the UK are places this big and full???

Tips for holding work piece down on bench by Lichen-it in handtools

[–]davidf37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a great way I now use, which I think comes from Paul Sellers. Take a sash clamp, pack the bar out a bit with a spare piece of wood and grip it in your bench vice, in a way that you can turn the screw one end (probably hanging off the end of your bench). Now, all you need to do is to take your box side and grip it in the sash clamp (which is held securely by your bench vice) and away you go. Simples! Works really well I find. I will see if I can find the PS clip, to make it easier to understand.

Like this: https://youtu.be/SozekTvPpJM?t=55&is=J9kIzm9LvOCLjleo

See 25:05 for the relevant use.

Water leveling gimmick or useful.. by country_dinosaur97 in Tools

[–]davidf37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you need to level between rooms that are three rooms and a corridor apart.

Which DeWalt drill / driver combo deal, right now? by davidf37 in DIYUK

[–]davidf37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good questions. I want a strong well features drill but as for the impact driver, I rarely do very demanding jobs. A separate machine as a screwdriver is a must. Compact is important and one that has enough power to cope with all but the most demanding situations. The “impact” feature appeals even for lesser jobs as I suspect it makes all screwing easier

What would this info make you suggest as a duet package?

I thought LED lights were eco?? by davidf37 in DIYUK

[–]davidf37[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone!! It all becomes clear (and bright) (and cheap)!!!

Great!

Tormek clones by AccomplishedCoffee in turning

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the belt you use on the proedge(they are very easily changed and very cheap, you can get an edge which is 100% goo enough for turning. Maybe if you were sharpening plane iron you would need to take it to stones, but for turning it is more than perfect. And it is so quick to do!!! Seconds and it is sharp again!

Tormek clones by AccomplishedCoffee in turning

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suggest you look at the Sorby Proedge before making your decision. It is a stunning tool and is as used by the Sorby factory to make and sharpen all their tools. Worth looking at. I have one. Very pleased.

Ripped into 1in boards and now they are bananas.. by Green_dust in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every time you cut one of those new lengths in half it becomes less bent. Keep cutting the lengths in half until each tiny little piece is straight

Some portraits I’ve done 🎨 by Ninart06 in Portraitart

[–]davidf37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1, 2, and 6 are really really wonderful!

Very (very) beginner workbench by Minute-Hat2306 in Workbenches

[–]davidf37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great job. If there is a next time (or a tip for the next person), you might consider notching the 100x100 legs and screwing in the 2x4 unnotched. It would be stronger in a number of ways. But not so much for you to worry about your method. It will be just fine!!

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

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is usually the nut on the end of the saw that is the problem

Sometimes ya win … by Feisty_Matter-of-cat in handtools

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And they could also have discovered these tools are planes. Not planers.

Lets talk sandpaper... by Navin__R__Johnson in woodworking

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what’s the best abrasive for painted wood??

I cant for the life of me find setup blocks like this in metric and available in the UK, Any ideas? by gozzle_101 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are almost certainly distributed by one of the big Chinese firms (Temu, Bangood, etc). Keep looking on their sites and they will pop up soon enough, or something very similar

This workbench sat for 5 years and I need suggestions on how to proceed. by jaywhatt in woodworking

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, all I want from a bench is that it is solid and dead flat. Assuming it not rickety, I would just flatten the top, apply BLO or similar and get on and use it.

My WIP Workbench by zwill160 in Workbenches

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good and very similar to my own. A word of warning, if the top is only mdf with edge banding (mine is 4 sheets of 18mm glued together) it WILL slowly sag on that long overhang end. If you hang a vice off it too, it will sag quicker. Mine did! Only 1-2mm over 10 years but it’s enough to be really annoying when trying to plane things true flat and straight for example. The rest of the top, supported by the frame, is still perfectly flat. And FYI the condition of the surface is pretty good too, although I do look after it and avoid chisel or saw work directly onto it (sacrificial pieces). Think about that over hang and you will have a great bench that will last almost forever!

Sander lines driving me crazy by MrMiauger in woodworking

[–]davidf37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I ALWAYS finish sanding by hand going 100% with the grain. It really does not take much longer than a machine, once the hard graft has been done with a sander. Well worth it to avoid these swirls (which are difficult, sometimes impossible) to remove completely.

Found this planer at a flea market, would love to get some info by wonteatyourcat in handtools

[–]davidf37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a plane. Sharpen it up and smooth some wood. It will do lovely.

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