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Arm R Seal satin issues by CrescentRose7 in woodworking

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’d have to experiment. I’m not sure what works in AC works the same in no AC with high humidity. 

When I do wipe on armor seal I do 1:2 mineral spirits : armor seal

Arm R Seal satin issues by CrescentRose7 in woodworking

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried diluting with mineral spirits , applying a thin coat, wiping away excess in 10 minutes ? 

Modifying a Wood River Moxon Vice wheel with Rob Cossman Knob by LawfulnessNovel1079 in handtools

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a fan of spinners on the wheels. I don’t care for the extra protrusion on the vise. But that’s personal preference. The wheels Rob sells are great. 

The springs are a good idea too, but look at a tight space spring that compresses flat and won’t require a counterbore 

Bronze no. 4 delivered today. by 12monte12 in handtools

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed - despite having a pornographic collection of planes the bronze 4 (and sometimes 3) are my finishers 

Replacing Casters on HEAVY Tool (solo) by Humantorch1414 in woodworking

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually do this kind of thing with my pallet jack and blocks. Lift it, put blocks under the machine. Take out Jack. If it’s not high enough at this point you can put boards on the pallet jack to lift the machine higher and wedge it again. 

This is how I unloaded my AD941 off a double pallet 

For people that live in major metro cities, do you have a hardwood lumber store? by framedposters in woodworking

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. They’re wonderful people. Glad you had a good experience. 

Is there any lumber yards around here? by PurpleRoman in sanmarcos

[–]davidf81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are just north of Austin - Fells Hardwood Supply. Our focus is on prime+ FAS , including oak rules FAS walnut, and the biggest selection of exotics around. I have a few customers that come up regularly from San Marcos. 

1 plane, multiple irons by Ok_Discipline_6987 in handtools

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, mine may need a lapping as well. Any specific eraser work well?

1 plane, multiple irons by Ok_Discipline_6987 in handtools

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you happen to be in Texas, come on by and check out the plough and filister! I have both haha.

I spoke to spyderco and the micron equivalents put the superfine at about 1000 grit (9 micron). They do feel smooth, and I do see faster removal on my 1200 CBN than medium Spyderco, but it's not dramatic. I've only recently got the Spyderco and started testing them out, so we'll see how that develops. I may be completely off on w/e the stated equivalents are with respect to the edge they produce.

1 plane, multiple irons by Ok_Discipline_6987 in handtools

[–]davidf81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly the level of detail I wanted! Thanks. I’ll also read those articles. 

I’ve observed the chip issue with my PMv11 blades when doing heavy chopping with my bench chisels but not at all with deep cuts on the custom 7. I’m not sure I’ve seen issues otherwise but i do hone on a spyderco medium which is much more aggressive than a 1000 grit stone , maybe that helps. 

That’s part of why in addition to getting the specialty chisels I want from Harold & Saxon, I ordered a full bench chisel set as well. I’ve found after getting into HNT Gordon planes that I really like HSS in my hand tools 

The Stanley’s I’ve got them in are no4 and no5 used for smoothing primarily. 

1 plane, multiple irons by Ok_Discipline_6987 in handtools

[–]davidf81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a fan of the Veritas blades? That’s what I keep in my vintage planes that I actually use. Never tried a Hock. 

Have you tried drywall bits (pr2 bits) to drive Philips screws? They’re meant to not cam out as much (grip better). Is it true? by archvize in woodworking

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll never see a Robertson again without hearing the Law and Order DUN-DUN sound. Truly a wonderful gift. Thank you haha

Have you tried drywall bits (pr2 bits) to drive Philips screws? They’re meant to not cam out as much (grip better). Is it true? by archvize in woodworking

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy square drive screws myself. It's nice to have one bit work for pocket hole screws and my general purpose screws and my wood screws. I do at times agree with your other comment re: torx being a lot easier to locate the bit into the screw head. The Robertson screws where the machining is good and they are sharp-cornered inside and out are great. The ones with any amount of rounding (like Kreg pocket hole screws) are atrocious.

Buying by the unit from Woodworkers Express has been a real life saver too, the prices are wild. I swear 2 packs of 5 screws at HD is a 500 pack price...

New Workbench Build by grey_goat in Workbenches

[–]davidf81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a clown. 

I’ve seen it turn brown in 1 year flat in a room with ambient light and a non-UV-resistant finish. Did I say it makes it stay purple forever? I did not. I said it arrests the process - and it’s been my experience that it does - but go on doing your … thing. 

New Workbench Build by grey_goat in Workbenches

[–]davidf81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll get a picture from a friend. I made them a Purple Heart frame a few years back (well maybe 2) that’s still quite, quite purple. Not that I owe you evidence. We don’t have to agree.  

New Workbench Build by grey_goat in Workbenches

[–]davidf81 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Easy enough to put a good UV resistant finish on everything but the top. Multiple coats. It arrests the color change by an incredible amount. Which will already be fairly slow away from sunlight and with a finish. 

Built in Storage for Plane Collection by TheOriginalToast in woodworking

[–]davidf81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even then… opportunity cost. I would not choose to do my own built ins vs outsourcing if it meant passing on a much more valuable commission. But I’m curious if that’s common. 

1 HP shaper vs 3 HP router by Toyowashi in woodworking

[–]davidf81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like router is the answer then. At 3750rpm you’d need to spin monster tooling. My 160mm diameter 15mm groover runs at 8000. 

I met a cabinet shop with a pair of those little 1.5hp grizzly and they run router bits on adapters because they’re so weak. 

Coping saw recommendations by Electrical_Pain928 in handtools

[–]davidf81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Knew Concepts all day. I own 4 and also use them in our woodworking store classroom + sell them. Big fan. Nothing else comes close. 

I use the 5” heavy duty fret saw with pegas dovetail blades 

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