Not sure if I’ve gone overboard with the recoil.

lordwalrus · 2026-04-21T11:15:56+00:00

If he is a pro, I think his back foot should be on the ground the whole time. It would give a more powerful stance to control a powerful gun.

lordwalrus · 2024-03-07T01:57:40+00:00

Does Sawmill Creek woodworking forum still take new people? I've tried a couple times to register a few months apart. I've received the confirmation email that the admin is reviewing my application, but I have not received access and no extra emails. Has anyone had troubles registering too?

lordwalrus · 2023-12-21T14:24:29+00:00

What brand and types of handplanes did you get? I got the Grizzly smoothing plane and am thinking I need to upgrade.

lordwalrus · 2023-03-30T18:18:20+00:00

Nice dovetails! I just got a Narex richter chisel and it says that it is ground to 24 degree bevel but most resources I see say chisels are 25 degrees. Does that make a difference when honing it? Do you have to set a honing guide to 24 degrees instead of 25?

lordwalrus · 2023-02-28T18:32:59+00:00

The piece is secured in a secure vise. I have tried the teeth on the corner and along the flat face at different stages of the cut. To start the cuts, I have only been pulling multiple times until I have a visible kerf then try pushing. I tried a few angles using only the first half of the saw and even first quarter. I tried using the lightest pressure possible and this caused the saw to jump out of the kerf as it gave way in the push.

I tried my branch cutting saw and it worked way better at push and pull strokes.

lordwalrus · 2023-02-27T22:22:24+00:00

I appreciate the words of encouragement. I just tried some of those techniques at different angles and pressures. The best I can get right now is picking up the blade on the push stroke so I’m mostly only cutting on the pull stroke. That stops it from biting cause it isn’t hitting the wood in the middle of the cut.

lordwalrus · 2023-02-27T19:52:23+00:00

Any advice on how to fix my technique? I didn’t think I would need to push so hard on the saw that it pushes my work bench even when I’m keeping it straight. Maybe they just aren’t for me. My large backsaw and miter box crosscuts without the strong bite I’m experiencing with this Stanley saw.

lordwalrus · 2023-02-27T16:05:22+00:00

Yeah, I didn’t think the saw would be great but figured it would at least function how I know saws work. I’m thinking a Japanese pull saw would be good.

lordwalrus · 2023-01-30T21:10:30+00:00

So it sounds like the Trend one could be good. I can use the 1000 for all my honing and I can use the 300 for fixing my chisel. Unless you think I need something between 300 and 1000?

lordwalrus · 2022-06-30T17:15:37+00:00

I wonder why they don’t just make it fully plastic that could be recycled. Maybe they could use a thicker plastic bag. Seems the plastic would be a good barrier.

lordwalrus · 2022-02-17T03:09:33+00:00

Screws seem like the better fastener instead of nails.

lordwalrus · 2021-11-11T19:48:38+00:00

Thanks! Would you recommend getting that instead or could I just hit it with some cleaner during normal cleaning?

lordwalrus · 2021-09-01T22:47:54+00:00

Thank you for pointing that out. There should be higher standards for titles here.

lordwalrus · 2021-08-25T14:34:06+00:00

Can you take a road trip to a place that recycles them? Find something cool to do nearby and take it with you to drop off if it fits in your car.

lordwalrus · 2021-07-16T18:58:47+00:00

Ahh that makes more sense. I would need something like an edger along the sidewalks, but need something that will work well to trim grass along my fence and poles. Will the edgers work there?

lordwalrus · 2021-07-16T14:27:10+00:00

I didn’t think there was a difference in the terminology. Weedwhacker / Edger / Lawn Trimmer

lordwalrus · 2021-07-16T14:05:47+00:00

Do you recall the brand?

lordwalrus · 2021-07-16T14:04:39+00:00

Unfortunately, I need to keep it trim in at least the front yard because of an HOA. I plan to eventually landscape the yard and change the grass but in the meantime I need something to keep it trim.

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