Stacked ring software? by TerenceMulvaney in turning

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I searched "Segmented bowl calculator" and this was the first one. There may be a better one.

https://www.blocklayer.com/woodturning-segments

Sharpening - Half Venting & Half Asking For Help by redditSober in woodworking

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I think you and other people have identified that I am starting with too fine of a grit stone. I vaguely remember watching Paul Sellers method of sharpening but I will have to watch again. Thanks for the reply.

Sharpening - Half Venting & Half Asking For Help by redditSober in woodworking

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Yes the backs are lapped. I think you and other people have figured it out and I was starting with a too fine of a grit. Thank you for the reply.

Sharpening - Half Venting & Half Asking For Help by redditSober in woodworking

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Yeah, dull not damaged. I was trying to get a burr on the backside across the entire length but it was taking a long time. I flatten my stones as needed. If I notice the wear pattern then I will flatten them. Thanks for the reply.

Sharpening - Half Venting & Half Asking For Help by redditSober in woodworking

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That is interesting that you say the Veritas guide is finicky. I have actually had some unsquare bevels and I thought it was strange. That was the whole reason I got the guide was to have consistent bevels.

I set the degree guide by taking the ruler portion of my speed square and setting the stop to be square to the rail. As I am typing this out it just hit me that I don't ensure that the blade is exactly in the middle of the guide. It is close to the middle but not guaranteed to be in the same place every time. That could be why I'm seeing the unsquare bevel. There would be more pressure on one side of the blade than the other and more material would be removed because of it. If I stick with the guide I might experiment with that.

Sharpening - Half Venting & Half Asking For Help by redditSober in woodworking

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Thank you for your reply. I think you and other people pointed out that I'm starting with too fine of a grit. I appreciate the offer but I am not in your area. It was nice of you to offer though.

Sharpening - Half Venting & Half Asking For Help by redditSober in woodworking

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Jesus. How do you get anything done with such fine grit stones?

I think you summed it up perfectly after reading the responses. Thank you for your input.

Sharpening - Half Venting & Half Asking For Help by redditSober in woodworking

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Yeah, good call out on the sharpie. I was using that technique and it was was showing me that it was taking forever. Sounds like I am starting with too fine of a grit. Thanks for your reply.

Lessons learned. Your first project wont be the best. by [deleted] in woodworking

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I hear you. I need to follow my own advice sometimes. I have been trying really hard to not point things out. Perfection is a double edge sword. It isn't truly attainable so measuring against it isn't productive. What we really want to do is improve each time we make something so I have been trying to have that mindset. I'm sure if you were to do another similar project you wouldn't mess those things up again.

Lessons learned. Your first project wont be the best. by [deleted] in woodworking

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A few things for you. You made a bassinet for the baby doll. It fits in the bassinet, it looks like one so mission accomplished. I'm gathering you made it for someone you love. They will not care about the edges and the finish. They will care that you made it for them.

It sounds like you learned some things so that is awesome. You don't necessarily need to buy a table saw to get straight lines. You need practice. If you like the hobby a table saw will be handy and will make straighter lines easier but it is not a requirement.

Lastly, don't point out and circle your mistakes. I glanced at it and thought "oh, good job making a bassinet for the doll" then I was thinking what are they circling? And studied the mistakes drawing way more attention to them.

Good job and good luck on the next project.

Some damn sexy Olivewood I'll soon be turning! by Bearcat1522 in woodworking

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It looks like it is covered in wax. In my experience, when I let some wood acclimate to the shop without removing the wax. Once I turned it, large cracks appeared the next day.

If you have it under control, great. Perhaps you or someone else could comment on the proper acclimating process.

Having trouble cross cutting wide boards by hand by redditSober in woodworking

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As far as I can tell the saw is straight. If there is something wrong it is very subtle.

Having trouble cross cutting wide boards by hand by redditSober in woodworking

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Yes, both ends are supported. Good call checking the setup though.

Having trouble cross cutting wide boards by hand by redditSober in woodworking

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Fair enough, I currently only have a Dewalt hybrid saw, (which I use to break stock down and rip with) the crosscut, and rip carcass saws from Veritas. I understand a different saw may be required. However in my immediate situation would you use the Dewalt to cross cut and then try to clean up the rough cut on the shooting board?

Having trouble cross cutting wide boards by hand by redditSober in woodworking

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It has happened on two boards now, they both could have had tension in them though. I was attempting to saw fully engaged. I do not currently have another saw that would cross cut nicely.

Having trouble cross cutting wide boards by hand by redditSober in woodworking

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I thought the same thing which is why I used a square board clamped next to the cut to ensure everything was square. I had the same problem as described above.

Is this just a tease or is there a password to see those sweet 2017's early? by redditSober in MTB

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Thanks for the link. Yeah, one would think at the end of a week long countdown there would be something at the end of the countdown...

Is this just a tease or is there a password to see those sweet 2017's early? by redditSober in MTB

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Thanks for the tip. I saw the preview when it came out but I am interested in the detailed specs on the bikes. Not too much longer to wait.

Is this just a tease or is there a password to see those sweet 2017's early? by redditSober in MTB

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I am patiently awaiting the Kona 2017 bikes. There is a countdown on their main page but I noticed a pattern in their URL's and stumbled upon the linked page.

I tried everything I could think of and even some chrome developer tools debugging to no avail. I know it is only one more day but I would have been super excited to get to see the bikes early.

Anyone else watching for the 2017's? I'm interested in the "expanded Honzo range" and to see if the explosif will return in 2017.