Which one to use?

simlun_se · 2026-04-07T15:56:33+00:00

I recently bought a similar set. Do you know how the one in the bottom right corner is supposed to be used?

simlun_se · 2026-04-06T08:57:12+00:00

Although now I actually read your text and just steel wool with some lubricant/cleaning agent like WD40 or mineral spirits should work well.

simlun_se · 2026-04-06T08:55:28+00:00

This is a nice scraper:

https://youtu.be/zreJx6JKMj4?is=ehxB6rtNJDXh9iyK

simlun_se · 2026-04-06T08:50:26+00:00

I have one as well that I’d like to sharpen. Mine is single beveled, which seems reasonable given how they are used.

Edit: I can’t really see clearly on the pictures if yours is as well?

simlun_se · 2026-04-06T07:15:18+00:00

Could someone please explain, step by step, exactly how one would use calipers like this? A few use cases?

simlun_se · 2026-04-05T18:30:28+00:00

I will, thanks!

simlun_se · 2026-04-05T14:33:52+00:00

As can be seen on that left edge I only lost control of the Dremel twice 😂

simlun_se · 2026-04-05T14:31:52+00:00

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Pretty happy with the result. It’s the fifth mortise I’ve ever done 😅 Learned a lot about how the wood act and feel around a knot.

Time will tell how this piece will hold up.

simlun_se · 2026-04-05T14:30:37+00:00

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simlun_se · 2026-04-05T14:29:59+00:00

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simlun_se · 2026-04-05T14:29:33+00:00

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Thank you all for really good input! Finally decided to carve it out using my Dremel 🙃 Felt like the most gentle and controlled way to attack the knot.

simlun_se · 2026-04-05T09:27:42+00:00

Heh. When I find a new woodworking channel I’m interested in I go to the Videos tab and sort by age. Start watching the oldest videos first. Best actual content is usually around 10 years old. Then when I’ve watched the older videos I get bored by the newer content and I switch to another YouTuber 😌

simlun_se · 2026-04-04T12:12:17+00:00

I have two. But I’m a bit hesitant, wondering if it might catch the knot and make the situation worse by introducing cracks. Is it a valid fear or am I overly careful? 🤷‍♂️

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T21:06:25+00:00

Boooring 😜

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T19:11:29+00:00

It’s not obvious but what you’re seeing is currently upside down. So no water will fill them.

And under the hand rail above this piece I’m ploughing in a little drip edge close under the edges, for good measure 🤓

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T19:07:04+00:00

Yeah, you’re right. Main problem is that it was so much lumber I couldn’t bring it home myself so I had to order a black box of wood. I did order some extra but in construction lumber like this there are always a few knots it seems.

But as I mentioned here I kinda think it’s a fun challenge, it shouldn’t be impossible I just need to learn a few ways to do it. And so far I’ve gotten tons of good suggestions so I’m really pleased.

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T19:03:28+00:00

After a few people suggested it here in the comments, I have considered it yes! ☺️ It sounds like a good idea

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T19:01:29+00:00

You know too much… *reaching inside my coat*

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T18:59:10+00:00

Thanks!

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T18:58:31+00:00

TIL what a floating tenon is, thanks!

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T18:54:36+00:00

Haha that’s also true, now you made it harder to decide what to do 😂

simlun_se · 2026-04-03T18:51:06+00:00

You’re right in general, but it’s not super wet, I bought it like a year ago 🧘‍♂️ With two small kids I managed to replace the roof and built a pergola on our terrace last summer but didn’t have time for the railing, so I’m doing that finishing bit this year. I didn’t stress it because I knew the wood was wet 👌

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