matthew-s

I just picked up an Atlas drill press and love it, if that means anything to you. Perhaps mosey over to owwm.org for input. Aside from scrounging up consumables, I'd rather have that machine than a newer one. For full disclosure, I don't own a jointer, so I can't really make a solid judgement. I just happen to like the old machines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. I'm leaning that way the more I think about it. Funny how much he does specify, and then what is left unsaid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm building one based in the scale of Chris Schwarz's "carved marquetry" traveling chest. Mine will have a frame and panel lid. I have a copy of The Anarchists Toolchest. Chris does not give guidelines for how to dimension the top to fit the chests carcase. I see two options: 1: make the lid about 1/16 oversize in every dimension, and plane to fit (as you might a dovetail joint) 2: dimension the stock shooting for an exact fit then glue it up. Since he makes no reference to these details, I assume he uses option 2. Option 1 seems a little more forgiving, but no guarantee for success. Any advice from the group? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've wondered how well these work. Please keep us posted. I now also see why they are called "post drills". You'd need to mount them on a post otherwise you would not be able to swing the crank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree it's a good book. Those of you following my other posts know I'm working on my first "real" project, and this book helped me wade though all of the options and narrow things down to what made sense for me and the look I was going for. That way I only had two or three finishes to try before committing to one. I'm sure I'll reference it for many projects to come. Totally worth it. By the way, anyone have his "Finishing 101" book? Reviews? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Funny, I have that book but overlooked that site. Unfortunately it looks like they have effectively zero inventory. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks RichardA. By the way Tom King, those Sandvik saws can be sharpened, correct? They are not induction hardened or similar are they? How old are they? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. I NEVER would have searched for Sandvik saws. BTW, why would you skip the panel saws? All I know is then is they are a little shorter than the typical handsaw. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

True Richard. I don't mind learning the maintenance skills. I don't want to bring a stinker back from the dead. Would like to start with a "sure thing" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well. I guess not truly "gross". But dimensioning prior to joinery (I have a dovetail, tenon, and carcass saw already). So what you'd use before those. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. I do have a short (say 16-18" maybe) Stanley filed crosscut from what I can tell. Purchased before I was interested in handwork. I do have 3 joinery saws, so you are right I'm looking to compliment those. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm looking to get a rip and crosscut saw for "gross" operations. From what I gather, the best options are get a lie nielsen panel saw, or get a tuned up disston or similar. I'm assuming the tuned up disston is the better value, and would provide similar or identical performance (or better?) to the lie nielsen, correct? If so, where do I find a reliable source for a tuned up saw? Some of the top search results have little or no inventory, some are clearly collectors, costing more than the new LN. I have little time for the hobby, so I'd rather build stuff than restore old tools. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for all the help! Onward! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, not perfect, but better than it was. Unfortunately the pointy end split off a little on clean up. I think I'm going to declare victory. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Huh. That might be smart. I sort of felt the leather would be apparent after the finish, but there are far fewer choices there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk