There is a phrase which keeps cropping up on or after my short courses. It goes something like this;
"I wish I had come on your tool tuning and sharpening course 5, 10 or 20...
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I am excited about the latest DVD as it concentrates on techniques for chisel use.
Chopping and paring are demonstrated; with single lap dovetail work, a hand cut mortice, using the method shown by Bob...
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I have been using the new Jet curved blade jig on my large Tormek, to grind the subtle curve which I find so useful in practically all my bench plane blades. The results are...
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I have just sent off an article on wood movement to Colin for the January edition of F&C.
He informs me that Robert Ingham has also sent in an article on wood movement.
Then we open...
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Start with a perfectly straight edge on a shortish board, say 15 to 20 inches long.
Take 10 full length, reasonably fine, through shavings, with a bench plane such as a 5, 6 or...
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