Comments for Badger Woodworks

Comment on Oak Furniture The British Tradition Reprinted? Yes! by Follansbee

Follansbee — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:42:40 +0000

It’s the same book as before. first published in 1979 & mostly in print since then. Shortly after its first publication, the thumbnail index of photos was added; but that’s the only change to it…

Comment on The “Anarchists” Saw Bench Box Part 2 by Peter Bernhardt

Peter Bernhardt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:04:56 +0000

I’m going to build mine from red oak, mainly because I have a bunch laying around.

This is a great idea, Badger. Perfect for those of us challenged to make the most of a small space. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on The “Anarchists” Saw Bench Box by Peter Bernhardt

Peter Bernhardt — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:49:55 +0000

Very well designed and executed. Cheers.

Comment on The “Anarchists” Saw Bench Box Part 2 by Badger

Badger — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:33:09 +0000

@Joe, absolutely. Since I built this box it’s been great. My bench is clearer for having built it, which means i spend less time moving stuff around and more time working on the bench.

Comment on The “Anarchists” Saw Bench Box Part 2 by Joe McGlynn

Joe McGlynn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:56:04 +0000

Great to see the follow-on to this project. It’s a great idea. I don’t have any free wall space (too many big metalworking machines shoved against the walls) so tool chests and saw chests are in my future. Ever so much nicer than being in a pile on the nearest horizontal surface.

Comment on The #4 vs #4 1/2 Smooth Plane Dilemma by Joe McGlynn

Joe McGlynn — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:30:36 +0000

I have the LN 4, and I like it a lot. I think the next smoother I get will be the 4 1/2 with the high angle frog.

Which Lee Valley planes did you get? I need a “moving filister”, and I’m torn between theirs and the LN 140 style.

Comment on Oilstone Sharpening Level Up! by Bill from B'ham

Bill from B'ham — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:18:01 +0000

Glad to hear that you got some worth out of your class at PTSW. They are a good group there and I hope they continue to do well.

That is good advice about sticking with one sharpening system instead of bouncing around trying them all.

My method is different from yours, but it really doesn’t matter as there are many ways to do it. I use waterstones, grind a hollow bevel at my honing angle and use the stability of the hollow grind to help me hone the bevel. I hone up to 8000 grit and then work the bevel and flat on a flat board with diamond paste. It works well for me.

By the way, there now seems to be a growing group of Pacific NW woodworking bloggers now. I have taken classes with both Marilyn of She Works Wood and Mike of The Inquisitive Woodworker. I am glad to see the increase in the people willing to share their woodworking experiences.

Bill

Comment on Training a young apprentice by Kate

Kate — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:14:07 +0000

I learned by helping my dad in his wood shop. I spent a lot of time with him in the basement, watching him work and him telling me the hows and whys. I was probably about 10 before he let me start doing things.

Comment on The #4 vs #4 1/2 Smooth Plane Dilemma by Badger

Badger — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:37:03 +0000

Tempting! But I ended up spending my money on a couple of planes from Lee Valley instead. When I do go buy a new LN Smoother, I’ll be getting the #4 Brass, based on the size of my hands. I’m more average size, and I think the #4 would just suit me better.

Comment on The #4 vs #4 1/2 Smooth Plane Dilemma by Phil Lang

Phil Lang — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:33:45 +0000

Mr. Badger:

To further complicate your choices, you may wish to consider a Lie-Nielsen 4 1/2 in bronze. Although Lie-Nielsen has not, to my knowledge, advertised that they have 4 1/2 bronze bodies available, they have had them available at least as recently as January 2011. These bodies were essentially the same as those offered on the 25th Anniversary plane, but without any of the commemorative markings. You may wish to call Lie-Nielsen to ask if they still have any available. They will outfit the body (if they still have any) with your choice of frog. However, in January 2011 they were considerably more expensive than the standard iron 4 1/2.

Good luck with your choice.

Phil Lang