Recent content by rocksteadyeddy

Just looking back through Alan`s post (my-first-plane-restoration-t52629.html) when I came across..... Strangely after contemplating it for a while I purchased a small lump of said "Cocobolo", ready for my next plane re furb, just the other day! :roll: I have to say, although you have pipped...

Good job, very tidy! =D> =D> Edd

Liking this very much so far, keep up the good work! (hammer) Edd

I am currently mid way through sharpening all my tools up in preparation for the regional Skillbuild competition thats being held at Highbury College tomorrow, and was just wondering if any one else on here was entering. Edd

Yes Mathew that was my initial thought, the only problem is that they don't do anything smaller than 1/2" as far as I can tell? I was thinking maybe a 1/2" and probably 3/8" would cover most of the work I've been doing of late. Edd

Thanks all for the replies! Rob I had half thought about a couple of jap chisels, just to give them a try as much as anything else. I was fairly sure the was going to be such a suggestion from yourself! :lol: Mathew it is as much bashing in the end of the bubinga as anything else (bit of an...

Oh I hadn't noticed...... Welcome to the forum by the way!! Edd

If it helps a couple of months ago I got the Adria small crosscut Tenon saw on a recommendation from my college lecturers. All I can say is that it performs very well indeed, and since its purchase the need to buy a dedicated dovetail saw (although I shall still at some point) has slipped down...

I have until now been more than happy with my set of AI mkII chisels and to date have not found the need, or want to use a mallet with them, due to the increased amount of lapped dovetails at college I am now in the market for a couple of chisels just for chopping (something I can give a whak...

I have recently aquired an old lathe and was just wondering what method most people use for sharpening tools? Cheers Edd.

I swear they're exactly the same as the ones my folks have in there kitchen! :lol: Nice work Edd.

Very nice indeed =D> =D> =D> I think you may have just inspired me as to the timber choice for the handles on the next plane I do! Keep up the good work! Edd

+1 for the AI chisels, take an exceptional edge, fine bevel for fidly bits and nicely balanced, couldnt ask any more from a chisel! Edd.

I have a wooden jack knocking around waiting to be cleaned up and reading this has given me the idea that it may well get a bit of customization! :wink: ! Is that a pretty standard design for the handle on the side of the plane or just something you came up with?..... i'm thinking maybe...

As promised (Jim! :wink: ) I gave it a quick test run earlier, and took a couple of pics. All in all more than happy with the initial performance. I swapped out the original iron and back iron for the jap laminated blade and clifton back iron from the No51/2 as in use this is more than likely...