Recent content by Brent

Thanks Laura, that's what I thought. I ordered a pack of each with my JMP, but after seeing your package thought that perhaps I could be getting extras.

I'm waiting for delivery of mine!!! Did those 2 packs of blades come included with the JMP or are they a seperate purchase?

Molybdenum, for it's anti-corrosive properties??

Apparently you can buy a shooting board. I googled it and came up with this from HNT Gordon, though making one is not hard at all. http://www.hntgordon.com.au/shootingboards.htm

You might also try the Brian Boggs video on drawknives and spokeshaves that Lie-Nielsen sells. Actually seeing instead of reading can make it a lot easier. Brent

Hi Mike, I'm just waiting for mine to arrive, Dave e-mailed me they were on the way. Getting anxious to try them out.

Congratulations Mike. I guess I better get my order in before you become swamped :D Brent

Just a question, definately not a statement based on knowledge, but I seem to remember reading that Japanese wooden planes are supposed to be slightly concave before and after the mouth. If this is true, is it different for European wooden planes? Brent

Hi Bugbear, I've watched the video a few times, and I do agree that there's very little in the way of why do this or that. But, I've sharpened a few swas after watching it and they came out great. Don't get me wrong, there is a need for background in any technique that's new to someone, but is...

It's a great video for what it is...free. He covers the basics but doesn't go into any of the problems or the mechanics of it. There is another video available by I believe Tom Law ( I think LN still sells it ). Anyone interested in sharpening their saws should try and get a copy of that one...

You might try here, Joel has a great selection and a lot of knowledge of stones http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/Merc ... y_Code=THO Brent

I remember reading in an article Norm saying he enjoys using hand tools. Time limitations and what the majority of viewers want dictate his use of primarily machines on the show. Remember, he's got just over 20 minutes to introduce, make and finish a project. Not alot of time to hand cut...

And they say it costs nothing to ask. LOL Brent

Thanks Dave and Edmund. I've often come across the reference while reading and was never quite sure of it's meaning. As for high streets dissapearing in the UK, it's the same thing here in Canada. I guess they call that progress. I do wish that we had a shop here in Montreal that carried so many...

Sorry guys, an OT question. What do you mean by the shop is in the high street? Brent