Recent content by John Clifford

I have both, well sort of. I have the new Jet machine not the Tormek. I like both but they both have their faults. I find it curious that some people think the Tormek is too messy. My Jet is the least messy sharpening system I use (Jet, LV MKII, and water stones). One of the things I like...

Maybe just a nit pick but why would you use a smoothing plane on a rough sawn board as shown in the picture?

That's true Philly, he did say chisels and plane irons. I gotta pay closer attention. I've got plane irons on the brain since I just sharpened a couple for my father this morning. He comes over when he needs something sharpened. I think it's time to buy him some waterstones and a sharpening...

Sean, I have the Charlesworth sharpening video and he adresses this very subject. He says that you just caress the stone as you're not trying to remove a lot of metal but rather are only trying to polish the edge. He also suggests only drawing the blade back and not pushing. I use his method...

Ok Ian, are these just for your own use or do you make them for sale? If so do you have a web site and what kind of wait time is to be expected? Thanks John.

Thanks Neil. I've got my English to English dictionary handy and I've been watching my Jim Kingshott and David Charlesworth videos to get a feel for the lingo. :D

Thanks Dave. Up until recently I've spent most of my internet time on WoodCentral and WoodNet but since I've come across UK Workshop I find myself lurking here more and more. Another great woodworking forum with very fine people. :D

Dave, the reason you start at the end is after the first cut you are always in effect planing down hill which makes the job easier. It may not be necessary for all woods but it will definitely will help in tough woods.