Recent content by Kurt Loup

I'll have to check. I can't remember where I got my copy. That may be the source. Kurt

Alf, Are you interested in a Sargent combination plane manual? I think I have a copy of one. Kurt

You're right. I may try the dowel method next time. Kurt

True. I attempted to do that on the handles pictured above. Kurt

I'm sure that method will work if you have various size dowels laying around, but I'm not so sure it is easier. The foil easily conforms to the interior dimensions of the socket giving you the top and bottom diameter of the socket as well as the length of the taper. I'm not the best on the...

Attached is a picture of some handles I turned for some 750s and a 720. An original is on the left. If I am not mistaken, the diameter is about 1 1/8". I twisted a piece of aluminum foil into the socket to get the inner dimensions. Calipers transferred the measurements to the stock (spalted...

Garrett, Nice review. I have the drawer fitting DVD and highly recommend it. I learned a lot of new techniques. I'll be looking for your review. Kurt

Alan, You may want to check with FWW to make sure that your subscription is correct. I received duplicates once. FWW had two subscriptions running concurrently rather than applying my renewal to the end of my term. I think they spelled my name differently on the duplicate subscription...

Colin, I don't think you will have to worry about the weight. I was worried about the door being too heavy on this cabinet I built. The door is approximately 22" wide x 6'6" tall. I used 1/8" glass. Kurt More Pictures http://www.loup-garou.net/rodcabinet.html

Gill, In Louisiana, the Loup Garou is the werewolf of Cajun folklore. I think he is mostly into mischieft. Kurt

Thanks Frank. With the slight angle of the back, the planes will stay in place without the cleats, but I don't trust them to not take a dive if the shop door is slammed shut. Kurt

Thanks Noel. Kurt

Here's one I made and a link to more pictures http://www.loup-garou.net/toolcabinet.html. Kurt