Recent content by Mezzanine Rob

Hi All Have done builds for family and friends but recently agreed to do a paying job. Please let me know what you think, the customer was pleased enough to order another! I must say from a hobby point of view the pressure of doing a paying job does remove some of the pleasure! Mod edit image...

Thanks Guys Had a spell with my LN 112 this afternoon and certainly giving better results. I need to experiment some more as there is defiantly a "knack" to using a scraper plane that I don't have yet. I Will keep trying. you tube seem to have some good video's

Hi All I am currently making a table with the top being Zebrano, tear out is a massive problem with this board. P/T is really struggling with it not helped by board being max width capacity (250mm). What is the best way to get an excellent surface to finish, am I looking at mastering my scraper...

Sorry people, in my ignorance didn't give enough detail. I am attempting a box a bit like Robert Inghams where lots of square pieces make up the whole. My veneer squares are going to be a little thicker than his (3mm) I am not using the exact same construction method but I do need to get the...

Hi Guys & Gals I know this is probably a stupid question (Why change habits) I am in the process of making a box and I have to make quite a number of squares and they will need to be exactly square. I am intending to use my trusty LN No.9 and my Shooting Board. My question is what is the process...

After what seems like an overly extensive decision making process, made longer by the time Veritas took to hit the market; I have at long last decided on the Ashley Isles set. They arrived today from WH, next day delivery, brilliant. I have been playing and I can only say that they are perfect...

I did actually try the LN51 along side the No.9 but it just didn't feel quite right for me. So I decided on the ramped board to compensate a little for the lack of a skewed blade.

I have to admit that getting my machines set and kept set for accurate cutting has always been an issue for me, this coupled with my inability to cut a straight line has caused some accuracy issues over the years. I do get there in the end but I decided to try once and for all to reduce the...

Bingo, thanks Jim. It is a large chip, on the top of the rear tote. Once again many thanks. Rob

I purchased a decent No.8 (Made In U.S.A.) just like I have wanted for some time at the South East Show at the weekend. They had an old tools stand, I could have spent a fortune but had my eldest daughter with me acting as my conscience, kept saying "mummy will kill you". Any way I think this is...

Yes ABW and the pannels are cherry, not the photo. I agree about the top, but when I laid it out it also seemed to look strange as a solid piece. How did you get photos to appear? Any sugestions on a finish, I am thinking danish oil and a wax? Regards Rob

This was a bit of an experiment, I normally use machines and hand tools I decided to try a total piece from start to finish with no electric at all. I am quite pleased with the out come although the time factor was staggering due to my lack of skill. I could easilly be converted as there is a...

Hi Guys & Gals I am going to be in Kent next week end and was wondering if this show is worth attending? Is it normally a good one? The only show I have any experiance of is Yandels. I may get a bit of grief from my other half so am trying to make a decision. regards Rob

thanks guys OK point taken, I think it is a strong possibility that I could of been carried away with the romantic notion of doing something for my daughter. Devonwoody the thought of the dreaded Trago Mills brings me out in a cold sweat, however possibly one visit for a specific item might not...

My eldest daughter has developed a very keen interest in all things arty and has asked me to build a proper artists easel for her painting. Now I have a fairly decent mental picture I could work out some sketches from but i would like to do a proper job for her so was wondering if any of you...