Recent content by rich1

I have been using the Shapton stones for about two years now. I love them. Go here http://www.shaptonstones.com/. My old waterstones are just collecting dust. I use 1000, 1200, 5000, 8000. They seem to stay flat longer and produce a great edge.

Well the rodent arrives tomorrow. I went with the wisdom here and went without the laser or the multiangle jig. I figure I will have enough learning to use it properly. My four year old son is verry excited that we will be getting a woodrat. I think he lost something in the definition. Boy will...

A question for the experienced ratters. I'm going to pull the trigger this week (purchase my rat). I would like to ask about the value of a few accessories I am on the fence about. The USA website http://www.thecraftsmangallery.com offers. A laser for $118 and a Multi-angle Clamping Jig for...

Alf you're the bomb. (Slang for you are cool)

Hi all newbie here from the other side of the pond San Diego CA to be exact. I guess it's time to stop lurking and crawl out of the wood shed. I found this board while researching the Woodrat. I will be adding one to the family soon. I have been a neander for a while and I guess it's time to...