When you think of the advances humanity has made in only the last 50-60 years its pretty amazing.
"A super-hard metal has been made in the laboratory by melting together titanium and gold.
The alloy is the hardest known metallic substance compatible with living tissues, say US physicists."...
A friend asked me a question: regarding UK Stanley bench planes, which models were made/sold here from their usa counterparts. Bench planes running from 1 - 8. (5 1/4 too?)
I know one of you gents will be on the ball.
Many thanks!
Anyone else find the new Axminster websites way of displaying the Clearance/Specials pages a PITA. I find the older site was more easier with everything listed - or lumped together.
Makes me want to not view the pages!
There must be something more for me to complain about in life...
Excuse my newbie ignorance.
I've noticed a recommendation of using the 5 1/2 Jack as a Super Smoother. Would this do-away with the need for a 4 1/2 smoother?
Thanks for any advice.
Gentlemen your opinion(s) please.
At some point I'd like to work with Flame/Birds Eye maple and other woods that are known for giving problems when it comes to smoothing - tear-out.
I've read about York/Middle pitch frogs and LN appears to be the only one who has a replaceable frog - not...