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thanks, dan

I'll be glad to take those floats off your hands. for a fair price of course. :) dan

Philly, you said you have many custom made floats. I would love to see a picture of your floats. I'm trying to identify all the different types out there and their purposes. every little bit helps. Thanks, dan

thanks for the words there. those are the same thoughts i have. im a great fan of floats as well. i love em'! The dovetail float is tapered lengthwise and on the edges, fits into dovetails, planes and many other tight spaces. got any pictures of your floats? Yes, floats are like large files...

I am looking to figure out what types of floats there are. Americans are mostly unaware of the useful float. I am researching and would like to find out how many types of floats there are and what uses they served. I bought a few floats at auction. i have what appears to be a few dovetail...

Where in japan, what was the company name. did you buy direct from shapton? regards, dan

Looking for a good source with good prices for shapton stones and the diamond reference lapping plate (DRLP). i would like to buy three of thwir stones and the DRLP. cheers, dan

Yes, it needs to be steamed. i'm no wood scientist nor do i have hundreds of years of experience or any inclination to argue endlessly with anyone here on this forum. But, i have read that steamed beech checks less due to sap removal caused by steaming. cheers, dan

Thanks for the replies. i checked Timberline. they have some of this stuff. however, i'm still not able to find steamed beech in any size or grain orientation useable for planemaking. know any suppliers? cheers, dan

I'm looking to buy some wood. Only problem is; apparantly no one is looking to sell any wood. I would like to get some steamed beech, boxwood, lignum vitae??? steamed beech in pieces up to 4" x 4" I live in cambridgeshire, near Ely. Any sellers in suffolk, cambridgeshire, etc.? I've been to...

thanks all, i'll be hunting for whatever i can find the whole time im here. i've hit up a few antique stores and one boot sale thus far and have found nothing. i believe that once you include all the money spent on petrol, you'll have paid for the tool in full. cheers, dan

I have moved to england specifically RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk. I want to frequent the boot sales and pick up hand tools. I would like to know what names to look for. Ive heard the Norris infill planes are highly sought after. dont know if i'll find one though. also, i plan on looking in...

I polish the backs of mine. I have two LN mortising chisels. i take a piece of flat wood and smear some diamond paste on it and then polish til i can see my reflection. does not take long with the diamond paste. ciao, dan

I'll just have to find me a turner and have him/her make me a set of handles. :P dan

i could and would woodwork in the great room. :twisted: the other half wont have it though. she'll barely leave me be when im in the garage. :P Dan

Thats one of the things keeping me from picking one of these sets. the LN's are too small, the Barr's have those wretched hoops, and the AI's are just too long in the handle. :? dan

I'm looking into a frequency converter right now. hopefully they dont cost too much. anyone have a 220v 50Hz to 110v 60Hz frequency converter lying around? probably not, :( thanks, dan

Thanks for the information, im allowed 1200-1300 pounds per month for rent. the area is Mildenhall (Suffolk, im told) thanks again dan

just what i've said. I'm moving to England in a few months and am wondering how difficult it will be to find a house with a shop or barn or at least a two car garage to woodwork in. My wife's friend is from England and she is looking around for us as well. Any opinions on how likely it will...

LOLOLOLOL :P I have to agree. I wouldnt use that stone for my neighbors pocket knife. I use waterstones when i want an extremely keen edge. for working and saving time though, i use the Jet slow speed water grinder (same as tormek) dan