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Lap joint or bridle joint?
Hello All:I'm making Shaker-evocative mirrors to hang on the wall. Approximate dimensions will be 20"X26" or so. I'll be using straight-grained fir and sapele that is 5/8" in thickness. My…
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Glues for veneer
I will be applying veneer to 18” diameter mdf rounds that I will press in a vacuum bag. I’ve applied edge banding using a foam roller and white wood glue…
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Plow Plane Rehab
I'm starting to rehab a wooden plow plane salvaged from a box of old tools from a neighbor's basement. The only blade is 1-3/4" wide and is held in place…
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Sharpening GL1 Curved Scraper
I have the Glen Lucas GL-1 French-curved negative-rake scraper and invite sharpening advice from users. The bevel angle on mine on receipt changes plane as it transitions from the straight…
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Sharpening Cabinet Scraper
Thanks to the internet and YouTube, I am now confused about sharpening the blade of my No. 80 cabinet scraper. After sharpening and honing the bevel, should a burnisher be…