tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post7153812411538209026..comments2023-12-29T00:57:22.595-08:00Comments on The Way I Wood: New GetsDarnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-72482923951097627152012-02-20T09:15:51.019-08:002012-02-20T09:15:51.019-08:00I think we are lucky to live in a place where the ...I think we are lucky to live in a place where the Lee Valley store is only a short drive away. It's a blessing to the shop and a curse to the pocket book.Kevin Brehonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036860598894953939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-13896841402094477412012-02-04T07:34:58.184-08:002012-02-04T07:34:58.184-08:00Thanks for the confirmation of their quality. I...Thanks for the confirmation of their quality. I'll have to try the linseed oil. I'll be sharpening with back bevels as well, as per L.Lee's Guide to Sharpening. What sharpening system do you use?Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-42561381849224836962012-01-21T08:27:58.206-08:002012-01-21T08:27:58.206-08:00I have used Taylor gouges for over a year. They a...I have used Taylor gouges for over a year. They are good tools. When I get a new one, I always sand the handles and use Lyn seed oil on them. Heavy on let sit about 15-20 minutes. Let dry over nite. It helps strengthen the ends for mallet use I also hone and use back bevels.Rev Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990525873431527977noreply@blogger.com