tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7004046277210372912024-03-14T03:57:56.657-07:00The Way I WoodDarnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-20596820672384980292014-10-19T11:35:00.000-07:002014-10-19T11:35:04.914-07:00Five Minute Bench 15<a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1120184_zpsb1de8adf.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1120184_zpsb1de8adf.jpg" /></a><br />
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I picked up a Carbide Burniser.<br />
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98/99 Side Rabbet planes.<br />
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A 66 Bronze Beader.<br />
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And a right handed 140 Iron Skew Rabbet, to match my left.<br />
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As well, I got a No.85 Cabinetmakers Scraper. Due to problems with obtaining material, checking issues, and with increasing employee sensitivity to the allergens inherent to cocobolo that option has been discontinued. That makes this scraper the first LN tool (aside from chisels) that I own without upgraded wood. I'm saddened, I used to tell customers I thought that the $50 upcharge was a fantastic bargain, as the cocobolo looked like a million bucks. <br />
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This ones already earned its keep, I used it a few weeks ago to scrape old lacquer off a dining table refinish job. It's got me thinking the large scraper might be a worth while investment.<br />
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I also got a Hornbeam Mallet, made by Blue Spruce Toolworks for Lie-Nielsen. Due to problems with the material checking these were discontinued almost as soon as they were released. I was fortunate to receive this one.<br />
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Millers Falls Handsaw Display, pre-1982Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-83108168040244447742014-02-01T22:36:00.000-08:002014-02-01T22:36:46.646-08:00Current Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYr7zKMm_b3Ir51OXIQ4wd7mEwr4IacE81VUDpBnVzkfU8K52DVC_RZOdxQ9UyRmlaYq_AGJU66nIhDGBdNJoGbwoKNyIz6jSMZxcQJkh1P8wUQ_LPv_wKMQ25r4iFHsICpE7wjXKrljJ8/s1600/P1070321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYr7zKMm_b3Ir51OXIQ4wd7mEwr4IacE81VUDpBnVzkfU8K52DVC_RZOdxQ9UyRmlaYq_AGJU66nIhDGBdNJoGbwoKNyIz6jSMZxcQJkh1P8wUQ_LPv_wKMQ25r4iFHsICpE7wjXKrljJ8/s640/P1070321.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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Cocobolo, Brass, SteelDarnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-32737918915958993572013-11-02T11:05:00.000-07:002013-11-02T11:05:30.704-07:00Whoo-Hoo!Published! <a href="http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/109793/octagonal-beech-handles">Fine Woodworking Magazine Tools & Shops #237</a>. Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-21174884392953491582013-09-11T16:18:00.000-07:002013-09-11T16:18:09.086-07:00Whoo-Hoo!<a href="http://www.leevalley.com/en/newsletters/Woodworking/8/1/newsletter.htm">Published!</a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-13461355266230416632013-06-16T13:00:00.002-07:002013-06-16T13:00:40.488-07:00Current Work<a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1030216_zps0d784f3f.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1030216_zps0d784f3f.jpg" /></a><br />
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Multi-tip Screwdriver Handle and Ferrule<br />
Desert Ironwood, Stainless Steel<br />
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I'm tired of the amount of sandpaper I ruin flattening waterstones, so I bit the bullet and got a Dia-Flat. I had a hard time making the order, as it's pretty expensive for something that's got no moving parts. Now that I have it I wish I bought one a long time ago. It's quick and effective. I've flattened water, oil, and ceramic stones on it, and it performs very well.<br />
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I picked up a pair of panel saws, a 12 point crosscut and a 7 point rip. <br />
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In my opinion these sport Lie-Nielsens nicest handles.<br />
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The lamb's toungue is one of my favourite shapes. <br />
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These are the toungue and groove planes, the #48 and #49. These are dedicated joinery planes, self-centering on 1/2" and 3/4" thick stock. Not an essential tool by any means, but so much fun to use. <br />
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#97 large chisel plane. I admit I only bought this tool because it's discontinued. I had no real want for a chisel plane, and I always thought I'd prefer the smaller 97 1/2, but now that I have it I'm glad I got it. I've used it a couple of times already for trimming some through tenons, the longer length translates into more leverage while slicing though end grain.<br />
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After using it at Hand Tool Events, I decided that a dovetail marker is a much nicer system than the bevel gauge and square I had been using to lay out my joinery. <br />
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While making a box with a telescoping lid, I wished I had a rabbet block plane to clean up the saw marks where I cut the lid off. Because of this I made sure to get a 60 1/2. <br />
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I stared using the 140 trick a while ago, where you plane a shallow rabbet across the baseline of your tails to act as a ledge to register your pin board while transfering the joinery locations. It works so well I decided to pick up a 140, as a full sized rabbet plane is too big and awkward. <br />
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The owner has a wonderful collection of old woodworking tools.<br />
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Many of his molding planes were rescued from destruction when he found them after being discarded by their former owner.<br />
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He's got a pretty good collection of old machinery as well. An antique Cowan planer, a Millers Falls scroll saw, and my favourite, a Cresent bandsaw. I think this one is a 20", the little brother to my 32". These are some of my favourites, the lines of the C frame have always been pleasing to me. <br />
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I had a great time meeting new people and playing with tools. Even after years of it, making shavings is still one of my favourite things to do, and helping others experience it is a lot of fun. There's something about being able to slice such a hard material by hand that seems like magic. <br />
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I was able to spend some more time with my friend, Jeremy Tomlinson. He's the Lie-Nielsen Canadian show lead, and knows his way around hand tools like no one else I know.<br />
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He has recently started teaching woodworking at <a href="http://roundhouse.ca/">The Roundhouse</a>, a community arts centre in Vancouver, B.C., as well as starting his own business, <a href="http://www.urbanwoodworker.com/">The Urban Woodworker</a>. Jeremy's constantly refining his teaching style, and is a very effective communicator of the concepts used in hand tool woodworking. I've benefited simply from listening to him talk to others. <br />
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After the show on Sunday we took the fery back to the mainland and took a tour of his shop. He expained to me some of his techniques for turning and gilding, and I'm excited to incorporate some of his ideas into my own work. He's got a wonderful collection of exotic hardwood and antique tools to drool over, but the most fun was had in using his gigantic custom tenon saw. <br />
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I had a great time, and I loved being on the west coast. I haven't been out since I lived in Vancouver twelve years ago, those were some of the best years of my life and I was instanty reminded of them when I arrived. It was -30°C when I left Saskatoon, and I was grinning like a fool when I got off the plane. Seeing green grass was good for my soul. <br />
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While at school I was able to stay ahead of the program and I found myself with some spare shop time to work on personal projects. I took advantage of this time to use the metal lathe to make my ferrules. Brass likes high RPMs, keen tools with zero rake, and cutting oil. Drill bits benefit from a light honing on the cutting edges to raise the cutting angle, reducing its tendency to grab. <br />
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I bought a length of 3/4" brass stock, and held it in a three jaw chuck. The end was faced flat, and centre drilled.<br />
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Then drilled with a bit with a slightly larger diameter than the screwdriver shaft. I wanted this fit to be as tight as possible.<br />
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That was followed by a bit with a slightly larger diameter than the handles tang portion, and drilled to a depth the same as the tangs length.<br />
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I then used a champher tool to undercut the edge of the ferrule, so it would seat tight against the handle bead.<br />
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I used a parting tool to cut a groove.<br />
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This groove is to allow room for the tool used to taper the ferrule. I can't remember the exact angle, I think it was about 5° included. The taper is cut with the compound.<br />
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I used an Acme threading tool to part them off. The zero rake cut cleanly, and as a bonus it left a pleasing angle to the end instead of it being left blunt.<br />
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I got them all cut at school, and took them back to my shop for finishing. Mounted on a pen mandrel, I cleaned up the machining marks, and buffed them with honing compound on a rag. <br />
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<br />Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-69038430476833322132012-07-07T08:54:00.000-07:002012-07-07T08:54:04.532-07:00Screwdriver HandlesI've had a busy couple of months, I managed to complete my schooling and earn a Certificate with Great Distinction. I started working a new job a couple of weeks before school ended, and have been there full time since. I'm happy to be there, of all the machine shops I've toured it is by far the brightest, cleanest, and best organized. My new co-workers all seem to be friendly and intelligent, and I'm looking forward to continuing my education there.<br />
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I have been in the wood shop, although the projects lately haven't been too thrilling. I've refinished a few tables and repaired some chairs, quick jobs for a little spending money but nothing worth taking pictures of or writing about. In 2010 I made two sets of screwdrivers, one for my Father-in-Law for Christmas in walnut, and a set for myself in beech. Time constraints made me abandon mine to ensure his would be done, and they sat unfinished until this spring when I had the opportunity to get them done. <br />
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I began by handling as many screwdrivers I could find and using the most comfortable as a starting point for size and dimension. Then I selected a piece of stock large enough to yield all nine handles. This would ensure a colour and grain match. For optimum strength and beauty in turned work the grain must run as straight as possible. I laid out lines on the stock parallel to the grain.<br />
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I then bandsawed to these lines.<br />
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These faces became my reference face after jointing.<br />
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The blanks were then planed to size. For best appearance the grain must be as close to perfectly rift sawn (end grain lines running corner to corner) or quarter sawn (end grain lines running perpendicular and parallel to the faces) as possible. <br />
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I wanted octagonal handles, as they don’t roll and are comfortable in the hand. The stock is shaped with a 45° bit in a router. For small jobs like this I like to make a miniature router table by attaching a scrap of Baltic birch plywood to my router base. The router itself is clamped in my end vise. This is more convenient than trying to clamp the stock and balancing the router on it, and it brings the work table up to a height that makes detail work like this easier to see and handle. I start by making a shallow pass on all four corners of the three pieces of stock.<br />
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I make two passes, and then my third pass is the last on the small handle stock. I make a short test cut on the very end and slowly raise the bit until all eight faces are the same width. Keeping the test cut short keeps the blank from being ruined if I advance the cutter too high.<br />
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The process is repeated until all three blanks are octagonal. The largest blank is larger than the capacity of the bit, so a handplane finishes the facet. While I’m at it I use the plane to remove milling marks from the rest of the faces.<br />
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A stop block at the mitresaw allows me to cut the blanks into three equal length parts with square ends.<br />
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The blanks were then laid out so that the same quartersawn face would be at the top, and labeled with which shaft they would receive, S for Slotted, P for Philips, and R for Robertson.<br />
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The shafts themselves have a pair of 1/16” x 1/16” wings which anchor them in the handle and prevent them from spinning when torque is applied. These wings are not in the same plane as the driving tip, so the off angle must be compensated for so that the driver will look square to the handle. The exact centre is marked, and the wing holes are laid out on the angle, the distance from centre to centre is the same as the diameter of the shaft itself. <br />
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The blank is then clamped in a vise and the drill press is used to drill a 1/8” hole for the two wings. The bit is withdrawn frequently to clear chips and advanced slowly. It is important to have the holes square to the end and without wander.<br />
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The turned portion is then laid out on all three blanks at the same time using a square. A mark is made at the transitions between the ferrule and the end bead, the end bead and the finger cove, the cove and the octagonal part of the handle, the octagon and the end dome, and at the end of the handle.<br />
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The blank is then placed between centres on the lathe, and as it turns, the reference marks are continued all the way around. A parting tool is used to set the reference diameters, a set of rounded nose calipers are used to determine the correct cut depth for the ferrule.<br />
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The diameters are set for the bead, the cove, and the end dome in the same fashion; these calipers are used without change for all three handles to ensure common dimensions.<br />
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The details are turned; a simple template is made to match the sweep of the finger coves.<br />
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The handles are sanded but not completely parted off yet.<br />
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I don’t like the way the octagonal facets have a nice semi-circular end near the cove, and a blunt end near the dome. I decided a nice touch would be to hand carve the ends to match. I started by laying the half circles out with a pencil and a pattern. I used a combination of wheel gauges and washers.<br />
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A gouge with the correct sweep was chosen. Because this is a straight chopping cut, I sharpened the edge with a single low angle bevel and honed frequently. The cut began with a straight downward chop, and then the gouge is leaned over to wrap the cut around the end dome.<br />
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A sharp paring chisel removes the chip and rounds the background to match the curve of the end dome.<br />
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Now the handle is placed in the drill press vise and the shaft hole is drilled. Note that the shafts are different lengths so for a common appearance the holes need to be drilled to different depths. They are then returned to the lathe, finish sanded, and the end parted off. I’m pleased with the way they turned out, they are comfortable in my hand, and the carved ends have a floral look. I like the feminine aspect it lends to the tool.<br />
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I used store bought ferrules for my father-in-laws walnut set. I also made a walnut presentation box for them, leather lined. Usually he gets a tie and a bag of licorice allsorts for Christmas, so these were a nice surprise that I was happy to give. <br />
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<br />Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-72668171114524813962012-04-09T20:13:00.002-07:002012-04-09T21:21:17.269-07:00New GetsI've worked a number of Lie-Nielsen Hand Tool Events over the past two seasons, and at the last show I cashed in part of my tool credit. On Thursday I took delivery of two large boxes.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0776.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 799px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0776.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Inside I found an 8C.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0781.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 555px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0781.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />A 6C.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0785.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 462px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0785.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />A 4 1/2C.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0786.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0786.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I ordered the smoother with a 55° frog.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0788.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0788.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />All three I had corrugated, and I freely admit I did that mostly for the looks.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0792.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0792.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I spent ten minutes honing, this curly soft maple was no challenge.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0847.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0847.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I also received a 9, which I think I will really enjoy owning. My short time with this miter plane has revealed it to be extremely versatile, good for not only shooting end grain but also for working long grain. It's surprisingly comfortable, and the extended sole makes me confident in its registration. It comes with the hotdog auxiliary handle, but I requested mine to be drilled and tapped for the side knob as well. Somehow I was sent two side knobs instead of one. I have them both installed for the photo, but as the second will make shooting impossible it is redundant. <br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0799.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0799.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I got a fifth plane, the 40B. It's used for cutting the mortise to let in butt hinges. <br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0805.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 557px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0805.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I also picked up a saw, a 16" rip tenon. I've done very little in the way of cutting tenons by hand, and I look forward to picking up the skill.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0808.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0808.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I've pretty much finished out my hammer drawer with these two, in brass for adjusting plane blades, and in steel for driving small brads.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0809.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 392px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0809.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I also got a Glen-Drake Tite-Mark, I've had one of these on my wish list for a long, long time. The finest marking gauge I've ever used, easy one handed use and looks that don't quit.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0816.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 799px; height: 548px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0816.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />A Lie-Nielsen Panel Gauge was also in the box. These come oiled, I prefer a lacquer finish on my tools. I shot this one on Saturday, that and a coat of wax improved it's looks, action, and resistance to filth from my grubby hands.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0811.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0811.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />If you haven't had a chance to handle a LN socket chisel I highly recommend them. I'll sit on the sofa just rolling them around in my hand they feel so good. I got a 1/8" and a 1", now I need to work on getting the 1/16" increments to finish up my set. These are the only tools I purchased without the cocobolo upgrade, hornbeam is the better choice for mallet work.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0818.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 798px; height: 434px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0818.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I did order a set of LN screwdrivers in cocobolo. Unfortunately they are on back order, however I did get a cocobolo handled countersink. It's a nice hint at exciting things to come.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0823.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0823.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I also got a key fob and a pair of rulers, one for measuring, the other for the ruler trick.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0826.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 432px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0826.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I'm a member in a local woodworker group, and I'm hosting the next meeting tomorrow. Not only do I get to show off my new toys, I get to open the beers in style with this classy lady.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0832.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0832.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />You can expect to see in-depth posts on some of these tools in the near future, Constant Reader. Hopefully I'll have a real camera, I love my iPhone but it doesn't do cocobolo and brass justice. In the meantime I'll be hard at work trying to wipe the silly smile off my face.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0844.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0844.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-4742748162471041222012-04-06T07:35:00.001-07:002012-04-06T07:35:32.557-07:00Whoo-HooPublished <a href="http://www.leevalley.com/en/newsletters/Woodworking/6/4/article1.htm">again</a>!Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-92130697695675466592012-03-18T11:07:00.003-07:002012-03-18T11:44:39.155-07:00Tool EventLast weekend I had the opportunity to help at the Lie-Nielsen Tool Event, in Calgary, Alberta. It was hosted by <a href="http://www.blackforestwood.com/">The Black Forest Wood Co</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0621.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0621.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />It was a fantastic venue, the staff was very friendly and helpful. We were given a tour of the facility, the highlight for me was the guitar making studio. I consider instrument making one of the highest forms of woodworking, and the lutherie produced here is pretty incredible. The lumber selection is a woodworkers candy store, exotics and burls are everywhere, and I spent nearly ten minutes just looking in the veneer drawers. My only regret is not bringing my XL suitcase.<br /><br />I got to work with Jeremy Tomlinson, the Lie-Nielsen Canadian show lead. <br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0624.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0624.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I've worked with Jeremy a few times now, and I'm always astounded with the breadth of his knowledge of all things hand tool related. He's a lot of fun to talk to and has plenty of solid advise.<br /><br />The guest demonstrator was Duncan Robertson of <a href="http://www.quietwoodworking.com/">Quiet Woodworking</a>. I hadn't seen him since the Calgary show last year, and it was good to catch up with him.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0643.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0643.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />He brought his bench with him again, and after using his tall joinery bench I'm reminded that I want one. It's a wonderful thing to be able to saw standing comfortably upright, both for my back and my eyes. His tall bench was a new one this year, outfitted with a wood screw vise cut by <a href="http://www.lakeerietoolworks.com/">Lake Erie Toolworks</a>. I now understand the dedicated following wood screws have, they have a feeling all their own, and stock would go from loose to tight in less than 1/8 of a rotation. I wish I had taken photos of it.<br /><br />He also brought his drool-inducing tool chest.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0638.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0638.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Of all the shows I've been to, this was one of the best. The crowd was fun and lively, and buzzed with an energy that was fun to be around. I met several very interesting people and had a lot of great conversation. After the attendees left for home I was left tired and happy, and as I wiped down tools I was rewarded with the setting sun shining directly though the windows. Its light playing with the cherry and iron was a fitting end to a great weekend.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0650.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 599px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Lie%20Nielsen%20Tool%20Events/IMG_0650.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-25463119815769710102012-03-03T16:05:00.003-08:002012-03-03T17:52:52.798-08:00In the Machine ShopI am thoroughly enjoying school. My mornings consist of AutoCAD, Math, Theory, Blueprint Reading, and CNC Programming. The afternoons are spent in the shop.<br /><br />The year started with handtool use. Layout tools like scribes, squares, and punches, and cutting and shaping tools like hacksaws and files were covered. The first project completed was this drill point gauge.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0444.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0444.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />We then moved on to drilling and sawing machines. Here's a shaped plate and a piece drilled and tapped with various imperial, metric, and taper threads.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0459.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0459.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The lathe is a challenge, it's not intuitive for me. Here's various step shafts and a plumb bob. I had to try for alternate sizes more often than I care to admit.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0438.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0438.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Internal boring is fun, but a little sketchy. The tool post is close to the chuck, the tool tip hidden inside the bore, and hot chips are flying everywhere. However, it is an extremely accurate way to make a hole with a very nice finish.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0293.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0293.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I do enjoy knurling and threading. Here's a bearing punch and a prick punch. The prick punch was annealed and hardened, and the tip flame hardened. I haven't polished it up completely yet. The threaded piece has left and right hand threads, as well as a thread that was picked up and extended.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0440.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 799px; height: 427px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0440.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />We've done some CNC programming as well. Here's a piece in aluminum, known as the "Kelsey Ashtray".<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0457-1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0457-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />My favourite machine is the mill. After years of using mortisers, drill presses, and routers the mill is like second nature. This vise is my favourite project so far, accurate to within .001, well inside the .005 tolerance allowed. <br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0450.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0450.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The milling machine with a shell mill in the vertical spindle, finishing the vise body.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JC8Om5SMnhw?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Same machine, with a slitting saw on the horizontal arbour cutting the groove for the sliding jaw.<br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Qm8E23i4fx0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />If you're looking for extreme accuracy and fine finish, the surface grinder is tough to beat. The table is magnetic, and travels both in and out as it goes back and forth.<br /><br /><iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GL0U79z6LD4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0449.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0449.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This V block was milled, carberized, and case hardened before grinding.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0425.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 799px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0425.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />It's as close to perfection as I've come with any of my projects, metal or wood.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0434.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/IMG_0434.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><a href="http://youtu.be/JC8Om5SMnhw"></a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-71538124115382090262012-01-15T07:54:00.000-08:002012-01-15T10:21:46.245-08:00New GetsI'm interested in carving, specifically letter carving. After reading Chris Pye's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lettercarving-Wood-Practical-Chris-Pye/dp/1565232100">Lettercarving in Wood</a> I decided to pick up a few tools.<br /><br />Based on the recomendations of friends, I chose a small selection of <a href="http://www.henrytaylortools.co.uk/index.html">Henry Taylor</a> carving tools. <br /><br /> <a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1590016.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 533px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1590016.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /> They are hand forged, and a little crude. <br /><br /> The handles are rough, and there are grinding inconsistencies.<br /><br /> <a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1590017.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 533px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1590017.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The edges are a little rounded, which was irritating when it came time to hone. If you have a chance, examine as many examples for this as you can before selecting one to purchase.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1580868.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1580868.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />They do take and hold very nice edge. I'm actually a little surprised about how much work can be done between honings.<br /><br />I also picked up a couple of mallets.<br /><br />The first is the <a href="http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=30263&cat=1,41504,43688">Veritas Journeyman's Brass Mallet</a>. It's a pretty tool consisting of a solid brass head and a cherry handle. <br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1600612.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 531px; height: 799px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1600612.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /> I am impressed with the overall quality of this mallet, the head and handle seam is flush, and the overall design is clean and pleasing to my eye and hand. I find myself using a variety of grips, holding the handle like a hammer, holding the head in the palm of my hand, or holding it like a pen, and striking with the flat end.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1600613.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 533px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1600613.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />It's a light mallet, and while it's nice for small details and narrow gouges, it's not heavy enough to push larger tools. For that work I bought a <a href="http://www.woodisgoodco.com/mallets.htm">Wood is Good 20 oz mallet</a>. It's a good weight for me and the work I want it to do, it's easy to weild and heavy enough to sink a 1" chisel to final depth in one rap.<br /><br />I haven't come across a traditional Lignum carvers mallet yet, and while at first I wasn't a fan of the urethane head I have come to like it. They are advertised as having a slight give in the material, allowing them to remain in contact longer for better power transmission. In use this give results in a "sticky" sensation, which I like. I have a feeling of control I don't get from hard mallets.<br /><br />This mallets degree of finish isn't great. The head had rough edges and seam lines, and the handle was rough sanded. The ends still had saw marks from when the blank was cut up. I spent a half hour cleaning it up and turning it into a respectable tool.<br /><br />Both mallets handles arrived unfinished. I know some people prefer the feel of unfinished wood, but I prefer the smoothness of a top coat. I also don't like how dirty bare wood gets when being handled by working hands, so I removed the brass head, masked off the urethane one, and shot them both with two coats of lacquer. It's an improvement I recommend. <br /><br /> <a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1600609.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1600609.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-22163917250690897602012-01-15T07:52:00.000-08:002012-01-15T07:53:24.314-08:00Whoo-Hoo!<a href="http://www.leevalley.com/en/newsletters/Woodworking/6/2/article1.htm">Published</a> again!Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-14567608607123991312011-11-05T11:27:00.000-07:002011-12-05T17:10:29.750-08:00Who-hoo!<a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1020471.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1020471.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Fine Woodworking has included my bench<a href="http://thewayiwood.blogspot.com/search/label/Workbench">(more here)</a>in their latest issue, Tools and Shops #223, page 83! <a href="http://www.finewoodworking.com/Gallery/GalleryImage.aspx?id=34394">Here's</a> a link to the online post. I'm pretty excited about it, getting into FWW has been a goal of mine for quite a while now.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Bench3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 799px; height: 608px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/Bench3.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Original Sketchup Concept<br /><br /> I've been using the bench for almost two years now. It's performed as I'd hoped. I don't use the ebony guides in the vise for aligning stock, a bevel gauge works better, but I still use them for setting the gauge. The main argument against workbench tool storage is that as soon as you clamp stock to the front of the bench, the drawers are inaccessible. The fear is that a tool will be needed, necessitating the unclamping of the workpiece. This has happened to me a total of three times in the last two years, and moving the part isn't a big deal at all. <br /><br /> I don't use the Tucker very often, the Twin-Screw end vise is the one I use 90% of the time. However, it has saved me a lot of grief from the other 10%. It excels at oddball jobs, and I love it for rasp, spokeshave, and carving work. It's a luxury I'd have a very hard time giving up.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1510048.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 600px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1510048.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1530105.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1530105.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /> Now that I've used one, I recommend a tool tray highly. Those who complain that they just collect chips don't clean up enough. <br /><br /> There are two things I'd change. I'd like the top a little wider and a little longer. I'd have one less top shallow drawer and I'd apply the space to the bottom largest. I can't get a #7 bench plane to fit unless I grind 1/16" off the top of the iron. <br /><br /> All told I'm very pleased with it. I still catch myself looking at it, and it's a real conversation piece with clients.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1510891.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1510891.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-48377713299678296212011-10-18T15:36:00.000-07:002011-10-21T21:35:05.550-07:00Test DriveSo school's going well, I'm really enjoying it. I'm challenged, and it's fun. I unfortunately don't have much time for the woodshop, but I have been able to make a few shavings.<br /><br />It turns out that John Economaki is a friend of a friend of mine. Through a tool trade he made, I was able to test drive the Bridge City Tool Works <a href="http://www.bridgecitytools.com/default/other-products/discontinued/vp-60-variable-pitch-plane.html">VP-60 Variable Pitch Plane</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620467.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620467.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />This is the Limited Edition Tool for 2005, number 391 of 400. <br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620460.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 799px; height: 449px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620460.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The frog is adjustable from to 30° to 60°, and the iron is mounted either bevel down or bevel up, giving an attack angle range of 30° to 90°. Lateral adjustments are made by the side wheels.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620458.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620458.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The iron is impressive, 1/4" thick, 2 1/8" wide, and optically ground on both faces. Lapping only worsens the finish, the only time the back is stoned is when removing a honing burr.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620482.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620482.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The sides and sole are held together with double dovetails. The sole has adjustable mouths, both before and after the iron.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620472.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620472.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The adjustments are made with dovetailed gibs, and held with screws.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620483.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 800px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620483.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Cocobolo knob and tote, infilled lever cap and depth adjustment screws.<br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620468.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620468.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Rather than a chipbreaker the VP-60 has a articulated lever cap and a pressure bar. The bar clamps down on the iron close to the edge to hold it and dampen vibration. <br /><br /><a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620478.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620478.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />-<br />This plane performs as promised, and does it while looking good. I was able to take fine shavings in several different situations at their appropriate angle of attack. However, I found making transitions and setting up the plane difficult and time consuming. The lever cap screw requires a setting I would consider quite loose, overtightening causes the sole to lift off the workpiece. It worked fine once I understood this, but it was very frustrating before I did. The articulated lever cap and the pressure bar take some getting used to, and are difficult to dial in when you're inexperienced to the plane. I almost gave up on several occasions. I would've preferred a Norris or Bailey style lateral adjuster over the side wheels, but once accustomed to them they work well. <br /><br />The VP-60 works well in all types of cutting situations. However, I feel that the switch between angles takes too long to want to do it often. Several dedicated planes could be purchased for the same money. This plane isn't a rational or justifiable purchase by any means, however, that doesn't kill my lust for it. It's beautiful, appreciated by both my wood and metal working friends. I'm fortunate to have been able to try it out. You should see what it can do to birds eye maple.<br /><br /> <a href="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620441.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 800px; height: 450px;" src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s168/DarnellHagen/P1620441.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-223452996476469702011-09-13T14:23:00.000-07:002011-09-13T14:24:10.206-07:00Whoo-Hoo!I'm <a href="http://www.leevalley.com/en/newsletters/Woodworking/6/1/article2.htm">published!</a>Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-700404627721037291.post-18021587351818262832011-09-12T19:26:00.000-07:002011-09-12T20:32:31.819-07:00What's HappeningOver the last five or six years I have been finding myself more and more interested in the Machinists trade. It stems from my obsession with antique woodworking machinery, while rebuilding them and investigating ways to make parts and do repairs. This summer I decided that it was a good time in my life for a change, so I'm taking a pre-employment machinists course with intent to become a journeyman.<br /> Woodworking isn't my first trade, I spent the first ten years of my working life as an apiculturist. I grew up around honeybees, my earliest clear memory is being stung while watching the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. We didn't have a honeyhouse at the time, and my parents were extracting in the kitchen.<br /> Beekeeping opened some interesting doors for me. After high school I earned my Certificate of Apiculture at Fairview College, Fairview, Alberta. From there I did some queen rearing and pollination work in California, worked for the largest honey producer in Saskatchewan, and maintained the research colonies and assisted students at Simon Fraser University.<br /> After I returned home to Saskatchewan I decided to persue woodworking. It was my favourite activity by far in high school, I used to feel like I was getting away with a scam because I received credit for doing something I enjoyed. I managed after a lot of pestering to land a job at Works of Art Furniture, the finest local shop. There I've spent the last ten years loving my job and growing my skills. <br /> The last few years have come and gone with a lot of changes. My boss sold his building and moved shop out of town, and has since semi-retired. The local economy is very strong, but was still affected by the recession. Prices for everything have gone up. I have two daughters now. Woodworking for a living was always a tough gig, and it's not getting any easier. <br /> So, I've decided to make a change. I'll ALWAYS be a woodworker, it's far too deep in my soul to be able to stop. However, instead of being my source of income it will be my source of pleasure. I'm actually looking forward to being able to woodwork as a hobbiest, without the pressures of deadlines and profits. I have a head full of designs, techniques, and experiments that I'm excited to persue.<br /> I know my background in woodworking will assist me in the future, and I'm sure that machining will lend me insight into woodworking. They are very similar trades. <br /> I fully intend on maintaining my blog. I have several posts on deck, there are a few projects I haven't shown you and tools I haven't spoken about yet. Later on I hope to show a machinists view of woodworking, and share any revelations I may have. Don't leave yet, it's just getting good.<br /> So, Constant Reader, wish me luck. I start on a new path.Darnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15380475230584627713noreply@blogger.com6