What exactly is "raising the grain"? I've heard three explanations so far, but I don't know which to believe.
While the phrase has undeniable alliterative and rhythmic appeal, it would make a lot more sense if we said, "making all the loose fibers stand up". (No wonder we call it "raising the...
A. Materials List:
QUANTITY
LETTER
NAME
SIZE
MATERIAL
2
A
Front/Back
1/2"x 10" x 13 3/8"
Cedar
2
B
Sides
1/2" x 7 5/8" x 22"
Cedar
2
C
Roof Sheathing
3/8" x 9 5/16" x 25"
Cedar
1
D
Floor
3/4" x 9" x 22"
Cedar
1
E
Chimney
1 1/2" x 3" x 4 3/4"
Cedar
8
F
Horizontal Window...
I am trying to picture how an ordinary human being could build an adjustable mouth into a shop-made wood hand plane. I have a couple of ideas but would rather try a proven solution.
I am imagining either a knob screwed into the front sole that moves along a slot on the top of a plane body, or a...
Free Bosch miter saw stand with purchase of either 10 or 12 inch SCMS. My first choice in SCMS was Bosch but I bought a Hitachi since it was so much cheaper. I believe FW rated Bosch number 1 in latest 10 inch SCMS review...
I am making an entertainment table for the new HDTV I got and was planning on using American Black Walnut. I have not used Walnut before and wondered what looked the best without getting too dark?
Any Ideas?
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