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My name is Ronn and I’m a tool-o-holic...
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Author:  RCoates [ Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:27 pm ]
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I realised I have a problem shortly after deciding to buy a Porter Cable 7310 to do bindings with. I then started looking at chisels. You may recall my post here asking for alternatives to my tried and true Blue Chip Marples. Aside from the chisels I have most every tool I could need. Alas sound reasoning has no place when nursing an addiction. What follows is a photo essey of the madness that ensued. Bear in mind I am still waiting with bated breath the arrival of UPS for a variety of items not pictured...











I really like these. Reports of the high polish rounding the edges of the backs is correct. It is however minor and a few minutes lapping them and they are flat. Remove the laquer coating from the blade first. It will gum up your stones.



After buying a chisel to test these out I realized I needed more... The fishtail chisel in the middle is nice for carving out slotted headstocks. It's a Matsumura white steel. The others are Iyoroi blue steel. After setting the rings I set the handles in about a 1/2" of whater to swell the wood back and it turned th finish white... Bummer.



The one in front is quite nice for being 100 years? old. Definately a keeper. The other two were $2.00 each at a local swap meet. The Hammer and the cutting gauge in the back I made.





Just a closer look at the hammer and gauge. I'm using these to cut dovetails on some other projects (furniture).



These to add to my small collection of hand planes... Stanley 4, Stanley 3, and a couple of Millers Falls block planes. One low angle and one regular.


And finally....













I've been eyeing this for quite awhile. I was undecided between this and the Jet 18x, but finally decided on this. I'll go next week to pick up the riser block and a few blades. This replaces an old Harbor Freight 14" bandsaw that I bought a few years back second hand.

Well thanks for taking the time to hear my story of depravity. I'm off to scour the sales at WoodCraft and internetlumber.com. Stop me before I shop again...RCoates39026.1276157407
Author:  Marc [ Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:39 pm ]
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Nice choices. I have one of those 2mm two cherries, very useful on bindings. Looks like you've been hanging out at www.japanwoodworker.com. On my Japanese chisels I lightly sand the handles then use tung oil to swell the wood in the rings, gives a nice color.
Author:  Jim Kirby [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:16 am ]
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Yes, absolute depravity! I'm guessing the Ryobi band saw is mighty jealous now. On the Powermatic, do the Carter guides and tension release come with, or have you already upgraded?

I really could use a set of decent chisels for heavier duty use. I love my LMI chisels, but sure don't want to be whacking on them. At this point, all I have is a few assorted 70's era Craftsmans with see-through plastic handles. You've presented some nice options.

I'm a Japanese saw convert. I like my cheapo $30 Ryoba
(two sided carpenter's saw) as well as any western saw I've ever had in my hands.
Author:  Andy Zimmerman [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:43 am ]
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Nice stuff
To help with you addiction, you can send me your tools!!!!
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:26 am ]
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I feel your Pain, Ronn. Fortunately, you have the solution in your grasp. TAS is best solved by getting a part time job at Woodcraft (or the equivalent thereof) and getting at least one of every item in the Catalog at reduced prices! This course of treatment may be referred to as TAT (Tool Acquisition Therapy).
Author:  RCoates [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 6:31 am ]
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That ryobi bandsaw still gets quite a bit of use for really small things.

The Carter roller guides were a "stock" item as was the fence, Carter tension quick release,the attached light, and the air pump to keep your cutting line clean.

As to the saws, I've got a couple of Japanese (ryoba), Im waiting on a nice dozuki and I'm looking for just the right kataba. The absolute best dovetail saw I've found is the LMI fret slotting saw. It's like a gents saw but it cuts on the pull stroke.

So Marc, did you completely remove the existing finish from your handles? I don't want to lose the labels. I do like the tung oil idea. That's the finish on the hammer and cutting gauge.RCoates39026.6103125
Author:  Marc [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:36 pm ]
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[QUOTE=RCoates] So Marc, did you completely remove the existing finish from your handles? I don't want to lose the labels. I do like the tung oil idea. That's the finish on the hammer and cutting gauge.[/QUOTE]

The makers mark is in the metal of the tool, so I removed the labels. It's been a couple of years, I remember sanding them lightly then placing the handles in a cup of tung oil so they would swell to set the rings. It wasn't my idea, I was following some instructions that I have since lost.

Author:  Serge Poirier [ Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:38 pm ]
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Ronn, you're sooo sick!

WOW. great acquisitions for many hours of fun in the shop, congrats bud!
Author:  ChrisC [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:48 pm ]
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Ronn-

I wanna be a depraved addict, too!

Chris
Author:  peterm [ Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:49 pm ]
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ME too! I NEED MORE TOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:56 am ]
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Hi Ronn....
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Tue Nov 07, 2006 5:17 am ]
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Ronn, I learned how to set the hoops on Japanese Chisels some time back, they are great tools! Anyhow, for those of you interested, here is a good article on the subject.

http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com/Merchant/merchant.mvc?Scr een=NEXT&StoreCode=toolstore&nextpage=/extra/setting_hoop_gu ide.html

This may not work so look for the link "A guide for setting hoops on Japanese chisels"
SteveCourtright39028.5555439815
Author:  RCoates [ Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:53 pm ]
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Yep great article on setting hoops
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