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nope. got swarmed by work.

now, coronovirus shutdown

I'm probably a "leave it outdoors, and periodically hose it down" person.

I figure that this isn't a hand made katana forge....and even if it was, it'd be a PITA to bring it inside.

Osage orange it is! Thanks everyone!

With the coronovirus shutdown going on, I've been very leary to buy stuff. That being said, I picked up a Weber grill from a neighbor. They were tossing it because the handles cracked. I'm thinking of making new handles, and using the grill. Any recommendations on a good wood species? FWIW, I have s...

Have you considered a Japanese or Hong Kong style plane?

I like both equally (or a little more) to my veritas planes.
These planes are truly ambidextrous

Yay!

Just decided to check out the forum for the first time in a year

I've been on sawmill creek, where a guy has offered a 1"x25" x65" slab of osage orange for part of the cost of milling ($80). Do you think it'd be a good idea to get it? In terms of resawing, I was thinking of dropping by a local luthier supply house for the resawing...or going to a luthier friend w...

NIce

It's a bit more socially acceptable than crack or nicotine.

I'm in remission, but only because my workshop has a leak (and I'm afraid to ruin good wood/tools).
Back in the day, my classmates would find me browsing pages of rosewood and spruce.

If you want a superlative blade, I'd recommend a Kiridashi from Stan Covington.

Fwiw, I have a Nogent paring knife (vintage). The blade on the older ones suck.
The razor idea is a good one though.

Just an update after a looooong absence. My coolest tool is a Kiridashi from Stan Covington. He had it forged from Konobu, one of the best blacksmiths of carving tools in Japan. Just adding to the list. If you're interested in getting superlative Japanese tools, I highly recommend Stan as a supplier.

Hi MIMF,

Long time, no post.
I haven't build for about 7-8 years, but hope to get back into it this year.

However, my workshop is a mess.

Would you mind sharing pictures of your wood storage?

-Matt

Happy belated birthday. Hope all is well.

I can't believe I forgot about the thread.

Thanks for the posts!

I'm not much of an electric guy, but I love my little pignose amp.
For practice use, I also like the Blackstar Fly 3....however, you have much better taste than me.
Personally, I like small and cute amps.

I'll be looking on with interest.

I haven't been on for a while, but if you want "rasp nirvana"---I will highly recommend Pechar Rasps......crap! They're no longer being made!

Glad this post is still alive.

I want to get back to building, but have too much stuff to do/take care of at my office...urk

The bigger question is-- how did he get so intimate with your feet?

Would you mind showing photos?

I promise to avoid photo bombing the MIMF servers (like I did the the MIM photos).

Hey everybody,

I finally moved back near my workshop.
For the msot part, it's a cluttered mess of wood and tools and stuff.

Do you have tips on a good workshop layout?


I know that there's different goals (needs to move out, for car to fit; needs to look good; etc).
I'd love your tips.

Thanks for the posts!