STL 132: Kickback, and why you should trust your gut before you cut
Advice for putting together a hand-tool kit, and some solid advice on picking hammers and mallets for woodworking. Plus, a question about contrast and smooth moves and favorite furniture.Articles discussed in this episode:
Garrett Hack – The Right Way To Use Contrast
Jon Binzen – Uncommon Arts & Crafts
Kevin Rodel and Jon Binzen – Arts & Crafts Furniture – Book
Michael Fortune – Five Essential Bandsaw Jigs
All Time Favorite Furniture of All Time… for this week:
Mike:
Bern Chandley‘s chair
IG – @bernchandleyfurniture
Matt:
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Mirror
Tom:
Heide Martin’s Splint Peg Cabinet
IG – @heidemartin
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Comments
I agree with most of the comment about the old Stanleys except the idea that you have to automatically replace the blade. Try it first. You can get a good, effective edge faster on the old blade. I do have replacement blades but only on my smoothers. My Jack and Jointer have the origninal blades and I use them to great effect. However, don't grind the edge unless it's damaged. I believe that the work hardened edge of the old blade works better than grinding into the unused material.
Pertaining to the hammer with a domed head, Lee Valley sells one I've had for years. A small hammer with one side flat with the othe side domed. Called a Cabinet Maker's Hammer.
Tom, thanks for recounting your kick back experience. That helps everybody. I'm not sure, but maybe a GRR-RIPPER may have made a difference. They are excellent for ripping short pieces and controlling the off cut. I have two and use them all the time.
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