fussy

I have to agree with the other guys. I'm a rank amateur wood butcher, but I really feel I get more inspiration and education from FineWoodowrking than most of the rest combined.

The editorial staff is top notch, the photography rivals National Geographic (don't see too many pics of oak trees eating Gnus, though), and the projects are out there; not so far that I'm afraid to try, but not so simple I would be ashamed to say I did it(or COULDN'T DO IT).

The price is in line with the value. Just don't raise it anyime soon.

Steve

It's the same as anything we do in woodworking. Dealing with sharp tools, especially sharp tools that are moving very fast, presents risks. But then so does driving a car, getting married, and everything else we do. There's no more risk to this than using a dado blade, or a jointer, probably a lot less.

I think we have become too risk averse, too afraid to take any risk. I for one think this is a fine technique, and it's not the first time I have seen it done. I have done very similar operations, although probably not as efficiently as Mr. Becksvoort, but have benifitted from it and felt no added anxiety while doing it.

I think it would be a fine topic for FWW, unless someone's afraid of ambulance chasers. If that's the case, why bother publishing anything at all?

Oh, I'm supposed to PUSH it?

Gary,

May I borrow a 1/2" chisel and maybe a shoulder plane?

Steve