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I liked it when it could be done at each Forum Topic.

Wich, click on your name top right. The last item in the drop down box should be a "mark all content as read" line. (Sorry, it's actually the second to last item on the list, ahead of "sign out".)

John, First, thank you for all the work that you put into the site, I have no idea exactly how much work it is, just that it is a considerable amount. I am having one issue: the "mark site as read" function seems to have disappeared. Am I just missing something, or, is it gone with the update? Just an observation: the "unread content" icon at the top of the page has no explanation, other than hovering over it, while the icon at the bottom of the page has an explanation next to it. took me a minute to figure it out. :)

I had some extra parts from my Stanley 45 hand plane. I decided to make a Kerfing plane. They are helpful in cutting wood in that you use them first to score a cut line that you then follow with a panel saw. I made this attachment to hold a piece of 6 tpi bandsaw blade. I then assembled it to the extra pieces shown above. Here's the assembly: Here it is in use: Thanks for looking! Cheers. MrRick

Way too much mental deliberations went into this, but looks like it should work. The cost of the minisplit is a big investment so trying to ensure the unit stays clean and that we can easily check the internal screens.

Excellent Barbara. Looks really good with ease of serviceability.

Worked on pre-filter setup. Almost done. Went with horizontal 4 inch filters on a ledge with an enclosed gap below to the top of the minisplit thanks to a door that goes from above the filters to just below the top of the minisplit door. Still need to get a latch for the door so the foam will "seal" things up. Hopefully will keep dust out without impacting the air flow. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the filters I was sent so company is sending new ones after reviewing the pictures I sent. Relieved to at least be this far. Much thanks to my husband for brainstorming the design with me, doing the painting, and helping lift and install.

I will be posting the 3d files in the next couple days .

Very nice indeed! 👍

Excellent Ozzie. Very resourceful and quite creative. Thanks for sharing. BTW, still plenty cold here too. Only one day in the last 3+weeks above freezing.

I concur on that recommendation. The information you have given me is invaluable. I've been scouring the internet trying to find this info. I get some of it in one place and some in the other, and it's a pain to try to put it all together. With what you have given me I'm fairly confident I can pull this off. I will definitely be doing this as soon as I can. I have a series of videos i need to finish on my YT channel, then I will start up with this. IF I am ever able to go outside anymore. 😥

Hate to say it, " but I told ya' so" back when you first joined up here, "you should be teaching courses on plane making."😉 Got your first student now and a mighty fine one I might add.😁

I don't see a problem. Really depends where you normally place your hand. If it is too tall you can always replace it.

Upper left, second figure down, "Detail 1 - Throat Details" gives the angles.

@MrRick , My blade and lever cap will be the tall variety. Do you foresee any issues with that?

The angles on the bed and the corresponding angle where the shavings eject both look to be 45 degrees. Is that correct? And I think I'm building that jointer right there. I have never used anything besides a block plane that had no handle; this could be interesting.

@Mr.Rick, thanks. I will download that to my computer for reference. I'm sure there's a parts kit for transitional planes somewhere. Maybe Lee Valley, but yeah, you'd almost need and old mostly unrestorable plane to scavenge.

I'm with you on this. I'd rather make it from all wood myself as I have many times. It was just a thought. Probably would be hard to find the upper part as well. BTW... Here's a chart you may find handy.

Yes, i've seen them. I reckon I'd have to buy or procure the metal parts for that. I am tryign to build with what I have on hand, hence cobbling together the pieces of wood that i have to hand. If I had the budget I'd actually purchase new wood for this project, but alas, there is a reason i work with "reclaimed" wood. :)

Great setup!

I have done that, too, for some of the smaller requirements- 3/4 x 10 add-ons for my live center threads. Instead of the hacksaw, I use a Dremel with a cutting wheel.

@Handfoolery Another approach you might consider in making a jointer plane is to make it a "transitional plane". I have one and it works very well.

Hope you post some pix of your turnings!

Now that's a cool idea! Thanks!!

Still cold outside so iam at it again. This time I used the 3d printer to create a mod for the lathe toolrest. I hate having to get a allen wrench to adjust the toolrest so this is my answer. The knob with the handle and spring is designed to allow changing the position of the handle since it cannot be turned 360 degrees. You push in on the knob/handle to release the knob from the bolt enabling you to rotate the knob where you desire. If some one wants to make one I have lots of the springs and I can send you one. Every 10 days I have to change my g7 transmitter (diabetas) and the applicater uses one of these springs which I save. In fact the mod was designed around the spring instead of making the mod and then finding a proper spring to fit.