September 20, 20169 yr comment_75097 Ok, as part of a test drive for the Aldi's saws..I tried the larger saw as a Rip saw...not that great... First off, I tried a "kerf cut" to help guide things along. Set up a Stanley #45 with the narrow cutter.. Thing with a 45, you have to keep an eye on the fence, as it tends to slip a bit. Set about 3/4" in from the edge, with an almost ( fence) matching one one the other side. Stand this 4x4 straight up in the vise, and try a saw Super fine sawdust? This would take all day.. Tried out a little better saw.. Bigger teeth, coarse sawdust. But, towards the halfway point, noticed the rip saw had drifted a bit to the left. Flipped the 4x4 over and came down the other side...there is that drift again. Will have to "stone" the left side of the teeth.. Finally got this 4x4 cut, rather a bit ugly... Real ugly. So, I got out a couple other planes.....A cambered jack plane ala Schwarz That big old knot kept making things difficult....Then to a larger "try" plane... Instead of traversing the grain, I went at an angle to the grain ( plane is a Stanley 5-1/2, T-17) then, to keep from making a "banana" a LONG plane was used.. A No.7 Jointer should do the trick. The iron has no camber, and acts almost like a smooth plane See-throughs from a jointer plane. Still need to do the same with the piece I ripped off. I think I will stick to Bandsaws for this sort of work....I am soaked clean through....and in need of a Guiness...was too pooped to try a #3 or #4 smooth plane.... Report
September 20, 20169 yr comment_75100 That would have tuckered out a young man. I'd have to take the rest of the day to recuperate. Haven't been young for a long time. Report
September 20, 20169 yr comment_75105 40 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: That would have tuckered out a young man. I'd have to take the rest of the day to recuperate. Haven't been young for a long time. Me, Too!! Report
September 20, 20169 yr Author comment_75107 I think I'll take a nap after while....an Olde Pharte Power Nap....didn't have a beer in the entire house. Report
September 20, 20169 yr comment_75124 Very interesting process you went through to clean up after the test cut. Thank you for sharing Report
September 20, 20169 yr comment_75129 3 hours ago, steven newman said: I think I'll take a nap after while....an Olde Pharte Power Nap....didn't have a beer in the entire house. Now there's a tragedy. That job may have been as much as a 6 pack for me! Report
September 20, 20169 yr comment_75183 6 hours ago, steven newman said: I think I'll take a nap after while....an Olde Pharte Power Nap....didn't have a beer in the entire house. Whew, after reading your adventure here, I'm worn out. Since you're taking a nap, guess it's alright if I take one too! Pretty late now though, so I'll wait and cash in the chip later. Report
September 21, 20169 yr comment_75302 I sweat way too much for my liking when I use a hand tool. I would have quit for the day after the Aldi saw test. Report
September 21, 20169 yr comment_75308 ...and a Guinness would be the appropriate drink for that level of activity...PHEW... Report
September 21, 20169 yr comment_75352 2 hours ago, Nickp said: ...and a Guinness would be the appropriate drink for that level of activity...PHEW... I would use Guinness only as a lubricating oil, but that is just my PP. I prefer a nice Widmer Hefewiezen served NFL. Report
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