tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post515433136663190465..comments2023-10-22T07:22:05.246-05:00Comments on Benchcrafted: Nails and CracksFr. John Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16519809196699037726noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-87781788671045909492014-01-15T13:35:38.259-06:002014-01-15T13:35:38.259-06:00This batch is different from what I've used in...This batch is different from what I've used in the past. It's much more agreeable.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-55523343136533384202014-01-14T14:01:15.716-06:002014-01-14T14:01:15.716-06:00Curious about the passing comment, "I'm n...Curious about the passing comment, "I'm not a big fan of Sapele". By all means to each is own but I'm curious what you don't like about it. It is easily one of the most popular species we sell these days. I find it dustier than the other red woods but other than that pleasant to work with. Consider this market research on my part.Shannonhttp://renaissancewoodworker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-91138449612531112432014-01-04T20:49:03.984-06:002014-01-04T20:49:03.984-06:00That makes sense. Thanks.That makes sense. Thanks.Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-31640985796423177802014-01-04T16:37:41.057-06:002014-01-04T16:37:41.057-06:00Yes, we've played around with a knobless Glide...Yes, we've played around with a knobless Glide, and if you work with thin stock mostly, the knob doesn't get used much. But having the knob for gross adjustments really is necessary.<br /><br />We're working on the new leg vise right now. Hoping to have it ready sometime in February.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-76813057303815922782014-01-04T14:36:15.899-06:002014-01-04T14:36:15.899-06:00Also, speaking of prototypes, have you ever protot...Also, speaking of prototypes, have you ever prototyped the current Glide wheel design without the knob; and, is the double lead screw traditional handle still a possibility? Thanks. PatrickPatricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-15546774505830226092014-01-03T15:04:03.363-06:002014-01-03T15:04:03.363-06:00No worries. I love those kind of replies. I'...No worries. I love those kind of replies. I'd been trying to think of a worthy response, which is why nothing was posted. (I seem to be suffering from a major, and long lasting, brain fart in the witty response department.)<br /><br />My first thought was either you were trying to get in touch with your inner pirate, or it involved beers, possibly a Schwarz, a bunch of left over handles and a boatload of superglue.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Patrick M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-10874448303578861342014-01-02T16:02:46.769-06:002014-01-02T16:02:46.769-06:00Patrick,
Sorry about the tongue-in-cheek reply. ...Patrick, <br /><br />Sorry about the tongue-in-cheek reply. I couldn't resist! That's a little prototype I've been testing out over the past couple months. Not sure if it will make it to production or not.Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-65243507561737630882013-12-30T17:27:19.052-06:002013-12-30T17:27:19.052-06:00Aye, indeed there is. The year was 1834. We were r...Aye, indeed there is. The year was 1834. We were rounding Cape Horn during a most fierce squall, the old creaky schooner lurching with every wave. The smell of oakum thick in the air. The sea that day was angry, and the band of greedy expatriates gave no heed to the water's wrath as they hoisted the mainsail above their greasy manes. For their lust for gold, and ambergris, and all the jewels of Araby could not be dispelled by blast of wind nor roil of the deep, nor by a...Jameel Abrahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083855284894791544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-78578941464775247962013-12-30T14:38:39.661-06:002013-12-30T14:38:39.661-06:00*shakes head*
More and more woodworkers showing u...*shakes head*<br /><br />More and more woodworkers showing us pictures of their cracks these days... what is this hobby/industry coming to??Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762615024207105680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430989134966768004.post-86219400495547487362013-12-30T14:31:50.426-06:002013-12-30T14:31:50.426-06:00Is there a story that goes with the leg vise hand ...Is there a story that goes with the leg vise hand wheel in pic #1?Patrick M.noreply@blogger.com