doubleset
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That's not going to work. You need about two dozen more clamps, and with a lot more variety.
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Do I need any more tools for shaping a stock blank?
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doubleset
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After many years of using (a) an ancient vise inherited from my wife's father (and now in the hands of my son and grandson), and (b) a perfectly acceptable Harber Freight vise (that I just gave away to a charity), I finally bought an Irwin "mutli-purpose" vise. Yeah, I know it's low end. But for the most part, for me, a vise is a vise. The thing is ... it rotates in two dimensions and is a good approximation of a pattern maker's vise. For my purposes, and for slightly less than $120, it's WONDERFUL. In addition to a couple of woodworker vises I have on my big table, but the "multi-purpose" vise is so ... er ... multi-purpose. Extremely versatile. Several sets of slip-on vise jaws are also a good investment.
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My most substantial tool investments are on the bookshelf.
Knowledge is the most valuable tool one can have.
When it comes to actual physical tools a handful of chisels and gouges and a block full of files and a 4 in 1 rasp will take you a long way.
Knowledge is the most valuable tool one can have.
When it comes to actual physical tools a handful of chisels and gouges and a block full of files and a 4 in 1 rasp will take you a long way.
doubleset
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... If you know how to sharpen them and have what you need for that.Trapper1993
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Changed up my chisels I want to pfeil 8mm #7 straight gouge, 8 mm single bevel chisel and a 3mm single bevel chisel. Now if only they were in stock! I believe I have everything else I would need except a scraper which should be easy to make. Thank you everyone for the replies!
doubleset
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Yeah, you can make scrapers if you have the material. On the other hand, places like Grizzly or Klingspor (aka woodworkingshop.com) have scraper sets of good quality for about $20 (or often less).
Changed up my chisels I want to pfeil 8mm #7 straight gouge, 8 mm single bevel chisel and a 3mm single bevel chisel. Now if only they were in stock! I believe I have everything else I would need except a scraper which should be easy to make. Thank you everyone for the replies!
I need to get some more chisels also. But all the ones that I want to get are out of stock and have been for months.
I need to get some more chisels also. But all the ones that I want to get are out of stock and have been for months.
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Col. Batguano
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How about a microwave to heat up your meals you are eating in the work shop?
doubleset
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Period-appropriate microwave required:
