glad it worked out, there's plenty more where that came from
What's in the mail?
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A metal pounders dream!Just got a bunch of steel in the mail. A huge thanks to @vegas urban lumber for sending it to me. Hoping to turn it into a bunch of adze’s. I might try to do some hatchets too, but I think they are a bit small for that. Overall, a really nice haul.
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64 lbs of steel should last me for quite a while
You must have reinforced that box somehow - doubled the bottom or completely wrapped in strapping tape? That's a lot of weight for a standard cardboard box with taped seams. I'm pretty sure the little volunteer lady (64lbs is over half her weight I think) who delivers our mail would have left that one at the P.O. and put one of those pink "go fetch it yourself" notices in our mailbox.
Them are some pretty spoon knives there... be interested to see how they work. Were there other profiles from that maker?
He reinforced the he_ _ outa that box! Must have used an entire roll of packing tape... the cardboard was just there as a filler.
Obviously an astute student of the postal service employees's antics.
They train with the airport luggage handlers and a group of very large angry gorillas.He reinforced the he_ _ outa that box! Must have used an entire roll of packing tape... the cardboard was just there as a filler.
New knives for my planer. Bought the set from Infinity, hoping that they will perform as well as I've read people say they do. OEM knives haven't seemed to last very long...
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I've run quite a bit of pallet wood through my dewalt planer and they are holding up much better than the stock dewalt blades. They are a little thicker too. I think just better quality in general.
Please be sure to give us a follow up report on these. A source for good planer blades would be very helpful. Chuck
Not exactly in the mail, but I hit one Black Friday sale……and didn’t care about the sale. Just wanted to get out even knowing how crazy it might be.
Had not been in Woodcraft for sometime. I did look at the sale flyer and the impulse hit me hard.
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The peppermills were a reminder from @Bean_counter the Bosch was the impulse. My next couple of projects will require pocket screws in tight places and I think this might be a good solution for those and future projects. I don’t need the big batteries, this is not for major projects and such like construction. Will review later.
Had not been in Woodcraft for sometime. I did look at the sale flyer and the impulse hit me hard.
pictures following, give me a minute.
The peppermills were a reminder from @Bean_counter the Bosch was the impulse. My next couple of projects will require pocket screws in tight places and I think this might be a good solution for those and future projects. I don’t need the big batteries, this is not for major projects and such like construction. Will review later.
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Garry, make sure you get the warranty registered for the Bosch right away. The batteries are known for their failure rate. I don't have the 5 in 1, but rather the basic drill with those same 12v batteries. One battery lasted less than a month, the other has been fine. If I recall about $30 for a battery, if you don't have the warranty registered.
Alright!!! Stocking up!
I was concerned about the battery and didn’t do any research. I just liked the size and versatility for my upcoming projects. Thanks for the info.
In spite of potential battery issues, they are a great sized tool for around the house. I use mine all the time and would get one again.
I have forgotten where I posted some info, but I was on business in Oklahoma City just over a month ago, ran up to Woodcraft and found incredible claro walnut turning blocks. I bought 6, stuffed them into my bag and flew home. Well, given the price, I cant get them out of my mind.
Called that Woodcraft store after I saw the price for them at my local store. Well, they still had them at the same price in OK City so I ordered a bunch. Luckily we aren’t further away, that box was rupturing. Horrible packing job, but it made it.
I have a picture of one turned down in the ”Shop” thread……. These are going to make some great handles, pepper mills, etc. Very uneven, not square, but it’s okay. I will deal with it.
Called that Woodcraft store after I saw the price for them at my local store. Well, they still had them at the same price in OK City so I ordered a bunch. Luckily we aren’t further away, that box was rupturing. Horrible packing job, but it made it.
I have a picture of one turned down in the ”Shop” thread……. These are going to make some great handles, pepper mills, etc. Very uneven, not square, but it’s okay. I will deal with it.
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Those look like the ones they had At the TN Symposium. I could not help myself! They musta found a boatload of them cheap!
I was told there was someone had bought this huge amount of walnut to cut into veneer for a car company supplier and the order did not go through. The company had to liquidate the walnut and Woodcraft ended up with pallets of the stuff for all of their stores.
Or so the story goes from the OK City Woodcraft guy.
Beautiful! What are you going to make with it? Please be sure to post pics. Chuck
I want your stool Bill. You can send it with or without the burl. Thanks