Steak Knives, Take Two

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Stuart

When I first made some scales for the steak knife set (from Professional Woodworkers Supplies) about a year ago, things were going well until almost the final step when excessive tearout occurred when the roundover bit got a tad aggressive. That project has been set aside for a little longer than I expected (or realised [...]

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To everything, turn, turn, turn, there is a season……

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Stuart

You are deep into a sharpening session on your water-cooled sharpener, and the next job would be best done with the wheel turning towards the edge, rather than away from it. What do you do? What DO you do? I know what I do – compromise! I know the T7 (in my case) weights 14kg, [...]

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Tormek’in it up

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Stuart

First cab off the ranks for Summer is a bit of unlearning, then getting a day of turning instruction from a master turner. So that is going to be quite an experience! I’ve developed many bad habits as it happens. First things first however – I can’t take many of my turning chisels in their [...]

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Sharpen for life

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Stuart

Ever looked at a Tormek Sharpening system (T7) and thought that it may be awesome, but if you plan on being a heavy user, the cost of the replacement wheels was a bit more than you could afford? Then perhaps the current Tormek offer (as promoted by the Tormek Shop) will be of interest. Buy [...]

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Episode 66HD Tormek DBS22

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Stuart

Episode 66 Tormek DBS22 High Definition Format:  MPEG4 Video (.mp4)

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Episode 66 Tormek DBS22

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Stuart

Episode 66 Tormek DBS22 Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4),  Flash Video (.flv)

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Williamstown

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Stuart

Took a trip over to Williamstown today with the family to visit Science Works.  Interesting place – good fun for the little one. I gave a bed of nails a go – almost as painful as it sounds (might have something to do with weighing 1/10th of a tonne), but at least I can now [...]

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Drill Bit Sharpening

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Stuart

I was rather tempted to try jumping in the deep end with the new Tormek Drill Bit Sharpening jig, but decided to err on the side of caution, and rtfm. Probably a good thing – it is a significant jig, and able to achieve a lot more than standard drill bit sharpening systems. The ability [...]

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Episode 65HD TAG

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Stuart

Tormeks are GO! High Definition Format:  MPEG4 Video (.mp4)

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Episode 65 TAG

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Stuart

Tormeks are GO! Formats available: MPEG4 Video (.mp4),  Flash Video (.flv)

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Fighting the Mess Gremlins

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Stuart

Now approaching 2 years since the shed upgrade, and I’m still dealing with some of the after effects.  But I’m getting there slowly. Was out at the shed last night to almost 3am, watching episodes of “The Wire” on the TV, and going through boxes of stuff that hadn’t been unpacked since the crazy hazy [...]

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Tormek Profiled Leather Honing Wheel

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Stuart

The Tormek Sharpening System is ideal for turning tools, but part of the sharpening process is dealing with the burr that forms in the concave flute of the tool. Jamming the gouge into a piece of timber to break off the burr will work, but the Tormek Profiled Leather Honing Wheels do a better job. [...]

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