Author Archives: Isaac

Sharpening service for carbide Scrawls

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Isaac

With the recent acquisition of a new fixture for my grinder, I am now able to offer sharpening services for my carbide Scrawls.  If the point on yours has dulled or broken, it can be sharpened in the tool, so … Continue reading →

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South Bend lathe milling attachment – Part I

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Isaac

I bought a South Bend Model A lathe late last summer.  It is a wonderful tool that has greatly increased my capabilities, allowing me to make, among other things, my own saw bolts/nuts and saw filing guides. Although this lathe … Continue reading →

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Where wood comes from…

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Isaac

Yes I know it grows on trees, but the transformation of trees into usable lumber has fascinated me for some time now. One of my favorite garage sale finds is a Stihl 025 chainsaw, which has been an invaluable aid … Continue reading →

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Gyotaku, saw version

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Isaac

When you have a simple mind, you are easily amused by little things.  While sanding the handle for a dovetail saw, I saw this graceful outline of the handle appear in the sawdust.  Perhaps this art form will someday become … Continue reading →

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Website updates

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Isaac

I apologize to those of you who were unable to access my website last night and this morning.  I rewrote some of the code, which necessitated reloading the entire site, a process that took longer than I anticipated. When I … Continue reading →

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