tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post6533165472487592099..comments2024-03-18T06:50:22.206-08:00Comments on Dan's Shop: The Shaker Cupboard Project: The ToolsDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-66757131854984251432015-09-23T06:32:19.787-08:002015-09-23T06:32:19.787-08:00Thanks Jolie - it is fun hunting down (and usually...Thanks Jolie - it is fun hunting down (and usually restoring) old tools. It is a little hard to stop...Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-55350692845404582572015-07-16T07:18:42.808-08:002015-07-16T07:18:42.808-08:00I just really impressed to see your tools set. I just really impressed to see your tools set. Jolie Wanghttp://beltsanderhq.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-29976969751114754492009-05-25T09:02:59.284-08:002009-05-25T09:02:59.284-08:00Paul,
Just sent you an email regarding the adapt...Paul, <br /><br />Just sent you an email regarding the adapter, augers etc.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-31606641207817033522009-05-23T04:43:40.284-08:002009-05-23T04:43:40.284-08:00Hi Dan
I enjoyed your site and postings. The top...Hi Dan<br /><br />I enjoyed your site and postings. The topic has become quite relevant to me as I leave in a few weeks on a volunteer mission to Africa, where I will be building wooden swing sets for kids. And of course no electricity will be available where we will be working. I've been hastily reconditioning my grandfather's tools that haven't seen use in 50 years. <br /><br />On of my biggest problems has been finding quality ship auger bits with hand brace square shafts. (7 and 9 sixteents). I say you have a hex shaft adapter. Who makes them . . . I've been searching everywhere for one?<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-497197638942015532009-01-15T07:54:00.000-09:002009-01-15T07:54:00.000-09:00Dan: Thanks for the Advice... I will have to Read...Dan: Thanks for the Advice... I will have to Read up on Planes and all. I've been interested in building my Own Planes or at least a few of them, but didn't know how to go about it.<BR/><BR/>I've also been interested in some of the Deco Planes that you can create Modling and beads and roundovers and the likes, Simular to a Router, but less Noisy! :)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I will check out what I can... If you goto pbs.org on "The Woodwrights Workshop" Roy Underhill, has an Episode on there that talks about the Japannes Plans... Really neat.<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>HandiHandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05694179060825320800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-62419533926044794892009-01-14T07:13:00.000-09:002009-01-14T07:13:00.000-09:00Bob – I think your advice about for those getting ...Bob – <BR/><BR/>I think your advice about for those getting started is great! Pick a project, figure out what techniques will be used and what tools are required for those techniques. Get those tools and learn how to sharpen and use them. I’d like to stress the sharpening part – there is nothing more frustrating than trying to learn how to use a tool that is setting you up for failure. Of course, that includes saws… <BR/><BR/>I’m eager to see what your idea is… I assume you will blog it?<BR/><BR/>Handi –<BR/><BR/>Well, the lotto would be great! But you can build a very functional tool set with a minimum of expense if you are willing to:<BR/><BR/>Only buy what you need.<BR/>Send time on Ebay looking for deals on what you need.<BR/>Stop at every junk/antique store that “Looks like it might have old tools…” that you need.<BR/>Send more time on Ebay looking for better deals.<BR/>Spend another chunk of time on the internet learning more about old tools in a effort to be better able to spot the few deals on what you need that come along on Ebay.<BR/>Spend yet more time on Ebay…<BR/><BR/>Of course, if you are lucky enough to live where there is access to tool auctions, sales, associations etc. than you could be way less dependant on Ebay than I am living in Alaska. Plus you’d have the benefit of meeting like minded individuals in person. <BR/>Regarding pull planes – I am assuming you mean the Japanese type? I can see how that might work better. Another option you might want to experiment with is using regular western/Stanley type planes in a pull configuration. I occasionally pull my planes, and it works fine. Probably not optimal, but it might be a less expensive option (I am assuming that Japanese style pull planes are more expensive - but since I don’t know much about them, I could be wrong…). You could also think about making your own wooden planes – there are some great books (and probably web sites) about this.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-27187247359490083352009-01-13T10:36:00.000-09:002009-01-13T10:36:00.000-09:00Dan: Only if I could win the lotto and Build up m...Dan: Only if I could win the lotto and Build up my Arsonal of Handtools like that I would be one Happy Man...<BR/><BR/>An even Happier man if i knew how to use them all. I was thinking of the Plans... I've seen some Demos and People useing the Pull Plans, This would be the type that I would use.<BR/><BR/>Being in a Wheelchair, pushing forward isn't much of an option, not much Strength as in pulling towards you.<BR/><BR/>Got to Save "Da money" so i can get some!<BR/><BR/>HandiHandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05694179060825320800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-56457767348716235852009-01-12T15:20:00.000-09:002009-01-12T15:20:00.000-09:00Excellent post Dan! I always try to tell new folks...Excellent post Dan! I always try to tell new folks to the craft to pick a project and design your starting tool kit around it rather than just continuing to buy tools without knowing what they will be used on (if anything). It's amazing how much can be accomplished with very few tools. I have an idea I'm hoping to work on this year that is right along those lines. Now to find the time....<BR/>BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-14226181022694901202009-01-12T14:32:00.000-09:002009-01-12T14:32:00.000-09:00Josh - Thanks! Hmm, I like the challenge idea - Tr...Josh - Thanks! Hmm, I like the challenge idea - Tree to Furniture with a minimum of tools. Reminds me of Dick Proenneke, although I am not too sure how much furniture he built.<BR/><BR/>Emlyn and Bob - Thank You! You two picked up on my main motivation, which was to not discourage those just starting to work with hand tools. I enjoy having just the right tool for the job, but there is a lot to be said for versatility. You don't need a huge assortment of tools to successfully enjoy human powered woodworking.<BR/><BR/>Tool sets or kits are interesting to me - I think it would be great to be able to see a list of tools used to create various historical furniture. I suppose the contents of tool chests might be a place to start...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thanks for the comments!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03176548997819533683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-5910057056303505272009-01-12T08:22:00.000-09:002009-01-12T08:22:00.000-09:00First, that's a very handsome cupboard. Very nicel...First, that's a very handsome cupboard. Very nicely done!<BR/><BR/>Super tool analysis. Emlyn has it right in seeing this analysis as one that could help other people get started. Being able to produce fine work without all the tools in the LV catalog is really important to us who have not yet collected everything that you show in the first picture. Sure, collecting tools is great fun, but being able to build something with a minimal tool set can also be great fun.<BR/><BR/>THANKS for the analysis.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-34489907194691353972009-01-11T11:16:00.000-09:002009-01-11T11:16:00.000-09:00Great post Dan. When I started switching from powe...Great post Dan. When I started switching from power tools to hand tools, I faced the same feeling that far from needing to spend less on tools, I actually needed to spend way more to get all the things I need. <BR/><BR/>I'm slowly coming around on this, and I think there's a lot to be said about your absolute minimum toolkit. Not as an ideal situation, but to avoid discouraging people from getting started. Before I got a block plane, I used to clean up the end grain of my handsawn parts with a chisel. I'm sure I could make a nice piece of furniture with one saw, one chisel, a mallet, and a combination square if I really set my mind to it.<BR/><BR/>Now having said that, I'm off to browse the Lie-Nielson catalog. :)Craig Ambrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662541234655297148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5318585149114723707.post-35921339775537724852009-01-11T11:08:00.000-09:002009-01-11T11:08:00.000-09:00Very cool post, Danno! An interesting idea, the ch...Very cool post, Danno! An interesting idea, the challenge of seeing how few tools one could use. I wonder if there are folks out there making a sport of this, like trying to land a great white shark on a 7 pound test line.<BR/><BR/>It's not quite as clear-cut (pun intended) of course. You could go with a tree and a sharp rock if you really had the determination, but how long would it take and what would the end product look like. So the challenge is more like: Build something refined-looking and beautiful with a minimum of tools, and without being insane. And personally I find it most interesting if the starting point is the tree. Not that I'm that ambitious myself, mind you! I'll watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com