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    sharpening LN chisel plane

    When sharpening the blade, do you flatten the back ? Any reason not to use the ruler trick? Mark
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    sharpening carving tools

    I have a variety of stones -oil,diamond,water and shapton stones 1000, 4000,8000).I was wondering if anyone uses the Shapton stones on their carving tools.What types of stones are people using? Can anyone suggest a good video source for shapening techniques. Mark
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    Al Breed's Ball and Claw carving class

    Just finished 2 days of class in Long Island with Al Breed. The full day classes focused on carving the ball and claw foot. Al did a fantastic job of  explaining the differences between several regional designs.  His knowledge, clear explanations, and demonstrations assisted each novice carver...
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    DJ -20 Jointer

    I have a a delta DJ-20 jointer that's about 20yrs old. I was checking the coplaner on the infeed out feed sides iofthe table. Both the infeed and outfeed are very flat as measured with a48" Starett straight edge.However ,when the straight edge is placed across the out feed side tothe in feed...
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    Finishing varnish

    I'm completing a mahogany tea table. I used Behlen's Rockhard Table Top Varnish at 50% strength. After each coat has dried I rubbed the table with 000 steel wool before applying the next coat. I've done 3 coats so far. I will probably do another 3 coats. My question is about rubbing out the...
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    dovetail dimensions

    I know this may be an impossible question to answer specifically due to regional difference,perriod differences, etc. However, I'm trying to get a general guideline as to the slope and pin neck size for the drawers on Federal and Queen Anne pieces.
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    tearout in mahagony

    I'm completing a mahogany Newport Tea Table with leg carvings. I have some tearout in some areas on one of the aprons. I will probably be filling the top and probably applying shellac and Rockhard Table Top Varnish to the top. I'm not completely sure about the other parts of the piece. What do...
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    New York Chapter

    Is there any chapter that encompasses the New York area ?
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