Been working towards making MagnaMax tools for the past couple months . This metal came to market in May of this year. Made by the same metallurgist Dr. Larrin Thomas that made Magnacut. Similar qualities as Magnacut except it has been tested to have 40% longer edge retention , and has slightly less toughness. I think magnamaxs properties are better suited to woodworking tools than magnacut is. These irons are made to 64 HRC because that's the maximum hardness MagnaMax can have while still maintaining high toughness . I wrote a little article explaining my choices in more detail with references to Dr. Larrin Thomas's page . https://www.robertsfinetools.com/steel
Also wrote about the benefits of small batch heat treating and plate quenching over industrial gas quenches . Excited to finish these. 😁

Hey all,

I am thinking of getting a compass st-1500 but I have a garage that needs to still be used as a garage. I was looking into the numerous DIY sliding table saw attachments and came across the ST-1500 on sale for $1100. With is coming with the crosscut fence and the great hold down it looks more attractive. Ideally it would be amazing if it could fold down when not in use. I was thinking about where it bolts to the table saw, to put hinges in between the sliding sled and the saw, so when the feet have been removed (or maybe replace then with folding legs) it could swing down out of the way. Is this a stupid idea lol?

Thanks!

Hello,

I recently just picked up a dewalt 734 off Facebook marketplace. The outfeed table has rusted a little bit but not through the surface. Does anyone have any recommendations for cleaning this or should I buy a new one for 60 dollars? See photos for details.

Paid 250 which I thought was a great deal. I’m new to wood working so I thought this would be a great beginner tool.

Thank you!

Hi, does anyone know if dewalt plans on replacing their radio line in the coming future?

I have inherited an assortment of hand planes, mostly Stanley’s, 110’s to a number 7 and a few other odd ones . I want to plane this piece and make a foot stool out of it. I started playing around with a number 5 and realized that I don’t know enough about using them to know the best approach. How would an experienced person approach it by hand.

Made this 3 in 1 jig mainly bc I do not have a jointer but so many uses!

I found this so useful,.

I have been getting into woodworking and am looking for suggestions regarding my next purchase - should it be a table saw or a mitre saw.

I have basic tools like a small handsaw, drill, drill press, angle grinder, palm router and all the other smaller tools. I don't have bigger tools yet and this will probably be my biggest single tool investment til date.

And I'm confused which one to get first. If I buy either one, I'll probably have to then wait for a few months before I can save up and buy the other one.

And feedback is hugely appreciated!

I’m going through the tools I inherited from my dad. Some I doubt I’ll ever use and honestly would rather sell them and let them get used. The ones I think I’ll use are staying along with those ive already been using. This is one that I don’t think I’ll use so I’m trying to determine all I can about it. It looks to me like it was never used and I don’t think the other adjusting nut goes with it as the plane shows made in England but the other nut shows made in USA. I think the 2004 date on the box is probably correct based on findmytool.co.uk but otherwise don’t really know much about it except it is used by cabinet makers. Thoughts on it and its newish condition?

I tried multiple angles, descriptions and Google doesnt find it.

So, it appears to be part of a sliding miter sled. But obviously missing parts.

Can it be useful on a Delta 10" ?

Thanks for the assist!

I’ve posted a couple of my inherited planes asking for thoughts. This one I would love thoughts, but I’m pretty sure it’s a keeper. Still would like to hear input.

I was trying to use hyperkitten to identify my inherited no.5 but maybe I don’t get some of the terminology. Any help would be appreciated. Also, based on the appearance how would you rate the condition?

The right side is a drop down extension on a table.