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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, How to Apply Shellac 1 month ago

    Hi Erick,

    Paul says:
    Yes, shellac works exceptionally well for this type of project. It drys and cures quickly. I would say leave it for 8 hours after the last coat to be sure. No, the wax is aesthetic.

    Izzy

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, How to Make a Rag-in-a-Can Oiler 1 month ago

    Hi,

    Paul says:
    In the beginning of use the oil rapidly disappears into the rag and so you need to keep topping up with plenty of oil. Eventually, a week or so between soakings will work.

    Izzy

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Dovetail Saw 1 month ago

    Hi,

    Paul says:
    Usually, all you need to do is take some of the set out. Place a hammer in the vise with the hammer face facing up. Place the saw on the hammer starting at one and gently tape the teeth as you move […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Gent's Saw 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi,

    Paul says:

    Yes, it’s a good idea to remove any plastic coating the manufacturer deems fit to put there to prevent rust.

    Kind Regards,
    Izzy

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Setting Up and Sharpening a Saw 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi,

    Paul says:

    You can readily convert a crosscut saw to a rip cut and it will not take out too much metal from the tooth once you’ve done this you will only take many more strokes to refresh the sharpness of […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Saw Files 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi,

    Paul says:
    The only way to size a saw file is not by the numerical number of a manufacturer but by ensuring that the saw file itself is slightly wider than the gullet depth. The reason we do this is when you […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Truing Stock 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi Nathan,

    Paul says:

    I think sometimes we expect too much if we are new to an planing wood, it’s very important to practice and establish the skills as early as possible without over expectation it’s good that […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Gluing Up a Table Top (and Other Wide Boards) 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hi Peter,

    Paul says:
    I think it’s good to take down all rough surfaces ahead of time because these faces are reference faces for checking twist and warpage. The final thicknessing of course will come after glue u […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Setting Up and Sharpening a Plane 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hi Lucas,

    Paul says:
    There are several reasons that could occur for this. I don’t know your level of skill in using the plane and setting it up so it’s hard to answer your question. If, as you say you have sha […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying Diamond Stones 3 months, 1 week ago

    Hi Vlad,

    Paul says:
    Absolutely not correct. The EZE-lap plates are flat enough to flatten surfaces and sharpen all your chisels and plane irons, anything you want. I have used them for 20 years with no problem. […]

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    Izzy Berger wrote a new post, Paul’s Top Woodworking Tips: Part 2 4 months ago

    In this blog we are continuing to share some of Paul’s favourite woodworking tips he has collected over the years. You can catch up with Part 1 here.
    Removing a Buckle in Saw Plate
    To see if your saw is buckled, […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Gluing Up a Table Top (and Other Wide Boards) 4 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi Etinenne,

    Paul says:
    It’s no good to glue opposing grain in the way you suggest because the wood along the long axis will always swell more than in the length. Ultimately this will result in the parts s […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Tenon Saw 4 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi Jose,

    Paul says:
    The dovetail saw would be more practical of the two because you can cut tenons as well as dovetails.

    Kind Regards,
    Izzy

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Setting Up and Sharpening a Plane 4 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi John,

    Paul says:
    It could be that the slot is in the wrong place. Without seeing and holding the plane I can’t determine this. It could be that the distance between the cap iron and the cutting edge is i […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying Diamond Stones 5 months ago

    Hi Etienne,

    There are many different types of abrasive plates and stones, this guide my help to explain them further:

    Kind Regards,
    Izzy

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Bench Plane Setup 5 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hi John,

    Paul says:

    I found various parts on eBay are offered frequently, enough to build your own plane from if you needed to. I do believe that Stanley Sheffield UK still stock most parts for their planes if […]

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    Izzy Berger wrote a new post, Paul’s Top Woodworking Tips: Part 1 5 months, 4 weeks ago

    Having worked with hand tools for over 50 years, Paul adopted many tips and tricks to help him in his everyday woodworking. In this blog post we’ve shared some of his favourites in the hope you find them useful t […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Dovetail Saw 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi Charlie,

    Paul says:
    I don’t have any back saws sharpened for a crosscut with pinnacle teeth. 90% of saw work with back saws is rip cut. For crosscutting, shoulders etc, I just rely on the finer teeth of s […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, Buying a Gouge 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi,

    Paul says:
    Bent gouges are much less direct and are used more in sculpting-type carving. It’s the bevel of the straight gouge that works so well for scalloping cuts. The spoon bowl is such a large radius, t […]

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    Izzy Berger commented on the post, The Combination Gauge Guide 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hi Glen,

    Paul says:
    It doesn’t matter, no. Makes no difference to the functionality to the tool.

    Kind Regards,
    Izzy

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