Shooting Board

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Tj Turner
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Shooting Board

Post by Tj Turner » Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:28 am

So I finally got to spend some time in the shop yesterday. I broke down and bought a shooting plane, as I want to switch my joining process to a hand plane. And with the plane, I had to build a shooting board. I used MDF as the base, which I can bolt to my workbench. The plane is a Veritas from Lee Valley Tools, and I got their track to run the plane along. All in all, it works pretty smooth. I'll try joining some plates this weekend.
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Shooting Board

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Nov 13, 2014 1:48 am

TJ, I've heard that the learning curve is very very difficult, and to spare you any pain, I suggest you send the entire thing to me and I will dispose of it for you. Yes I have a big heart and like to help people.

In short, I am envious, as I have coveted that exact set-up for years. Sweet!!!
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John Parchem
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Re: Shooting Board

Post by John Parchem » Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:15 am

Looks cool. I have been eyeing that plane.
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John Link
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Re: Shooting Board

Post by John Link » Thu Nov 13, 2014 5:27 am

This is a beautiful setup. Makes one want to work. Must be a joy to use.
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Kevin in California
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Re: Shooting Board

Post by Kevin in California » Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:31 am

Nice score TJ. Now do not, I repeat do not let Dave know where you live. His shop is full of awesome tool which are suspect. Ah just kidding of course.
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Tim Benware
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Re: Shooting Board

Post by Tim Benware » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:07 am

Kevin in California wrote:Nice score TJ. Now do not, I repeat do not let Dave know where you live. His shop is full of awesome tool which are suspect. Ah just kidding of course.
Which reminds me - Has anyone seen my brace shaping jig?
I've "Ben-Had" again!
Tim Benware
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: Shooting Board

Post by Dave Bagwill » Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:23 am

Yeah, I got it right here, next to my:
http://www.thebestthings.com/newtools/k ... _tools.htm
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