capesams Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 That's a good looking draw knife...8" ?....wood be a good one to fully restore...it's what I use to make banana plugs with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 3:48 PM, Bmackerel said: Is it port orford? I would think it would be fine if it’s not full of knots or splits. Any pics of it? Definitely 2x6? Just seems kinda thick for decking I've seen a few cedar decks made of 2x's, although 5/4 stock (for cedar) is much more common. G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FyshhTrap Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 min ago, capesams said: That's a good looking draw knife...8" ?....wood be a good one to fully restore...it's what I use to make banana plugs with. No **** , I came across one of those a few years ago, I had it hanging on my wall in my fishing room (Shop) I didn't know it could be used for plug making , just thought it was cool looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 4 mins ago, Southcoastphil said: Very kind of you to offer, Mike, but I'll use one of Mon Oncle's (French for "My Uncle", which is how I always referred to my God Father) shaves. This one is "APPROVED DUNLAP TOOLS". Looks sharp Phil...... 4 mins ago, capesams said: That's a good looking draw knife...8" ?....wood be a good one to fully restore...it's what I use to make banana plugs with. Me or Phil? troll #122 <*)))< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 mins ago, FyshhTrap said: Jack made some Sick plugs and designs He was an innovator, for sure. G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Mike, It *is* sharp, like all of his tools were. Takes a ferocious edge with just a few passes of a fine file, followed by two or three passes of a knife steel. G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FyshhTrap Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 mins ago, Southcoastphil said: He was an innovator, for sure. Love those Banannas, I always wanted to make some , so friggin cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 mins ago, FyshhTrap said: No **** , I came across one of those a few years ago, I had it hanging on my wall in my fishing room (Shop) I didn't know it could be used for plug making , just thought it was cool looking. They are amazingly handy, even in this day of 20v power tools! G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 Although I don't (yet) have one, spoke shaves were usually used on what was called a "shaving horse" or a "spokeshave mule" which were basically a foot-treadle-operated wooden vise to hold your piece in place, yet allows one to quickly re-position the piece being shaved. http://www.craftsmanspace.com/free-projects/shaving-horse-plan.html Chunkah 1 G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capesams Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 23 mins ago, R.R. Bridge Fisher said: Looks sharp Phil...... Me or Phil? yours..sitting on the car seat. R.R. Bridge Fisher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 1 hour ago, capesams said: yours..sitting on the car seat. Oh thanks....blade has a big chip in it. troll #122 <*)))< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 2 hours ago, R.R. Bridge Fisher said: Oh thanks....blade has a big chip in it. How can anyone help but appreciate a mate who's kind enough to offer a tool with a chipped blade? G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capesams Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 there's some great satisfaction in resurrecting an old warhorse....I like the stanley spoke shave no.9 8 hours ago, Southcoastphil said: How can anyone help but appreciate a mate who's kind enough to offer a tool with a chipped blade? his heart is in the right place :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lippen Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 It is indeed 2 x 6 material. I have already replaced a few boards. First owner of the home was none other than Sharpe James, former mayor of Newark, before his "fall from grace". He had the deck built. There's a story about who did the work, but I've no confirmation so I won't relay it here. It's all premium clear stuff. No knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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