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  1. J

    Supplies Dykem blue

    Hello. Where does everyone get their layout fluid? Amazon seems a little on the high-side, as does Travers. Thank you.
  2. J

    Drilling hardened A2

    Good evening. I have a large plane blade I'm turning into a flushing chisel. It is made from A2, 3/16" thick, hardened to around 60RC (guess). To mount the handle boss, I need to drill a pair of 1/4" holes through. I have solid carbide twist bits for pilot and finishing holes, but I'm pretty...
  3. J

    Hello from Victoria BC

    Hello. Joe from Victoria BC. Nice to meet you all. Mainly a wood worker, but have started getting into metal working to make my own chisels and plane blades. Financially unhealthy relationship with Lee Valley. They know who I am when I walk through the door and try to pass me off to the new...
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