Good Deed

1/27/06, 8:23 PM #1

Hoa Dinh in Alameda
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Good Deed

Hoa Dinh in Alameda

>A week or two ago, I posted a question as what plane to use to teach my son to cut rabbets.

I received many pieces of good advice.

A person who posted a reply in that thread was kind enough to send me a new Stanley 78. I offered to pay for the cost of the plane and of shipping but he generously refused, saying he would be happy as long as the plane was put to good use. It will.

I would like to say thanks to that person, and to you all, and to Ellis and his team who faciliate the spirit.

-- Hoa

Re: Good Deed

1/27/06, 8:41 PM #2

I'm Dave Too
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I'm Dave Too

>My son would put a 22/44 Performax drum sander to EXCEPTIONALLY good use!

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Re: Good Deed

1/27/06, 8:50 PM #3

Hoa Dinh in Alameda
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Nice try, Dave...

Hoa Dinh in Alameda

>There's a reason why I didn't originate this thread on the other forum ;-)

-- Hoa

Re: Good Deed

1/27/06, 9:21 PM #4

Frank D. in Montreal
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LOL!

Frank D. in Montreal

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Re: Good Deed

1/27/06, 9:57 PM #5

I'm Dave Too
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Re: Nice try, Dave...

I'm Dave Too

> You know the old saying, "it never hurts to advertise".

I don't know which forum you are referring to. Could you clue me in?

Dave

Re: Good Deed

1/27/06, 10:28 PM #6

William Duffield, on the Cohansey
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William Duffield, on the Cohansey

>but Dave, you can't cut rabbets with one of those. A PM 66 would be a more appropriate choice, if you were to ask on that other forum.

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1/27/06, 11:26 PM #7

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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Have you or your son tried it yet?

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

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1/27/06, 11:51 PM #8

Hoa Dinh in Alameda
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Unfortunately yes!

Hoa Dinh in Alameda

>I received it at my office and I tried it out here. All I can say is the blade is very sharp. I have a band-aided finger as the proof 8-(

-- Hoa

Re: Good Deed

1/28/06, 2:41 AM #9

I'm Dave Too
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Re: Unfortunately yes!

I'm Dave Too

> Here's hoping your son knows a little more about safe handling of sharpened tools! Tell him to do as you say, not as you do. That was one of my dad's favorite refrains. :)

Re: Good Deed

1/28/06, 4:18 AM #10

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Reminds me of

Dan Donaldson

>There is one of the Berenstain (sp?) bear books for kids where the Papa bear spend the whole book showing the cubs how NOT do do things. I probably only had to read that book 50 or so times.

Then there is the Dr. Suess ABC book... O is very useful, you use it when you say, "Oscar's only ostrich oiled an orange owl today". Of course I have never read that one but.....

;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Good Deed

1/28/06, 4:19 AM #11

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The 78 is not a finger plane

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>it is a very nice tool, though. I love mine, acquired some years back from Alister Orme.

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