Woodworker's Journal 1993-17-4, страница 6
LettersWe welcome opinions and comments (both pro and con) from our readers. Address correspondence to; Letters Department The Woodworker's Journal, PO. Box 162V. New Milford. CT 06776. In liis article on preen woodworking in your January/February 1993 issue, author Roger Holmes states that he is still working on mastering the draw-knife. This isn't surprising, since the photos in the accompanying article show the tool being used with the bevel lacing up. The proper way to use this tool is lo have the bevel facing dow n (against the wood). Also. I feel that adding a secondary bevel to the cutting edge, as Roger suggests, interferes with the tool's ability to cut freely, and iherefore compromises efficiency. Hob Kralicek. Wichita, Kans. Roger Holmes responds: I must admit I was baffled by Boh Kral'uek's letter— I've worked with my drawknife bevel down and found it very difficult going. Could he. I wondered, he as wrong about the tool as he think \ / am? Seeking help. I phoned Brian Boggs. a maker of post-and-rung chairs in Berea. Kentucky, who earns his living with the drawknife and knows as much about the tool as anyone. There really isn't, he told me. a "right or a wrong" ichy to use the drawknife. Whether you place the bevel up or down depends on the position of the knife's handles in relation to the blade and. also, on the type of wink you are doing. The handles of his knife, like mine, are offset from the back of the blade about 20 degrees, roughly parallel to the bevel of the cutting edge. Like me. he uses the tool bevel up for making the straight cuts that comprise much of his work. He also works a second, or "microhevel" on the hack of his knife. This bevel, which he rounds slightly, allows him to make a smooth entry into the wood for a straight cut Fur working inside tight curves, how ever, Boggs places the bevel down. Bevel down, he explained, the knife offers "more variety of cuts, hut more difficulty controlling the cms." Should everyone follow the same procedures'.' No. If the handles are at a different angle to the blade, parallel to its bai k for example, the tool might make straight cuts as well or better if used bevel Up. lie encourages his students to experiment with their knives, making different curs bevel up and bevel down— the knife will tell you which way is best. I just received the May/June 1993 issue and was pleased to see the article on Ihe hand scraper. This useful tool needs to be periodically introduced as a low-tech yet effective tle\ ice. Jim Rosekrans Columbus. Nebr, A number of years ago I purchased a used Delta 1(1 in. radial-arm saw (model flEOTAGfi 0 Building Spec =? PROJECT-PAK A WOODWORKERS DREAM COME TRUE! * Save money on projects • Reduce waste by 25-50% ♦ Eliminate layout headaches The ONLY way to buy wood! Call for details & catalog today 1-800-524-4184 205 N Cascade • Fergus Falls. MN 56537 WE WORK FOR YOU! Please circle No. 104 on the Render Sen ice Card Right Arm Clamp • simple to use • compact size • fits any toolbox • hundreds of uses • unlimited warranty send $9.95 + s3.00 s&h to: (NY RESIDENTS ADO 8 5%) t 6 products 95 emjay blvd. brentwood. nv 11717 WHOLESALE INQUIRIES WELCOME MR m GlUC tXJkUr junnfl Kim w« — r.. bw .} Please circle No, ,19 nn the Render Service Cord. Econ-Abrasives we make: abrasive belts any size, any grw Standard Abrasive Sheets CABINET PAPER 50/pk lOQ/pk 60D $15 00 $27 00C SOD 14.00 25.00C 100 thru 150C 13.00 23 00C FINISHING PAPER 80A $10.00 $17.00C 100 thru 280A 9,00 15 00C NO LOAD PAPER(white) 100 thru 400A $11.00 S19.00C ■C" = too SHEETS Velcro® Vacuum Discs 8 Hole pattern for Bosch sanders Dia. Grit Price 5" 60 $ 48ea 5" 80 4$ 5'100 thru 320 45 Now in 5 hole pattern* •Wide Belts'Rolls'Flap Wheels •Pump Sleeves'PSA Discs "Router & Wood Bits'Wood Glue ABRASIVE BELTS Please Specify Grits 1X30 $ .73 ea 1X42 .73 ea 1X44 .73 ea 2 1/2X16 .77 ea 3X18 .78 ea 3X21 .81 ea 3X23 3/4 84 ea 3X24 3X27 4X21 3/4 4X24 4X36 6X48 $ .84 ea 87 ea .96 ea 99 ea 1.20 ea 3.14 ea 2 1/4X80 2.94 ea other sizes on request HEAVY DUTY SPRING CLAMPS Clamps come w/PVC tips and grips Size Price 4" $1.75 ea 6" 2.25 8" 3.50 > JUMBO ROUTER PAD(24" x 36') It will not allow smalt blocks of wood to slip out under router or sanding applications ROUTER PAD ONLY $8.95ea. jumbo belt cleaning stick only who "MasterCard, VISA, C.O.D. or Check "SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!1! "CALL FOR FREE CATALOG - TX & NV add appropriate sales tax - Continental U. S. shipping add $5.50 Econ-Abrasives P O Box J865021 Piano, TX 75086 ■ (214)377-9779 TOLL-FREE ORDERING LINE (800)367-4101 Please circle \o. -J on the Reader Service Card. The Woodworker's Jotim;il |
