Father's Day gloat

[DaveO]

My Father's Day gifts came early today. I new that my wife was going to get me the on sale WWII thin kerf blade because she knew I wanted one and couldn't pass up a bargain. But the other stuff was a complete surprise..I didn't know my 2 year old had that much money :lol: :lol: She got me a sharpening set for my hollow chisel mortiser and a anti-fatigue mat for in front of my assembly table :eusa_danc :eusa_danc :eusa_danc

I can't wait to put everything to the test tomorrow in the shop, especially the WWII. I am curious to find out how it cuts compared to my Freud combo blade that I've been using for the last several years.
Dave

 

[Travis Porter]

Well, you suck!

Congrats on the haul! Let me know what you think about the blade and the sharpener!

 

[mshel]

Nice haul Dad.

Let me know how the chisel sharpener works. Been looking at one but haven't made the plunge.


Mike

 

[DaveO]

The sharpening set was reviewed with high remarks on Ton Hintz site. He was pleasantly surprised at how well it tuned up his chisels. I am hoping for the same reaction.
Dave

 

[cpowell]

Wow, you really suck!

LOML won't let me open anything even though I know what she got me, or at least I think I do!

Dave, I'd also like to know what you think about the sharpener. Funny how you don't realize how dull something is until you sharpen it. :lol: Are you using the stock chisels that came with the mortiser (I am)?

The mat sounds like a great idea.

Chuck

 

[DaveO]

Are you using the stock chisels that came with the mortiser (I am)?

Chuck

Yes, I am still using the stock chisels that came with my Delta mortiser. I have read that they aren't top quality and after cutting 48 mortises in QSWO my 3/8" chisel is starting to dull quickly. I will post my review as soon as I get a chance to tune it up some,
Dave

 

[jeff...]

Some guys are just plain blessed, nice score dad...

 

[Bryan S]

Nice haul.
I almost jumped on that blade deal myself. Let us know how it cuts, I,ve been using that same Freud blade and I understand lots of people are raving about that WWII.

 

[clowman]

Nice score ! Is that the amazon deal blade? Where's mine!

 

[DaveO]

Nice score ! Is that the amazon deal blade? Where's mine!

It is the Amazon deal. My wife got 2 day mail on it...a free deal if you sign up for some service which she plans on cancelling in a few days.
Dave

 

[D L Ames]

Nice haul Dave. I think you will really like that new WWII. I have been using the same blade for years now and just recently had to return it for sharpening. It cuts good as new now. I bet you will enjoy using that anti-fatigue mat also. I have about six of them positioned all around the shop. My back is quick to let me know when I haven't been standing on one.

D L

 

[cskipper]

Congrats on the great score!!!

 

[skeeter]

Congrats. Let us know how you like the sharpener!

 

[sapwood]

Nice haul and well deserved I'm sure ;-)

I'm curious about the sharpening set. I bought the same one a couple of weeks ago when I stopped at the Rockler store because . . . uh, it look interesting and the salesman talked me into it :lol: And I haven't even unpacked the Delta Mortiser, much less the honing set :BangHead:

Hope you and all of the other poppas' have lots of gloats to post this weekend :mrgreen:

Sapwood

 

[Ray Martin]

Dave,

Nice score. Of course, you have to show us some pics of whatever you build first first with the new toys.

Happy father's day

Ray

 

[DaveO]

Thanks Ray!! I put the WWII on the TS today, and I am amazed at the sharpness of this blade. It ran through 1" Oak like it was melting butter, and left an edge that need no jointing. I am sold on the WWII, all the hype is very true. I normally just hold the blade in my hand while releasing the arbor nut ( I've got pretty tough hands), but the new WWII wanted to cut me..I've been humbled.
While they are still on sale I would highly recommend getting yourself one.. the sale won't last forever.
Dave

 

[Ray Martin]

Gee... and Nancy was just saying that she didn't know what to get me for fathers's day... (maybe if I printed out this thread...)

There's a woodworker just a few houses up the steet who got one of these blades. I was walking past his house and he called me into his shop / garage. He wanted to have me feel the wood after a cut... it was smooth as silk.

Ray

 

[toolferone]

Nice haul Dave!

I received a gift card from a tool store as well.....Williams-Sonoma. I bought a digital temp gauge with probe (hehe I said probe), also bought a nice 13x9x2 pan. And yes I am excited about these items!!

Happy daddy to day to all the dads out there. It is VERY cool being part of that club.

 

[Ray Martin]

Tom,

I agree... this is a way kewl club.

By-the-by... what kind of stuff do you cook? When I actually get into the kitchen, I like to make cookies or bread. W-S store is great... second only to a woodworking store.

Ray

 

[toolferone]

Tom,

I agree... this is a way kewl club.

By-the-by... what kind of stuff do you cook?
Ray

Being Italian, I do my far share of red sauce based items, 2 nights ago was eggplant parmesan. I used to do a lot of bread baking, but who has that kind of time now-a-days. I am the primary cook in the house.