Got my WWII back from Forrest sharpening service yesterday .... put it back
on the Unisaw this AM and ripped some white oak and 3/4" plywood.
Still haven't seen the credit card charges for the sharpening and shipping,
but it cuts like it did when it was brand new ... awesome.
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"Swingman" wrote in message news:...
> I hear you ... just sent in my WWII this week. Did the same thing Leon did
> about the same time ... cranked a little too hard to the left with the
zero
> insert in. I went back to a Delta industrial combination blade that is not
> all that bad when it is sharp, but I really miss the Forrest.
>
> Hate to spring for another, but it looks like two WWII's is mandatory when
> you're hooked.
> "Steve Knight" wrote in message
> > the only bad part is I need to buy another set when I send these in for
> > sharpening. I hate to go back to what I was using.
> >
> > --
> > Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
> > Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
> > See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
instructions.
>
>
On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 17:17:33 GMT, "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote:
>My bill from Forrest was about $41.00
>$20.00 to sharpen,
>$11.50 to straighten the blade.
I am gonna need the straightening. had a kickback on the SCMS yesterday. first
one in a long time.
http://www.knight-toolworks.com/pictures/scmsfix.jpg this was the one thing
that pissed me off about the makita. the filler was not level with the top. well
now it is.
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How much did that 2nd day shipping cost you?
"Brian D. LaVoie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I 2nd Day Aired mine to arrive on Wed. Jul. 16th. Arrived back to me this
> past Tue. the 29th. $20 sharpening, $2.50 test cut, $7.00 shipping to MI.
>
> --
>
> Brian
> www.wood-workers.com/users/lavoie
>
>
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > How many days elapsed between the day you mailed them the blade, to the
> day it
> > was back in your shop?
> >
> > dave
> >
> > Leon wrote:
> >
> > > My bill from Forrest was about $41.00
> > > $20.00 to sharpen,
> > > $11.50 to straighten the blade.
> > > $2.50 for test cut, I requested that.
> > > $7.00 return shipping.
> > > I have a brand new Forrest to compare it to. I'll always have a spare
> now.
> > >
> > > I got my second WWII 40 tooth reg. kerf blade from 3D Sales. $101.00
> IIRC
> > > delivered in 2 days to my door step.
> > >
> > > "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > Got my WWII back from Forrest sharpening service yesterday .... put
it
> > > back
> > > > on the Unisaw this AM and ripped some white oak and 3/4" plywood.
> > > >
> > > > Still haven't seen the credit card charges for the sharpening and
> > > shipping,
> > > > but it cuts like it did when it was brand new ... awesome.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > www.e-woodshop.net
> > > > Last update: 7/28/03
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Swingman" wrote in message news:...
> > > >
> > > > > I hear you ... just sent in my WWII this week. Did the same thing
> Leon
> > > did
> > > > > about the same time ... cranked a little too hard to the left with
> the
> > > > zero
> > > > > insert in. I went back to a Delta industrial combination blade
that
> is
> > > not
> > > > > all that bad when it is sharp, but I really miss the Forrest.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hate to spring for another, but it looks like two WWII's is
> mandatory
> > > when
> > > > > you're hooked.
> > > >
> > > > > "Steve Knight" wrote in message
> > > > > > the only bad part is I need to buy another set when I send these
> in
> > > for
> > > > > > sharpening. I hate to go back to what I was using.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > --
> > > > > > Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
> > > > > > Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
> > > > > > See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
> > > > instructions.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
>
>
How many days elapsed between the day you mailed them the blade, to the day it
was back in your shop?
dave
Leon wrote:
> My bill from Forrest was about $41.00
> $20.00 to sharpen,
> $11.50 to straighten the blade.
> $2.50 for test cut, I requested that.
> $7.00 return shipping.
> I have a brand new Forrest to compare it to. I'll always have a spare now.
>
> I got my second WWII 40 tooth reg. kerf blade from 3D Sales. $101.00 IIRC
> delivered in 2 days to my door step.
>
> "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Got my WWII back from Forrest sharpening service yesterday .... put it
> back
> > on the Unisaw this AM and ripped some white oak and 3/4" plywood.
> >
> > Still haven't seen the credit card charges for the sharpening and
> shipping,
> > but it cuts like it did when it was brand new ... awesome.
> >
> > --
> > www.e-woodshop.net
> > Last update: 7/28/03
> >
> >
> > "Swingman" wrote in message news:...
> >
> > > I hear you ... just sent in my WWII this week. Did the same thing Leon
> did
> > > about the same time ... cranked a little too hard to the left with the
> > zero
> > > insert in. I went back to a Delta industrial combination blade that is
> not
> > > all that bad when it is sharp, but I really miss the Forrest.
> > >
> > > Hate to spring for another, but it looks like two WWII's is mandatory
> when
> > > you're hooked.
> >
> > > "Steve Knight" wrote in message
> > > > the only bad part is I need to buy another set when I send these in
> for
> > > > sharpening. I hate to go back to what I was using.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
> > > > Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
> > > > See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
> > instructions.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 23:02:05 -0400, "Brian D. LaVoie"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>LOL... Too much! My wife had the day off work and offered to run it up to
>the UPS store for me. She opted for the second day since she knows how
>important the blade is. Ended up being about $23!!!
You probably could have sent it USPS Priority Mail for under $10.
While they don't guarantee 2 day arrival, my experience has been
great. I've mailed almost 100 Priority Mail eBay packages from CT and
I've never had one take more than 2 days anywhere east of the
Mississippi, and no more than 3 anywhere else, including Hawaii.
The USPS even provides free boxes to boot! <G>
Barry
If you are familiar with the blade before it was bent, or any good blade for
that matter, all you need to do is make a single cut ... you can tell
immediately by observing the edges of the cut.
I could also tell by the feel and resistance to the feed of the workpiece by
my WWII immediately after it was bent slightly by my attempting to tilt the
blade against a zero clearance insert ... it didn't take much.
I guess you gotta do it once to learn not to do it again ... but, OTOH, I've
seen some pretty good woodworkers pull the same stunt, some more than once.
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"Tim V" wrote in message
> How do you know if the blade needs straightening?
On Fri, 1 Aug 2003 13:56:08 -0500, "Tim V" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>How do you know if the blade needs straightening?
well after the kickback it does not cut as smoothly.
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Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
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My bill from Forrest was about $41.00
$20.00 to sharpen,
$11.50 to straighten the blade.
$2.50 for test cut, I requested that.
$7.00 return shipping.
I have a brand new Forrest to compare it to. I'll always have a spare now.
I got my second WWII 40 tooth reg. kerf blade from 3D Sales. $101.00 IIRC
delivered in 2 days to my door step.
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Got my WWII back from Forrest sharpening service yesterday .... put it
back
> on the Unisaw this AM and ripped some white oak and 3/4" plywood.
>
> Still haven't seen the credit card charges for the sharpening and
shipping,
> but it cuts like it did when it was brand new ... awesome.
>
> --
> www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 7/28/03
>
>
> "Swingman" wrote in message news:...
>
> > I hear you ... just sent in my WWII this week. Did the same thing Leon
did
> > about the same time ... cranked a little too hard to the left with the
> zero
> > insert in. I went back to a Delta industrial combination blade that is
not
> > all that bad when it is sharp, but I really miss the Forrest.
> >
> > Hate to spring for another, but it looks like two WWII's is mandatory
when
> > you're hooked.
>
> > "Steve Knight" wrote in message
> > > the only bad part is I need to buy another set when I send these in
for
> > > sharpening. I hate to go back to what I was using.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
> > > Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
> > > See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
> instructions.
> >
> >
>
>
LOL... Too much! My wife had the day off work and offered to run it up to
the UPS store for me. She opted for the second day since she knows how
important the blade is. Ended up being about $23!!! When she got home I
about died, thinking how it would end up costing over $50 to get the thing
sharpened. I would've picked up a second one instead had I known the
shipping would've been that much.
Course now that I have the thing back in hand, even as much $50 doesn't
sound too bad considering its only every 2 years for me and with the way the
WWII performs -- enough said.
--
Brian
www.wood-workers.com/users/lavoie
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> How much did that 2nd day shipping cost you?
>
>
> "Brian D. LaVoie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I 2nd Day Aired mine to arrive on Wed. Jul. 16th. Arrived back to me
this
> > past Tue. the 29th. $20 sharpening, $2.50 test cut, $7.00 shipping to
MI.
> >
> > --
> >
> > Brian
> > www.wood-workers.com/users/lavoie
> >
> >
> > "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > How many days elapsed between the day you mailed them the blade, to
the
> > day it
> > > was back in your shop?
> > >
> > > dave
> > >
> > > Leon wrote:
> > >
> > > > My bill from Forrest was about $41.00
> > > > $20.00 to sharpen,
> > > > $11.50 to straighten the blade.
> > > > $2.50 for test cut, I requested that.
> > > > $7.00 return shipping.
> > > > I have a brand new Forrest to compare it to. I'll always have a
spare
> > now.
> > > >
> > > > I got my second WWII 40 tooth reg. kerf blade from 3D Sales.
$101.00
> > IIRC
> > > > delivered in 2 days to my door step.
> > > >
> > > > "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > > > news:[email protected]...
> > > > > Got my WWII back from Forrest sharpening service yesterday ....
put
> it
> > > > back
> > > > > on the Unisaw this AM and ripped some white oak and 3/4" plywood.
> > > > >
> > > > > Still haven't seen the credit card charges for the sharpening and
> > > > shipping,
> > > > > but it cuts like it did when it was brand new ... awesome.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > www.e-woodshop.net
> > > > > Last update: 7/28/03
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Swingman" wrote in message news:...
> > > > >
> > > > > > I hear you ... just sent in my WWII this week. Did the same
thing
> > Leon
> > > > did
> > > > > > about the same time ... cranked a little too hard to the left
with
> > the
> > > > > zero
> > > > > > insert in. I went back to a Delta industrial combination blade
> that
> > is
> > > > not
> > > > > > all that bad when it is sharp, but I really miss the Forrest.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hate to spring for another, but it looks like two WWII's is
> > mandatory
> > > > when
> > > > > > you're hooked.
> > > > >
> > > > > > "Steve Knight" wrote in message
> > > > > > > the only bad part is I need to buy another set when I send
these
> > in
> > > > for
> > > > > > > sharpening. I hate to go back to what I was using.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
> > > > > > > Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
> > > > > > > See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
> > > > > instructions.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Check the runout.
If there is no runout at the arbor, but the blade has runout then you have a
problem.
Another method is to place it on a very flat surface and check to see that
it sits flat (no wobble or high spots.
-Jack
"Tim V" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> How do you know if the blade needs straightening?
>
> --
> Tim
> --------
> See my page @ http://www.wood-workers.com/users/timv/ (seriously needs
> updating)
>
>
On Fri, 01 Aug 2003 20:41:15 GMT, "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote:
>If you are familiar with the blade before it was bent, or any good blade for
>that matter, all you need to do is make a single cut ... you can tell
>immediately by observing the edges of the cut.
you can usually see it too when the saw is running.
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Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering instructions.
Dave it took all of 3 weeks. 1 week to get there, 1 week to fixit, 1 week
to return. That is Clifton NJ to Houston TX.
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> How many days elapsed between the day you mailed them the blade, to the
day it
> was back in your shop?
>
> dave
>
> Leon wrote:
>
> > My bill from Forrest was about $41.00
> > $20.00 to sharpen,
> > $11.50 to straighten the blade.
> > $2.50 for test cut, I requested that.
> > $7.00 return shipping.
> > I have a brand new Forrest to compare it to. I'll always have a spare
now.
> >
> > I got my second WWII 40 tooth reg. kerf blade from 3D Sales. $101.00
IIRC
> > delivered in 2 days to my door step.
> >
> > "Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > Got my WWII back from Forrest sharpening service yesterday .... put it
> > back
> > > on the Unisaw this AM and ripped some white oak and 3/4" plywood.
> > >
> > > Still haven't seen the credit card charges for the sharpening and
> > shipping,
> > > but it cuts like it did when it was brand new ... awesome.
> > >
> > > --
> > > www.e-woodshop.net
> > > Last update: 7/28/03
> > >
> > >
> > > "Swingman" wrote in message news:...
> > >
> > > > I hear you ... just sent in my WWII this week. Did the same thing
Leon
> > did
> > > > about the same time ... cranked a little too hard to the left with
the
> > > zero
> > > > insert in. I went back to a Delta industrial combination blade that
is
> > not
> > > > all that bad when it is sharp, but I really miss the Forrest.
> > > >
> > > > Hate to spring for another, but it looks like two WWII's is
mandatory
> > when
> > > > you're hooked.
> > >
> > > > "Steve Knight" wrote in message
> > > > > the only bad part is I need to buy another set when I send these
in
> > for
> > > > > sharpening. I hate to go back to what I was using.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Knight-Toolworks & Custom Planes
> > > > > Custom made wooden planes at reasonable prices
> > > > > See http://www.knight-toolworks.com For prices and ordering
> > > instructions.
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
>