Logan Cabinet Shoppe

Another excellent episode.

I'm looking forward to the project episodes.

Since I can't edit my previous comment let me clarify a point or two. What I should have said was "If you happen to have a *newly acquired* bit that stalls in the wood then possibly the underside of the bevel has been filed incorrectly.

M.Mike

Thanks Guys! Glad you enjoyed it!

Sam, glad you found the info useful. I hope you going to sharpen them up and try using them now :).

Duane, Thanks! I received the plane by the way but lost your email so couldn't respond. The plane is perfect for the podcast and will clean up nicely so thank you once again! Your tools are almost done, I just have to heat treat the cutter for the marking gauge. I think they're real sharp. A little two tone duo. Should be in the mail on Monday.

Mike, Thanks again for the thoughtful comments. Once again, you point out an important piece of info. Yes, the auger bit cutting lips are just like plane irons and need to have adequate clearance behind the edge in order to cut or they will just spin and not do much of anything. While one can file the underside of the bevel as long as they maintain the proper angle, it's probably best to stick to only filing the upper part of the lip to avoid accidental alterations that could be detrimental to the cutting ability of the bit.

Shannon, Thanks for the feedback. So by "both ways" you mean with and without drawing the burr first? I'm glad to hear there isn't much difference. I thought there probably wouldn't be, it's just something I've always done since that's the way I learned. It always worked for me so I never felt the need to experiment. As for my power tool weakness, you got me :). In my defense, my daughters insisted that their bench be in the shop because that is where we work. We wouldn't want to leave tools all over the family room. Someone could get hurt :).