Thread: The Butchered Blade

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Properly spelled, Bill, it should be 'endeavour'. Much class and proper, as well?
Are we not "Continentals"?

"Endeavor vs. endeavour
Endeavor is the U.S. spelling of the word referring to (1) an effort toward an end, and (2) to attempt by expenditure of effort. Endeavour is preferred in all other main varieties of English.

Endeavor is sometimes just a formal word for try or attempt, and those words are often better. But endeavor is appropriate where the effort is sustained and challenging."

Endeavour It Is!
Now I'm going over to another thread to spread some rumours.

Originally Posted by WW243

"Endeavor vs. endeavour
Endeavor is the U.S. spelling of the word referring to (1) an effort toward an end, and (2) to attempt by expenditure of effort. Endeavour is preferred in all other main varieties of English.

Endeavor is sometimes just a formal word for try or attempt, and those words are often better. But endeavor is appropriate where the effort is sustained and challenging."

Endeavour It Is!
Now I'm going over to another thread to spread some rumours.

There are some arcane reasons for the different spelling used by American's, primarily our friend Daniel Webster, of Webster's dictionary. There are some legitimate reasons for the alternative spellings, as there are political reasons, but the meaning(s) should not be different:

"Before 1828, many words, such as humor (or humour), defense (or defence) and fiber (or fibre), had two acceptable spellings on both sides of the pond, because they were introduced in England via both Latin and French, which used different spellings. Webster picked his preferred forms (the former ones in each example above), justifying his choices in various ways, but partly on nationalist grounds: he wanted American spelling to be distinct from, and (in his opinion) superior to, British spelling."

That's why when I spell, "colour" correctly, it lights up as misspelled on SRP......

Originally Posted by Phrank

There are some arcane reasons for the different spelling used by American's, primarily our friend Daniel Webster, of Webster's dictionary. There are some legitimate reasons for the alternative spellings, as there are political reasons, but the meaning(s) should not be different:

"Before 1828, many words, such as humor (or humour), defense (or defence) and fiber (or fibre), had two acceptable spellings on both sides of the pond, because they were introduced in England via both Latin and French, which used different spellings. Webster picked his preferred forms (the former ones in each example above), justifying his choices in various ways, but partly on nationalist grounds: he wanted American spelling to be distinct from, and (in his opinion) superior to, British spelling."

That's why when I spell, "colour" correctly, it lights up as misspelled on SRP......

I thought it was Franklin who was the prime mover in simplified spelling.

Webster's dictionary was named for Noah Webster. Daniel Webster, the statesman, was already busy arguing with the devil.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Webster's dictionary was named for Noah Webster. Daniel Webster, the statesman, was already buys arguing with the devil.

Yes! Of course - you have the razor from the man himself! You are correct - it should have been Noah Webster, of Webster's Dictionary, scary there for a second, you having a razor that changed the font...face of American spelling - thanks!

Originally Posted by UKRob

Hi Mike. What does a variable speed sander look like? It sounds like a fine tool to have at hand.

Hiya Rob.
Normally I would imagine they look quite professionally built.
Mine however is a frankenstein home built using a computer keyboard sliding shelf mechanism as my main belt body. A magnatek 90 VDC motor and leeson speed control for drive. And a series of re-purposed pull rollers from a film feeding machine as my contact wheels.
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Originally I built it to accommodate belts from 30-72" dia, but tracking the big belts was a pain so I removed the counter-arm and made this only run 30" belts now. Works really well for scale and wedge work as it sits.
I will be building a proper steel framed unit to accommodate the bigger belts for blade work over the winter I hope.
In this vid I was doing the final shaping on some one piece wooden scales, getting the space in between the scales to the desired opening before applying finish. There is a uhmw support between the belt drive ends I can raise or lower depending on if I'm needing the flat surface under the belt, for like when sharpening lathe tools, or it can be lowered out of the way for 'slack belt' work as what I'm doing in the vid is called.
Geezer shared the name of that type of sanding work with me
Cheers.

Originally Posted by Phrank

Yes! Of course - you have the razor from the man himself! You are correct - it should have been Noah Webster, of Webster's Dictionary, scary there for a second, you having a razor that changed the font...face of American spelling - thanks!

Huh? Leatherstockings has the razor that Daniel Webster shaved the Devil with?
I thought the Devil would have serrated the edge with His wiry whiskers.

Originally Posted by WW243

Huh? Leatherstockings has the razor that Daniel Webster shaved the Devil with?
I thought the Devil would have serrated the edge with His wiry whiskers.

Wade and Butcher produced a razor with Webster's portrait and last words, "I still live". I found one this summer and had it restored. The etching was lost, but it was for the better considering the condition I found it in. By the way, the razor was in Monday's featured SOTD. Here is the thread with pre-restoration pics. http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...e-gambles.html

Like your frankenstein belt sander Mike.
FYI. watch your clothes around those pullys.
Look pretty close in the video.
Your bench looks like mine, covered with all kinds of stuff.
Hmm... Where ya gonna put the anvil. [emoji1]

Thanks Mike. It does look closer than it was. I appreciate the warning as it is something to worry about around open belt equipment for sure.
My shop is a lil cleaner than in the vid but not much. I added a 3" dust collection sytsem along the rear wall so it's a slightly healthier work space.
Anvil's home is already earmarked and awaiting the post man.
Here's a good link for all those woodworkers out there.
Toxic and Poisonous Wood List - Woodworking Resource

Good info to have bookmarked when working with sanders and such.
I have worked with Hemlock without knowing the specific risks, among others..
Cheers.