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Offline Blaflair2

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Got my Shinto!
« on: May 09, 2015, 05:16:51 pm »
Finally got my Shinto from Japan. Only played with it for a few minutes but wow! What a difference it makes to have nicer tools
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2015, 05:19:05 pm »
Watch your knuckles, Bruce. Don't ask how I know.  :o
 I lover my Shinto. It works great on whitewood where you want to keep the belly flat.
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2015, 05:45:49 pm »
Yeah it's amazing how violently it takes of wood but leaves it rather smooth and flat
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JacksonCash

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2015, 08:04:53 pm »
I've been working on a handle for my pocket knife. First thing I've used my shinto on, and wow- super fast.
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Offline soy

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2015, 10:04:25 pm »
Love mine...but be careful it will gouge working a radius...I've heard  ::)
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Offline stickbender

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2015, 01:21:51 pm »

     Never used one, but they are popular.  You can get them at Japanwoodworker.com I have gotten some wood working knives, water stones, and such from them, and was very impressed with them.  I may get one, when I get to my Happy Place,  (Montana) which will be sometime next week. ;D ;D 8) 8) 8)

                                    Wayne

                               
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2015, 02:03:54 pm »
I have never used a Shinto, but I did get a microplane recently and have found it to be an extremely useful tool.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2015, 02:58:17 pm »
Falcon where did you get your micro plane? Been having trouble tracking one down
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2015, 03:09:38 pm »
Amazon has a bunch of different micro planes if u search woodworking microplane
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2015, 04:49:46 pm »
Wizard, I went directly to their website, they actually had the best prices there.  I bought the "file holder", a course file and a fine file for $25 shipped.   They forgot to send me the fine file, but I called them up and they have excellent customer service and sent it to me right away.  I find the fine tooth file works great for Osage, I'm sure it will work even better on white woods.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Got my Shinto!
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2015, 12:55:00 am »
Great thanks, I've heard it works great on the swirly grain of vine maple. Thanks for the info
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