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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Blaflair2 on May 09, 2015, 05:16:51 pm

Title: Got my Shinto!
Post by: Blaflair2 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

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: Pat B 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.

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: Blaflair2 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

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: JacksonCash 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.

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: soy on May 10, 2015, 10:04:25 pm

Love mine...but be careful it will gouge working a radius...I've heard  ::)

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: stickbender 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

                               

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: Aaron H 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.

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: wizardgoat on May 12, 2015, 02:58:17 pm

Falcon where did you get your micro plane? Been having trouble tracking one down

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: Blaflair2 on May 12, 2015, 03:09:38 pm

Amazon has a bunch of different micro planes if u search woodworking microplane

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: Aaron H 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.

Title: Re: Got my Shinto!
Post by: wizardgoat 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