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249588 Bill Ghio <bghio@m...> 2014‑07‑28 Re: Used my new shaving horse today
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> On Jul 28, 2014, at 5:33 PM, ruby@m... wrote:
> 
> The trick is to not get confused as to what
>> hand the knife is in and whether it is a push or a pull
>> at that moment. A wrong decision will hurt. A lot.
> 
> Bill
> 
> What about a narrow piece of blue tape (or other
> interesting color) where your finger/thumb goes?
> 
> Also, what about a shortened poppet with a series of pieces
> that slide over it with different sockets and working
> heights?

I am thinking of using a marker on that edge. It will wear in many places but
should retain some color to clue me. I doubts the tape would stay stuck for long
in use.

I don't see actually needing to adjust height. I figured getting the puppets
down to 9 to 10 inches would be optimum for me. Taking the cautious approach I
went to 10". After playing with it today I will leave it there for a while. I
spent years dialing in my bench height and it is about 10 inches below my elbow
so I thing this height will work for me. Took the seat width up to 7 3/8" today
and this is definitely a better sit.  8>)

Bill

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