school supplies - smelly markers, school supplies

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My son can't get enough fo these smelly markers. We have the fatter tubes and they work great. These work well too. Cinnemon smells the best. Mint is good. They're pretty strong scents and last as long as regular markers. Great job Mr. Sketch. MARKER SET MR SKETCH 10 COLOR SET

I have searched everywhere for these markers so I was happy when I found them here. I've only opened one pack and they work great with the exception to one. But I'll settle since they are so hard to find! Thank you! - School Supplies - Smelly Markers'

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Finish Nailer - oil free, nail gun

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I bought one of these guns recently as a replacement for another nailer. I put in thousands of feet of crown moulding every month and have yet to have any sort of misfire or double nailing. It also sets the head of the nail comfortably below the surface each and every time. ...Yet another great SENCO tool! Senco FinishPro 42XP 15 Gauge 1-1/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch Finish Nailer with Case

I am a pro contractor who builds fine homes in the Lake Tahoe area.

Senco sets the standard by which all other nailers are rated. I have the new FP41XP and I love it. My old SFN40 is still going strong after about 10 years of heavy use. I had a Bostich (Stanley ) finish nailer before but I found it underpowered compared to the Senco. The nails used for the Bostich are inferior too. The so called galvinized 16Ga Bostich nails rusted easy. Senco nails are the best quality. The galvinized nails look like stainless and will not rust. The tip is easy to un jam if you hit something hard and bend a nail. The nailer has enough power to easily set a nail into 5/4 white oak. The gutless Bostich could not set a nail into 5/4 white oak.

This is a great nailer. It is both smaller and lighter than the SFN40 which is (was) the standard by which all other finish nailers are compared. One outstanding feature of this tool is that it is very quiet, while still able to drive and set 2.5" nails with ease. The depth adjustment and exhaust vent settings work just like other SENCO units, so no complaints there. You cannot go wrong with this unit.

It took a little sorting out to realize that this nailer is Senco's primo finish nailer. We have had a FSN30 on the job, and I was tired of having air shot into my face so I purchased this simply for the feature of an adjustable air deflector. It was worth the purchase! The FP41XP has more going for it than that-- more power, holds both more and longer nails and they load and unload MUCH MUCH easier. The spring that puts tension on the nail strip to feed nails hasn't been sticking as the FSN30's did. Has a good grip and feel, shoots accurately, easy to adjust depth of nail set, and haven't had a jambed nail to clear yet after several weeks of near-constant use, nor a miss-fire. Not all Senco nailers are created equal, and this is one of the best ones I have used.

I own quite a few nailers, and in my opinion this is really a top-of-the-line nailer. The oil-free design is great, it has a lot of power, and is light and convenient to use. This nailer has never jammed on me, but removing a jam is easy thanks to the flip-open front. Setting the nail depth is also easy.



One thing to note is the nails are specific to this gun, so make sure you can get nails at a price that's affordable to you. Another is if you set a nail too deeply you'll notice an elongated depression where the drive pin kissed the wood. I suppose another thing to keep an eye on is your supply of nails, as you go through a clip rather quickly due to the ease of use of this gun.



Summary: The nailer costs a bit more than others and is well worth it.

I have used this for finger jointed crown, finished 2x fir, and tacking up pre-hung doors. It sets doors like a champ. Just don't rely on the nails to hold up over time; do the screw in the hinge trick and you are good to go. Love the feel and balance to it, love the nail loading style and the impressive power it has.

I have been considering this Senco gun. This spring, Senco filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and sold off almost all of it's assets. My local tool repair facility told me they are having a very tough time getting parts now and was not confident about the future. Too bad , they made good tools. So just beware. If you purchase a Senco there's no assurance that parts will be available. Many of the more consumer-oriented and Chineese/Taiwanese import brands have very short-lived parts availability. They are meant to be used by homeowners until they break then thrown in landfills. It remains to be seen what happens to Senco long-term. If anyone has updated info, please respond to this.

There is not alot to a finish nailer. I want it to cositently sink nails at the proper adjusted depth, be easy to clear if it jams( in about 100,000 nails this has jammed three times, all by hitting a hidden drywall screw) which is absoutely amazing. I would think its about ready for a service but it still works well so i keep firing away. Oh and i also want it to feel good in my hand and fire smoothly. Also adjustable exhaust is nice. This does all of the above so it wins iv used others and this feels the best and fires the smoothest.

I've wanted a finish nailer for years and finally got the Senco FP41XP. I just use it around the home and farm, and I've found that it works fine with an air bottle for a quick repair out in the back 40. I designed and built some Craftsman style lighting fixtures out of redwood sticks, basically, and the only way I could assemble it without splitting was with the Senco. The nails seem a bit expensive, but it's very easy and convenient to change sizes back and forth, no tools or adjustments required. Depth of seating is very consistent in different materials...surprisingly so, to me at least. It speeds projects up more than I would have thought - since I do most projects without a helper, I can hold the work randomly in place with one hand and "bam" it's fastened. There's no need to position and clamp for each fastening operation. Also, if you drive a few nails for just a temporary holding operation, it's easy enough to pry the fixture apart when needed, with only minimal holes in the work. - Senco - Oil Free - Best Finish Nailer - Nail Gun'

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Sea Eagle - inflatable kayak, sea eagle

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I bought this item off a membership-only wholesaler and I have not been let down in my three years of ownership. Though advertised as a two-person vessel, two people make it very cramped, especially for me as I have very long legs.



But for a single passenger, this kayak is very comfortable. It is very transportable, I fold it up to keep in my trunk in the spring and summer months, and I've also taken it on several camping trips over the years. With just one person, there is plenty of room to pack a cooler, and my favorite option is using bungee cords to strap down gear to the front or back of the kayak.



This kayak has many great surprises, the valves (Boston valves) let air in one direction to inflate, which is always an issue with air mattresses, and things that need a real firm pressure. The provided foot pump is ample, but makes for a tiresome setup, but still in under 10 minutes. The repair set for small holes and punctures works great, I've had a small puncture sealed back to normal for almost two years. Paddling is smooth with the two skegs (fins) on the underside provide straight steering and efficiency.



The biggest let down on this kayak is the seats, which are inflated, and do not provide the support of a hard-plastic seat in fiberglass kayaks. Overall though, this kayak can provide a great weekend getaway in the local river/lake/bay. I have not taken it out to the beach, but I believe it would not underperform.



I paid roughly two hundred dollars; a deal for me, but as inflatable kayaks have improved, I would now invest in the Sevylor Colorado Canoe (just like this kayak) because of it's reinforced seats and the option of adding a trolling motor. Sea Eagle 330 Inflatable Kayak with Pro Package

First off, this is offered as a two person craft. I think it's a little small unless you put children in it. Which would be a great idea. This little boat is very stable once you get used to it. At first it feels like it will flip right over, but no. I've taken it down a few local rivers and it does very well, especially at boulder pong. My river skills would have left a canoe in very sad shape several times over. I'm not saying you should get in a river with too little experience for the conditions, but it does seem easier. Now, again with the bad. On still water, there are much better boats. Wind and difficulty paddling can make this more work than play. It's a great creek or small river boat where you would take a canoe, packs small (I've carried it on the passenger seat of a Kawasaki Concours), and sets up easy. I'd also like to say it is far and away more comfortable than a canoe. I do wish they had the 370 when I bought mine. That one may be long enough for two adults. I can't say enough about this boat. For the price and what I put it through, it's great.

I bought this kayak about 3 weeks ago and have since taken it on 2 trips, one to the NC mountains and one to coastal Maine. I'm delighted with it. We drove to the mountains and I floated about 6 miles down an easy section of the north branch of the New River in it and found it great. The river where I was is simple (easy enough for tubing with no rapids to speak of) and the solo kayak was fun -- and easy to set up, manage, and get back out of the river. For the ocean in Maine I found it less suitable; I'm not a serious kayaker and had limited ability to be in those waters, period (cold Atlantic ocean shore shielded by a few islands). That said, I found the kayak easy to board and to get back out of from the dock of the place where we were staying and enjoyed paddling it around the cove where I was close to shore. I personally didn't feel it was a good boat to take out into more open waters in that setting though more experienced kayakers might disagree; its high profile made it very susceptible to being blown by the wind, and it doesn't track wonderfully, despite its skegs. But I was able to pack it (in a large wheeled duffle) and bring it via airplane + rental car with no trouble and enjoyed having it handy for short / near-to-shore paddles. In Maine I used it with both my preschooler and my mom (not at the same time!) and we found it useful for both purposes -- for me and my kid to float around in a bit, and for me and my mom to paddle along the shore. It's comfortable, but not spacious, for two average sized (5'6" / 150#) women, would be tight, I think, for two people if either were much taller than that. And compared to other kayaks, the price can't be beat. I'd definitely recommend this for someone looking for an affordable entry-level kayak and/or wanting something portable, though as I say were I considering using it with 2 large adults I'd go for the larger (370?) model.



Its light weight notwithstanding, with all its parts (paddles, seats, pump) and packed into the wheeled duffle, the boat only just fit under the airline weight limit for checked bags of 50# -- but it did weigh in under that.



I find the pro package seats only reasonably comfortable and imagine the deluxe seats must be pretty aggravating (though maybe I'm wrong -- I haven't tried them); I'm glad I bought the more expensive and supportive package. I'm pretty inflexible physically, so others may find these seats more acceptable.

I'm a poor student without the funds nor the space to store a big hardshell kayak, so I decided on the sea eagle 330 pro. The thing is built very well, it doesn't feel or look cheap at all. I take it out primarily on still water with average 10mph winds and can paddle about as fast as I can walk. As soon as you stop paddling though the kayak will turn so the left or right side faces the wind and you'll be slowly pushed unless you anchor yourself. Fortunately, there's enough room for yourself, a cooler, an anchor, even a waterproof radio.



I've taken it out with myself and a small girl (I'm six feet, she's 5'6") and it was pretty cramped.



The reason for four stars instead of five is because of how slow the thing is. But I imagine that with no wind and on still water, the speed would be faster. - Inflatable Kayak - Sea Eagle'

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Highly Recommended - sony, highly recommended

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I just loaded this frame up with pictures of the kids for grandma, and can say that this frame is a much better choice for the price than other brands.



I really wanted to offer a contrast to the only review (so far) for this product, since I had a far different experience.



There are many menu options to customize the viewing experience, including a setting to change the delay between pictures from 3 seconds to 24 hours. There are also nine different types of slideshows, plus a random mix of those types available.



Also in the menu options is a Shuffle option to randomize the order of your pictures.



I chose to resize the photos to match the display resolution of the frame (800X480). This dropped the size from 2+ mb per picture to around 50 kb per picture, and they are virtually indistinguishable from a regular viewing distance. At the moment, there are 500+ pictures in the internal memory, with more than half of the room left.



The picture quality is great especially compared to other brands in this price range. Sony DPF-D1010 10.2-Inch WVGA LCD (16:10) Digital Photo Frame (Black)

Bought this due to Sony's quality in imaging space and 10-in diagonal screen. After loading photos, am amazed at how great the pictures look and how nice the photo frame is. Had not bought a digital photo frame previously due to cost and small screen size, am glad I waited until now.



Anyway, great product with excellent viewing from all angles and lots of configurable options (interval settings, random, clock, etc.). Did not find any of the limitations or issues that earlier reviewer noted, thankfully went ahead and bought it.



Here is my summary:

- high quality screen

- good viewing angles

- very nice frame for use in living room etc.

- easy to configure

- good price



One suggestion if you use Picasa or any other photo editing program. You can crop your photos using the "5:3 Widescreen Photo Frame" crop option and they will fit perfectly in the 800x480 frame when you do a File->Export (option Resize to 800). Or if you prefer, you can let the Sony resize/crop for you.



Anyway, great product and in my personal opinion, definitely worth recommending to others.

My wife mentioned that it would be nice to have a digital picture frame, given that so many of our pictures are hidden away on the computer, most never being viewed regularly. I remember hearing less than glowing reviews of these things in the past, but after doing some research I stumbled upon these units from Sony. The Sony frames appear to be the best-made and with the best software running the device of all that I've seen. A lot of the name brand and no-name frames have buggy, unintuitive software, cheap frame materials, and cheap electronics inside (don't last). These are the only one's I've found that are worth what they are charging for them. That said, I loaded 240 hi-res pictures onto it last night from a USB drive (also accepts SD and others), which took about 30 minutes. The internal memory is about half-full. Without reading the manual I was able to set the system settings to my liking, and the pictures look very good -- surprisingly so. Almost every parameter of the unit is configurable (effects, delay b/w pics, auto pic resizing, etc). The quality of the screen is excellent, the frame seems well-made with decent materials, and it's very straightforward to use. The 10" screen is larger than I thought it would be, which is nice. This particular model is only VGA (800 x 480), whereas the higher models are SVGA (800 x 600) -- I was originally going to get the SVGA, but the additional cost was significant, and this looks pretty good as it is. In terms of value, I think this is one of the better digital frames on the market. Highly recommended.

Sony's D1010 Digital Photo Frame has a couple limitations that I did not expect, which really disappointed me. First of all, you cannot adjust how long each picture shows for. It's always 8 seconds, which to me, is far too long, if you are using it to show people pictures. Unless you want to sit around for an hour. Secondly, you have to be standing pretty much directly in front of the frame to see the picture well. Strangely, we noticed that if you walk to the left of the frame, and look at it, it's ok-- but walk to the right of it, and it instantly gets that "x-ray" look. A definite bad point.

Here is a thing which is a bummer to me: A Sears salesman told me after looking at the box that even though it says "holds approx. 200 photos", because I shoot with a new heavy hit camera, (which apparently makes photos w/ a lot of info) this digital photo frame would end up holding only around 25-30 pictures. That to me was unacceptable, but he said that if I just left the SD card in the frame, It would hold a lot. I said no problem. I managed to fit 112 photos onto the SD card that I bought, and put it in. I was SO bummed to realize when you do this, it totally changes the order of the photos! I had spent a long time putting these photos into a nice random assortment on my computer before putting it onto the SD card, but to no avail. It clumped them together as I had shot them. So all the pictures of Hannah were ALL together, all the pictures I had shot at the beach party were ALL together, etc.... Now, possibly this would be different if I had actually loaded these photos into the internal memory of the frame. But I looked, and they had 2 choices about the order: By Date, and By Number Order. No "Random" which I think would be an obvious choice. Their "Random" they did have included showing large random clocks and calendars, along with the photos, which ended up very small to accomodate the calendar/or/clock. Yuck.

It was easy to use and set up, which I was relieved about. The picture quality is good, just not as good as my Apple computer screen. I do love the fact that it looks great, and automatically knows to orientate the picture to a vertical portrait or horizontal landscape , and is ok with tilted photos. You can put the frame vertically or horizontally, a big plus. All in all, it's ok. - Highly Recommended - Digital Frames - Digital Picture Frame - Sony'

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18v Ryobi Kit - drills, 18v battery

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I purchased this only because I already have a significant investment in the Ryobi 18V batteries. However, I was not disappointed. This seems to be a very solid drill. It is probably overpowered for anything I will use it for. So if you already own this 18V system, this is a great add-on. Ryobi 18V Autoshift Drill/Driver Lithium-Ion ONE+ (Drill only, battery and charger not included)

I'm very happy with the 18V autoshift drill.. I have a bunch of ONE+ tools and 6 batteries.. the only way to get this new drill would have been to buy a kit at home depot for ~200 which included more batteries and chargers that I don't need. I was thrilled when I found this drill-only listing on Amazon. It arrived quick, was in obvious NEW condition, and is a great additional driver for my tool set.

had an old Hitachi drill that finally died, this seems to have more power and better battery life (i got the drill only, no battery) the autospeed shift i like! not too heavy, but has a good build/quality feel to it! (i have two of these now, if that says something)

I shopped for many days to find a drill for the "honey-do" list. I picked the 18V Ryobi One+ and have been very happy with it. It's a quality drill with a comfortable grip and is not too heavy. The Li-Ion battery lasts a long time and has plenty of power. I spent several hours hanging curtains and pictures and the drill didn't miss a beat. I've spent days putting together furniture, hanging smoke detectors, drilling countless holes for wall anchors, etc. This is a great drill for around the house, but will likely handle light commercial use also.

The auto shift seemed like a good idea but after only six months the auto broke. The drill is now stuck in power gear and is a pain to use. When it worked the drill was adequate. Didnt like how the drill didnt have a hard stop catch. - 18v - Drills - 18v Battery - Cordless Drill'

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Solid Color Ties - toddler suit, poor quality

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I ordered an upper-teen size of this suit to have for special outings. Because I ended up wasting time checking for something local, I ended up ordering this last minute. Amazingly, it was received two days after my order went through! (I used the standard priority shipping option because the pricing on expedited was way out of my ballpark.)



For the price and for the age of person intended, this suit is perfect. I had to compromise on sizing a bit: the jacket is a little large, but I expected that from their size chart (had to get the jacket big in order for the pants to fit). At least for the size I ordered, their measurement chart is correct and it fits just as I was expecting.



The shirt is a thin, cheaper-quality basic white button-up shirt. But I am fine with that since it is summer, and light-weight is fine. The other suit items are heavier polyester and they feel nice to the touch and look smart. The vest is a short-fitting style. The tie has a release clip in the back for easy on/off (no need to know how to tie a tie) and adjustable length to the neck band. The whole suit comes nicely clipped to a hanger inside a zippered clear dress bag (nice bonus).



I know I couldn't find anything comparable to this locally for the price I paid here. Between that and the super fast shipping, I am very pleased and he's excited to wear it. Formal Boy Black Suit From Baby to Teen (10)

I purchased this suit for my grandson to wear to a wedding. When he saw the suit he immediately said we go party! As for the suit it is a great value, comes complete with shirt and tie, just added shoes and he was ready to party. Price and shipping were right on target so was the size. I would buy from this merchant again should the need arise. - Boy - Boys Tie - Toddler Suit - Poor Quality'

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Clip This Coupon - gillette, proglide

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Doesn't make me break out.

It's really cheap at Wal-mart & Amazon.

It is REALLY smooth so I never get dry skin.

And it makes my complexion look even-toned and flawless!



I have no reason to look elsewhere..

Covergirl Smoothers has me SOLD! =)





Tip: Sometimes I put Rimmel Natural Bronzer over this. Because this concealer is so smooth it keeps my bronzer on soo much longer because it isn't dry and it sticks! On days that I am too pale for bronzer I use this concealer by itself and it is still perfect. I LOVE it!! CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer, Deep 720, 0.14-Ounce - Proglide - Fusion - Gillette - Razor Blade'

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External Hard Drive - mac compatible, 1tb

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after reading rave reviews of this product, and so many varying reviews of other well regarded hard drives, i thought for sure i had found a great purchase.

The initial set up went quite well, but as i attempted to load bootcamp on my imac, having used the Minimax as a Time Machine backup site, the Minimax completely crashed. Two days old. That's when i found out

iomega charges customers for phone support. Tech guy i chatted with was knowledgeable, although managing multiple cases simultaneously i presume. We went through various fix-it routines, none of which helped. He then informed me that my warranty stipulated i would have to pay to return ship, and they would send me a refurb. I was floored. Two days old and babied, and they were gonna to charge me and downgrade. I protested and received a slightly better deal. They would send me out a unit (still a refurb) and i could mail them my unit back in the box, which i was under the impression would be their cost, since they sent me a link through UPS to print a return label. Unfortunately, the page to print the label was fraught with bugs, and i have chatted twice with iomega about the issue, and both times was told they would talk with their support group and get back with me. Their reply was two emails detailing our chat, one with the warning that i had two weeks to return the old drive or be charged the full price of the replacement. I wonder if my refurb will cost as much as a new unit? Will not support iomega again. Iomega MiniMax FireWire 800/USB 2.0 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive 34937 (White)

It has been the best purchase for a hard drive I've ever had. The main reason why I wanted to go for minimax is because I wanted a stackable hd for my Apple Minimac. Moreover I have a huge library of music and video files which I have been collecting for several years. Thankfully I havenot lost any of it. I did come across a few options from Seagate and Western Digital and also used them earlier. I wanted to try out the Iomega hard drive because some of my gadget-crazy friends had this. They do not select a hometheater or a flash drive or a hard drive in a frenzy. So on their recommendation, I went in for iomega minimax hard drive. I am happy that I am enjoying the huge space of 1 TB available to store all my media files. And it looks good than it does in the images. To begin with, I dint even have an initializing trouble - it installed easy and far quieter compared to most other hard drives I have ever used. That's indeed some relief to my ears and to those in the same room! With 3 USB ports I cant ask for more. Even as I use two of them at a time, I still have one left. With Firewire 800, the speeds are just right for a 1 TB version. Because of additional space, am also using it to store some professional data which I may need for quick reference when working from my home. The icing on the cake is the price. I am extremely happy that it comes with an easy cost tag. I mean I doubt if I can get a lower price with these functionalities intact!

Don't believe what you read either here or on the iomega site.

Here is a quote from the iomega customer service site, "The drive can be used as a hub as long as a USB and/or a FireWire cable is connected to both the drive and the computer. A USB cable must be connected to use the USB ports and a FireWire cable must be connected to use the FireWire ports."



Now from the included documentation, "Avoid connecting the MiniMax to more than one interface on the computer at the same time."



If like me you bought this drive because you wanted to take advantage of the included USB hub and use the MiniMax FireWire 800 for Time Machine backup, there is a list included of the 7 steps you must go through to "Change The Interface Connection Used by the MiniMax Drive"



So! You must reconfigure your new drive every time the Time Machine wants to do a backup.



p.s. Lorenzo at iomega help chat could not see a contradiction or a problem here. Have I asked for too much?

Great Drive. Has done exactly what I wanted. I have a new Mac Mini and have had this IOMega drive on it for a month. The only issue I see is heat. It gets warm which is contrary to the cool and energy efficient nature of the Mac Mini. 4 stars for great performance and cannot give 5 due to heat.

I purchased 3 Minimax drives just barely over a year ago. They are all 3 now dead or dying. It didn't take long for them to start being flaky. I reformatted and they would work for a little while before refusing to mount on one of the interfaces and then the other. Finally they just click ten or eleven times as they start up and then nothing. The warranty is crap unless you register immediately after you receive them. I found this out the hard way. If you want support they will make you pay to talk to someone. If you want to use free chat then good luck because it doesn't work. I expected a better product and hope that at least someone will not waste their money on these. I'm pissed and they are no help. Buyer Beware. - Mac Compatible - Firewire Drive - 1tb - External Drive'

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Jointer Knives - freud, planer knives

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I have owned a 6" open stand Jet jointer for a few years now and I finally reached that point where a new set of jointer knives was unavoidable. After calling Jet customer service and learning that it would cost me alot (one might even say a ridiculous amount) to order the knives from them, I turned to Amazon. I soon discovered these Freud knives for about a third as much as Jet wanted for their knives (and half as much as Amazon wanted for Jet brand knives). I ordered, received, and installed them, and so far I have been happy with the purchase. I have jointed a fair amount of nicely figured, quarter sawn white oak and have no complaints so far. I am a big fan of Freud cutting tools and these seem to affirm my feelings.I recommend these to all who want good quality knives at a reasonable price! Freud C350 6-by-5/8-by-1/8-Inch Jointer Knives, 3-Pack

The blades that I received were decent, however, before using them I highly recommend lapping the back side on a Japanese wet stone. The edge as received was curled over from the sharpening process and will lead to a short blade life if they are not lapped before installing.

Installed these knives on my Jet J-60S jointer & am amazed at how much better they cut compared to the Jet knives even when they were new. Half the price and twice as good--in my opinion. Longevity remains to be seen. Great so far!

I received my jointer blades today and noticed the edges are defective on two of the three and even a bit rough on the third. There are small nicks along the edges (slight but noticeable). I am replacing the original Jet knives for this very reason. I have two Jet knives that are quite new, and one badly nicked one, so I took the best Freud knife and simply replaced the Jet with it. It's acceptable I suppose. For the cost, I didn't want to go through the hassle of returning. The difference between the Jet and Freud knives are 5 grams or 1/4 oz. so no biggy as far as balance goes. I wouldn't recommend their purchase!!

Easy to order these through Amazon, for sure, and much cheaper than the Jet. My jointer is a Jet JJ-6CSX. The Freud blades are thicker than the factory blades, and required that the gib screw head be flattened a bit prior to installing the blades. No biggie (a quick trip to the disc sander and Tormek), but the blades won't fit otherwise, at least on my set up. I also honed the burr off the back on an 8000x Norton waterstone. Haven't had them on long enough to tell about wear, etc., but I would assume they would be at least as good as the original product.

I was let down by these jointer knives for two reasons: 1) There is a healthy burr on them which required honing, 2) worse yet the blades have a bow in them, which then require firm pressure to the honing plate to knock down the burr. Otherwise only the ends of the blade back would get cleaned up. In fact there's enough of a burr that the bevel-edge will require honing as well.



Due to the bow in the blades, I'm not sure if my Veritas honing jig will straighten them out to clean up the bevel.



If I wanted to screw around with tuning up knives, why would I have bought new ones?



Hope you have better luck.

Couldn't be happier.



I agree with another reviewer... lap the back a few times on a 5000-8000 grit whetstone before installing. Other then honing, I have run over 4000 BF across these knives before re-sharpening. They hold thier edge well. - Planer Knives - Freud'

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