Vintage Woodworking Tools are Easy to Love
From 19th century Shaker tablesaws to cast iron behemoths brought back from the grave—these vintage woodworking machinery stories are sure to inspire.
From 19th century Shaker tablesaws to cast iron behemoths brought back from the grave—these vintage woodworking machinery stories are sure to inspire.
Fine Woodworking Recommended Products
Stanley Powerlock 16-ft. tape measure
Veritas Wheel Marking Gauge
Bahco 6-Inch Card Scraper
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Vintage Machinery: New Life for Old Iron
To many woodworkers, rebuilding machinery has become an addiction all its own
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Vintage Shaker Woodworking Machinery
Step inside a vintage Shaker workshop for examples of how quickly these 19th century craftsmen adapted to changing technology. From the water turbine that powered the machines, to the machines themselves, when it came time to add a tool to the shop, the Shakers always obtained the latest and greatest.
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Vintage Machinery Bargains and Blunders
On this classic edition of Fine Woodworking’s very own podcast, the Shop Talk Live crew covers senior editor Matt Kenney’s 100 year-old “dream jointer,” as well as a whole host of machinery bargains and blunders.
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Dick Jarmon: Ultimate Tool Collector
Porter-Cable’s No. 1 fan shares part of his antique tool collection at 100th anniversary gala
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Learn tips on tuning up vintage handplanes from a furniture pro
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Bandsaw’s lessons can be applied throughout the shop
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