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Tenon Saw
August 1, 2004

This mid-size tenon saw from Adria Toolworks is available with its teeth sharpened for ripping or crosscutting.
Shoulder Plane 1/2-in. Bronze
August 1, 2004

This 1/2-in. bronze shoulder plane from Lie-Nielsen is the smallest of three offered by the plane maker.
1-in. Shoulder Plane
August 1, 2004

The 1-in.-wide version of H.N.T. Gordon’s shoulder plane is available in four sizes ranging in width from 1/2 in. to 1-1/4 in.
1-1/2-in. Steel Shoulder Plane
August 1, 2004

This steel shoulder plane from Shepherd Tool Co. is patterned after an 1860s-era Spiers No. 8 shoulder plane. It is no longer available since the company went bankrupt in 2005.
Sliding Bevels
June 1, 2004

Prices range from dirt cheap to downright expensive, but does cost reflect value?
Rosewood Sliding Bevel
June 1, 2004

The Crown tool would be suitable for most applications, but its overall fit and finish were disappointing.
Sliding Bevel No. 780
June 1, 2004

Sliding Bevel No. 780
10-1/2-in. Sliding Bevel
June 1, 2004

The Gladstone would have been serviceable if the locking mechanism didn't extend past the body.
Sliding Bevel No. 05N44.01
June 1, 2004

This is a good sliding bevel for working with larger pieces.
TB-6 Sliding Bevel
June 1, 2004

The Bridge City is most handsome of those tested but also the most expensive.

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