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What a wounderful Wife I have.
March 5, 2009

I simply had to tell you all about the wonderful 50th birthday gift from my lovely wife Michele. I was totally surprised; had no clue it was coming. It is…
Ground round 604
March 4, 2009

Check out this Bedrock 604 I saw today on the bay. There's no mention of the 'alterations' in the description. Apparently, the poor seller has no idea what he/she's got.…
Scraper differences
March 4, 2009

For those of you using hand scrapers, is there a difference between brands? What do you look for - certain type of steel that hold an edge better than other…
those other planes?
March 4, 2009

LN planes win hands down around here. What's the scoop on the others? Veritas, Stanley(old vs. new, Groz, Kunz, Woodworkers Supply, Anant, Japanese, Footprint, Woodstock,... ? Wood planes, shop made?…
Bedrock #601 reproduction
March 3, 2009

Can some kind sole out there pleeese tell me why a Certain Fellow, whose name is connected with a monthly list, gets a few Bedrock #601 planes made (note: he…
Stanley No 3 as a scrub?
March 3, 2009

Hello all, I'm still slipping down the handplane slope.... Currently, I'm working on flattening a large slab of elm for a table top and am considering modifying my stanley no…
The postman arrived today ..
March 3, 2009

The postman arrived today with a package from the USA. I was not expecting anything, so this was a surprise. I could tell that the large A4-sized envelope contained a…
Norris A5 vs Miller Falls #9
March 3, 2009

George had dropped off two Norris A5 to get the adjuster knob reknurled on one of them Well I had to see if the $1000. Norris was a better plane…
2 “new” old planes
March 1, 2009

I got lucky at the flea market this morning and picked up a Record 071 Router Plane and a Stanley 13-052 plough plane. (10 and 8 Euros respectively, call it…
A bit of She-oak, add some brass and …
February 28, 2009

I decided to make another brace. This is small, to be used as would an eggbeater, such as for drilling holes for screws. It can also be used as a…

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