Hand Tools Archives - Page 108 of 258

Tool protection
January 26, 2009

Hey all, I live in a pretty harsh climate for handtools. The air is very humid and salty and therefore steel tools react very quickly. What is a good product…
And the heavens parted….
January 26, 2009

Today I was working on a book rack project for the boys and I was struggling to clean up the edges of the side pieces. I tried the sander attachment for…
What the verdict?
January 25, 2009

Good morning to All, Yesterday I received a new Woodcraft catalog and, to my surprise, they are featuring a new line of hand planes. The "WoodRiver" line of hand planes…
Right plane for job
January 25, 2009

I am looking for the "correct" plane to smooth out the proud ends of dovetails on a box. I could sand, but wish to learn how to use a hand…
Cleaning a hand plane
January 24, 2009

I need advise on how to clean an old hand plane of dirt & grime. Thanks
I do cut dovetails by hand but not often
January 23, 2009

Yes, I do cut dovetails by hand but not that often. I usually use my routers and fixtures. I have just received my new Veritas Dovetail saw that I purchased…
Bessey K Body Revo Clamps
January 22, 2009

I just purchased four Bessey Revo clamps, I ordered them while Lee Valley had there free shipping promotion on, needed a few more clamps for a chest I am working…
Dovetail saw kit
January 20, 2009

Has anyone put together the Gramercy DT saw kit? I don't really need another saw but the kit looks like an interesting project. Any feedback would be a big help.
using a dry Norton 8000 waterstone
January 19, 2009

Friends, I saw someone use an 8000 Norton waterstone DRY. I asked why. Answer was "It works. Watch." He rubbed the iron of the LN 5 1/2 for a bit…
Richard Kell Honing guides use and comme
January 18, 2009

I bought the Richard Kell honing guide and was put off by the review-the link to the reviewer was listed on Kell's web site- The reviewer stated Kell's device should…

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