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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…
Testing Sharpness on High-Angle Blades
January 18, 2009

Today, I was demonstrating sharpening a 50-degree blade, using my usual technique, working up to about 8000x, honing the secondary bevel and lapping the burr of the back. I was…
build handplanes
January 17, 2009

I am interested in teaching myself how to make simple wooden handplanes. Can someone suggest books and/or magazine articles that will get me started? Thanks
Magnets and Sharpening/Honing
January 14, 2009

Hello All, A post re: end grain planing discussed, among other things, using magnets when sharpening/honing plane irons. I am developing a plane iron bevel sled for use on the…
hand tools
January 13, 2009

during my winter break i tuned four hand planes. i followed derek cohen's on line directions. he has some excellent tips, including a suggestion to attatch a large magnet to…
Adria dovetail saw
January 11, 2009

I bought an Adria dovetail saw for Christmas (heh you gotta be good to yourself right?) and have had a chance to use it enough to post a few comments.…
More time with wife in the shop . . .
January 10, 2009

I just came home from a stupid day of cabinet istallation/electrical work to find a large box from Lee Valley precariously placed on the corner of the workbench! After unpacking…
Mortis Chisels
January 10, 2009

I'm thinking about chopping mortises by hand. I'm slowly converting a lot of my work to hand tools as it seems much more satisfying. I can't afford a lot of…
Ryobi 1/6th Palm Finish Sander
January 8, 2009

My old 1985 Ryobi 1/6th Palm sander is getting tired. Needs brushes, base plate, and new cord. I can't find parts anywhere. It's the greatest little finish sander I've ever…
Fine Tool Journal Newsletter
January 6, 2009

I was excited to find the first issue of the Fine Tool Journal E-Newsletter in my e-mail box today. Every issue has a segment they call "Reach for a Stanley",…

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