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Pencil
December 12, 2008

I usually use a blade to mark lines but sometimes I need a pencil in the shop and for trim carpentry. Dark and holds a point; hard balance to meet.…
handplane replacement blades
December 11, 2008

Hello All, I recently bought an old stanley #4 bench plane and I was wondering about getting a replacement blade. I was told that a thick replacement blade would cut…
Old back saw worth having sharpened?
December 11, 2008

I have an old steel spine backsaw that I think I would like to have sharpened. It has a 16" long sawplate that extends 3.5" below the spine, and it's…
Union Mfg Co Plane
December 10, 2008

I recently purchased at an auction a Union Mfg Co. plane. The only marking on it was the number 2 on the base, and the Union stamp in the blade. …
Vote for Our Stan Foster
December 10, 2008

Our very own Stan Foster is neck and neck in the Dewalt tools contest. He builds beautiful curved stairways and is a long time Taunton supporter. We love to see…
Low Angle Jack Plane
December 9, 2008

LV or LN. Which plane do you prefer and why? Thanks for your time and comments
Best plane blade angle for qtr-sawn
December 8, 2008

Need some advice regarding the best blade angle to level and smooth qtr-sawn white oak. I've not planed any Q-S before so this will ne a fun new experience. I'm…
4″double square is on sale for $10
December 6, 2008

I was at Rockler today and saw that their $30 4" double square was on sale for $9.97 so I bought one. I already have a Starrett 4" double square…
squaring a combination square
December 6, 2008

can anyone tell me how to square up a combination square. mine is alittle off.
Which scraper plane would you buy?
December 5, 2008

Hello everyone, This is my first post - I've been lurking for a while. I searched on this and found a few references, but which scraper plane would you purchase?…

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