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Round rasp not long enough
February 10, 2022

I need a round rasp or file around 10mm in diameter and 60-100cm in length I cannot find one rasp available which is long enoughthe longest is only around 20cm I would…
Sharpening Mortise Chisels
February 9, 2022

Hello All,I am attempting to sharpen some new mortise chisels. I have found plenty of information on how to sharpen bench chisels, but not much on mortise chisels. Specifically, I'm…
High angle frog?
February 6, 2022

I purchased a Lie Nielsen No. 4 1/2 plane and what I thought was 55 degrees high angle frog (HAF) on Ebay back in 2009 and haven't used it that…
Need advice on Japanese smoothing plane blade size
February 5, 2022

Hello fellow woodworkers,I am a long-time woodworker who sheepishly admits to relying overly on machines and sanding. Now I'm trying to develop my hand tool skills. I've had inexpensive old…
What’s wrong with this idea?
February 1, 2022

I've been thinking of building myself a cheap frame/Roubo saw. Cheap because I'm wading into this hobby, and poor.Project for Timmy2Hands is my jumping off point, I don't know if…
Scraped knuckles
January 30, 2022

I’ve tried using card scapers in the past with various degrees of success. I made up my mind on this project that I would finally learn how to sharpen and…
Plane Iron primary bevel issue
January 22, 2022

Hi Folks,I've been having a problem getting my plane iron primary bevels to line up to the side at a perfect 90 degrees. Looking at the iron from the bevel…
Can you id this plane for me?
January 21, 2022

Hello All,I picked up a rusted up plane at a thrift store to convert to a scrub plane a la Paul Sellers.I cannot id the plane using the Stanley ID…
Vintage Buck Brothers Chisel Rack?
January 15, 2022

Hello I recently came across this piece in abox I was sorting and wondered if anyone could help me identify its age and if I am correct in assuming it…
stanley 278 reviews?
January 6, 2022

hey gang,has anyone used a stanley 278 rabbet plane? how does it perform in cross grain work in hardwoods like oak and maple? I ask because the nickers seem small,…

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