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new LV skew rabbet plane
August 22, 2008

Lee Valley now has the new Veritas skew rabbet plane posted on their website. Looks like a great design to me and I know I could immediately put a pair…
Kudos to Lee Valley
August 20, 2008

For the past eight or so years, the only low angle block plane I have owned is the LV low angle apron plane. Very sweet plane, but I decided I needed a…
Lever cap replacements
August 18, 2008

My step father left me with a #5 Bailey Jack Plane. I'm in the process of tuning this baby up and have run across the lever cap lower edge, where…
threads on augers
August 18, 2008

I have a long ship auger about 10 years old and in excellent shape except that I just notices that something blunted the lead screw. Is there a good way…
Rehabbing taps
August 17, 2008

I have some taps that will need some work before they'll be cutting wood threads again: View Image View Image I've never had to sharpen a tap before... Here's what's…
Handsaw selection
August 14, 2008

Is there a "correct" tooth count for crosscut vs ripping when choosing a handsaw for crosscut? I want to add a handsaw to my shop for rough cutting 8' and…
A Compendium of Block Planes: HNT Gordon
August 13, 2008

The first mini review of many block planes is up on the website. - The HNT Gordon Block Plane http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/ACompendiumofBlockPlanes.html Keep an eye out as I add more over…
Craftsman block plane
August 12, 2008

Who's familiar with an older Craftsman block plane? It's bluegray, the whole lever cap is "hinged" to lock down the blade and nickel plated, fairly low angle. Work Safe, Count…
Best of the West
August 12, 2008

The Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors had a 4 day show this past weekend is Shelton, Washington. It's called the Best of the West. The show and sale is every other…
Cleaning up a Stanley 45
August 11, 2008

I purchased a Stanley 45 last week a guy was cleaning out his fathers shop. I got it, and all it's cutters for $25. It did have some damage to…

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