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I have three old compass and keyhole saws. One is a 19th century Disston, one an early 20th century Disston, and the third is a lesser saw. All are dull.…

Hello: I am interested in buying Stanley #4 plane and I am wondering what is the difference between the one that is sold by Garrett Wade as per the link below…

Need to square up this 29 in wide 12/4 wenge tabletop. I glued it about three inches longer than I planned for the finished length (54 inches) as I planned…

I've been on the fence in ordering a couple Wenzloff and Sons hand/panel saws for a while now (hell, I would have had them already). Both a rip and a…

I recently attanded a dovetail class, where the instructor lambasted my use of microbevels on my chisels. I have used a 30deg microbevel for years and he was adament that…

Folks... it's been awhile since I last stopped in. Lot's of family estate probate stuff to plow through, our oldest cat took sick and eventually passed away, and of course…

I just was given a Stanley #12 scraper plane.  What can you the brain trust tell me about this tool?  It is missing an iron, but appears to be complete…

View Image The review it is now up on my website .. http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/Blumplanereview-SmootherandForePlanes.html Regards from Perth Derek -------------------- Articles on tools and reviews at www.inthewoodshop.com

Synopsis: - Bought set of waterstones and gave them a try - Took longer than expected to flatten and sharpen an iron - Made horrific wet sludgy mess on my…

I'm planning on doing some sclupted chair joinery and ordered the #49 nicholson rasp from rockler. It arrived today and I took it out of the box . . .…