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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,…
Stanley no 4 plane
December 28, 2021

Hi! I unfortunately droped my pretty much brand new smoothing plane in the floor. (I just ate popcorn)The depth adjustment screw took the worst of the fall. Now the screw…
Rust removal
December 12, 2021

Good day all! I've recently been gifted a couple boxes of hollows, rounds and carving chisels. Unfortunately they've been kept in a very damp, unconditioned garage for years, if not…
New sharpening stones
December 7, 2021

Hi, First time poster here, thought id give it a go:) I am looking to buy new waterstones with a budget of around 200 bucks. For the last two years ive…
Really old hand plane identification
December 5, 2021

Hi guys,i recently bought a beautiful old hand plane and would like to know its age and origin.I found some similar dutch planes from the 18th century. I asked a…

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