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Test for sharpness
June 1, 2008

For years, literally, I've tried to find a reliable test for sharpness. One that doesn't have any undesirable side affects. The 'catch on your thumbnail' test doesn't tell you much.…
BU smoother or scraper plane?
May 31, 2008

Hi all I've been accumulating justifications to buy a LV BU smoother. I'm pretty much there but now I've also seen the LV scraper plane. Now I'm wondering which would…
Old molding plane irons
May 30, 2008

On last weeks holiday in Yorkshire I was lucky to find a half set of hollows and rounds by Sims of London in a junk shop, just in need of TLC.…
Fle market tools
May 30, 2008

I'm old to woodworking but new to hand tools. That is I've been woodworking for a long time with power tools but only recentlly began to use hand tools and…
Sharpening Set Up
May 29, 2008

Can someone recommend a setup for sharpening chisels and planning irons. I build furniture! To date, I have used sand paper attached to 1" thick lexan for sharpening. This was an…
Anant Kamal… better than Anant?
May 28, 2008

I have seen several ask this question on various forums.. but few responses with the exception of the Kamal #10 rabbet. I don't think many others have been sold and…
eliminating wire edge when honing
May 28, 2008

Morning, while watching an episode of Woodwright's Shop a fellow who workins with hand tools in the Japanese tradition mentioned how when sharpening its important to avoid creating a wire…
Wood thread cutting kit /uses
May 25, 2008

I ordered a 1 1/2" diameter thread cutting box and tap kit this week to make a height adjustable stool for my shop. I haven't made the stool yet, but…
Presto: Instant Shoulder Vise
May 24, 2008

Crazy idea here: I'm planning to build my next bench with a standard front vise which has a 13" capacity, minus a few inches for the wooden faces. Is there any…
projects with hand tools
May 24, 2008

Good Afternoon everyone... Just recently picked up a LN 5 1/2 bench plane and I am eager to start some projects.. Where can I get some plans for just…

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