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Need a little help w/ bench planes
May 24, 2008

I am trying to learn to use hand planes well but am having trouble preventing tearout & chatter using bench planes. I have a Record #4 & a Stanley #5.…
What’s your vise and why do you like it?
May 24, 2008

Hey folks. First, thanks to everyone who posted in the thread I started last Friday night. Now for a new post. I'm planning my third bench and have been doing…
crosscut saw
May 22, 2008

I thought using a crosscut saw would be an enjoyable experience, even if it is quite the workout. Since I don't own a chainsaw, I thought this would be a…
Rusting tools
May 20, 2008

I have some Pfiel carving tools that are stored in a dark cabinet in a canvas roll and some camella oil on them. However, they are still getting some slight…
Grizzly, Shopfox or Hartville Planes?
May 19, 2008

Does anyone have any experience with the planes available from Grizzly or Hartville Tools? (in addition to their standard planes, Grizzly appears to carry the Shopfox brand, as well)
Good to have friends
May 19, 2008

I went to a tool swap meet on Saturday. The only thing I knew I was going to buy was a cup of coffee and a donut. I mostly go…
Grinding wheel
May 19, 2008

I've been watching some of the tutorials on sharpening and see guys using a white grinding wheel. I know that these white wheels tend to keep the heat and burning…
Rust problem w/diamond stones and water
May 17, 2008

I have five diamond stones (200, 300, 400, 600 and 1200 grit) that I have been using a lot recently. At first I was not using anything to lubricate them,…
How do you store your handtools?
May 17, 2008

I'm an Asst. Editor at Fine Woodworking and try to keep up with the various folders on the Knots forum. I've noticed that recently there hasn't been much action in…
ID this plane?
May 16, 2008

ANyone able to id this plane? It look like something I have seen before. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=180242410481 Dan Carroll

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