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What is the square bit on the back of an adze head meant for? Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so…

I was wondering if nayone knows it there are avalible 7/16" dowel centers? I did a search for the item on Google and checked out several of the standard tool companys…

Hello I was wondering if you might have a tip or two regarding " rehandling" a Stanley 45. 1. How are the "pins" removed ? (most gracefully) 2. what would…

Who would think such a simple tool as a single beveled spearpoint marking knife could bring squeaks of joy from a woodworker. I've  been using Xacto-style and single bevel handled…

Yall, What's the best dedicated smoothing plane for hairy grain? (Can't afford Philip's, wish I could.) Tom

Just got my very first Stanley #80 cab scraper, its an older one my neighbor gave me. I sharpened the blade and flattened and polished the sole to 1500 grit…

Anyone have any experience with Lee Valleys Bullnose plane?  It would seem to me it would work nicely for paring post blocks to the point where the knee on a…

Just saw this on ebay. It's pretty complex and worth checking out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150245326352&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D150245326352%26category0%3D%26fvi%3D1

As a hobbyist woodworker, I'm always looking to add new tools to my limited collection so as not to always borrow from friends and family. I'd like to add a…

Hi, <!----><!----><!---->  I wanted to show some shaker clocks that were made entirely by hand (except the knobs).  <!----><!----> My bridle joints for the doors are still pretty lame but…