Hand Tools Archives - Page 139 of 259

That’s a good dog
April 29, 2008

Are you using anything that works better than the standard metal dog on your work bench? Sure would be nice so I didn't have to rummage round looking for some…
Checking a 45 degree square?
April 28, 2008

I recently threw out two combo square heads because I found out they were not accurate. I bought a new one recently, and checked the 90 degree edge and all…
Float substitute.
April 27, 2008

If you have a problem finding a float or the price of one, try using a curved tooth file. The cutting action is basically the same and the price is…
Planing Hickory?
April 26, 2008

I am learning a very hard lesson and need some help understanding my problem. I am in process of building a multiple frame and panel unit(ie. bar 8' long) out…
hand plane crisis
April 23, 2008

Here's a problem you veteran hand planers may know how to stop. In a few minutes, I've gone from the elation and pride of honing and polishing a seemingly perfect…
Bridge City
April 23, 2008

Someone mentioned Bridge City. I've never bought anything from them but the stuff looks very well made, and well thought out. Any experiences? Denny
Traditional Rasps Vs. Microplane
April 23, 2008

Does anyone have experience with the Microplane product line of rasps, rotary shapers, and sanding discs? How do these compare with traditional rasps, rotary sanding sleeves, and sanding discs? Greg…
How to replace flaking japaning on plane
April 22, 2008

I'm cleaning up a rust stanley handplane (no $ value, but sentimental) and it has a few spots of flaking (missing) japaning here and there and the silver underneath shows…
block plane Kröz
April 19, 2008

I have a cheap Mastercraft replica of a Stanley No4 plane that I tuned as recommended in FWW article (works great) and 2 wood planes Krenov style (24" and 9"…
Tools Gloat (molding planes)
April 19, 2008

With only the help of Larry Williams DVD Making Traditional Side Escapement Planes I made a half set of hollows and rounds. They are profiled, hardened, oiled, stamped and in working…

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