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Shooting Board Question
March 3, 2008

O.K. I've tuned up my handplanes. Sharp as I sometimes imagine my wit to be. I can plane shavings that you can read the newspaper across the room through. I…
Sandpaper
March 2, 2008

Ok, I know we are talked about this before but I can not find it in the search engine, so where is a good place to get good sandpaper without…
dovetail chisels
March 2, 2008

Hi, I need advise when it coms to dovetailing drawers. What are the best chisels for the job? bevel edged LN, Blue Spruce dovetail chisels, LN Skew chisels or Blue…
RALI 260L
March 1, 2008

Have just taken delivery of an ex-demo RALI 260L, and it's without instructions (except the illustrations on the outside of the box). Are there any other owners who can explain…
Stanley No. 39 Planes
March 1, 2008

Gentlemen, I've recently acquired a few Stanley number 39 dado planes. I'm looking for any tips or advice in regards to tuning these planes. In particular, what is the best…
who made it
February 29, 2008

Hello all I purchased this plane on a lark on e-bay and was wondering who made it. The blade is stamped Buck bro's. cast steel and is very thick with…
Bridge City HP-6v2
February 29, 2008

Anyone tried out the Bridge City HP-6v2? Any opinions? Thanks
Miller Falls miter box
February 28, 2008

Does anyone have an old Miller Falls miter box for sale at less than $100? I have the long saw that goes with it and would like to complete the…
Snipe Bill Planes
February 27, 2008

Can anybody explain what Snipe Bill planes are? I'm getting the impression that they are similar or are wooden versions of side rabbet planes.
Stanley #45 Plane
February 27, 2008

Wine, Here's a good one: http://www.whitemountdesign.com/Stanley45Info.htm Failing that I'm sure Paddy will jump in and offer you his wisdom. Try to use it on straight grained wood if ya can. …

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