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In need of a no.5 plane
July 2, 2021

Hi everyone, I just got the tool list for a class I'm taking this summer and it includes a no. 5 plane (which somehow I don't already own). Veritas, Woodriver, and Benchdog…
Random pondering about hand-stitched rifflers
June 27, 2021

This is really just random pondering:I am looking at rifflers, and there is a fair amount of writing on the advantage of hand-stitched (random) vs. machine-made rifflers and rasps. I…
Plow Plane Rehab
June 26, 2021

I'm starting to rehab a wooden plow plane salvaged from a box of old tools from a neighbor's basement. The only blade is 1-3/4" wide and is held in place…
Stanley 4 1/2 Depth adjustment direction
June 17, 2021

I just picked up a vintage Stanley 4 1/2 and was struck that the iron advances by turning the depth adjuster counter-clockwise and retracts clockwise.Is this orientation unique to this…
Restoring Stanley No. 3/Type 19 – Depth Adjustment Nut Overly Tight No Matter
May 29, 2021

I recently inherited a pair of Type 19 Stanley smoothers. The no. 4 works like an absolute dream after total overhaul and with Hock blade/breaker. The No. 3 is a…
Fall Front to Dutch Tool Chest
May 28, 2021

I'm re-making the fall front to a Dutch Tool Chest. The old one was too warped and did not fit and close easily. I have glued together a panel and…
Sharpening GL1 Curved Scraper
May 23, 2021

I have the Glen Lucas GL-1 French-curved negative-rake scraper and invite sharpening advice from users. The bevel angle on mine on receipt changes plane as it transitions from the straight…
Using Coke for Rust Removal
May 20, 2021

Roland Johnson in FWW #272 (I believe) recommended immersing parts for a rusty hand plane in coke to remove rust. I have plane parts soaking, but I'm not sure how…
Record 073 shoulder Plane – Retrofit with L-N Lg. 73 Blade?
May 17, 2021

I have a basically unused Record 073 with a bad blade. I am considering trying the L-N 73 blade - L-N said it could be returned if it doesn't work…
parts for an old Rockwell router
May 14, 2021

Where can I get parts, mainly the router base for a Rockwell Router M/N 6751CThe base M/N is 6752 C Type 1.I dropped mine years ago and broke the aluminum…

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