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Saw for cutting small pieces
May 1, 2021

I would like to cut many pine or spruce square pieces of 6, 7, 8 mm and length about 50 cm (more or less). I do not have a table saw…
In search of a Veritas LA smoother
April 29, 2021

I am searching for a Veritas low angle smoothing plane, but would settle for a Veritas bevel up smoother if one was available. The problem is I can't seem to…
Vic Tesolin Handplane article – blade angle?
April 8, 2021

The March 2021 issue of FWW has an article by Vic Tesolin on making a handplane. In it he mentions the recommended blade as a Veritas Bevel-up Bench Plane Blade,…
Stanley #39 7/8″ dado plane question
April 5, 2021

Hi everyone, does anyone have any idea as where and how I could find a replacement cutter for my Stanley #39 7/8" dado plane please? I am based in UK…
Blade angles for LN #62 Low Angle Jack Plane
April 3, 2021

I just got a LN #62 Low Angle Jack Plane and bought an extra blade. Both are ground to 25 degrees, but I’m curious what angles would be recommended.I am…
Auriou vs Narex Rasps?
April 1, 2021

I've had an Auriou cabinet rasp on my short list for awhile. More and more, I'm finding myself in the shop thinking "a rasp would be really handy right now."…
Jorgensen Classic adjustable handscrew parts
April 1, 2021

I've got a #2 clamp that has a bent screw.Wondering if anyone has ever replaced this on one of theirs and where to find the parts...Maybe it isn't worth trying…
Pony Jorgensen Clamps – Review
March 31, 2021

Hi there, My first post, so go easy please. A large local company here in Oz is about to distribute the Pony Jorgensen range of clamps - the first to…
Combination Planes?
March 15, 2021

I mostly make small furniture (end tables, nightstands, etc) and some case work. I'm a pure hobbyist making one-offs. So I cut grooves and rabbets. I have a router plane,…
Wood Chisel Gift
March 12, 2021

Looking for recommendations for a set of wood chisels as a retirement gift for a friend who wishes to take up woodworking in retirement. Anyone have some ideas for a…

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