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Best wood for spokeshave body?
September 28, 2020

Soon my WW pupil will be making a wooden spokeshave using the Veritas kit. But what would be the best wood to employ for the body? I assume softwoods won't…
Curved spokeshave sole
September 25, 2020

The FWW magazine article and associated video by Peter Galbert shows wooden spokeshaves with a fixed blade position that can be made to take thinner or thicker cuts by the…
Antique spokeshave blade
September 15, 2020

I bought an antique spokeshave on eBay and it came without a blade and I can't figure out what type of blade goes in here or how it mounts. Please…
Unicorn sharpening
September 4, 2020

Well, it's the latest thang, in the world of edge treatments, for long lived ultra-sharp. The latest thang in a long line of latest thangs perhaps. :-)Yet the experimentations offered…
One hand plane to rule them all for power tool woodworker?
August 30, 2020

I'm primarily a power tool woodworker, but looking to find a hand plane to help me flatten panel glue ups. Primary night stands, coffee tables (my current project) and smaller…
Chisel Set
August 25, 2020

Hi All,I came across a set of chisels (different brands). I wanted to get some feedback on if it would be a good buy. I am just getting into wood…
Grandfather’s antique tools and box
August 15, 2020

What is the best way to sell Grandfather's woodworking tools and box dating from late 1800's, early 1900's? He was a craftsman whose woodworking skills included area court houses in…
Cheap honing guide for a beginner
August 14, 2020

Hi,I'm new to woodworking and "researched" (reading forums, reviews) some honing guides. Usually I take my time to research and then I tend to buy some medium-high quality. However one…
Building a green wood Roubo style bench with hand tools
August 5, 2020

I am building a small bench using a Roubo/French style of frame with modern vises out of green wood using hand tools. Just got started on the top, jointing the…
Mitre Box Alternative
July 27, 2020

I need to to slice some 6" wood blanks into 1/8" slabs by hand (scale making). Mitre boxes I've seen can't accomodate the 6" length. Suggestions for cutting guides anyone? …

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