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Wood Chisel Advice
July 23, 2006

I'm looking for advice for the best steel possible in a wood chisel for a decent price. Choosing from Hirsch/Two Cherries, MHG, Ashley Iles, Sorby, Crown or Marples, what will…
18″ Jet Bandsaw – I need more power
July 22, 2006

I have an 18" Jet bandsaw. I would like to replace the 1 1/2 HP motor with a bigger motor. Any suggestions????
edge trimming plane
July 22, 2006

This is my first post. My name is Justin and I am a finish carpenter in Chicago. I recently purchased a Lie Nielson Edge Trimming Block Plane (#95) to be…
Help needed with spoke shave.
July 21, 2006

I purchased my only spoke shave recently form the L-N toolworks. It is the small bronze radiused-sole version. I am confident that my honing is good as my planes are all…
Small mystery tool, what is it?
July 20, 2006

I found the small tool in the photo mixed in with a bunch of old woodworking tools I purchased recently. It is stamped "M.F. CO. MILLERS FALLS MAS, PAT MAY…
British Planemakers
July 20, 2006

I'm trying to find out the age of a plow plane by G. Eastman. Anyone heard of this maker? When did he ply his trade.
socket chisel handles
July 19, 2006

Hello to all, looking for some help regarding the proper method, glue, sizing , etc. for attaching new handles to some Stanley chisels I ran across. All comments will be…
System for identifying moulding planes
July 16, 2006

I have already purchased a couple of wooden moulding planes and really enjoy using them. I am looking to buy some more but don't want to end up doubling up…
Record and Marples Question
July 14, 2006

Hello all, This has probably been discussed here before and I apologize for the repetition. I did search the site, but came up almost empty. Will someone please advise me…
Secondary bevels
July 13, 2006

Thanks to all for those thoughts, it's a pity what we seem to think is common sense is not more widely promulgated. Now the original post came from looking…

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