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Can anyone point me in the right direction to acquire new ball and tote for ole #2?

found a bailey #7  22" lon hand plane at a antique store I was wondering if it is of any real value  as i paid 22 dollars for it also…

Dear friends Below is a link to the latest handplane review, the Marcou S15/BU Smoother, the handwork of Philip Marcou from New Zealand. http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/dCohen/marcou1/index.asp This is a high-end smoother, with…

Just a mention for anyone who might be interested in miter spring clamps to pull together hardwood and plywood edge miters, picture frames, ... Tried a kit from one of…

Got a few minutes off work, watching Roy Underhill and a blacksmith-friend turning a 1953 Chevy leaf-spring into a gouge.  Them ol' springs are high-carbon steel, he says.  Pretty fun.…

I got a really nice Stanley-Bailey #6 in last night, just some dirt and rust. The sole is rusty and corrugated. Any ideers on how to get the rust out…

Now that the saw is in the owner's hands... Here's my remake of the Kenyon panel saw--26"--as found in the Seaton chest and replicated to the best we could do…

Ok hand plane experts I need help. I have been using the LN #7 to flatten boards and yesterday added the #40 Scrbb to take down rough boards quick. Question…

Anyone used Bridge City Tool Works planes? I just received a flyer advertising their planes and the least expensive was over $1000 with some going to $1500. I have always…

I just got a couple old Baileys and the #5 is missing the bolt (short) for the front of the tote where it bolts to the sole.  Where can I…