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PURCHASING A SMOOTHING PLANE
April 4, 2006

I am relatively new to using hand tools,woodworking, and Knots. I have some hand planes which have been passed down. I very much enjoy using them. However, I would now…
Rave — LN Mortise Chisels
April 3, 2006

I recently purchased a set of the Lie Nielsen mortise chisels. I did so at my own peril, knowing that my wife would either (1) be outraged at the cost;…
Restoring and redesigning an old infill
April 3, 2006

About a year ago I bought this unhandled 7 1/2" infill smoother on eBay. It was cheap and I thought it might make a good project.  The good points…
Parts for Scratch built Infill planes
March 29, 2006

I have enjoyed building Shepherd tools kits, and now I am exploring the Idea of scratch built infill plane. I want to use adjusters. for a few of the ideas…
Storing Lathe Chisels
March 28, 2006

I bought my first lathe, took a two-day introductory course, and bought a few chisels recommended by our instructor. I would like your suggestion on a good way to store them…
Basic woodshop handtools
March 27, 2006

Hi Everyone, I am planning to make a small shop in my basement when I move (1 month) to make a couple of pieces of furniture. TV table, coffee table,…
Glue roller for spreading glue
March 27, 2006

Here's kind of an off the wall question. On the DIY channel show Wood Works, David Marks uses a small hand roller for spreading glue. It looks like it has…
Chopper and Art Deco planes
March 26, 2006

Cross-posting again. Chopper panel plane and Art Deco concept plane now on-line at: http://www.macpherson.co.nz/shop_made_planes.htm Comments welcome! Malcolm www.macpherson.co.nz
Got Square?
March 23, 2006

Now I know that a rafter square can sometimes frustrate a fine woodworker, but that conversation can be picked up in another thread. My question is: Where can i get…
Why not thicker irons?
March 22, 2006

Having read with great interest all the comments in the "Plane Characteristics" thread I began to wonder why most infill planes are furnished with 3/16 thick plane irons and most…

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