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Lie-Nielsen chisel usage…
March 5, 2006

Hi, I was just wondering about those of you who are using the L-N chisels, what angle are you at, what microbevel angle, etc. I've been using a set for…
granite slab for sharpening
March 4, 2006

Hey guys I was reading about sharpening techniques and someone mentioned using a granite slab. Can you give me more details about the granite? I live next to Barre, VT…
molding planes
March 4, 2006

I am wondering where I can find hand tools to make some crown molding for a project I am working on. I've been told to go to yard sales, auctions,…
Corner Chisels
March 3, 2006

I have to chop 20. 3/4 sq. through-mortises in 4/4 hard maple at 10 degree angles. I have never used a corner chisel and would like some opinions regarding this tool before…
Bevels on a draw knife
March 3, 2006

Recently the draw knife, spokeshave and carving axe have been oft in my hand, as I have added green woodworking to my WW panoply. The correct profile and sharpening of…
Stanley No.1 and No. 2
March 2, 2006

Recently on that (in)famous auction site, #1s in good condition have been going for around $1200 +/- $250 (mostly +), up to as much as $2,000 for planes in pristine…
A Plane question
March 1, 2006

What is Japanning? I see this in descriptions of hand planes. Don't have a clue what it refers to... Jumpman
which plane is best?
February 28, 2006

I have been mulling over which bench plane to purchase, and I notice that there is a large price difference between the Stanley and Grosz lines versus LN or Veritas. …
Old Stanley vs new L-N
February 28, 2006

I have an old Stanley #4 that needs restored. It's pre-WWII and not a Bedrock. If I restore this plane and upgrade to a Hock iron/chipbreaker combo, will I be…
Saw Set (for touching up a dovetail saw)
February 27, 2006

So where do y'all get a saw set from? I could not find one to buy online but I got lucky and managed to pick up an oldie from an elder gentleman woodworker but…

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