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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…

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…

What is Japanning?  I see this in descriptions of hand planes.  Don't have a clue what it refers to... Jumpman

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. …

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…

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…

I have done this in the past and used a thickish (1" IIRC) bandsaw blade, which worked fine. But. Anyone have an opinion on using a Japanese-style pull saw blade…

I bought a measuring gage yesterday. When I saw the expert demo it he just ran it smoothing across the wood. When I try it it sort of bumps along…

Hello, Does anyone have any recomendations for me.  I am looking to buy used windsor chairmaking tools.  I have tried ebay, but cannot find what im looking for.  Was wondering…

Sorry, cross-posting New miniature infill at http://www.macpherson.co.nz/shop_made_planes.htm Thanks to Lie-Nielsen (irons), Philip Marcou (bronze lever cap and screw), and Classic Planes (adjuster)! Malcolm www.macpherson.co.nz Edited 3/13/2006 7:11 am ET by…