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Plane in the…
February 23, 2006

I am following up on other tread with more questions. I am wondering if some of the stuff that appears here would be desirable for an in depth article about plane…
block plane cost
February 23, 2006

Does anybody know of a good inexpensive block plane? Thanx, Lou
Jack Plane Conversion
February 23, 2006

I am considering trying to convert an old Bailey #5 jack plane to use as a scrub plane. Do you think this is possible/practical, and if so, could you offer…
Bullnosed rabbet plane
February 23, 2006

Can you post a photo, and have you checked on ebay and Google yet? "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."
Hand chisels?
February 22, 2006

Best way to sharpen hand chisels? Any tricks, my planes need some help too. Stones? Oil, wet? I see some tips here, but these Stanley chisels have been with me…
Miter saw vs. shooting board
February 21, 2006

I am trying to streamline production in my shop. one particular point that is very time consuming and very worthwhile is shooting all ends square after cutting boards to length…
Router Table Suggestions
February 20, 2006

Hello I am new to Fine Woodworking Network and am in need of a good router table. It would be nice to build my own but I am not sure…
Plane Truth – or Fiction
February 20, 2006

Okay, here's a response to your observations: a) less expensive (for a rare occasion not a factor in this particular case, because I am just too obsessed with getting the…
Plane Truth – or Fiction
February 20, 2006

After much studying (and agonizing), I bought in mid January an LN 4 1/2 smoother. Wow, all positive comments here (and from lurking elsewhere) keep coming to life every time…
Sliding Bevels…
February 20, 2006

All, Last night I was marking up some small dovetails in 3/8" thick stock, 1 3/4" wide with my tradional style sliding bevel....what a pain...too much tool for the size…

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