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Removing Rust from hand planes
January 25, 2005

I recently came across a set of hand planes (bench plane, jack plane, block plane) that have some rust. Can anybody recommend a good way to remove this that will…
repair of wood plane
January 24, 2005

Does anybody have a suggestion of what kind of wood to use to replace missing boxing in a wooden plane , and a source for that wood.
repair of wood plane
January 24, 2005

Does anybody have a suggestion of what kind of wood to use to replace missing boxing in a wooden plane , and a source for that wood.
Jappaning Finish
January 13, 2005

While we are on the subject of hand-planes, I've got another question; Does anybody out there have the details on how to make the "jappaning" finish used on the old…
Jappaning Finish
January 13, 2005

While we are on the subject of hand-planes, I've got another question; Does anybody out there have the details on how to make the "jappaning" finish used on the old…
Stanley No50
January 11, 2005

21087.1 Hello, I bought a Stanley No50 in good condition, but without an instruction booklet. Does anyone know where I can find (and download) the instructions as a document? Thank…
Stanley No50
January 11, 2005

21087.1 Hello, I bought a Stanley No50 in good condition, but without an instruction booklet. Does anyone know where I can find (and download) the instructions as a document? Thank…
Ted Hammers
January 9, 2005

A few years ago, I bought triangular faced hammers from a company called "Ted Hammers". I have been trying to buy replacements, but can't locate the California based company. Does anyone…
Ted Hammers
January 9, 2005

A few years ago, I bought triangular faced hammers from a company called "Ted Hammers". I have been trying to buy replacements, but can't locate the California based company. Does anyone…
Plane Materials
January 7, 2005

Hi Guys (& Girls), I'm a new member here. I'm am trying to find out exactly what "Gun Metal" is and where I can obtain it. I would like to…

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