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What drill for deep holes in wood?
November 27, 2019

I got extensive experience with drilling in steel, so I know the importance of correct sharpened drills, correct rpm, ... I don't got much experience of drilling in wood though.…
id an old plane
November 9, 2019

I've been over this and dont see any markings at all... 5.25"long.It's a good lil plane. just want to know its origins if y'all know...
Brace & Bit Extension
November 8, 2019

Anybody out there have a recco on an extension for a brace & bit? I see two types on ebay, one with twin jaws as on the brace and one…
Cherry handle on Ken Kutter Saw?
November 7, 2019

I'm toying with the idea to rebuild the horn on this panel saw. Is this cherry? I have not worked with cherry before and can't say for sure.
Aetna Saw Co.
November 7, 2019

I picked up this saw at a Farmers market for $10. The handle finish was bad, so I cleaned it up a bit.I got two questions:1) Is this beech wood?2)…
pre 1881 squares – made by whom?
October 26, 2019

The 120/60 guide was property of WR Lowry, who was a furniture maker in Ripley Ohio. He died in 1881 and the tools have been kept in the family. The…
James Swan chisels and gouges
October 17, 2019

Hi All,I have been offered a group of James Swan socket chisels. I have a set of Stanley Everlasting and a partial set of Stanley 720s, all vintage. The JS…
Can anyone identify this Japanese saw?
October 11, 2019

I have found that Japanese saws vary hugely in quality. This saw is one of my absolute favorites. It cuts beautifully both when ripping and when cross cutting. It leaves…
Is the back of most bench and stationary belt sanders flat enough for sharpening plane blades and chisels??
September 25, 2019

I want to know (general opinion) whether the back of moderately priced belt sander is flat enough for hand grinding of chisels and plane blades (with the machine off with…
Reeding in the old days. How did they make it ?
September 7, 2019

A common feature on regency furniture was reeding. Even on curves and ends. But how did they make it, before there was any electric tools ? Did they have some…

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