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Clamps – Movable Jaw
June 9, 2024

Hi All,The movable jaw / swivel jaw on some of my clamps are failing. The jaw is popping off the little nub. I can press them back on, only to…
Wood Lathe Turning Tools
June 8, 2024

What brand turning tools do you recommend when using carbide cutters?
Free: Laguna Band Saw Blades
May 14, 2024

(2) band saw blades by Laguna- Proforce 1/2" and Proforce 3/4" 3TPI for free. Just pay for shipping. If interested, please reach out to Jeff - [email protected].
Spoonin’
May 5, 2024

For the last 3 months, my woodworking has largely been the process of learning to carve spoons and similar kitchenware from green wood. I've also made a couple of bowls,…
Plane Wellness
May 4, 2024

Plane Wellness…could not find the instructions for access.
Marcou plane pics for Bentusi
April 22, 2024

Rather than drift the wax thread, here's a new thread entirely for Bentusi, who has had his eye attracted by Marcou plane-gleam.Bentusi asks how many planes. I have to confess…
Dozuki
April 6, 2024

I am partial to Japanese saws. There used to be a number of sources for them. I am using one that is 30 years old. Can someone recommend a site/brand…
A hand plane 450 years in the making
April 2, 2024

My latest creation. Small block plane - steel with a floral etching. It was inspired by the planes made by Leonhard Danner originally built in the 1560s. 4-3/8" long x…
Final Tapering of Table Legs, Part 2
February 25, 2024

Picking up on where I left off earlier... rift ash legs came off the tapering jig with little issue (although I saw some tiny sparks off of one leg as…
Jointing without a proper jointer plane
February 22, 2024

HelloI would like to take the edges of a board straight and square. Although I am able to make board square using my short Stanley No. 4 plane, I am…

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