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micro bevel
November 10, 2014

Is it true that micro bevels are rarely used in Japan? If so, why not? Does it have anything to do with the concave back on many Japanese chisels? Janet
Old plow plane, looking for ID & couple parts
October 2, 2014

Just acquired my first wooden plow plane and am quite excited about it. However, I know little about them so, just bought 3 books exclusively about old wooden plow planes…
Hand Tools in Japan
September 24, 2014

My daughter is in Japan for a year and we will go visit her. While there I was thinking of trying to acquire some Japanese hand tools - chisels in…
Salvaging a sharpening stone
July 31, 2014

I have a hard translucent stone for putting the final edge on my chisels and plane irons. I guess I didn't charge it sufficiently with oil and now it's clogged…
Where to start with tools
April 14, 2014

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums, so I'll do a quick intro and then post my question(s), and see what you all think.
Restoration of rusted hand planes help needed
February 23, 2014

I am looking for someone who can restore some planes that got wet and have now rusted. You may contact me at [email protected] Thank you, Herb
How Can You Determine the Quality of an Old Hand Saw?
February 22, 2014

I recently picked up a bin of hand saws off of Craigs List. I paid $10 for the entire bin. Just getting the bow saw and a hack saw made…
Dovetail Handplane
February 14, 2014

I've been searching recently for a dovetail handplane and it appeared to me that there is not a lot choice for those who want to make their sliding dovetail the…
where to buy japanese handplanes (saw video for milling with handplanes)
February 8, 2014

I saw the recent video on the FWW homepage with Andrew Hunter using Japanese handplanes to mill boards. Where is a good place to shop for japanese handplanes? Thanks.
Sand after smoothing plane?
February 6, 2014

Hello all,

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