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I got a new set of Stanley Sweetheart 750 chisels for Christmas.  There is a protective coating on the blades.  Should I remove this coating?   They seem fairly sharp.…

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I've recently been convinced about the value of having one of these. However, the only one I can seem to find is the Lie Nielson, with a price tag of…

After using many different stud finders and being frustrated by them, you know what I am talking about, the beeps in different places, the false studs, etc... I found this…

What's the best way to get my feet wet with hand planes while on a tight budget? Should I hit up flea markets and or eBay? I've seen quite a…

So, thinking of buying my second plane and wanted some input from those with more experience.  My first purchase was a well used and well maintained Stanley Bailey No. 7 Type…

I have had a knock off of a Stanley 78 for years now.  Although I haven't used it often, I am getting into more hand work, and want to use…

 Hello -  I recently bought a Millers Falls no. 2-AG hand drill.  Nice drill, but the springs are missing from the jaws.  Stanley Tool Company used to sell jaw and…

Hello! I came across an article entitled 'Making a Frame and Panel Door' by Sean Hughto, written December, 2008. (Here: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/Making%20a%20frame%20and%20panel%20door.html] "

For yearss I have tried to use a card scraper but could never get the bur to turn properly, until I watched the video by Michael Pekovich. I can now…