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sharpening stones…Oil or water. Confused.
January 14, 2013

I have a problem that I hope someone can give me some guidance on. I purchased a box of sharpening stones at an auction recently. I am tryng to learn more…
What kind of plane is this??
January 10, 2013

Can anyone help identify this strange plane?
A kink in the cross-cut handsaw blade
December 30, 2012

One of my most painfully embarrassing moments was my haste in making a cut some forty-five years ago with my grandfather's Henry Disston cross cut handsaw. I caused a kink…
Antique Infill Shoulder plane
December 23, 2012

Greetings: I acquired an old infill shoulder plane several years ago with the intention of getting it ready to use. I'm just getting around to attempting a tuneup. My first…
Adjusting the screw on a typical plane
December 10, 2012

OK, so I am trying to get really good at handplane work. I've got them flattened, sharpened, and tuned. In general, most of my planes are starting to work rather…
Old Stanley Plane
December 8, 2012

Hi -- I"m doing my best to learn about woodworking. I ran by an antique store today and found an older Stanley plane. The model number his H1247 and it's…
Parts for a Miller Falls – Langdon 74 C Miter Box
December 5, 2012

Hoping someone may have or know of a source for a couple of hens teeth parts for a Miller Falls Miter box , based on the manual the parts are:…
Mystery plane
December 2, 2012

Was out on a Rust Hunt the other day, stopped at a "new" store. Saw three iron handplanes on a shelf, and bought two of them. For $12, I got…
Jack plane with single skewed iron – ever see one?
December 1, 2012

Hellos, I have a strange plane! It is is commercially (probably Danish) made wooden jack style (19" / 500mm) with a 2" (51mm) single skewed iron (no chip breaker) and…
which sandpaper?
November 30, 2012

I've been trying to find out the best sandpaper to use. I've been buying the cheap stuff and now realize I cannot afford this - too much grit that comes…

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