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Hollow vs. flat grind sharpening
October 13, 2011

I have continually gotten conflicting feedback, on the correct way to sharpen planes and chisels. I have gone to the local Woodcraft classes, and they are showing me how to…
Plane making class this weekend in Atlanta, GA
October 12, 2011

Hi All:
micro bevels a no no on bevel up low angle planes (LV LAJ) and BU low angle block planes. hmm
October 10, 2011

Hi, The more I read the more confusing things become.
Bottom Line: Secondary/Micro Bevel on Chisels Yes/No?
September 25, 2011
Norton 220 Flattening Stone
September 23, 2011

I have recently purchased the Norton waterstone set that included the flattening stone. In the past I used wet/dry sandpaper on a piece of glass to flatten my stones and…
Can anyone identify this wood body plane?
September 18, 2011

Yesterday I purchased an antique handmade cabinetmaker's toolbox full of tools from an antique shop, including this wood body plane. It has no markings on the body, iron, or wedge.…
two spoke shaves
September 7, 2011

i picked up a couple of spoke shaves at a yard sale this last weekend. one says "151" and the other "152". those are the only markings on…
Hirsch mortise chisels
September 5, 2011

Are there any counterfit Hirsch mortise chisels out there you think? After much reading and research looking for mortise chisels I landed on the Hirsch 1/4" and 3/8" models. Granted I…
Is a Brace and Auger Bit Good for Creating Large Mortises in Hard Maple?
September 2, 2011

I am in the midst of building the Roubu French workbench detailed in Chris Schwartz's book, "Workbenches: From Design and Theory to Construction and Use". I am building the workbench…
Can a handsaw be fixed
August 25, 2011

Over the years, I inherited 9 hand saws. There are both rip saws and crosscut saws. They range in age from early 1900's to early 1940's. Every one of them is bent. …

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