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I can not apply compound on buffing wheel
September 7, 2023

HelloAfter experimenting with sharpening my plane irons (hand sharpening with 600 and 1200 diamond stones, then go straight to bench grinder with buffing wheel and compound) I noticed I have…
Stringing Tools
September 6, 2023

I've been watching Steve Latta's videos on stringing, as I have a project coming up that would benefit from such inlay. However, the tools he displayed in those 2013 videos…
Problem getting flat surface (true face)
August 27, 2023

HelloIn the process of stock preparation, the last part gives me difficulties. Basically, when I have a piece of wood that has to have true edge and true face, I…
Anyone actually use a chisel wider than 1″ for making furniture?
August 23, 2023

I do mostly hand tool woodworking. As such, my chisels are in my hands constantly for joinery work. The widest was 1" and I thought a 2" wide chisel would…
Plane blade is not sharp enough
August 9, 2023

Hello,I use diamond stones (ranging from 400 to 1200 grit) and a jig to hone my Stanley Nr.4 hand plane blade. My process involves starting with a 25-degree primary bevel…
When is inexpensive good enough ??
June 20, 2023

Good day all,On a long drive to the airport today, I was thinking about buying a set of metric and imperial T-handle hex wrenches. Doesn’t everybody ??Later on I did…
How wide is the mouth or your Stanley #6 plane
May 17, 2023

I have an older #6, bought at an estate sale, that I’ve been putting back to order. Today I placed a Hock iron and chip breaker on this plane and…
Selling all!
May 16, 2023

I have been woodworking for the past 50 years in the States and Europe, of Krenov inspiration since the late 70s. I will be closing shop and selling all…
Plane I.D. help!
May 14, 2023

I purchased a wooden jack plane at the local flea market yesterday for $10. I can't figure out for the life of me where it's from. Not an expert collector,…
Wooden Plane Spring
May 9, 2023

Ever wonder what Spring means for wooden planes? Here's an image from a Jstore academic article.

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