Hand Tools Archives - Page 6 of 257

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…

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…

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,…

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

Thought the assembly would like this interesting trade catalog from my collection: Jos. Harm c1900 tri-lingual trade catalog of woodworking hand tools. Dutch, French and English. Features European, Dutch, French,…

I have been trying to decide between the Veritas Skew Rabbit Plane or the Lie Nielsen Skew Block Plane. I know there is a $100 dollar difference in price but…

I purchased a Mk II honing guide from a local retailer and have used it several times on older Stanley irons and have never quite gotten a perfectly flat bevel…

UPDATE:Found on eBay a Marples No 5 sized wooden bodied plane with the traditional metal adjustor for sale for 30ish pounds in the UK. Looks used but not abused and…

Does anyone know of a source for an iron for a number 2 Stanley.  Either modern production or NOS.Thanks!

I am interested in buying 3 sizes of Japanese chisels for cutting dovetails; 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 inch and would like some recommendations. I have tried and returned a set…