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LN carcass vs LN dovetail saw
March 2, 2023

I find it infinitely easier using the longer 14” cross cut than the 10” dovetail saw to cut dovetails. Anybody else? I mean is the kerf of the dt saw…
Making a gun stock from scratch
February 12, 2023

Hello,im planning on making a custom stock & forestock for my shotgun. I have a lot of power tools in my shop that can be used for this project (band…
Hand Planes
February 3, 2023

Hi,I was given several S4S 5/4 hard maple boards, about 9" wide and 4' long that were bought online from a lumber supplier. The quality of the surfacing is what…
Who is the manufacturer of this plane?
February 1, 2023

Hello, I have found this hand plane. Does anybody know something about it? Who is the manufacturer, for example? Based on the mouth, I assumed it is s a scrub plane. Thank…
#8 Joiner
January 24, 2023

I am cleaning and tuning an old, what I believe, is a Stanley #8 which I inherited several years ago from my dad when he passed. I've noticed as I…
Take advantage of wood grain
January 15, 2023

I’m making a relatively small project from white oak. I have the benefit of relatively large QS white oak cut offs from a previous project. This may represent the first…
Yet another vintage wooden plane question.
December 22, 2022

I’d like to tighten the tote if my grandfather’s wood-bodied 22” hand plane, but it’s stumped me. The tote sits in an inch-or-so-deep mortise, and the best I can determine…
Solid HDPE shooting board?
December 20, 2022

I've been looking at various designs for shooting boards that incorporate aluminum rails or a strip of HDPE to reduce friction. I'm wondering if anyone has ever used 3/4 HDPE…
Hand tools bible
December 18, 2022

Dear all,I am a brand new subscriber to FineWoodworking and aspiring hobbyist woodworker.What book would you recommand for a good start with hand tools?Thanks!! 🙏
Restoring a #8 smoother
December 13, 2022

I am restoring a #8 smoothing plane and am curious about how to flatten the bottom of the frog and also the area where the frog sits on the plane…

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