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Hand made carving/detail knives
October 23, 2009

I want to make some small knives for detail carving etc., nothing specific in mind. I'm looking for information/advice as to what would makes a good blade that I can…
I owe Adam Cherubini an apology
October 22, 2009

Does anybody remember the thread of a year or so ago when Adam Cherubini was contemplating making a line of saws with plastic handles, and people were all over him at…
Spear & Jackson, History of the Saw
October 21, 2009

Courtesy Peter Evans and the Traditional Tools Group of Australia comes: Story of the Saw Spear & Jackson Centenary 1760-1960 An excellent compilation of the history of the hand saw…
Middle School woodworking class query
October 20, 2009

Hello, I have just started a woodworking class at McKinleyville Middle School, with 7-8th graders. A donation from ACE hardware got us started with hand tools, 4 scroll saws, and…
Portable Aluminum Vise
October 18, 2009

Hello Fellas Again it has been quite awhile since I was here,life in general,up's and down's.family and my chainsaw hobby.today I would like your help on a portable vise that has…
A Primer for Mortice-and-Tenon Joints
October 18, 2009

Well, the full title is a real mouthful, and it could not fit in the teeny weeny Title box (we need something longer for fellows with a more verbose style,…
Lapping Tragedy
October 15, 2009

Hey guys and gals, This is not quite a tragedy but its certainly a conundrum. Listen to this story and see if anyone can identify the problem and offer a…
bevel up vs bevel down #7 jointer plane
October 14, 2009

Hi, Need some advise on Handplanes. I am just starting to build my collection. I have a LN low angle block and a LN #4 smoother. (would have purchased the…
finally got around to making a new hand
October 13, 2009

The plane is 15" long; Coco Bolo and Maple. It has a 1.5: Hock iron. It works beautifully. Anyway, just wanted to put it up for any comments or critiques.…
Router Plane
October 13, 2009

I have a router plane that needs to be sharpened. This may be like asking a question about religion, but here goes. Does anyone have an opinion on the best…

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