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Auriou Rasps
October 13, 2009

Hello I was wondering if someone could give me advice on Auriou rasps. After the last issue of FWW in which they stated that you need three to get started…
brass vs. hardened vs. unhardened hammer
October 12, 2009

I noticed the Lie-Nielsen cross-peen hammers are available in brass, hardened and unhardened steel...When would you use each of these? Thanks!
Finally built my jack plane
October 8, 2009

Derek: I finally got some time to piece together a jack plane. Mine isn't nearly as refined as yours, but it does the job. It is 16" long with a…
AST chisel
October 6, 2009

Does anyone know about AST chisels. These are etched with AST and have what looks likw tree branch under it. Sort of like the E.A.Berg logo. They do have a…
Toolemera: Woodwork Joints booklet 1917
October 3, 2009

Folks A small booklet of about 100 pages from 1917, by A Practical Joiner, entitled: Woodwork Joints: How to make and where to use them: Full instructions for making mortise…
LN 103
October 3, 2009

I've apparently bumped or dropped my LN 103 bronze block plane, because there is a raised bump at the very back edge of the sole. It's very slight, but it's…
I made it!
October 2, 2009

Hi Folks, Ohhhhhh this is going to be fun. Toured the Marketplace as the vendors were setting up. I knew I should have left my money home. Just chatting with…
Chisels
September 28, 2009

Hi all, I'm looking to upgrade from my starter chisel set that I inherited from my grandfather. I'm looking for some feedback from people who have maybe used some of…
1/8″ bead –
September 27, 2009

I need to make a 1/8" bead in a cherry face frame for a cupboard project - View Image I have made 1/4" and larger beads with a stanley 45,…
Bow saw pulls to one side
September 26, 2009

I have a newly sharpened Bow Saw. When sawing it all ways pulls to the right side. By inspecting the teeth should I see some deviations. Or better ask what…

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