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Misugi Designs – what happened to them ?
August 26, 2009

Hi there, about two years ago I received a beautiful Japanese chisel from Misugi-Design as a gift (I think it was called a "swordsteel" chisel). I understand they are now…
Bench Plane: 5, 5-1/2, Bevel up, 45/50
August 25, 2009

After years of woodworking strictly with power tools, I have decided to incorporate hand tools into my building. For the moment, specifically planes. Over the past few years, I have…
japan black
August 23, 2009

HI all does anyone know if they still sell the japan black paint,for restoring the paint on a plane,I think its baked on.there was A guy in texas that restored…
Stanley 90 Rabbet Plane Instructions
August 21, 2009

Just bought a 90 listed on eBay. Anyone care to post copy of their instructions or direct me to a site that has them? Thanks,
finish nailer gun?
August 18, 2009

Hello, I loaned my Porter Cable finish gun to someone, now the driver kit got bend. My guess that he has to many bounce, that kept hitting double nails... Anyway,…
Strange tool
August 18, 2009

At an antique show I went to recently I saw a tool I didn't recognize. I didn't have my camera, so I drew a picture - attached - that gives…
Scraper plane insert from LV
August 18, 2009

Have any of you tried this? Looks interesting! http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&cat=1,310&p=32635 -Jerry Edit to correct link Edited 8/17/2009 8:58 pm ET by nazard
High Angle Plane Question
August 16, 2009

A couple of weeks ago I bought a "Black Jack" No5 plane for 15 Euros (call it $20). The plane was new and boxed. It has a 50 degree iron…
Draw knives
August 16, 2009

All, I am interested in making cabriole legs using a draw knife. Can anyone provide some guidance on the type of available characteristics of draw knives best suited for making these…
The Secret of the Sung Hua Stone
August 13, 2009

Last week I had the distinct pleasure to visit one of the great museums of the World, the Ju Ware, i.e. fine porcelain with a characteristic greenish-blue glaze. Less than…

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