Bench Planes
…Suitable for beginners: https://commonwoodworking.com/sharpening-a-plane/ Buying Bench Planes and Irons The posts below give details on what to look for when buying a Bailey bench plane second hand. That is our…
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Pensioning Off My Vise
In 1965 I bought many hand tools, perhaps one per month, where each of the more productive tools like saws and planes might cost me up to and over a…
Making a Few Tools
…most sophisticated cutting edge to any woodworking tools will be found on scrapers like the Card and #80 Cabinet Scraper. Some tools are the exact opposite in that they are…
A letter on why no long planes?
…is there any mention of you recommending a jointer in your `buying good tools cheap` series. … just curious really. many thanks in advance Ben Foster Norwich, Norfolk This is…
Restoring the Jack . . . Plane Speaking
…chisels. Because I tend to be high self-demand, I don’t care if tools arrive from any source dull. I’ve spent 56 years sharpening tools several times a day six days…
Making Your Own Shellac From Scratch
…cut is good for padding on and a 2# cut is good for brushing on. Remember to use dewaxed shellac as a primer coat painted finishes as the paint will…
Choosing, Setting up and Using a Bandsaw
…#4 hand plane, it can be a good way to get to know the parts early on. It does stand to reason that buying new is a good way forward….
The Shinto Raspy Thingy!
…working. But, as with all tools, not all tools are created equal. You can get good and bad rasps and a hundred levels between the two extremes. Once you have…
Can you Handle things?
…cheap labour but low manpower need. As it is with 95% of making any and all tools these days, manpower for manufacturing is mostly replaced by AI and CNC so…
Auriou rasps – Good on the wood and good in the hand
…priced; that is unless or until you use one. Then you’ll likely change your mind. These are top-notch tools and well worth every penny. Buying better quality tools might depend…