Craig

David,
Before you start cooking and beating on your handles you may want to try some gel epoxy to fill the gap.
Failing that, Toolnut offers complete replacement handles in a variety of woods and styles.
Here’s the link if it comes thru.

Best,
Craig

David,
Easy enough to do.
First, remove the handles by holding the blade in a vise and use a block of wood as a cushion, knock off the handle. May take several blows to do so.
Using calipers measure the outside diameter of the ferrule tenon. That will determine the ID. of the tubing you need ( may be different for each chisel).
Typically the OD.…[Read more]

Dave,
I don’t thing any are flat.
photo would help

Waldo,
You’re welcome.
Please post a picture of your table.
We all love pics.
Craig

Waldo,
This table apron has two drawers side by side with a separating piece between the drawers.
And so is constructed from a single piece (to preserve the grain flow)which is divided into five pieces and glued back together. Your apron would be four pieces, two end blocks separated by the drawer width and capped with a top and bottom rail. If…[Read more]

Waldo,
This is from a library table I built for my daughter some years ago:

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Tad,
I think these are cellulose acetate butyrate plastic.
You might try using Acetone on a soft rag to swipe over the surface.
Do this outside with the usual safety precautions- Nitrile gloves, away from ignition sources, vemtilation etc.
Best,
Craig

Daniel,
I think that might be a little big for dovetails.
Asfor the coffin application:

Enjoy,
Craig

Daniel,
Your Disston is a mitre box saw.
Also useful for kerfing coffin sides if you’re so inclined.
Best,
Craig

Ed,
Thank you.
Best,
Craig

Paul,
Try here:
http://www.vintagesaws.com/library/library.html
Best,
Craig

Michael,

Oh no, Don’t Chuck It

The chuck unscrews from the shaft.
You,ll probably need to use some penetrating oil to unscrew the bottom of the chuck from its body.

Measure the spring length,dia.and wire size using a digital caliper.
McMaster-Carr carries all sorts of springs.
Search their catalog for:
“Precision…[Read more]

Wayne,
Tyically this joint is made with a table saw.
Tage Frid shows how for three versions in vol. 1 of Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking.
The video uses a specialty 1/4 inch dado plane from
HNT Gordon at $420.00 Au.
Making this as you describe using a regular plow plane is likelyto be difficult as yuo disco vered

Seth,
Probably easier for beginners to plow the through groove rather than a stopped one.
Other than that…your choice.
Best,
Craig