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My first square was a $16 Craftsman branded tool (with aluminum head) that I quickly tested before purchase, but later discovered that it was not truly square. In my view,…
My first square was a $16 Craftsman branded tool (with aluminum head) that I quickly tested before purchase, but later discovered that it was not truly square. In my view,…
…deeper per pass, but need more passes. A modest (but definite) camber run across the grain (rather than along it) might be the fastest way to hog off material, if…
My apologies for the delay, I recall someone asking to post a pic when finished, not the greatest photo but hopefully it will come over ok. Finish was three coats…
…Paul blogged about them. I like them. I say get one chisel. Maybe a 3/4.If you can test them out, feel them that’s nice too. Don’t worry about getting a…
…handle slot, say 0.10 to 0.20″. Test the fit of the combined thickness in the handle slot. Roughen both the blade and shim and clean with Acetone, then glue the…
Paul introduces the latest project including some of the material options. He then goes through some of the considerations when looking at stock. Then it’s time to prepare the stock…
…wood you choose. As an heirloom piece, it is designed to stand the test of time. It also carries within the course of making the toolbox the traditions of a…
My latest acquisitions including restored Sorby. The marpels 1 1/4″ has a chip on top of handle. The handle is rather fat so I will just shave it down to…
On a funner note, My latest project
…test at least some of the steel after the process is complete, and look at the structure directly, but even then, there is the question of fitness for the purpose….