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…strive to pursue our passions, and we should teach others to do as well. I have found common ground in this forum with my brothers out there around the world,…
…strive to pursue our passions, and we should teach others to do as well. I have found common ground in this forum with my brothers out there around the world,…
…happens because of our downwards pushing at the rear “handle” part of the plane. So, i am interested in knowing whether my sketch e.) is true, and how come this…
…centered. A longer explanation is at the end of this article: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/how-to-sharpen-saw-blades/ The Village Carpenter has a nice blog post on stoning: http://villagecarpenter.blogspot.com/2008/01/stoning-your-saw.html Paul’s method of topping the teeth with…
I am currently using a Miller Falls combination square that was handed down to me. I was a vast improvement over the Stanley with the plastic head. I want to…
…combi square made by Draper. It was an only piece in the shop, so I didn’t have much choice. Of course at home when i tried to do four face…
…Rhode Island. [From Wikipedia] “The Stanley Rule and Level Company was founded in 1857 by Henry Stanley in New Britain, Connecticut.” [From Virginia Toolworks (a dealer of fine vintage hand…
Well, so far, I have purchased a vintage Stanley Bailey #4, #5, and a Stanley Sweetheart #45 Combination Plough Plane, with cutters. I have some work to do to get…
…clearance table for half price, so I bought it on impulse. At home, I noticed on the packaging “Made in England with Global Components”. This is a socket chisel so…
Starrett squares are really nice. I’d recommend getting a 6″ combo square with the center head on it, too. I have one I picked up from an old machinist and…
Here are a couple of related posts that Paul had on his blog about making the saw. They may be helpful. http://paulsellers.com/2013/05/framing-the-issues/ http://paulsellers.com/2011/09/gramercy-frame-saw-kit/…