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Tools I make (sharpening stones, planes and irons)

Blog series by Daren Nelson updated 622 days ago 2 parts 3939 reads 29 comments total

Part 1: Making a honing stone

709 days ago by Daren Nelson | 17 comments »

I mentioned in one of my project post where I pictured a small hand plane that I made in my shop that I also make the irons and sharpening stones. I of course make the wood too, since I have a sawmill. Others showed interest in more details, so here they are. I did not know where to start. I am starting with a honing stone I “made”. It did not work out exactly as planned. It is a very good stone and I will use it for honing razors personally and in my business (I run a small sh...

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Part 2: Just a little wood, I have 2 loves wood and steel (wood most).

622 days ago by Daren Nelson | 12 comments »

I have not followed up on my plane making series as I promised, sorry. This is an addition, but not very much wood related either. I hope no one feels it is too off subject. Another jock (zebrano) posted a knife handle and sheath he made as a project, it prompted me to blog this knife. EDIT: THERE IS PLANE IRON INFO ADDED AFTER THE KNIFE I made this for my brother. He is left handed and there is actually a right-left handed sushi knife. He lives on a boat (50’ Hatteras motor yacht...

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