My Hand Tool Journey #12: More Restorations

Those are some sweet-looking tools!

I can never find anything good at garage sales around here.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Kent,
You’re doing beautiful work!

Now, as to the issue of backing you or your wife – – -

I think 5o years of married life has taught me one thing.

I’m Neutral!

And I won’t ask you to take my side, either!

ddwwb

-- The best things in life aren't THINGS.

Great work ! And I’m with the wood dancer..Neutral..

(just hide in the man cave ‘n do what you gotta do…)

-- Glen, Vernon B.C. Canada

I have been married 5 years and I agree with Don.

-- -Sam - West Virginia -

I could make a killing if I restored kids clothing and old puzzles with missing pieces because that’s what I keep finding at garage sales around here! I’ll keep looking though! You’ve got to dig a lot of dirt to find the diamonds

-- Romney

Neutral? No Way! I personally say that you march right up to her and let her know who’s boss. When you do so, please slip her my number and let her know that I will pay her a fair price for those tools…

Awesome restores Kent. Thanks for sharing.

David

-- There is little that is simple when it comes to making a simple box.

Nice Going !!

-- Pat - Worker of Wood, Collector of Tools, Father of one

Kent,

I can’t understand why you want sooo many tools…you can only use one at a time….lol. Just pick one out, and go for it…lol. You just need one saw, one drill press, one plane, etc…..:)). You are a man obsessed…..

But I understand your obession…I’m the same way….Seriously though, you’re amassing a great collection of antiques and collectables….You have a collection to be proud of…..I would be…...Oh, and tell Diane I said to leave you alone….a women shouldn’t get between and man and his tools…...lol. I’m on your side, pal….. One more thing: Did that guy from Littlefield (?) ever come see you about sharpening some planer and jointer blades? I sent him your way, but didn’t know if you did sharpening or not…..

-- " Don't ever wrestle a pig in a mudhole....he'll be having more fun than you..!!

COOL TOOLs

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

Sweet restorations! I love seeing these tools put to proud working order.
I’m with you on this. You are performing a valuable service keeping these tools in shape for posterity.

some nice restores there.

-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)

So guys, while I have some support concerning my wife, there are way to many of you wimping out!
Are you afraid or what? Don, I have been married 40 years now—maybe I’ve done something right.
Like posting on a website she doesn’t read. I talk big and she is used to it. She basically ignores me, which is often a very good thing.

Rick, if he showed up, I didn’t know you sent him. We do have a guy that sharpens here in town. We serve as a drop off point for a small percentage. And you are right, I am obsessed—or like my wife believes, possessed!

Otherwise, thanks for the positve comments.

-- She thought I hung the moon--now she just thinks I did it wrong

see I’m very fortunate in that I started looking for old tools because my wife would drag me antiquing. Now we both enjoy the days.

And I’ve got almost 35 years invested, so its cheaper to keep her.

-- There is nothing like the sound of a well tuned hand plane. - http://timetestedtools.wordpress.com (timetestedtools at hotmail dot c0m)

Kent,

The guy I sent out to you said he had just moved down there to Littlefield from up North (?), and had / was opening up a cabinet shop…Sorry..don’t remember his name, but he’s on LJs now…..That’s all I know..

-- " Don't ever wrestle a pig in a mudhole....he'll be having more fun than you..!!

Kent, you have done a beautiful job on restoring the hand planes.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker