Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. Share your questions, tips and strategies for the use and maintenance of hand-tools.
| Topics | Replies | Last post |
|---|---|---|
 Set of hand planesBeen cleaning out my dad’s cabinet making shop and came across a comple... |
9 | 29 days ago |
 The Lufkin Rule Co. #95??I now have a “yard stick” of sorts. A Steel one at that. No... |
6 | 30 days ago |
Edge PlaneI am having difficulty with planing an edge square. I am talking about an err... |
11 | 30 days ago |
 Stanley #45 - 7 forms of fun in 1! - And other combination/moulding planesThe Stanley #45 This thread will serve as a “companion” of sor... |
121 | 31 days ago |
Need your sharp eyes and opinions on this miter sawThis is listed on a local page and is the only picture. I am waiting to h... |
6 | 31 days ago |
 Old Wooden PlaneI have an old wooden plane that was given to me and I am looking for info on ... |
7 | 32 days ago |
 Miter boxes?I’m thinking of getting an older miter box but u have no clue what olde... |
10 | 32 days ago |
 Why We Collect Old Tools -- Local Tool MeetThis past weekend I was able to attend the first tool meet by a new tool coll... |
13 | 32 days ago |
a 6 or 7im thinking of getting a #7 plane to use leveling long boards such as a wor... |
5 | 32 days ago |
 Cambering Plane BladesI’ve read that articles and seen videos that have suggested that all pl... |
6 | 32 days ago |
Design philosophy. Does anyone use hand tools to build modern (or mid-century) furniture?Hi All, I’m relatively new to furniture making and am setting up a h... |
8 | 32 days ago |
Talk to me about sawsHi all. So I’ve been doing a glue-up for an end table with some nice 6/... |
5 | 32 days ago |
Miniature Hand sawsThought these saws would be of interest to some. Ralph http://www.youtube... |
6 | 32 days ago |
Frog casting ID on Stanley planesI have two type 19 #3 planes. One frog has 7U and the other had 8U cast into ... |
4 | 33 days ago |
Miniature Infill PlaneHi All. I’m new to this forum but not to wood working nor to tool coll... |
12 | 33 days ago |
 bench leg size for leg viseI am building a version of the 21st century workbench with a leg vise instead... |
2 | 33 days ago |
 Hewing Hatchet QuestionsWhile on a recent jaunt antiquing and flea marketing in Fort Collins, I came ... |
13 | 34 days ago |
wanted: Stanley type 9 #7 frog (and/or advice)Hello you butchers of wood, I’m restoring a Stanley #7 plane, and WO... |
5 | 34 days ago |
New hand planesWith hand tools being popular to use again and getting tired of feeding the b... |
15 | 35 days ago |
 Polishing handsaw brass screwsAll, This maybe super common knowledge, but I had never heard it before an... |
6 | 36 days ago |
