Monthly Archives: January 2013

The Ruler Trick

Posted on January 29, 2013 by R & B ENTERPRISES

For those unfamiliar with this little time-saving trick from David Charlesworth look here. This is a great device for old plane irons that can have backs almost impossible to flatten. Do beware, some of the demonstrations on the web show … Continue reading →

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Let’s Bust Another Myth ** NOT **

Posted on January 27, 2013 by R & B ENTERPRISES

Since posting this I have talked to several people, most notably, Carl Bilderback of the Midwest Tool Collectors Association, and have reached the conclusion that the wear created by dragging the plane back on the return stroke is increasing the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Bust a Myth!

Posted on January 25, 2013 by R & B ENTERPRISES

I think most of us were taught to lay our planes on their sides, as in the picture above, when placing them on the workbench. This is one of those myths that seem to be self-perpetuating. Set your planes sole … Continue reading →

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Miller’s Falls #2 Eggbeater Drill Side Knob

Posted on January 18, 2013 by R & B ENTERPRISES

Recently I have been working on replacement wood for the very popular Miller’s Falls #2 eggbeater drill. Pictured above is the final product. It will screw right on to the MF #2. The picture above shows a comparison of the … Continue reading →

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CA Glue

Posted on January 17, 2013 by R & B ENTERPRISES

I have been using ca glue for many years and have always had problems with the dispenser tips clogging. You bring out your instant glue and spend the next 20 minutes trying to get the glue to flow out of … Continue reading →

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Miller’s Falls Eggbeater Chuck Re-build

Posted on January 15, 2013 by R & B ENTERPRISES

Hand tools are becoming evermore popular and eggbeater drills seem to be near the top of the popularity list lately so I thought that it would be a good time to finish the Miller’s Falls #2 eggbeater chuck rebuild. In … Continue reading →

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