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Hand Plane Basics Part 3
Well, to date we have found an inexpensive vintage plane. We disassembled it, learned what the parts are, cleaned and de-rusted it, and made any necessary repairs. The next step to putting this plane back to work is to sharpen the iron/blade and … Continue reading
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Saw Sharpening Bench Part 5
With the milling and the joinery done I decided to apply a finish to the parts before assembly. It is easier to do this now than after the base is assembled. I used a favorite home brew finish that I … Continue reading
The Ruler Trick
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
Veritas Saw File Holder
The new Veritas saw file holder is a great tool for holding a saw file at the proper rake and fleam angles. For a good review of this innovative new tool look here. If you have been thinking of trying … Continue reading
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