This was originaly [published Publish here on June 15, 2018. Updated January 2022 From the collection of Justin Boesch A very rare Huber and […]
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I've been finding, restoring and collecting hand planes for over 10 years. It started with a few and just grew. I love the history, the research and writing what I find.
Forged Blacksmith’s Post Vise
I’ve never seen a post vise quite like this. I thought it was pretty unique. I’m told the use of wrought iron makes it pre […]
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Lever Cap Comparisons and Differences
Lever Cap Comparisons and Differences
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Exploring Vintage Mitre Boxes #1: Stanley’s First, A Traut Patent Mitre Box
Check out Old Fart Woodworking on youtube. Kevin has been sending out some mitre boxes to folks and rather than leave them on their own […]
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Stanley Number 1 Hand Plane Dimensions
I was asked for Stanley Number 1 Hand Plane Dimensions. I figured this was the easiest way.
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A look alike Marples 2690 Wood Hand Plane
A look alike Marples 2690 Wood Hand Plane Here are a coupler of Hand planes Made from parts from a broken plane and some Ash. […]
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Walker Turner Lathe Restore. Fighting to the bitter end.
Walker Turner Lathe Restore. Fighting to the bitter end. In 2013 I happened to be working in central NY and this came up in Lumberjocks. A free Walker Turner Lathe. It was a great idea at the time and I’m sure in the end, it’ll all work out. But talk about a rocky road. Doesn’t this stuff realize I don’t need another reason to drink? This Walker Turner Lathe Restore increased the intake.
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Walker Turner 16″Bandsaw Restoration
Back in 2012, I went to a tool auction. I went home with a few items, but the one of real consequence was the Walker Turner […]
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Making of the Cast Iron Carpenters’ Plane at the Stanley Rule & Level Company – 1898
Making of the Cast Iron Carpenters’ Plane at the Stanley Rule & Level Company Reprint from THE IRON AGE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1898 Few in […]
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Sargent-Stanley Chip Breaker differences
There are always questions about the differences in chip breakers between the Stanley and Sargent vintage hand panes. The following is a chip breaker comparison […]
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