This video, by Andy Lovelock is the best Western saw sharpening video I’ve seen. It is offered free of charge by Andy , but if […]
Continue readingThe Sargent #15 Shaw Patent.
You can find this plane on page 62 of my book! I made some awesome scores at the Madison Bouckville antique festival this year. Maybe […]
Continue readingSargent Bench Plane Sizes
Here are the Sargent bench plane sizes. Along with the Stanley equivalent sizes. This includes blade width. Also shows size comparisons between models (I’ve posted […]
Continue readingG Davies Infill Plane Restoration
This plane weighs in at 3# 13oz It is 2 58″ wide. The base is 7 3/4″ long and 9 3/8″ with the tote overhang […]
Continue readingFrom Mark H Robinson’s Collection – Lufkin-873L
All images and text in this section of my website are used with the permission of, and are © copyright Mark H Robinson, and all […]
Continue readingS. Biggin & Sons Backsaw Restore
So here is the before of the S. Biggin & Sons – Sheffield Backsaw I picked up for next to nothing. So far all I […]
Continue readingA couple more restores
This is a Warranted Superior 26” 4 tpi Rip. All are basic restores. Soak in evapo-rust. Wire-brush, sand and polish. All handles were sanded down […]
Continue readingE M Boynton rip restored
So, this sad looking piece of machinery was in my chest of stuff. It was calling out my name in hopes of a new future. […]
Continue readingMy Disston 70
For information on Disston see http://www.disstonianinstitute.com/ I hit a few flee markets today and I’ve been looking for a dovetail saw. On the way I […]
Continue readingWheeler, Madden & Clemson Back saw
I purchase this saw in a pile of stuff. The goal was to restore it and use it. Here is how I did it. For […]
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