Click here to see the Plane parts labeled—-> —- Sargent Type Study —> Stanley Type Study —-> Now for Some Bedrock Typing Bedrock planes here […]
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My Tool Library
This is a selections of books. This is not an advertising page. Each list here I either own, or have owned and I will tell […]
Continue readingTools I use for Saw Sharpening
I made my own saw vise. I never really like the manufactured vises. I obviously haven’t tried them all, and lot of folks like them, […]
Continue readingStandard Rule Co. – Some Planes and Info
Standard Rule Co. was established in 1872, Andrew Upson was president and major stock holder. Standard Rule started offering planes in 1883.It was a Patent […]
Continue readingThe Best Saw Sharpening Video Ever published
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 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 […]
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