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Category: Hand Planes
Thoughts on the #1 Size Hand Plane
Thoughts on the #1 Size Hand Plane Here are my thoughts on the #1 Size hand planes originally made by Leonard Bailey, then by Stanley.
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The Stanley Handyman Series of Hand Planes
The Stanley Handyman Series of Hand Planes The Handyman line of hand planes always seems to spark some controversy when the subject arises. I personally […]
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The Sargent Vintage Hand Plane Tote Differences
It would take an intensive study to determine all the differences in totes among the various models and sizes of Sargent hand planes.
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Stanley Block Planes with Richard Gilbert’s Patented Lateral Adjuster
Stanley Block Planes with Richard Gilbert’s Patented Lateral Adjuster A question about these Stanley block planes made in England comes up once in a while. […]
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The Beast. A 36″ Wood Bodied Jointer Plane Build
Original Post, JULY 25, 2013 With a little motivation from Mos I decided to build the wooden jointer I’ve always wanted to build. I’m not sure why, […]
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Small Infill Smoother
A Smoother Built in 2015 (My #4-2015)
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Plane Restores, Expect the Unexpected – Randall and Cook, Albany NY – Wood Bodied Fore Plane
Repost from another site from 2014 Plane Restores, Expect the Unexpected – Randall and Cook, Albany NY – Wood Bodied Fore Plane I’ve gone through a […]
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William F. Kellett’s Triple Cutting Iron
William F. Kellett’s Triple Cutting Iron Sometimes there is more to a tool than initially seen. Case in point – this jack plane by an Unknown maker. […]
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Sears, Roebuck & Co. in-house Fulton brand hand planes manufactured by Union Plane Co.
Sears, Roebuck & Co. in-house Fulton brand hand planes manufactured by Union Plane Co. after acquisition by Stanley Rule & Level, circa 1925. It is […]
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