Here is a past restore of a moving fillister After taking this apart I had a missing wedge for the knicker, the main wedge was […]
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Standard 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 […]
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The 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 […]
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G 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 […]
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S. 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 […]
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A 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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E 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. […]
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My 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 […]
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Wheeler, 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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Saving the #48
After a lot of looking I finally purchased a Stanley #48. As many of you know, I look for the rust. Here is how it […]
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