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Beginners Guide – How to make a Hand Plane Work

I have a hand plane that’s dirty and has some rust. What do I do?

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September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Don No comments

Here is what you need: Some nice to haves: Not all old hand planes need a restoration. The look of a tool that’s 100 plus […]

Taber Plane Company–New Bedford Ma.

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September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 Don No comments

Here is an old post I made on another site September 13, 2012 Once in a while, it takes some time to stumble onto the […]

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December 7, 2023March 31, 2025 Don

The MWTCA Tool Swap meet for Area R will take place this Saturday

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September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Don

I will be tailgating, so I hope to see some of you there. The MWTCA Tool Swap meet for Area R will take place this […]

Sharpening a Hand Plane

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August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Don No comments

This is a chapter in “With My Own Hands – How To Restore a Vintage Hand Plane for Woodworking” Like all sections in this book, […]

Buckeye Saw Vice Company #4 Smoothing Plane

March 3, 2023February 20, 2025 Don No comments

According to PTAMPIA The Buckeye Saw Company was in business in some form from 1904-1923or 1929 and was also listed as Buckey Mfg & Foundry Co. John W. Gaede was listed as manufacturer They are originally know for the hand plane patented by John Muehl. Roger K. Smith believed John Muehl likely sold the patent rights to John W. Gaede.