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  0 Thread: Record 073 Shoulder Plane
Post: RE: Record 073 Shoulder Plane

That is a superb tool, as good as anything you can buy today at the high end. I have used one for years.
Monsieur Medlar Tool Swap N' Sell 1 1,728 06-25-2020, 06:57 PM
  0 Thread: FS Vintage Craftsman 8" Table Saw
Post: FS Vintage Craftsman 8" Table Saw

    While not a commercial quality tool I think there may be some interest in the vintage Saw, its in better shape than you often see them in.  I think it is from the King Cullen(?) era but not too ...
Monsieur Medlar Tool Swap N' Sell 0 1,025 04-08-2019, 10:24 AM
  0 Thread: Powermatic 100 12" planer
Post: RE: Powermatic 100 12" planer

I had one of these years ago that I loved. Had to sell it at the time but its a fine little planer. With patience they can be tuned up very nicely. I agree, its an excellent deal and much more powerfu...
Monsieur Medlar Tool Swap N' Sell 12 10,502 12-05-2016, 09:50 PM
  0 Thread: New iPhone App for Cut List, Cutting Plan
Post: RE: New iPhone App for Cut List, Cutting Plan

Your link isnt working.
Monsieur Medlar Tool Swap N' Sell 16 9,399 12-02-2016, 02:39 PM
  0 Thread: Increased cost of imported machinery?
Post: Increased cost of imported machinery?

I dont mean to get into a big political discussion, pros and cons etc, but given the new Administration's emphasis on tightening up trade policy, I am wondering if costs will increase on equipment and...
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Power Tools 31 23,222 11-11-2016, 08:36 AM
  0 Thread: Lots of bench tops. School surplus Carroll Cty Md Public Auction
Post: RE: Lots of bench tops. School surplus Carroll Cty...

Thats good to hear.
Monsieur Medlar Tool Swap N' Sell 11 7,256 10-21-2016, 07:36 PM
  0 Thread: Lots of bench tops. School surplus Carroll Cty Md Public Auction
Post: RE: Lots of bench tops. School surplus Carroll Cty...

Interesting auction. good tools, mostly 3 phase. Another school getting rid of tools so the kids can learn how to make cell phone apps and hope someone knows how to make stuff and fix stuff for them. ...
Monsieur Medlar Tool Swap N' Sell 11 7,256 10-20-2016, 09:19 PM
  0 Thread: Seeking wisdom on Jennings auger bit remakes....
Post: RE: Seeking wisdom on Jennings auger bit remakes.....

Those bits look great but my goodness I cannot afford such luxurious items. I have always been able to find partial sets and odd bits and am currently putting a set together. In my younger days I did ...
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Hand Tools 18 14,764 09-04-2016, 09:11 AM
  0 Thread: Losing focus
Post: Re: Losing focus

Nice, I am pretty sure furniture makers have been doing stuff like this for hundreds of years. In the last picture is that a piece of Plam cushioning the drawer?
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Hand Tools 20 10,233 07-16-2016, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: Handle plan for #12
Post: Re: Handle plan for #12

I agree with Opticsguy, that thing is cool. I have a soft spot for old tools made and re-adapted by anonymous users. Looks kind of crazy but the person may have had a huge scraping job to do, perhaps ...
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Hand Tools 4 6,994 07-02-2016, 06:59 PM
  0 Thread: Bon Appetit
Post: Re: Bon Appetit

cool small pieces. amazing painting job
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking 2 2,284 06-22-2016, 12:12 PM
  0 Thread: Hide Glue Pot assistance sought
Post: Re: Hide Glue Pot assistance sought

The old pots I have used that actually held the glue were aluminum, heavy cast aluminum. But they must have used steel before that. I use the aluminum pot in a crockpot with water. Its a pain to clean...
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Hand Tools 6 8,264 06-01-2016, 09:17 PM
  0 Thread: Rust removal
Post: Re: Rust removal

I would think the process of restoration is pretty different for a very flat sawblade and a plane or a chisel or gouge.[br] I like the first link about his process on the saw.[br][br]toby
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,483 05-29-2016, 08:48 PM
  0 Thread: Rust removal
Post: Re: Rust removal

I had to look up "men in sheds club" Fun name for a great idea.[br] I read that its popular in your UK and Australia.[br][br] I have been working on some restorations but so far haven't had time t...
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,483 05-29-2016, 08:40 PM
  0 Thread: Short video about stone and bone woodworking tools
Post: Re: Short video about stone and bone woodworking t...

Thanks for that, I am going to share it my archaeologist son. I think it would be fascinating to participate in an experiment like that. Would sure make us appreciate carbon steel.
Monsieur Medlar Woodworking Hand Tools 2 2,256 12-04-2015, 08:50 PM

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