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  0 Thread: transitional planes
Post: RE: transitional planes

Transitional planes: They were good enough for H.O. Studley.. they are good enough for you. Josh
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 16 11,830 10-25-2016, 03:35 PM
  0 Thread: Hand saw sharpening class
Post: RE: Hand saw sharpening class

That's a great venue for a class. Matt's the best at what he does and a fantastic teacher. Have a great time!
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,735 10-24-2016, 05:19 PM
  0 Thread: I'm on a roll with Richardson saws right now
Post: RE: I'm on a roll with Richardson saws right now

Woah.  That  is  sweet.
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 4 3,478 10-23-2016, 08:33 PM
  0 Thread: No. 6 plane: What's it good for?
Post: RE: No. 6 plane: What's it good for?

AHill Wrote: (10-14-2016, 07:10 PM) --  Maybe the reason you see a lot more No. 6's in NE is because the No. 7's cost more.  New Englanders are known for their thriftiness. -- This theory would seem ...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 31 20,195 10-14-2016, 08:35 PM
  0 Thread: No. 6 plane: What's it good for?
Post: RE: No. 6 plane: What's it good for?

AHill Wrote: (10-14-2016, 05:31 PM) -- You really don't find a lot of No. 6's in the wild, which is probably telling you something.  I think for most carpentry work, a block plane, a No. 5, and No. 7...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 31 20,195 10-14-2016, 06:38 PM
  0 Thread: A pretty special Richardson Bros. Saw (pics warning)
Post: RE: A pretty special Richardson Bros. Saw (pics wa...

Simply awesome. Best saw discovery I've seen all year. Congrats on finding it, Daryl. Josh
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 25 17,988 09-25-2016, 05:25 PM
  0 Thread: A few interesting finds
Post: RE: A few interesting finds

[quote pid='7354414' dateline='1474497736'] Dave, are the two collars on the KK router normal ? [/quote] Believe it or not, that's original. It's how these planes held the foot/depth stop. You just n...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,580 09-21-2016, 08:53 PM
  0 Thread: A few interesting finds
Post: RE: A few interesting finds

DaveParkis Wrote: (09-21-2016, 01:41 PM) -- http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/ss140/dparkis/IMG_4984.jpg Last is the ubiquitous Stanley 118. We've all seen 'em and most of us have one (or 6). What ...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 6 5,580 09-21-2016, 01:56 PM
  0 Thread: Crucible Tool second release
Post: RE: Crucible Tool second release

Admiral Wrote: (09-18-2016, 04:09 PM) -- Hmmm, nice, and I expected it would be, but I'm confused as pricing should be more in line with Starrett retail.  :s  What is the holdfast pricing, does anyon...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 32 24,702 09-18-2016, 05:22 PM
  0 Thread: Sector
Post: RE: Sector

Boatman53 Wrote: (09-13-2016, 06:35 PM) -- The Schwarz did a blog a while back and he took a somewhat used up but serviceable boxwood folding rule, sanded the numbers and lines off the added his oun ...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 13 15,482 09-13-2016, 08:36 PM
  0 Thread: CVSW Open House Sept 10
Post: CVSW Open House Sept 10

The Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking will be hosting its annual open house on Saturday, Sept 10 from 9-4. Event details are here:  http://www.schoolofwood (http://www.schoolofwoodworking.com/o...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 8 4,771 08-29-2016, 09:05 PM
  0 Thread: New Toolmaker: Crucible Tool
Post: RE: New Toolmaker: Crucible Tool

Mike Brady Wrote: (08-17-2016, 01:13 PM) --   Another good reason not to rebore....no place for the spur or lead screw to bite. -- Look at it as a way to justify new tools. Get some Cook's patent a...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 17 15,689 08-17-2016, 02:55 PM
  Question Thread: Is it me, or....
Post: RE: Is it me, or....

Mike Brady Wrote: (08-15-2016, 06:47 PM) -- How much irony is there in young people wanting to use only the latest technology to communicate about hand tools? :-/ -- Oh, and there's Reddit of cours...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 61 49,149 08-15-2016, 09:11 PM
  0 Thread: Is it me, or....
Post: RE: Is it me, or....

Rob Young Wrote: (08-15-2016, 01:41 PM) -- I've made the suggestion but what I'm finding is that "young people" aren't interested in forums.  Too 1990's.  They are more interested in using "modern" s...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 61 49,149 08-15-2016, 06:35 PM
  0 Thread: An old #8
Post: RE: An old #8

Wow. That's not something you see every day. It's a type 3 no. 8. Congrats- cool plane.  Josh
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 3 2,872 07-31-2016, 08:16 PM
  0 Thread: You must be very strong...
Post: RE: You must be very strong...

Martin S. Wrote: (07-28-2016, 04:17 PM) -- The "Tall Crane Saw" had 2 medallions, it was probably a good saw. Sad, very sad. -- Don't worry. I think it's a modern D-12 with a medallion stuck in ...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 10 8,302 07-28-2016, 06:27 PM
  0 Thread: Marking and Measuring Gloat
Post: RE: Marking and Measuring Gloat

eg54string Wrote: (07-26-2016, 07:14 PM) -- I could not find a 55 1/2 caliper rule in my Walter's, or Warman's.    -- That 6-fold Stearns rule MJD sold is a whole different sort of rare and really do...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 15 9,258 07-26-2016, 08:02 PM
  0 Thread: Stanley?
Post: Re: Stanley?

It's a Stanley, just a fairly recent one that doesn't fit into the type study.
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 3 3,323 06-15-2016, 09:40 AM
  0 Thread: Need some Peace saw advice
Post: Re: Need some Peace saw advice

[blockquote]Martin S. said:[hr][br][br]No, you can find better Harvey Peace saws on ebay.[br]The blade is too used up, unless you want to get a replacement blade from Blacky's Boy.[br]I am not sure I ...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 3 5,321 06-03-2016, 10:27 AM
  0 Thread: Need some Peace saw advice
Post: Re: Need some Peace saw advice

Very hard to say without photos, Joe. Can you post any?[br][br]Peace saws sell for a good amount if they are in excellent condition- usually in the $100-150 range. If there are any defects at all that...
JClark Woodworking Hand Tools 3 5,321 06-02-2016, 05:55 PM

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