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Cutting Threads for a Block Plane Knob
Cutting Threads for a Block Plane Knob The question comes up a lot in vintage tool groups and forums with questions on how to make the threads for block plane knobs that are threaded onto a post. I’ve tried a couple different approaches. I’ll try to describe them here. The first one, might be the ... Read more
Hand Tool Mechanical Restoration+ Protective Coating (Completely Non-Chemical)
You will need to look pretty far and wide to find anyone who has researched this topic more than I have. It has been an obsession of mine since I ruined a nice type 5 Stanley #4 following online guidance which I am sure was more marketing than actual advice. I am not here to ... Read more
How Hand Tools Benefit The Modern Woodworker
Hand tools offer several significant benefits to the modern woodworker, even in an era dominated by power tools, CNC machines, and high-speed production tools and equipment. This is why many contemporary woodworkers adopt a hybrid approach — using power tools for heavy stock removal and rough milling, then switching to hand tools for refinement — ... Read more
When to Use an Aftermarket Hand Plane Blade
When to Use an Aftermarket Hand Plane Blade Vintage hand planes (Stanley Bailey, Sargent, Ohio Tools, etc.) often come with original irons that perform surprisingly well—if properly fettled, sharpened, and paired with a good chip breaker. Many restorers find the factory blade is “perfectly serviceable” after back-flattening, honing a keen edge, and tuning the plane. ... Read more
How a laminated Stanley Hand Plane Blade was Made
How a laminated Stanley Hand Plane Blade is Made It is believed Stanley used laminated blade approximately 1909 to 1941 From Stanley: A Plane is no Better than its Cutter The cutters in Stanley Planes have been designed scientifically and years of satisfactory use by craftsmon havo proved the excellence of this type of construction. ... Read more
A. Siffert Plow Plane
These interesting Plow Plane images where sent to me along with this email. Thank You. Here is a deepening plane hallmarked A. Siffert (metal with wooden handles).This A. Siffert must have been a precursor or follower of Ignace Chardoillet, who filed patents in France (1844) for prestigious metal planes. Only five planes of the Siffert ... Read more
Sargent Shaw Patented Hand Plane Video
Beginners Guide – How to make a Hand Plane Work
Beginners Guide – How to make a Hand Plane Work
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.