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    Gloat thread

    Are you talking about one of these? I have has this for ages and all I have managed to do is strip and refinish the base. Too many projects on the go at once! One day soon I will get round to it.
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    Belt sander for flattening and grinding?

    No way use a belt sander for flattening. You will round edges, unless you are really, really careful. For grinding bevels belt sanders are great. I use wheels and belts, but far prefer belts for chisels and plane irons. Note, I would always finish on fine stone or strop. Most chisels that are...
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    carbide blank to make an engineer scraper

    Is this what you are looking for? Faithful make them in different guises. If it is what you want then search 'Faithfull Engineers Hand Scraper'
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    Where to find blades for Record no 050 plane?

    I am almost certain that Clifton make the blades the same as the Record #50. Have been meaning to get a new 3/8 cutter for mine, but have not got around to it. I was going to ring and check with them that the measurement to the notch was the same and on the correct side. The contact is...
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    lie Nielson Brinze no 4 Plane Advise sought

    I believe the difference between older and modern planes is that new planes are made from ductile cast iron. The iron in older planes (grey iron, I think) is harder and more brittle. Newer have more impact resistance, but are softer hence scratch more easily. Drop an old plane and it will...
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    16"-19" Tenon Saw options? Where/what to buy?

    I really like the Veritas saws I have (carcass and dovetail). Having spotted their new offering of tenon saw, I can barely hold off.
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    Work Holding, planing stops etc

    You could use a sash clamp on the board lengthways, and then hold the sash clamp in the bench vice. This what I do all the time as my current bench has no dog holes.
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