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PM sent about the Anarchist Tool Chest.

Hi, In french it is also often called "Rabot de paume". This can be translated in english as "palm handplane", which I think explains pretty well the way the tool is used. Regards.

Hi, I also own two 28'' Pax Saws (rip and cross cut) and I'm satisfy with them. Worht to mention, the company provides good service. I read Tom Fidgen's review a long time ago (before my purchase), and noted he says the saw cut well, and that he was only unhappy with the handle. I agree they...

Hi, Some pointed you to videos about moulding plane making. Just for the record you might as well check Tod Herrli video on hollow and round plane making. It is well done and worht it. I also have Larry William video, Whelan and Finck book. They're worth it. Tod's video is a little more...

Hi Jim, To hold the small blades as pointed by Dave, you need a special Screw. When I bought my #50 it was missing. I bought it on ebay from 'st.jamesbaytoolco'. On his web site you'll see that he sells a lot of spare parts. But he only makes batches every once in a while. So I waited a long...

Hi. Tony I read your post right, but extrapolated to add some fun :P Cheers

Hi, These guides IMHO are more done to keep the right angle on the edge, when planing. But you still have to maintain at least a light pressure on the plane on its front, or you'll end up with a nice angle on the width, but probably something not really flat on the length :D With the stanley...

Hi, Thank you for the opinions. Finally I deciced to take the Estwing in 16 Oz curved claw, because I found one at a reasonable price. Also I won't use it everyday, as woodworking is a hobby, not for my living. The Stiletto titane hammers were attractive, but are priced way too high if just...

Hi all, I'm in the process of buying a new hammer. I already own some. One quite small for driving small nails and a heavier one, quite old, more of the mechanical/capenter type, which I use for various tasks, including those that the hammer was not designed for, in the house (we all need such...

Hi, One last questions on the subject. I guess the factory varnish has to be removed from the saw plate. What do you guys use to achieve this ? If, as I guess this has to be done ? Thanks.

Hi all, Just a quick update on the case of my saw. In the interest of sharing my experience. My issue was adressed by the Pax Flinn Garlick people especially Katie. I must say that they were very nice and professional, in handling this. We exchanged many emails and all was sorted ! I know...

Hi, Let's put aside the fact that I'm french also :shock: . But I own two rasps from Liogier, that I bought from a specialized shop in Paris about 2 or 3 years ago. Two cabinet maker rasps. And they perform really well ! Once you start using a good hand stiched rasps, you wonder why you did...

Hi. I edited my previous message, to update my comment about the teeth. As it was just a matter of cleaning them quickly. Thanks.

Hi Katie (thomasflinn), Thank you for your offer. I want to let you know I really appreciate.! As I mentioned in bold caracters in the previous post, the overall quality of the saw is fine. The ratio quality / price is fine also. Also as we say in French "evil is in the details", and, I'm sort...

Hi all. Thank you for the answers. Last night I have checked, so I confirm there is something, not straight. Now it is very very light. And very difficult to mesure other than eyeballing. Because, the plate is so thin, it moves very easily. Now the skewed back of the blade is straigth. Only...