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Hi, I've just bought a ECE wooden scrub plane. It works wonderfuly, and right out of the box. I haven't sharpened it, it's just ground from the factory. Plows through the wood as if it was butter. So there is my question.... Should I sharpen it, and to what extent??? Thanks for your advice. CW

Hi, I would like to build the bench showcased on this website : http://www.stickley.com/OurProducts_Det ... mit=SEARCH It looks real solid. The only thing that gets to me is the connection between the back and the armrest. It seems like the connection is made with some dowels or screws. Even...

Hi, I'm looking for either one of these planes (to be used, not collected). Don't know about how to purchase one... Problem is I live in Montreal Canada. The good ones seem on your side of the pond. The new Lee Valley plough plane seems great, but it's not quite in my budget! By...

Hi, I have a frame saw (the german type). It's real good at riping big tenon cheeks. I'm trying to figure out how to rip a board with it. Usually I rotate the frame so it clears the path of the sawing. But, boy does it saw crooked and not square! Do you have any insiders??? I do have a...

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a rip saw. I've had a look at the pax 5 point. It's breasted, tapered and seems nice overall. Except maybe for the handle which hurts my hand, i'll fix that with my trusty rasp. I'm wondering wheter i'll go with a 24" or a 26", ripping pine cherry and oak. And how...

Hi guys, Found your site via Philly's and Alf's blog. I plane my stock for edge gluing with a Stanley #7, which is fairly flat. However I always seem to get a crown in the middle, even if I finish with a swipe only on the middle of the board. I've resorted to using a shooting board 36 inches...