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I want some generic cases that I can put each of my nailers in for easy/selective transport to a worksite. They (five) came in one huge case, and I don't want to be "That Guy" hauling that monster around when I may only need one. Kinda looking at the molded aluminum cases, or very sturdy...

I have a German brace that looks made for export, it is stamped "Made in Germany". It doesn't look old at all, no name, wooden wrist handle and pad, maybe 1970s+? I'm curious about the non-ratcheting, non-adjustable, jaw-less chuck though. It is a 1.75 inch long conical sleeve with a rectangular...

I do more reconstruction/repair work for disasters, mission trips, etc than real woodworking, but I've found the value and just great pleasure in using older hand tools whenever possible. Hand tools come into great use on a worksite when electricity is scarce or non-existent, and sometimes they...

Has anyone done any Biedermeier-inspired work? I'm looking for plans to build/modify. Not much that way this side of the water. Rick

Is there a rule of thumb in how long an unsupported span of benchtop can be before there is (significant) flex? I am building a bench along the design of Jr Strasil's bench, ie, taller than normal and narrow, but with inspirations from the benchtop risers I have seen here. The legs will be 3"x7"...

What is the minimum substrate thickness for an old-time holdfast (galoot-ish, not the Veritas type)? I am building a version of the Roubo bench where holdfasts will be used in the front apron. Believe it or not, I've heard of a maximum effective thickness, but I'll not approach that thickness. Rick