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evening gents, i just finished this box made from mahogany (old drawer sides) and while i was at it i made a chisel tray for the chisels i want at hand when ever i do woodwork. this was just a bit of fun so i could practise lapped dovetails, im happy with the consistency i get now, tho i would...

Gents, I'm not a turner myself but I have turned the odd bit in the past, these days I make furniture and the such with hand tools. Naturally, tho I can't remember when it started I collected various tools either because of age, value or beauty. We call it's te slippery slope, planes being the...

I have a bag of old tools that Id like to give away for free. Includes saws, screwdrivers, sharpening stones, planes, bits a bobs, spare bits, drill bits, plane irons, chisels. old welding bits, axe heads Vices and stuff like that There are a few good bits in there and some not so good but it's...

I have a Load of logs and turning blanks (wood I get from wood) that I'll never use. Good for turning. Anyone bournemouth area can come have a look and take what you want. No pic sport but there is. Laburnum Ash Cherry Hawthorn And many others Or it's good for a fire. I don't want to waste...

Evening gents, I'm selling off most of my collectibles these days as I've hit the end of that road, I'm going to sell a Norris shoulder plane on eBay soon and I'm looking to get as much information as possiable to get the most out of the sale. The iron has TN stamped into it I know that's thomas...

Evening gents. I recently got the veritas bench grinding rest ect, the grinder I have is a record power. I set it all up this evening but the standard (dark grey) wheel is obviously a standard rubbish one that seem to heat up the tools so quickly and I burn my test chisel. What wheel would anyone...

What's every one been buying? Won this on eBay yday. Goes with my e t Roberts tennon saws, why are these saws so exspenciev? Anyone else used them? I find them to be good saws just their handles are terriable. Safe to say I was happy with the price.. http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ...

Got these saw today and thy are beauty's ad perfect sizes for me. Cross cut 22" and 10tpi and the rip 24" and 7tpi perfect or rool box, tenon saw 12" Any Info on the maker? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1840601658 A link to my saws! Thanks in advance All the best TT

Evening ladies and gents, Having posted so many post about tools, I thought it was time to share my newest endeavour in furniture. Having been at college for almost a year now. I've picked up a few basic skills thatI have used to create some furniture, after all that the point isn't it? I've...

afternoon gents, I've done the usual boodle searches but came short with this one, its what i would think to be the nicest tee square I've ever seen in the flesh. it has: 215 STANLEY HOWARD on the stock, and patented on a thin piece of plastic running down the blades edge. ...

evening gents, im looking to get a portable tool box, To take to and from college and to the shop, my big tools are either in shop or home. what i need the box to hold is my, chisel roll, marking and measuring tools, block plane scrapers spoke shave and saw. humping the tools around in my bag...

afternoon. as stated above im looking for advice on finishing a shaker style table im making, i would really appreciate any help tho i would prefer advice for those that have first hand experience themselves with this wood rather than a "copy and paste" link. I've read various articles on this...

been looking for some decent plans to a fine side table with drawer. a bit like this. all i can find is pocket hole or screw ones.. a link would be great, i have the wood sorted and the tools/skill to make it i just need some plans to follow. any advice on tapering legs or anything you think...

i thought id post this here, tho its more for my carving chisels i do a bit of turning and lately have started carving again after my accident 2 years ago.. don't ask i can get a good edge on all my tools. the V gouge is a bit tricky... , i strop on a piece of leather but im thinking i will be...

I'm making a box out of the above and it's got some stunning Rays, flecks ect. Once I've finished its construction what is the best finish to enhance its beauty. TT

veneering-walnut-sheets-to-birch-ply-advice-needed-t86432.html as i respect the hand tool users :)) TT

evening gents. i have some sheets of veneer im going to attach to some ply for a cabinet im making. ill be veneering both sides of the door panel, the back and front drawer. i don't have a press/ vaccume. this is how im going to do it, cut to ruff size leaving 5mm waste on all sides, glue...

looking to either buy or keep saving up for.... biscuit jointer and a sander.. first what do i want from these tools. B-jointer fast and easy construction of back panels, the odd groove ect and what most use it for, im thinking of one of these because they are small and can be stored away...

Anyone own the auriou hold fasts? My question is are they worth it it? At about 140 for a pair it's very expensive. I'd like to think they should be excellent if their rasps are anything to go by but is like a fact based opinion. It's my bday in just over 3 week :) Thanks TT

EVENING gents im in search of marbles socket chisels with the 3 shamrocks logo that are socket chisels, any help much appreciated, if not for sale im just curious who has them and where from ect.. thanks TT