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so when is the new review of the LV small plow plane coming from the tool goddess herself, Alf. frankly, i can't wait :D my first experience on this site was her tool reviews (she convinced me to want a LV low angle jack) and even now the planes on my wish list at Lee Valley are guided by her...

hello all i have heard that the 'bessy k body' clamps are the top of the line when it comes to cabinet making (correct me if i am wrong) but the problem is they are not cheap :shock: so i was wondering if any of the imitators were any good, particularly the Jorgensen type. any thoughts would...

i just checked out chris schwarz's blog and he tells of dinner that he had with Rob Lee :occasion5: have a look :tool: http://www.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/ the plow plane has me excited... because i want one! =P~ sparky

hello all in the next few weeks i will be finishing a large project that has many lap joints and i am out of my usual glue. now i have heard some talk recently about different types of glue and i have always been curious. in the past if i really needed something to stay i used gorilla glue...

hello to all i don't look at this forum much so this might be something that has been discussed. has anyone seen or know of plans for a lathe that is powered by the user. somthing like what they might have used before electricity. im a bit of a neanderthal but i would like to try turning and...

i just saw this on chris schwarz's web blog. i was wondering if anyone had seen it http://www.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/ a new shoulder plane on the market. this could make the decision as to what shoulder plane i get (i don't have one yet :oops: ) a tough one. just thought i would share...

hello all i wanted to seek some advice. my next project is going to be a small box made with walnut for the sides and cherry for the lid and the bottom. the sides will be done with throught dovetai joints and i wanted to use a solid cherry panel for the lid with a matching panel for the...

i just wanted to share with everyone the good news...and gloat early :twisted: i just placed an order from "The best things" for one of Mike W's John Kenyon dovetail saws :tool: \:D/ what a beauty. i've thought and thought about what saw to get now that i have chosen to begin working with...

hello all i am in the process of putting some new handles on old chisels and i have some new chisels that need a finish on their handles. so i was wondering what someone might suggest for a finish. also...should i try to remove the handle from the socket or remove the hoop on the handle...

hello all i am wondering if any of you know something about these timber framing chisels that my very generous brother just gave me. :D one is marked D R Barton 1832 and is 1 1/2" wide the other is marked "Owen" and is 1 1/8" wide at the tip. i am not sure if the owen is a mark from the...

hello all im curious about my 1/4" mortise chisel and what i should do. i got a set of MHG mortise chisels a while ago and they are fine tools (1/4" 3/8" 1/2"). just very hefty :shock: (they are in the same patter as the two cherries mortise chisels). now the problem is with my 1/4" chisel...

here goes another question from the newbie :roll: i have the wonderful veritas router plane and it is a real treat to use (a bit of a gloat :oops: ) however i get the feeling that this plane has a whole lot of potential that my lack of creativity has yet to stumble upon. :-k does anyone...

hello to all i am a brand new member but a long time reader. i love this stuff. :D however time has come for me to ask a question that has me very clueless. :? first some background. i have been woodworking with hand tools exclusively now for about a year (as a hobby) and so far i have...