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I have just acquired a Kity CK 26 with the 636 planer/thicknesser (260 width), 617 table saw and 628 Spindle moulder. I have the manual for the 636, but not for the CK26 combo or the 617 & 628 - does anyone have these manuals? As I set the machines up I'm starting to address some issues: I'm...

Hi, I know you are all curious and knowledgeable people so can I ask for your help in identifying this old tool? It is basically an aluminium casting with steel bladed guillotine-type cutters and an in-feed (with calibrations) designed to produce exact 90 degree cuts. There is a mark in the...

I set out to make a mallet because my old one was a bit light in the head and I was looking for a project to make with hand tools only. I had a section of old oak sleeper sitting outside, but under cover, and I figured I could cut a chunk off the end for the head and use an oak off-cut from my...

The last thing that I've made is this gate in English oak. The final picture shows the ancient softwood gate that it replaced. The new gate is slightly higher and square at the top, which is intended to stop the local cats from jumping over it! I like cats, but over many years they have damaged...

I recently acquired a Jointing/Try plane (22" blade width 2.5") and a Jack plane (17" and blade width 2.25"), stamped S Tyzack of Shoreditch, London. Both are in good useable condition with some light rust on the chip breaker and iron. I was doing some research and I found the attached S Tyzack...