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I seldom post on this forum, since the breadth and depth of knowledge here is tremendous - far exceeding my limited knowledge. I have learned a lot herein and it is with jimi's indirect encouragement, I bit the bullet yesterday. Having used a Sauer and Steiner coffin infill a few years ago (it...

A sub-group of the Ottawa Woodworkers Association started this year for those interested in learning about hand planes. The first meeting concentrated on the restoration/fettling of pre-war planes, primarily Stanleys. The second meeting was concentrated on what is sharp and how to get there...

I have read in a number of places that an improved cap iron/chip breaker will greatly improve the performance of many planes. Noted were the LN and Clifton cap irons, neither of which were readily available to me. I was glad to see that LV is now producing improved cap irons just down the road...

As noted in previous post, I have lurked on this board for a number of years and have learned a tremendous amount about hand tools. Thank you all. It's now payback time. My daughters have a friend who travels to England at least twice a year. I live a few blocks from Lee Valley's head...

First post - a bit about me. Retired and living in Ottawa, just down the street from Lee Valley's manufacturing facility and retail store. I use a combination of power and hand tools. Hand tools to perfect joints and final finishing. I have been a visitor on this site for some time and have...