Tag Archives: tools
A New Workbench, Part 3: The Vise and Planing Stop
In my last post, I showed how I constructed the legs and stretchers of my new workbench. In this post, I’ll show how I built in two of the main work-holding features of the bench: the face vise and the … Continue reading
Posted in Build-Alongs, Wood and Woodwork
Tagged bench, bench vise, diy, handplane, handplaning, planing stop, tools, vise, woodworking, workbench
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Panel Saw Restoration
One of the perks of moving to the Midwest is that old tools are still relatively easy to find–if you know where to look. When I lived in Alabama, it was really difficult to find old tools in local antique … Continue reading
Posted in Tool Repair
Tagged Disston, hand saw, handsaw, panel saw, rust, Sharpening, tools, warranted-superior
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Countdown to Simplicity
I like simple tools, and the simpler the better. One measure of simplicity is the number of discrete parts the tool is made of. Some relatively simple tools, such as a hand plane or an eggbeater drill, have a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Wood and Woodwork
Tagged hand tools, minimalist, simple, simple tools, simplicity, tools
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