The Best Plane?

Over on the Logan Cabinet Shoppe Blog, is a delightful article discussing the quality of current and 18th Century tools. Well worth the read.

This article strongly supports my own ideas on the quality of tools. A plane, is two things really, a jig to hold a blade perfectly for performing a task, and a […]

March 23rd, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tools | 9 comments

Cariboo Blades

On the subject of bent blades, there are those made to match the American Indian pattern. One great source and example, is Cariboo Blades. They make delightful crooked knives. The also make chisels and slicks, adze, ulus, cooking knives and draw knives. Best of all these artists make each one unique, and they use recycled […]

March 20th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools | 6 comments

Finally, after Much Ado, The Jointmaker Pro

First I had to organize the parts,

Then put it together,

Then make sure the alignment is perfect.

I went way, way overboard on making sure everything lined up.

Now it needs a good base.

Bob

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March 19th, 2009 | Category: Tool Making, Tools | 2 comments

Spoon Making Knife Knol

Doug Stowe was doing fine craftsmanship professionally since I was still going to camp. His articles on woodworking and teaching and performing fine craftsmanship published in Fine Woodworking are all great reads. I have one of his books,

Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making

It is a delightful book with lots of great […]

March 18th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools, Tutorials, Woodworking | 4 comments

Found a Possibe Source for Christopher Schwarz' favorite Striking Knife!

A while back, Christopher Schwarz showed us his favorite striking knife. I decided I needed to make one. Before I do however, I probably need to try out one of the ones shown on this page.

This one may be hard to sharpen, considering that it is solid carbide.

Bob

March 17th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tools | 4 comments
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