My first Infill Plane

There I did it, I made an infill. It took all of 30 minutes.

I think the time and effort spent really show.

Walt provided the plane. I mentioned the idea of converting one of these inexpensive pocket planes into an infill and he was intrigued by the thought. Yes, I started with, […]

March 3rd, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools | 2 comments

Best Way to Remove Scale, Is Not Having Scale!

Here is a bowl of goop. Below it is a blade I used the goop on. The blade was painted with the stuff, and then heated to a nice cherry red for about 15 minutes. Then it was quenched in safflower oil.

I had to put a cover on the oil, the oil caught […]

March 2nd, 2009 | Category: Chemistry, Metalworking, Recipes, Tool Making | 4 comments

Jointmaker Pro Ships Monday!

Jointmaker Pro Ships Monday!!!!

The first 20 are scheduled to go out the door Monday the 2nd of March!

Sadly I am way down on the list (#246) so I will not see my largest tool purchase ever for a few weeks.

The estimate is 20 will be shipped a day, so mine […]

February 27th, 2009 | Category: Tools | 2 comments

Tool Making Class Found while trying to Find the Quintessential Woodworkers Tool Set

This is a question that I keep trying to refine. What is the best list of tools. There are the tools you want in an apron, because you need them right when you need them. Some tools are just pretty, and hard to put aside. The persuit of the ideal set, keeps me searching. There […]

February 26th, 2009 | Category: Hand Tools, Speculation, Tool Making, Tools | Leave a comment

Wooden Clock Plans

Cruising the web, I discovered a delightful wooden clock, with free plans. This looks to be a RATHER ambitious project. You could spend a bit and make it much easier.

I like the puzzle clock here, these look like a good choice for starting. For fine art I would have to go with one of […]

February 25th, 2009 | Category: Woodworking | 6 comments
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