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Veritas AFD

Every year about this time, Lee Valley Tools shows us a unique new and functional tool, the likes of which has not been seen before.

Here is the list of these wonderful, functional devices.

This tool belt is my favorite. While you are there, scroll down and click on ‘View’ to see the president of the company, [...]

Ancient Roman Infill?

Check out these two images, Roman Plane, Remains of Roman Plane.  Both of these are from this site.

The one shown here does not have the side plates, but if it isn’t an infill, it is close to being one.  This one is clearly not an infill.

Christopher Schwarz has apparently made one too.

One thing important missing [...]

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 handle [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]