Tongue Plane

I have been needing a Tongue and Groove Plane Set. Not needing as in really wanting one. Needing as in there is no other good way to do what I need to do. Small changes in life require different tooling.

My car got hit. The insurance company insists there is no such thing as loss […]

May 13th, 2012 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Making, Tools, Woodworking | 3 comments

Striking Saw

Here is one of my latest inventions, click on the images below for a closer look.

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May 4th, 2012 | Category: Hand Tools, Tools, Woodworking | 5 comments

Testing For Lead

In my pursuit of toolmaking, I don’t want others to come to harm. I use a lot of odd bits and bobs to make things with. Brass and bronze have a special appeal. The problem is that these items can be full of lead. Leaded brass is easy to work and polishes up with ease.

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April 30th, 2012 | Category: Chemistry, Environment, Hand Tools, Injustice, Metalworking, Tool Making, Tools, Toxins, Woodworking | 8 comments

A Wonderful and Free Tool Cabinet Plan!

Taunton Press has been kind enough to give a superb Fine Woodworking cabinet design away!

 

I think it is great! Inexpensive, pretty, and able to hold a large collection of tools. It has great tool visibility and uses a minimum of hardware to make. Jan Zoltowski has done a brilliant job of refining […]

April 29th, 2012 | Category: Hand Tools, Tool Box, Tools, Tutorials, Woodworking | 4 comments

Hex Bit Sockets and What is possible Now

The first time I used a quick release socket it was a revelation. I had seen the notch set up for them, but not the adapter. For me being able to replace a bit, or use multiple bits, and not have them fall out at the first opportunity was wonderful.

Since then I have sought […]

April 25th, 2012 | Category: Hand Tools, Power Tools, Tool Making, Tools, Woodworking | 7 comments
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