When it comes to information on vintage woodworking handtools there are three websites that pop right out of the top of my head.
For Stanley handplanes there is The Superior Works: Patrick’s Blood and Gore, where you’ll find all the information you’ll ever need on these classic tools. Continue reading this post…
It’s a known fact that these days there are a lot of handtool makers producing outstanding tools, tools that improve on the vintage ones they’re based on.
You can no longer say that if you want a good western style chisel you need to get yourself a used Stanley n.750 and restore it to good working condition. Continue reading this post…
Sharpening ones tools can be a skill on its own and every woodworker will soon discover that to get the best results, learning how to sharpen will soon become a necessity. Continue reading this post…
The bowsaw is one of my favorite saws when I need to do some major sawing. It may not be as fast as a jigsaw or a circular saw, but it gets the job done and I can still listen to some music while I rip through an eight feet long board.
Pictured on the right is a small bowsaw, which are usually found in the US and the UK where most bulkier sawing would be done with a large handsaw like a Disston D-8 or similar. Continue reading this post…
