Here is a past restore of a moving fillister After taking this apart I had a missing wedge for the knicker, the main wedge was […]
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Replace a bench plane lateral adjuster
Replacing a bench plane lateral adjuster Buy the book I bought a nice type 11 Stanley #4. When I received it, it had a home […]
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Fixing (or making) a Tote Bolt
Many time there will be a need for a new tote bolt. Here is the remedy Click here are f your looking for the tote […]
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How flat does my smoother sole need to be?
The question of how flat a sole of a hand plane need to be comes up all the time. Here is my opinion on the […]
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Building the dw Infill Shoulder plane
Building a Infill Shoulder plane I while ago I picked up what I believe is a MATHIESON copy of a shoulder plane. I decided to […]
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Cut Away Views
Click here to see the Plane parts labeled—-> —- Sargent Type Study —> Stanley Type Study —-> Now for Some Bedrock Typing Bedrock planes here […]
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Standard Rule Co. – Some Planes and Info
Standard Rule Co. was established in 1872, Andrew Upson was president and major stock holder. Standard Rule started offering planes in 1883.It was a Patent […]
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The Sargent #15 Shaw Patent.
You can find this plane on page 62 of my book! I made some awesome scores at the Madison Bouckville antique festival this year. Maybe […]
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Sargent Bench Plane Sizes
Here are the Sargent bench plane sizes. Along with the Stanley equivalent sizes. This includes blade width. Also shows size comparisons between models (I’ve posted […]
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G Davies Infill Plane Restoration
This plane weighs in at 3# 13oz It is 2 58″ wide. The base is 7 3/4″ long and 9 3/8″ with the tote overhang […]
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