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  1. Splitting the waste on tenons?????

    by John Pappas 2/7/22, 4:13 PM

    11 Replies · 273 Views
    Last post 2/9/22, 2:55 PM by Charlie
  2. Using a 5 1/2 for roughing? 2

    by Tony Wilkins 2/1/22, 5:23 PM

    33 Replies · 698 Views
    Last post 2/8/22, 12:43 PM by Charlie
  3. Edge planing on a Roman Bench?

    by Tony Wilkins 2/4/22, 7:18 PM

    6 Replies · 233 Views
    Last post 2/5/22, 5:23 AM by Wiley Horne
  4. diamond film "grits" 2

    by eliot feldman 1/29/22, 8:48 PM

    25 Replies · 821 Views
    Last post 2/5/22, 3:22 AM by Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
  5. ***New Moderator!***

    by Ellis Walentine 1/31/22, 10:44 PM

    2 Replies · 147 Views
    Last post 2/1/22, 3:29 PM by Howard Pollack
  6. Crooked Frog Correction

    by Pat Riley 1/27/22, 7:27 PM

    14 Replies · 222 Views
    Last post 1/31/22, 10:27 PM by Charlie
  7. ***Drag In and Brag On***

    by Ellis Walentine 1/24/22, 7:01 PM

    0 Replies · 132 Views
    Last post 1/24/22, 7:01 PM by Ellis Walentine
  8. Multiple flute auger bits - question for Derek C.

    by John Aniano in central NJ 1/13/22, 10:55 PM

    20 Replies · 343 Views
    Last post 1/22/22, 2:54 PM by AZ in Colorado Springs
  9. A David Weaver Chisel 2

    by Bill Tindall, E.TN. 1/17/22, 6:23 PM

    49 Replies · 794 Views
    Last post 1/21/22, 2:24 PM by Charlie
  10. History of the name "iron" 2

    by Bill Tindall, E.TN. 12/31/21, 3:47 PM

    26 Replies · 613 Views
    Last post 1/19/22, 1:36 PM by Bill Tindall, E.Tn.
  11. Question on lapping fluid for diamond stones......

    by roger lance 1/13/22, 1:08 AM

    19 Replies · 307 Views
    Last post 1/18/22, 6:48 PM by Charlie
  12. Bit and Brace pilot hole experiment

    by Bill Tindall, E.TN. 1/17/22, 2:04 PM

    3 Replies · 157 Views
    Last post 1/17/22, 2:47 PM by Bill Tindall, E.Tn.
  13. Double Wishbone Stretcher Tables

    by Bill Tindall, E.TN. 1/13/22, 3:00 PM

    7 Replies · 191 Views
    Last post 1/16/22, 12:19 AM by Steve D, in CT
  14. Afraid to use it

    by eliot feldman 1/8/22, 6:34 PM

    10 Replies · 216 Views
    Last post 1/12/22, 4:16 PM by Brian R
  15. Skew block plane question 2

    by Bill Tindall, E.TN. 1/5/22, 12:41 AM

    29 Replies · 406 Views
    Last post 1/12/22, 1:25 PM by Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
  16. New storage box for chisels

    by Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia) 1/11/22, 3:25 PM

    11 Replies · 219 Views
    Last post 1/12/22, 1:46 AM by Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
  17. It's been posted here before... *LINK*

    by Kevin French 1/11/22, 2:08 PM

    0 Replies · 116 Views
    Last post 1/11/22, 2:08 PM by Kevin French
  18. "Barefoot"

    by Mark Mandell 1/10/22, 4:00 PM

    2 Replies · 99 Views
    Last post 1/10/22, 6:07 PM by Mark Mandell
  19. What is best for adjusting tenon thickness 2

    by Bill Tindall, E.TN. 1/4/22, 2:30 PM

    48 Replies · 639 Views
    Last post 1/10/22, 3:55 PM by Bill Tindall, E.Tn.
  20. Renewing cedar smell in older chest + …

    by John Aniano in central NJ 1/7/22, 3:12 AM

    9 Replies · 216 Views
    Last post 1/8/22, 2:19 PM by Charlie
  21. Tables together dry fit

    by Bill Tindall, E.TN. 1/5/22, 8:37 PM

    2 Replies · 124 Views
    Last post 1/7/22, 1:22 PM by Bill Tindall, E.Tn.
  22. Craftsman TS rehab 2

    by Kevin French 12/30/21, 11:10 PM

    31 Replies · 490 Views
    Last post 1/6/22, 10:21 AM by Charlie
  23. NEW Shop Shot - #971

    by David Yoho 1/4/22, 3:36 PM

    0 Replies · 115 Views
    Last post 1/4/22, 3:36 PM by David Yoho
  24. Sargent block plane 2

    by eliot feldman 12/30/21, 1:55 AM

    26 Replies · 385 Views
    Last post 1/3/22, 2:48 AM by Steve D, in CT
  25. Restoring a rabbet plane

    by Jack Dover 12/27/21, 10:20 PM

    12 Replies · 225 Views
    Last post 12/28/21, 3:29 AM by Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
  26. Saw drift, what to do?

    by Scott in Douglassville PA 12/23/21, 5:03 PM

    12 Replies · 260 Views
    Last post 12/27/21, 4:36 PM by Scott in Douglassville PA
  27. Pet peeve with planes

    by Steve D, CT 12/12/21, 1:16 AM

    14 Replies · 182 Views
    Last post 12/24/21, 8:09 PM by John Aniano in central NJ
  28. Carborundum combination stone 2

    by Rafael from PA 12/14/21, 6:44 AM

    42 Replies · 949 Views
    Last post 12/23/21, 4:57 PM by Rafael from PA
  29. Leftover tearout from roughing 2 3

    by Steve D, CT 12/10/21, 4:29 AM

    53 Replies · 735 Views
    Last post 12/22/21, 11:07 PM by John Aniano in central NJ
  30. I've been wondering 2

    by eliot feldman 12/10/21, 12:58 AM

    30 Replies · 481 Views
    Last post 12/19/21, 6:32 PM by Bruce McCrory
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