Use any physically small tools?

[Frederick Skelly]

I'm always interested in learning what tools others make or adapt. Today I'm interested in tools that are small in size but which help you get a job done. I have two to start the discussion.
* Veritas mini block plane. It's a fully functional 1" long block plane. I find myself using it more and more as a go-to tool for knocking the edges off small projects like boxes. I use it all the time now.

* Single edge razor blades. I re-sharpen used blades on a 500 grit ceramic stone. I find that the 500 grit makes them into very handy small scrapers. They pull a small, thin shaving. Again, I use them on small parts and small boxes.

Anyone have more functional small tools or tool tips?
Fred

[John Lanciani]

The Lie-Nielsen #100 model makers block plane is my personal favorite for chamfering edges. It gets used on nearly every project.

[Jim Koepke]

My Veritas Mini-Router has been used on a couple of projects:

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It will likely be used on future projects for small hinge mortises.

jtk

[Derek Cohen]

I had and sold the LN #100 block plane after the Veritas Pocket Plane came out. Now that is a wonderful plane, and not just for tiny work.

The other “small” plane I use a lot is the Veritas Small Shoulder Plane. This has a 1/2” blade and gets used on all rebates.

These knives for marking are among the best ...

https://i.postimg.cc/9fRd6mJV/DSC_0502.jpg

I recently purchased a new 150mm Starrett double square, and it has become my go-to. I have a vintage 6” version, but have been increasingly using metric over imperial.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Frederick Skelly]

Good stuff all! Keep em coming guys.

Derek - where did you find the Stanley 0-10-958 knife? Everywhere I look says they are unavailable.

[Dave Zellers]

I have and use the Veritas mini shoulder plane and mini router plane. They both are fully functional and really useful in the right situation. I also have a similarly sized 1/2" wide rosewood chisel plane that I use all the time to clean up inside corners, but admittedly, often a regular chisel can do that job. Something about tiny tools makes me smile when I use them.

[Frederick Skelly]

Something about tiny tools makes me smile when I use them.

Me too Dave. Thanks for the thoughts.

[Derek Cohen]

Good stuff all! Keep em coming guys.

Derek - where did you find the Stanley 0-10-958 knife? Everywhere I look says they are unavailable.

Look on Amazon. Here is one: https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-049-Pocket-Knife-Rotating/dp/B00002X201/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Stanley+0-10-958+knife&qid=1612150339&sr=8-1

The other to look for (I highly recommend) is the Swan Morton at the top. The top two use the same blades.

https://i.postimg.cc/W1hjhYSn/Knife2a.jpg

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Nathan Johnson]

Good stuff all! Keep em coming guys.

Derek - where did you find the Stanley 0-10-958 knife? Everywhere I look says they are unavailable.

Looks like Ace Hardware or Home Depot could ship you a 10-049.

[Scott Winners]

I have a no-name vintage 3/4 chisel stamped "Sheffield" that I ground as a tiny timber framing slick. I can pare with a straight/square edge, but I feel safer with a bit of crown on the edge. Handy for trimming up furniture sized tenons.

[john zulu]

I do use the Luban 101.
https://www.workshopheaven.com/quangsheng-no-101-small-block-plane.html

It really depends on the task at hand.

[Mike Soaper]

"where did you find the Stanley 0-10-"958" knife? Everywhere I look says they are unavailable."

You may have inadvertently swapped the 9 and 5, there's someone selling Stanley 0-10-598 's @ $20 on that big auction site

[Charles Taylor]

My Veritas Mini-Router has been used on a couple of projects:

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It will likely be used on future projects for small hinge mortises.

jtk
I have that same router plane. I think I’ve used it once so far—look forward to using it some more.

[steven c newman]

My hands don't quite work that small.....Uncle Arthur ( itis) seems to bother fingers the most....

[Jim Koepke]

This is another small tool from Veritas:

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It is helpful on small dovetails checking for square.

Another recently acquired is the Veritas Mini-Spokeshave. it hasn't been set up and used yet. There is another mini-spokeshave in the shop:

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The set of three small chisels was also purchased and are yet to be used.

jtk

[Jason Buresh]

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I find myself using this veritas pocket square a lot. It is very nice for edge work, especially on 3/4" stock. A lot less bulky and easier to handle. Do let it sit out on the bench when making plane shavings though. Ask me how i know......

I have a mini router plane as well that I used on hinges recently. It worked very well.

I also have a vintage sargent block plane that is make 2.5" long? About half the size of a normal block plane, and it is great for knocking of edges of small projects.

[Frederick Skelly]

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I find myself using this veritas pocket square a lot. It is very nice for edge work, especially on 3/4" stock. A lot less bulky and easier to handle. Do let it sit out on the bench when making plane shavings though. Ask me how i know......

Thanks for the ideas on tools and the leads on the knife everyone!

Jason, I got one of the Veritas pocket squares for Christmas, but havent used it yet. Sounds like it was a good thing to receive!

Fred