John Serna
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Of the three bevels, two have no markings, and the third is a Stanley with a patent date of 9-06-04 (i.e. 1904). That's nice it's a Stanley. That...

That's fantastic info, thanks. In remaking the brace's pad, how do you remake the grooves that the metal screws onto? I literally just bought a...

Thanks! I was wondering what that one was.

Shellac is also my go to finish. I use Everclear to handmix small batches, from flakes, as needed. It produces great results. I actually prefer it...

Thanks, Andrew. Here is the blade on those antique wooden planes. I thought it was a rabbet plane, but your suggestion looks right.

Here are some images of what I think are the best tools and the condition. Two of the three bevel squares look to be ebony and brass, which is nice....

Thanks. That's good to hear, though I think I will keep most of what I bought. I had no idea about Marsh. When I saw it has brass screws and given...

I purchased everything in the photo for $100. The plane is actually a Marsh - I never heard of them. It appears to be a No. 3 or so...smaller than my...

Thanks. I'm starting my first wood shop to mess around with the free time during Covid. I have very little training with wood, and I'm teaching...

Thank you. What is that black piece with the Japanning on the bottom right?

I just wanted to come back and say I got this hatchet, and it's awesome. Used it a lot already because I had some yard/home projects, and it's...

I just went through this process and got the PSI Benjamin's Best ones. They seem nice. PSI sent me some free carbide ones with the lathe I bought as...