Assaf Oppenheimer
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I think they are in a hidden drawer and I'm pretty sure where that is hid. :D jtk

Like woodworking tools, garden tools also get dull with use. Especially if the clippers have been used for years and years without the benefit of...

I like the old words of wisdom. "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." On the other side of this using top tier fuels or running a pint of injector...

As usual Derek, great looking work and documentation. One item shown that isn't mentioned is in the image of ploughing the rabbet on the drawer...

Assaf, sometimes making your own or converting an old style pin gauge might be your easiest or most economical way to get what you want. Stanley...

To me as one who has worked in more than one stockroom, it indicates a person who wasn't paying attention to what they were doing or possibly didn't...

My worst days are coming home empty handed. jtk

Having used both A2 steel and PMv-11, my preference is for the PMv-11. It is easier to sharpen and less likely to chip. jtk

I've got a few dozen #1 pencils squirreled away, just have to remember where. jtk

James, my point is the buyer has a right to expect what was "sold" will be they same as what they receive. Even with the best vendors errors can...

When paying $150 for a chisel I would expect it to meet the specifications, as well as the hype, attributed to it. Cossman often talks of his...

It's already Thursday? This week went fast.

A pastic anchor would likely do the job. Should be available in many sizes at your local hardware store and in some grocery stores. jtk

Dr. Google is your friend: Read at cars.com There are also cleaners available at automotive supply stores. Ask Dr. Google about > fuel...

Looked closer at my 1/2" mortise chisel today, it appears to be THOs IBBOTSON as the makers mark. Checked my mortise chisels and my large 1"...

Hi Patrick and welcome to the Creek. This almost sounds like a riddle once heard in a movie. A few ideas come to mind. Maybe molding around...

A 30º - 60º - 90º triangle is easy to construct with a compass or dividers. A zig zag rule would likely be good at making a 45º - 45º - 90º...

Actually a 3-4-5 triangle is good for making a right angle. The other two corners will not be 30° & 60°. From a quick search: This didn't...

Great, hopefully now a few more folks do. jtk

Most of the time my chisel acquisitions are merely eye ball inspected. My recollection is most of them looked straight enough for me. A few...

Be very careful doing this. Some varieties of Spic and Span contain bleach. Mixing it with ammonia could be lethal. jtk

"Going with the flow" has been a good defense on speeding tickets. As long as you aren't doing a lot of lane changing and passing everyone else it...

Thanks Edward. My Google Fu wasn't working today. jtk

This may be a round about and more expensive way to acquire one > https://www.canadiantools.co.uk/product/veritas-pm-v11-mortice-chisel-3-8-105148/ ...

I've been trying to use Google to find information on where IBC tools are made, no luck. Does anyone know if these are made in North America or...

If you are worried about privacy issues you will likely be surprised to learn many retail establishments use facial recognition with their security...

That is one reason to not let anyone else drive my truck. I might make an exceptions for family. We did have school zone speed cameras here. The...

LOL! Looking good Derek. Enjoyed the pictures and the text. jtk