It really is a lot of work. So I did it in small groups. Usually when I plate I make it a whole day affair. It takes energy to heat the chemicals and...
Jim, on the Disston the second screw is more like a standard saw split nut. Two piece. Not meant to clamp. Derek should be able to remove the handle,...
Acid. Ok, that is the simple explanation. First, I remove the rust and any loose (peeling) nickel. Then I sand and polish until everything is smooth...
Typically the coarse teeth are filed rip and the fine ones crosscut. Loosening up the screw at the toe and removing the handle will allow the back to...
During the last week I finished plating the last of the plane parts and then I started cleaning the 52 cutters. Took a while but I'm done with that....
Oak has tannins that will cause iron to rust. Simply put something under the tools. For instance you could make a tray and put a microfiber cloth in...
Ran across this interesting saw handle. Patented May 5, 1874 by William Millspaugh (#D7419) design patent. The patent doesn't say anything other than...
I believe he uses the word "Founder" to imply it is in very good collector condition. Nothing more. I have and still do buy from him off e-bay where...
This was the bench I used when I took a class at the Woodwright’s School. Roy Underhill had 10 of them for the students plus one for himself. It was...
I’m taking a class in Veneering and Marquetry at the local community college and we have a project assignment due each week. Here’s assignment #9, a...