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The origins and history of Robert Sorby and Sons Limited, by HAND TOOL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA INC
In the case of Robert Sorby and Sons the factory was known as Kangaroo Works. The...

Has anybody used Capital Woods Machinery in Palm Beach, Fla? Looking at a saw for Christmas, but can't find any reviews online.

I just picked up two old scroll saw a Jet JSS-20VS stock # 708120 and a Craftsman 16" the Jet takes pinless blades but you have to tighten the blades with a Allen wrench, the Craftsman only takes...

Jeff, take a look at the classes at Highland Woodworking, right now they are only on line at 10.00 a month or 99.00 a year. Hopefully they will be getting back to in person classes now that the store...

Mike, what is the site? I have couple of drawknifes the could use new handles.

Robert

So bring an exorcist, a wizard and the holy ghost.

I took the skew blade out put in a 1/8" thick old Stanley spokeshave on the 30deg. side put it on my diamond stones and it is doing the same. I must be doing something wrong, But I just can't see...

Rafael it's the new LV short blade honing guide. I've got it last week.

David;
I not worried about the bevel on the iron. I'm talking about the bottom of the jig. I'm wearing away the bottom of the jig! Look at the first picture you will see that the bottom of the jig...

The blade is 1/8" thick, butted to the 1/8 line https://sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=457117&d=1620261146&thumb=1 set on 25deg.

Robert

I just got both LV side-clamping honing guide and Short-Blade Honing Guide. The side clamp is great, but I am having a issue with the short blade guide. I'm scraping the coating off the bottom. I put...

I need to clean the guide bearing on my bandsaw, been cutting a lot of yellow pine for a new workbench. I though I would soak them in something. Maybe Simple Green?
What would everyone recommend?
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I need to make a tote and knob for a Stanley #40 that I got, it didn't have a knob or tote. I have the LV patterns for #3,#4, and #5 will any of these work?

Robert

Here is a link to a video that show the technique its interesting. I've been wanting to try it but for the last couple of months my wife has keep me busy(trying to kill me) add a new master bath. ...

I've purchased a set of Atkin's Retreat houseboat plans it calls for 3/4×6 white cedar for the hull. Is there a rule of thumb for converting from solid wood to plywood? Could I use 1/2"ply with...

I have a chance to buy a 16 inch #120 Tyzack and sons tenon saw. It's in great shape, but I don't know anything about the saw or its value.
Does anyone have any opinions about the saw and what I...

Jim
There may be a couple of ways to nullify your statement.

One is to turn the adjuster nut upside down. This adds a bit of height for the taller blade.

Second is to add a thin wood base....

I though about using Allen wrenches, just trying to see whats out there.

I picked up a 71 at a antique mall for $34.00. who ever had it before me ground the blade to a 45 degrees and there not enough steel left to correct it. Been looking on the bay and these people have...

I sold my delta table saw today, and i think i have Separation Anxiety it feel like i lost a old friend. I been using hand tools for years and haven't use it in months but its always been there.How...

In the immortal words of Heaven & Hell/Black Sabbath
I've found addiction and it makes me feel alive

Robert

[QUOTE=Jim Koepke;2971972]Looks like you bought yourself a couple of fun projects.
When the time comes to hang the post drill, you might try an old trick shown to me. Cut the head off of a bolt or...

Eric
I thank someone added the fly wheel to It so it can be hand cranked or be belt driven, its kinda rigged up. I'm going to take the drill apart so i may not put the fly wheel on I'll see how it...

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Got the post drill for $85.00, the saw vice for $25.00, and the 2 sets for block& tackle for $17.50. Everything is in good shape the post drill will take some time to...

I got a FWW subscription last November, did not renew it. Just got the last issue a week ago I went back thru all the issues to see what articles had peaked my interest i found only 2 for the whole...