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I recently inherited a lot of tools (including some saws, drills, planes, you name it). Slowly working through them, as well as making better storage and organization for my now large collection.
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If you use spray adhesive on non-adhesive sandpaper, you can apply a very thorough coat of adhesive on the paper and wait to attach them together until the adhesive dries a little. This way it will...

As a tip for anyone who finds one in good condition but missing the depth adjustment and back screws, they are both pretty reasonable to remake with the right tools. The fence is a punched and bent...

First hand tool project (outside of shop projects and small items) earlier this year. Wine and glass rack (6 bottle, 9 glass) out of red oak.

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I recently picked up a 28" No. 7 Disston at a yard sale, and beyond needing light rust and grime removal it is in good condition. The saw is stamped at the heel and filed at 6 PPI.

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I have heard some cautions about intentionally drying out saw storage with dessicant due to excessive drying and cracking of the wood. I haven't verified this, but something to consider and maybe try...

While looking at the the main brands of shooting planes, it seems that all of them have the tote rolled away from the blade side. The Veritas version has the tote angle from 30 degrees to 90 degrees,...

I was wondering if anyone has successfully (or unsuccessfully) used an edge trimming block plane (Stanley No. 95 or Lee Nielsen/Veritas versions) for trimming/squaring end grain. I have seen trimming...

It looks fine, but if you would feel better filling them you can always fill them with JBWeld or another filler/epoxy. I did that on a badly pitted plane, and now the surface no longer has any breaks...

The bit was made of S2 tool steel, and while cheap diamond needle files and a mill file worked slowly a fine toothed bi-metal hacksaw blade didn't cut at all. I assume the bit (a common brand) was...

I found that the #2 Phillips bit for my spiral screwdriver was rounded in the drive direction, so the bit would cam out prematurely. After finding that adapters may not be the best option (reports of...

When I'm woodworking, machining, or designing, U.S. customary units are more convenient. If I need to cut or use a tool in half or double increments, it's easier in base 2 fractions than decimal...

I know that some people have had luck finding Allen keys that fit the router blade hole and grinding the small end to the desired profile (as well as shaping the vertical shaft for smoother edges and...

Thanks Jim. I have updated my location.

The patent only says "by screw threads," and a face plate on the column with a similar split slot (which took a little coaxing but was removable) had a...

I have been coming here for quite a while to learn more about tool repair and hand woodworking, so I'm glad to finally join and become part of the community.

I recently acquired a Millers Falls...