I think it started when machines took over from hand tool work,
They're also quicker and with a well set jig only setup requirement is depth of cut
I did them for quickness I made that box in about 4 hours, if I'd done dovetails which I've only done on 2 pieces I've made so far it would have...
I know sharpening threads on here can be contentious , but here goes
I've never managed to get this bit working very well, any other chair/stoolmakers any experience of sharpening this
Hearnshaw bros 1917 tapered reamer
If you have air bricks below floor level then cold air will come through every gap, you would have been better off putting an engineered wood floor down if you prefer the wood look
Incense box and burner stand made from reclaimed bed leg and offcuts, burner stand made from reclaimed copper pipe, leather lining and pouch are reclaimed sofa leather
Made for a christmas present
Last plane I bought was a woden no 4 3 years ago .not bought another since to own , bought a few to restore and sell at nice prices, and i may thin herd of few what I don't really use that much but no I'm cured of my addiction
Screwfix sell threaded rod in both galv and stainless from 6mm to 16mm
just checked only up to 1m any electrical wholesalers will sell 3m lengths of galv m10
Finger joint jig made from off cuts, made following steve maskerys youtube video, some test cuts in done in offcuts just need a litlle fine tuning
1/2 inch now set up pretty well