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Hi Nick , what you have there is the bare bones of a Chariot Plane. The very well executed inscription on the bridge is nothing I recognise and may be a little bit of fanciful embellishment by the original owner. Perhaps their initials or something.... Some more pictures would be nice so we can...

Well I have a big interest in old tools and the trades/crafts that used them, so in that respect, anything from any trade/craft. Not by any chance got a set of log boring augers for making pump pipes have you?..... Likewise any old catalogues/advertising for anything trade/craft/service etc...

This week's Benchtalk101 is now available on YouTube for your viewing pleasure... Cheers Andy

All original parts included and fully functional. Not sure if you have a preference between Stanley or Record so I'm offering up one of each. I've got a few pictures but if you need more let me know. Cheers Andy

Is the stone any good ? Is it still for sale ? Got any pictures ?

Not a message from Mrs Bob is it?

Whoops, let's see if this is it..... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81164688577?pwd=b1ZOOWgzQi9ZeExsVDYyWkJMNXdkQT09 Yep, looks like the one and it happens to be the same every week.... Cheers Andy

If you're interested, drop in or catch it later on YouTube.

So, back to design..... Thin wood when assembled appropriately will give a strong construction. You might like to have a look at John Williams hand crafted stave baskets for inspiration. https://www.dartmoorwoodcraft.co.uk/stavebaskets Cheers Andy

Have camper, will travel, sounds like a cunning plan....:cool: Seriously though, I can have a look at what's in the box of drills if you like and sort something out with you (y) Cheers Andy

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Where are you Soph? If you are near M69 I might have a few to choose from. Cheers Andy

Ok not right this minute but in about 2 hours we'll be doing this very popular looking at tools and trades in old paintings again. Drop by and see what you can spot.... Cheers Andy

If you are near Sheffield and want a solid (that bar is 1 1/2" solid steel and base is cast iron) drill press they do not come much better than this, also, the drill if it works, is a Billy Bonus. One caveat is to know if the ring that clamps the drill is broken or not. I know nowt about this...

Pm'd regarding drill guard. Cheers Andy

Straight up I'll say this is for use as is, spares or repair. One of the front vertical arms has a crack in it. I have clamped this saw (with a decent thickness plate) in it and it's held solid. It's easily enough to sharpen with. It's a 1945 war issue with rear tilting clamp. £20 picked up...

Click here to watch this week’s episode of Bench.Talk.101 on YouTube Cheers Andy

What's a cigar shave? A really tight radius spokeshave like these. Please feel free to drop in live (participation not compulsory if you prefer to just watch 😉) as we chat about the "eighth wonder of the world". Just how do you get them to cut properly?? Cheers Andy

I'd certainly be doing this on the saw. I'd only use a router if saw wasn't available. Way too much dust and noise for my liking. Swapping the cuts around though (1 for 2 and 2 for 1) and having rebate/waste against sub fence which is sitting above waste height. No side pressure needed but an...

This'll be the topic for this week's Benchtalk101 This should be the actual live link for you to join in and it'll be activated just before the meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81164688577?pwd=b1ZOOWgzQi9ZeExsVDYyWkJMNXdkQT09