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I built a sled for my powered surface planer for the MDF to ride on. I used some white oak that I air dried in the shop for at least five years. First the scrub, then the jack and so forth. No cambers or rounded corners on any iron, ‘cause I wanted the sled perfect. As Momma taught me, haste...

I'm amused (or is it offended) by the YouTubers that have worked some wood for a few years and then create a tool that everyone needs (or thinks they need). Worse are those that always use the line "I bought this with my own money so you can trust my opinion". Dayam, we're just showing our "...

I’m 70 - I’m an old codger, I guess. I hollow grind, but I don’t call it anything special. I then free hand to sharp. It is what it is when I’m done.

I admire the skills many have, as demonstrated by work they have done. But that does not mean I accept how they work. Great for ideas, but not gospel. Jacob touched on the 1980’s terminology for blades. It seems in that time frame woodworking magazines multiplied and then just as quickly...

I only knew I needed a dead accurate square after all the magazine talking heads and later the internet YouTube goomers told me I did. How in the world did I ever do anything?

The QC issues (so called) were around 2002 or 3. Made for a lot of noise on the internet. That was when I bought my Clifton #3 and it is as good a plane as any. Got it cheap when a mail order company closed them out. Issues? Yep, the tote was loose and five minutes fixed that. In my...

We all give in to doodads that seem great at the moment, but let us wondering why we bought them! Nothing beats tried and true proven methods that are generational old.

Stanley/Black & Decker and the roots of the original Black & Decker can be traced from the founding to the present moment. Today, the company is huge, owning not only woodworking but extensive lawn & garden offerings (they bought MTD products, which owns most domestic lawn care names, such as...

The Jessem is built like a tank but has a couple of limitations. You can work around those, by applying some of the Dowelmax instructions, such as referencing off the jig instead of the mark. I looked at the Wolfcraft specifically for doweling vertical PVC trim at 90*, but didn't buy it...

Any love or hate here for adjusters on Union “X” planes?

Does this mean there is to be no mention of waterstones, diamond plates or scary sharp?

Maybe take a look at a drywall mud knife (Spackling knife), some at 8”, 10”, 12” or a bit longer. Many here in the state use the steel blades for saw plates.

The more I stare at “The Elephant”, the more I love it. Beautiful plane!

I got a Worksharp as a present about a half dozen years ago. I tried some of tge diamond discs Dave referenced, on it. They worked, by life was not that great. I didn’t spend much time trying to refine it, as freehand sharpening was much quicker.

David, Maybe 15 or 20 years ago, on the OldTools list, I mentioned that I had discarded very highly polished carbide core pins, that I would mail out to whoever wanted one. I mailed out well over a hundred pieces, including Derek C., (member here) and David Charlesworth (now deceased). David...

The Arno burnisher I bought (and got rid of) years ago, was very different from current version. I watched a YouTube video of the new version this morning and card prep remained as it is with honing the card. The difference is the burnisher which simplifies rolling of the tool. Might help a...

Anything can be used as a scraper provided whatever you turn a burr with is harder. How long the burr will last is a different story. If anyone wants to experience how a scraper can cut, take a well sharpened plane blade or chisel and pull towards you.

I bought a Crown burnisher more than several decades ago (I think Crown, but in any case similar appearance). It was a plated steel, with the plating scraping off!

I tried the Arno burnisher several years ago. I had better burrs from proper prepping and using a highly polished piece of carbide. Results are the due to not short circuiting any steps and said steps do not take a whole lot of time. Whatever burnisher is used, has to be harder than the...

For anyone inclined to do so, look at "Lost Arts Press", the blog by C. Swartz, posted today. I stand by what I wrote sometime ago, whatever you decide to use, use it and quit listening to the rest of us, at least until you know your plane inside and out. BUS or BD, to one just starting out...