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Reclaimed wood also has a unique aesthetic that can add character and charm to any space. It has a rich patina and history that cannot be replicated with new wood. The knots, nail holes, and other imperfections in reclaimed wood give it a warmth and authenticity that is hard to find in new wood. This …
Our environment is in crisis and it is imperative that we all make a difference. I and my dear wife want to do our bit but we can’t do it alone as we don’t have a lot of money but what we do have is land here in France. We hope you can help us …
Lever Cap The lever cap on a woodworking hand plane, along with other elements of the metal-bodied tool was patented by Leonard Bailey in 1858. There have been minor revisions, but it has remained almost unchanged for the last 160 years. The Lever is not the only method of securing the cap. There is also …
Almost every hand plane has a chip breaker which at first glance is easy to dismiss!. But the chip breaker is essential on all bevel down hand planes such as a Stanley Bailey no 4. Where is the chip breaker The chipbreaker on a hand plane attaches to the plane iron or blade with a …
One of the most significant accomplishments that I have experienced in my woodworking was when I first executed a perfect mortise and tenon joint. I have been able to sand a wayward tenon to perfection while fine-tuning an errant mortise. Some would argue that the only want to perfect this process is to do it …
TheNo5 hand plane is the jack of all trades. I know most people start with the No 4 but frankly, the number 5 is probably the most versatile hand plane available. Old Stanley Bailey jack plane as it’s commonly known good tool and a little bit of fettling over the years it has really served …
The smoothing plane is probably every woodworker’s first-hand plane that they purchase. My very first woodworking plane was the ‘Stanley Handyman’ smoothing plane it wasn’t a bad tool at all. In fact, it was very similar to the standard-issue No 4 smoothing plane. Apart from the usual branding on the outside of the plane, the …
The Jointer plane is also known as a ‘Triplane’ ‘Trying plane’ or the ‘No.7. The less common ‘No. 8’ is also a jointer plane. The one thing that links all these planes is their length. ‘Jointer Try planes are typically 22-24 inches (510 to 610 mm) long ‘ The Jointer plane is made from cast …
