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Smitty
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Misc. Shop Stuff #4: A Favorite Shop Activity
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Misc. Shop Stuff
Dovetailing at the bench.
Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive -
4 Comments
That looks like pine but well dried. I've had troubles chiseling across the grain with that. Looks like you did it better than I have.
"Duck and Bob would be out doin some farming with funny hats on." chrisstef
Duck, it’s probably 50+ years old.
Chisels on the first side through go well. Flipping it over and finishing the chops is another thing altogether. Sharp helps.
Chisels on the first side through go well. Flipping it over and finishing the chops is another thing altogether. Sharp helps.
Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive -
Love the work Smitty!
I've tried the hand cut DTs a few times and chip out always bums me out. The good thing is I can appreciate the discipline required with a good and sharp chisel.
Gotta give you a 👍 for your backer/bench protector, DTs rule!
I've tried the hand cut DTs a few times and chip out always bums me out. The good thing is I can appreciate the discipline required with a good and sharp chisel.
Gotta give you a 👍 for your backer/bench protector, DTs rule!
Here’s the finished project. #3 son wanted a cabinet for his growing LPs collection and player.
Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive -
