Hand (made) Tools

1982
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This is what I have done so far in making my own tools. I have received a lot of inspiration from several of you. Thanks to you all.
Center finder and magnet holder for the dial indicator.

Marking gauges on the 1000 year old bench hook.

Wackers of different sizes.

Knives, my favorite,



Planes, planes and the little Lego plane. Also a home made square.

Great sanding blocks. Great design Mads. The two wedges to regulate the tension of the belt is just genius.

And of course my trusty leg vise.

Enjoy watching.

Madts.

Tor and Odin are the greatest of gods.

10 Comments

Ooo. I like those sanding blocks…next project!

-- Alec (Friends call me Wolf, no idea why)

Very nice

Jeff Vandenberg aka "Woodsconsin"

Nice collection of interesting tool and most are done by you which makes them special and enjoyable .
Love that little plane with the face !

Klaus

Very nice, you must love working with them!

CHRIS, Charlottetown PEI Canada. Anytime you can repurpose, reuse, or recycle, everyone wins!

Nice collection. My favourites are the Japanese planes and the little destroyer wheel on the leg vice. ….. a sailorly touch…

The early bird gets the worm but its the second mouse that gets the cheese.

Making your own tools makes them very special. The grandkids are certain to want to inherit them.

L/W

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Quite a nice collection of handmade tools. The half dozen Thor hammers caught my attentions.

Abbas, Castro Valley, CA

I’m glad you were able to regain your composure and post your tools.
I like the planes, one of these days I would like to try making a few.

Troy in Melrose Florida

Hand made is the best. Making the tools to make your stuff is even better. Beautiful collection.

Losing fingers since 1969

Thanks you guys.

Madts

Tor and Odin are the greatest of gods.