hand tools

I will keep this blog entry brief (in case the baby wakes up and I have to run). I have been working on a new kerfing plane. For background on wha...

Hi, my name is Devin, and I am patient, diligent, and goal oriented. That opening line should preface the announcement that on the eve of the 2-yea...

Glue up the sections of the top. [20230329_165730.jpg] Then just give it a final flatten. [20230329_170116.jpg] [20230329_171407.jpg] [20230329_...

Not going to do too much to it, just a couple of finishing touches. Round over the guide nut & make a new, slightly longer, garter - round the end...

For a long time there has been a rift in the woodworking world. With technology ever increasing that rift will only grow I’m sure. If you don’t kno...

Well, I’m back. Sorry for the brief sabbatical but I’ve been out of town and upon my return I have been completely covered up with work. I’m certai...

Here is my assortment of hand tools and most of them I have made myself . I don’t profess to be a hand tool only guy but I love the look and feel o...

Well, I've used it for a couple of weeks, made some stuff, tested it, hit it with little hammers - the usual stuff. [20230902_110347.jpg] I like i...

My interests involve working both metal and wood. Unfortunately, my woodworking space is in the laundry room. Currently a disaster due to the shop ...

Recently I restored a vintage 6" mortise gauge by I. Sorby. [qzr1l3z.jpg] I mentioned that I had to replace the spurs (points) on it and was asked...

“This blog was originally posted on another woodworking forum back in 2015. The fact that I finished this project a long time ago means you won't h...

Purchased from eBay for $35.71 (broken down as $26.99 + tax & shipping), a 1950’s sliding bevel gauge (T-bevel) made by Millers Falls, tool No 98. ...