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95 and Counting

Hand Tool, Handplane, Shop Blog, Stanley, Veritas, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

More than a century ago, Stanley introduced a new plane, and I’ve wanted one ever since. Well, no — I’m not that old — but it was still in production when I was born and would continue to be until …
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Handplanes for Beginners

Hand Tool, Hand Tool Fundamentals, Handplane, June 2007 #162, Plane, Stanley, Tools, Woodworking Basics, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

Once you understand the anatomy of a handplane, you’ll be well on your way to using it with success. [View the full-size exploded view of a handplane here] Handplanes are the king of woodworking tools in that they are …
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Orange Crates, Anyone?

AW137, Box Scraper, Old Tools, Stanley, Tool Restoration, Tools, Woodworking Posts / Enthusiast

I collect all sorts of old tools. I figure that come the day when I need an unusual tool, I’ll have it, even if I only use it once. I’m still looking for the right opportunity to use my latest …
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